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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Canby, OR

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Canby, OR

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Sarah M.


Canby, OR

$16-22/hr5 yrs exp

Young, Fun, Energetic Woman Looking To Help You Out!

5.0

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I have worked with children from ages 0-12 since 2013. The last four years I have specialized in taking care of children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. My most previous job I was a behavioral technician for children with autism. My skills range from strong communication tendencies to my compassion and...
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Alexis G.


Canby, OR

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have 3+ years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I get along very well with children, and I have experience with special needs like severe autism and non verbal Down syndrome.
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Michelle H.


West Linn, OR

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Supporting Your Loved One, And Are You Through Your Life Changes.

12 years applied mental health experience, in both individual and group settings. My specialty is focusing on short term, solution-focused, behavioral health care and social interaction. I believe in horticultural therapy, holistic health and empowering individuals in the setting that they're in.
Most of my child care experience comes from babysitting my cousins kids. Where I would babysit 3 at a time. One of whom is special needs. I also used to take charge of the younger kids in my boy scout troop, and I'm typically the designated kid wrangler at any family events I'm apart of. I've found that working with kids often...
Adrian can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Taylor H.


West Linn, OR

$16-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Taylor and I will be a sophomore at Oregon State. I'm from the Portland area, and I have 5 siblings, 3 of which are younger than me. I have a lot of experience with kids, just from my family, and I have also babysat and nannied as my job for the past 3 years. My experience is with kids ranging from newborns to...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ren F.


West Linn, OR

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Therapist For A Caregiver

I started caring for special needs kids and adults as a college undergrad. I worked for in home senior care as well. I work part time as a mental health therapist. I don't work more than 30 hours a week because I don't want to burn out. Therefore, I am seeking other part time gigs to pay down that student loan. I have a...
Ren can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation & more
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Tessa B.


Woodburn, OR

$22-35/hr7 yrs exp

I have 7 years of experience with in home caregiving for medically fragile kiddos. I'm very comfortable with all aspects of high needs care. I am an EMT as well. It makes me happy to jump in and help give families some respite.
Hello! My name is Jessica and I have over 12 years of experience working with children. I have worked with children from the ages of 3 months to 18 years in various different settings. I am great with creating schedules that cater to the special needs individual children and families. I am CPR certified and have completed...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Aja C.


Woodburn, OR

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Aja. I was born and raised in Juneau Alaska. I moved to Portland to attend Aveda Institute and got my Esthetician license in Feb 2021. I slowly start loving Oregon and couldn't imagine not living here! I started working with kids at the age of 14. I was a student intern at an after school program/daycare, RALLY working...
Aja can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Aja was so incredible with our daughter! She is engaged, kind, responsible, and very communicative. We would 100% hire her again! "

Care member

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Livv B.


Wilsonville, OR

$21-50/hr1 yrs exp

Charismatic Caregiver & Compassionate Helper

Hello! I'm Livv, a passionate caregiver dedicated to providing compassionate and patient support to those in need. With a genuine love for helping others, I believe that every interaction is an opportunity to make a positive impact, and I embrace each challenge with enthusiasm and a smile. My approach to caregiving is rooted...
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Natalie A.


West Linn, OR

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

I started babysitting when I was 14 years old. When I was 15 I was hired working. My job was to work with children and teenagers, some with special needs. I'm majored in human development and family sciences with an option in elementary education because of my passion for working with and helping children. I have worked at...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Hello, my name is Chloe. I have about 5 years experience with both in home and in a childcare facility. I have experience with all ages and also experience with special needs, potty training, having fun, and learning with the kiddos. I am currently working as a medical assistant, but am in school full time for nursing. I have a...
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jazlynn S.


Wilsonville, OR

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

Lots Of Experience With Special Needs

I have been working with individuals with special needs for the past five years. It is something I am passionate about and I love getting to help them interact with the community and build some independence. I have worked with people with a wide variety of conditions such as autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, dementia, and more....
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Heather B.


Wilsonville, OR

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

Loving, Patient Nanny

Hello! My name is Heather and I'm a dedicated and loving caregiver with several years of experience. Working with children has been my passion since I was young, and I got my degree in psychology with a focus in infant and early childhood development in order to foster that passion. I enjoy caring for every stage of development,...
Hello, my names Emily. I am studying music education at western Oregon university. I have experience being in a classroom with students with autism. I have helped out in my dads special ed classroom some students having autism. I may not have a ton of experience but I am a fast learner and happy to work to find what's best for...
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Willow B.


Portland, OR

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Reliable, And Experienced Nanny.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Willow and I'm an experienced caregiver looking for work. I usually work full time as a nurse in long term care but due to low census at my facility my work hours have been temporarily reduced! I have almost full time availability Monday-Friday open through Sep 30th to offer childcare services. I have around...
Willow can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"We hired Willow to care for our first son when he was 4 months old. She has been with our family since that time (almost 2.5 years). Working full time and never missing a day! Willow is dependable, clear with communication and wonderfully loving and caring with our...

Sarah L.

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Sami M.


Newberg, OR

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love to do crafts and art projects as well as going on walks and playing at the park. I also love bake and teach children about nature. I have experience working in a daycare and have been a babysitter for children from the ages of 7 to the age of 1 month. I also helped watch elementary school students during parent meetings...
Sami can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Don't look any further, you found a good one!!! Sami has watched our kids for about a year now, we have a 1 year old and a 3 year old and she is awesome with them! Super dependable and always on time, and doesn't get rattled easily. She goes above and beyond and...

Britt C.

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Christina V.


Portland, OR

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Skilled Private Caregiver

Experience in caring for patients with different ailments. Very dependable and can provide a resume with references.
5.0
"Christina cared for my elderly mom with dementia for an extended period of time. She is professional, smart, caring and capable. She understood my mom’s needs, as well as my needs as I was living with my mom, and always provided the most compassionate and competent...

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Kelly M.


Portland, OR

$16-25/hr9 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For Summer Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've work as a teacher for over 5 years and with children for over 10 years. have experience with individuals ages 5-30 in a range of different needs. I consider myself responsible, professional, creative, and fun! I love to engage with individuals in different ways and settings to truly make sure we all have a great time!...
5.0
"I have never met a more creative, PATIENT, and committed individual. I worked along side Ms. Mahoney for a little over 2 years in the special education department of a neighborhood school. In that time I have seen her compassionately hold a high bar for all her...

Emily S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Canby, OR

Aja C.

5.0

Aja was so incredible with our daughter! She is engaged, kind, responsible, and very communicative. We would 100% hire her again!

- Care member

Willow B.

5.0

Willow is amazing and everything we had hoped in a nanny for our Son. She is very easy to be around, made a quick connection to our son, and has quickly made herself a huge asset.

- Phillip L.

Sami M.

5.0

Don't look any further, you found a good one!!! Sami has watched our kids for about a year now, we have a 1 year old and a 3 year old and she is awesome with them! Super dependable and always on time, and doesn't get rattled easily. She goes above and beyond and will even bring over fun things to do...

- Britt C.

Christina V.

5.0

Christina cared for my elderly mom with dementia for an extended period of time. She is professional, smart, caring and capable. She understood my mom’s needs, as well as my needs as I was living with my mom, and always provided the most compassionate and competent care. She adjusted to my moms...

- Care member

Kelly M.

5.0

I have never met a more creative, PATIENT, and committed individual. I worked along side Ms. Mahoney for a little over 2 years in the special education department of a neighborhood school. In that time I have seen her compassionately hold a high bar for all her students while tirelessly working to...

- Emily S.

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