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Paige M.
Portland, OR
$24/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience working with kids all ages from newborns-middle school, I have a big family with lots of kids around. I have two nephews and one niece ages 3, 5, and 5 I have spent a lot of time caring for them, I've spent nights taking care of them. I have worked with multiple families making sure school work is done...
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very reliable and so patient with all 3 of my kids! Exceptional!"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hello! I have a wonderful background and experience in childcare. I've been working in child care for 10 years. I have expertise in various age groups 6mos-13 years) and as well as working with special needs community. I am CPR and first aid certified, makes me a highly qualified and caring nanny! I would love to help and become...
Regann can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Regann is very compassionate about working with her clients. She is always up for the challenge if her client is having a hard day and behaviors set in. She is patient, caring, and trustworthy. Everything I look for in a caregiver."
Care member
Sarah S.
Portland, OR
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm New To This Website But I Can Assure You I Love What I Do And I Am Reliable.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of varying experience with people of all ages and all walks of life. I use to watch two kids three days a week with special needs. Kids touch my heart and they are smart and funny and I can understand them on a good level and that's what makes me a fantastic babysitter, I don't plop them in front of the television....
Erika S.
Portland, OR
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Erika and I love taking care of and supporting people. Right now I work in a home supporting 3 individuals with mental conditions and it definitely gets tough sometimes but I can't think of a more rewarding job! I'm looking for new experiences with different people. I've found that I'm great with children and adults.
5.0
"She has a lot of experience in this area. Not only professional but also personally with her family members."
Christian C.
Claire S.
Portland, OR
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have a BA in Psychology and I believe my education has really helped me understand several physical and mental disabilities really well. I am also a naturally empathetic, compassionate, and patient person. I am vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19.
I have family members with autism, mental illness, diabetes, and...
Elena A.
Portland, OR
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Responsible And Friendly Baby Sitter/Nanny- Flexible Hours!
4.9
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I've nannying for over 15 years and have had the pleasure of working long term for several amazing families, with children ranging from new born to teenagers, as well as a family with special needs. When it comes to child care I have experience with it all and feel incredibly comfortable and competent caring for a child and...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Elena has been nannying for my 9 and 11 year old daughters since Fall of 2020 and has been amazing! She engages and interacts with the girls and they absolutely love her. She is super dependable and honest which I really appreciate. She has also helped with...
Jana H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With 6 years of experience as a nanny and 4 years working in a public school in North East Portland, I am passionate about childcare and education. My background includes working with children with special needs in a public school setting, as well as caring for infants and school-aged children as a nanny. I excel at managing...
Rebekah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Rebekah was our daughter's nanny beginning when she was 3 months old. We were incredibly sad to say goodbye to Rebekah now that our daughter is starting daycare. She is kind, thoughtful, attentive, and interactive with our daughter and was reliable and...
Sarah B.
5.0
(1)
I have been working as a caretaker since I received a babysitting certification at 11 years old. In middle and high school I babysat for a multitude of families in my hometown as their regular sitter. Throughout my high school and college summers I worked as a full time nanny. One of the families I regularly worked for...
Melinda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mindy babysat for our two young daughters for several years every Saturday night. She has also babysat for us for long weekends. Mindy set the bar for all future babysitters for being kind, clean, on time, and helpful. Our oldest daughter has Down syndrome and...
Evelyn W.
Danielle M.
Portland, OR
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
CPR, first aid certified. 6 years experience with children of all ages and with special needs. I studied American Sign Language for 3 years. I am an undergraduate student at PSU majoring in Psychology.
Providing compassionate care and engaging, accessible learning to children is my sacred work. I have learned that being...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle has been an amazing caretaker for our ASD kiddo. She started working with us during Covid and has been a great support to all of us over the past couple of years. She's communicative, kind, flexible, fun, firm when needed, and responsible. You'd be lucky...
Chris S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a long time care giver. I specialize in a wide range of activities. Responsibilities are negotiable.
Dennique W.
Portland, OR
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Dennique. I'm Bilingual English & Spanish, willing to help with light housekeeping, meal preps if needed, walks to the park, etc. I have about 2-4 yrs experience with babysitting/caregiving including special needs/autism, I have my own transportation & clean record, I am totally comfortable with pets (dog lover),...
Dennique can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Gisella C.
Lake Oswego, OR
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dependable, Trustworthy, Patient And Caring Nanny Seeking A Wonderful Family
5.0
(33)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I pride myself on my integrity and honesty. I adore spending time with children and have 15 years of experience working with children of all ages (newborns, infants, toddlers, school age and even teenagers) and also have experience caring for children with special needs. I am...
Gisella can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our whole family adores Gisella and the warm spirit and wonderful energy she brings to our home. She is honest, responsible, communicative, intelligent, organized, caring, energetic and tender hearted… with a great sense of humor to boot! Our toddler daughter...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Allie. A little about me;
I am an advocate for LGBTQ+ as well as a believer in rights for everyone. I am a college student studying forensic psychology in order to make the steps to help today's at-risk and incarcerated youth. I have experience in PSW work as well as autistic youth in all age ranges (3-19) and youth...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Allie is the child whisperer!
My 4yo was terrified to have a babysitter. Full on trembling and near tears. After 30 minutes with Allie, she was happy to be left alone and is begging to have Allie back again asap!
11/10 would recommend for nervous kiddos"
Alexandra V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a licensed SPED teacher with a PK-12 endorsement. I really enjoy working with "tricky" children who may need a little extra support with behavior. I tend to focus on social and emotional growth as key part of my job and helping children navigate their world and self awareness. I firmly believer in using positive behavior...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Besides raising special needs children I have owned and operated care homes where I have blessed and been blessed in many aspects.
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Kassidy V.
Portland, OR
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kassidy. I'm currently attending massage school to become a licensed massage therapist and I'm searching for a part-time caregiving opportunity while still in school.
My experience in assisting seniors and children with care needs has shown me sincere patience, loving kindness, and genuine companionship. I...
Kassidy can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, personal care, errands, meal prep & more
I have a certificate in gerontology and I truly enjoy working with seniors. I also have been working as a Paraeducator working one on one with special needs students. I enjoy engaging others in creative and educational activities.
Judith can also help with: Respite care, visiting physician, personal care, dementia
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: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care & more
Recently retired and looking for comfortable family in need of P/T nanny in Southeast Portland. My experience include working with babies in newborn nurseries, infant development centers and older children in schools for children with disabilities as well as one on one relationships with children in their homes.
I believe in...
Laurel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Clackamas, OR
Paige M.
5.0
She is very reliable and so patient with all 3 of my kids! Exceptional!
- Care member
Regann B.
5.0
Regann is very caring and hard working. She is dependable and will go out of her way to make sure her clients are taken care of to the best of her ability.
- Nicolas S.
Erika S.
5.0
She has a lot of experience in this area. Not only professional but also personally with her family members.
- Christian C.
Elena A.
5.0
We have had Elena as a nanny for our 2 children (Ages 1 and 3) for a year and a half. When Elena first started, my son was just an infant, and we'd previously had my mother in law helping with all childcare, so I was super anxious about trying someone knew from outside of our own family. Elena...
- April A.
Rebekah L.
5.0
Rebekah was our daughter's nanny beginning when she was 3 months old. We were incredibly sad to say goodbye to Rebekah now that our daughter is starting daycare. She is kind, thoughtful, attentive, and interactive with our daughter and was reliable and communicative with us. Any family would be...
- Sarah B.
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