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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Gresham, OR

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Gresham, OR

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Olinda R.


Portland, OR

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Worked As An Assistant

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Worked for TIRR - Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research with brain injury, quadriplegic and stroke patients. Did research for the University of Texas Health and Science Center in the Pediatric area for 8 years. Was a CPS Investigator for 12 years and also worked for Adult Protective Services DADS. Up to date with my...
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"She thought of fun things to do with my special needs brother in the community and was a good communicator. Plus she really does have a dependable car for transportation which reduces unexpected surprises."

Sabine P.

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Maya P.


Camas, WA

$24-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny/Tutor

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm a senior at WSU. I'm looking for full time babysitting, or nanny work. I have almost 8 years experience as a nanny. I earned my babysitter's certification through Girl Scouts when I was 12. I also am CPR and first aid certified. I had 2 semesters of child psyche classes in high school and earned my STARS certificate. I am...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Amy G.


Happy Valley, OR

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Amy

Hi! My name is Amy. I am a 51-year-old mother to my beautiful 21-year-old son, Frank. I am an animal and nature lover. As a young person I took care of children, including ones with special needs. I owned and operated my own salon. Most recently, I cared for a 94-year-old lady. I helped her with all aspects of her day to day...
Amy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I come from a large family. I have 15 nieces and nephews that are always over at my house. I specialize in elderly care but have child care experience as well. I also have a vast experience in working with special needs clients.
Mary Jane can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sean E.


Portland, OR

$18-40/hr8 yrs exp

Caring For Others Is What I Do Best

I have been working as a caregiver for seniors and persons with disabilities both learning and physical for over 8 years. I spent over 4 years caring for persons with Autism both verbal and non verbal and I very much enjoy watching my clients grow and learn to not only live with their disabilities but thrive. I feel that...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a former teacher, secular homeschool mom of 3with personal experience with special needs (my middle child has Down Syndrome). You can find me updating my goodreads reading goal, trying a new recipe, or planning my next visit to a national park. I would love to join your family and make your life easier.
Lexa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I am also interested in working with children or young adults who have disabilities or may require different care, and am open to learning and adapting my abilities to better assist any needs.
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Diana G.


Camas, WA

$18-23/hr

Energetic And Compassionate Caregiver

I have 10 years of professional childcare experience. I have worked as a para educator and have worked with children ranging from preschool to adulthood. I love to do fun activities that are specific to each child that I care for.
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Savannah S.


Portland, OR

$21/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate And Creative Individual Looking To Work With Children Or Adults

Hi I'm Savannah, excited to meet you! I am a light-hearted, compassionate, and patient person. I have years of experience working with people and caring for animals. I am self-motivated, curious, responsible, and learn quickly. I laugh easily and often while remaining present and attentive. I have a lot of skills and lived...
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Michelle C.


Portland, OR

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Music Specialist

Comfortable providing companion/supervision/transportation, simple meal preparation. My degree is in music education and I have had 30+ years experience with private voice, piano, guitar and choral leadership. I'm also comfortable with special needs individuals of all ages. I've done extensive research on the benefits of music...
Michelle can also help with: Companionship, dementia, respite care, mobility assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is V. Terese! My current nanny contract started May 2021, but will be coming to an end this fall. Before moving here and working with my current family, I had spent the previous 4 years nannying various families in Iowa. I have worked with all genders, and ages ranging from 5 months to 16 years old! I've spent time...
V. Terese can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Drew P.


Portland, OR

$16-50/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs/Any Need Caregiver

When I was 10 years old, my youngest sister was born with Down syndrome. After my initial concern and confusion about what this meant had passed, I realized that she was just a little girl who'd become increasingly more special to me as time passed. After having such a close bond with her, I began working in various special...
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Erica S.


Vancouver, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-Time Caregiver

I have many years of experience ranging from in-home intensive services, bathing, feeding, changing, transferring, etc... I also have experience with high functioning individuals that just need a bit of a helping hand to do things as independent as possible. I'm currently looking to become a regular part of someone's team!
Hi my name is Allyssa. I am 18 years old and I have an older brother with special needs that I care for regularly. I have experience with kids ages 3-12. I am very creative and kind. I am a full time college student but my hours can be flexible, just as long as it doesn't interfere with my classes. Feel free to message me about...
Allyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Lana M.


Portland, OR

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I started my healthcare career in 2002 at 16 years old when I became a Certified Nursing Assistant. I worked at a nursing home and at Kalispell Regional Medical Center before moving to Portland in 2005. When I had my son in 2007, I was blessed to be a stay at home mother for 5 years. My son has autism, which has taught me, and...
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Aivy N.


Portland, OR

$16-30/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

During my senior year of college, we were asked to pick a capstone class, a class that would integrate a field of studies related to prior coursework, and I chose to attend half a month at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp. MHKC allowed me to be a camp counselor, working one on one with a child for one week, and an adult with the other for...
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Chelsea D.


Vancouver, WA

$22-26/hr3 yrs exp

Caring Nanny Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of one, an amazing 9-year-old! I've worked with agencies like Nanny, but would love to meet new families and find a more consistent schedule. I have experience with special needs children as well as with administering insulin to type one diabetic children. I have weekday and weekend availability!
Chelsea can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Joy G.


Portland, OR

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

First aid and CPR certified, works well with individuals with special needs, flexible schedule, has a masters degree in working with children with disabilities, and going back to school for marriage and family therapy.
Joy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Cheyanne P.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Cheyanne and I am 26 years old. I have 6+ years of experience in caregiving for children and the elderly with or without special needs. I am willing to offer mild meal prep, light house keeping, errands and companionship. I love doing arts and crafts or anything that gets the brain working for the little ones.
Cheyanne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lalia M.


Portland, OR

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Go By Lalia; Teacher/Mentor/AId

I have worked with kids on the autism spectrum through Multnomah county DDS and those with challenges in the classroom teaching and tutoring through PPS. I have developed techniques and an attitude through all my experience in theater that has served me well. I am currently directing The Girls Empowerment Project ; supporting...

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