Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Gresham, OR

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.

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.

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... show more

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!

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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!

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.

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... show more

Hi! My name is Wren, and I am a young woman living in Portland, Oregon. I am a recent graduate from PSU. I received my BA in Liberal Studies with a focus in Gender Studies. After graduating, I am excited to invest myself in my community and cultivate joy in my day-to-day life. I am compassionate, have a fun-loving attitude, and... show more

I worked for almost 7 years like caregivers taker I have my license in CNA. I'm a lovely a caring person. I have Medical Assistant experience. I do my best for safety and security for my clients. Personal care aides assist people with chronic diseases, physical disabilities and mental ailments by helping them prepare meals, get... show more

I have worked with students with ASD from ages 5-16 over the last decade. My experience ranges from 1-1 kindergarten classroom aide to high school tutoring/mentoring. I currently work with Sophomores in high school part-time (remotely now!) with a variety of special needs and mental health backgrounds, as a mentor/tutor/advocate... show more

I'd describe my personality as calm, patient and creative Working with kids is the best! I love watching them experience and learn new things. Everything is an adventure to them, sometimes great, sometimes not lol. But either way, it's amazing to get to go along for the ride. I started working with kids when I was 11 yrs old... show more

I am readily available and happy to provide exceptional care and support to my client. I am a graduate student studying Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), gaining knowledge in principles and experience in working with and for people with special needs. I like caring for people because I feel fulfilled helping others to meet... show more

Provided extra help to the boy that was diagnosed with Intellectual disability at the age of 3 years old. Had to teach him in a way that he would be able to understand and not also would not get bored right away about the subject he is learning.

I am a cheerful, positive, dependable and respectful person. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. I am someone who loves the outdoors and believe that too much TV is never a good thing. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their... show more