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Special needs caregivers in Happy Valley, OR

Avery W.


Happy Valley, OR

$26-34/hr4 yrs exp

Aba Therapist

Caring ABA Therapist dedicated to autism care. Responsible self-starter with strong communication skills and passion for improving wellbeing of clients. Driven to help others overcome personal obstacles. Comfortable working autonomously or in a team-based setting.

Laura Z.


Happy Valley, OR

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider

Hi, im Laura responsible 52 yrs old person, here you can read little bit about me: My job experiences: Actually im a Care Provider that assisting adults with intellectual / developmental disabilities, my goal is make them happy and support them with the best life quality. Current Work: Manifest Independence Agency My past job...

Nylah B.


Happy Valley, OR

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Loving_Nurturer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am so honored to be considered for helping you provide a safe home space for your young ones. It is my mission to become another outlet for protection, care and attention. I value honoring every child as a unique individual. So I truly intend on connecting and finding the best circumstance possible for each child. I...
Nylah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Barine G.


Happy Valley, OR

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

About Me

Hi there! I'm an experienced babysitter with a passion for working with infants and toddlers. I'm currently studying nursing, which helps me provide better care. I've babysat for several families and volunteered at my church's daycare, working with young children for about 5 years. I can also assist with meal prep, laundry, and...
Barine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sarah! I am a 22-year-old who just graduated college. I live in a big family of 9, we have a dog and a cat. We spend our days going to the gym, getting coffee, and working towards our goals. As the eldest daughter I grew up looking after my younger siblings, cousins, neighbor's kids, and now spend time at...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hello Families, my name is Savanna I live in Vancouver Washington. I am 18 years old and currently have my CNA, CPR, First Aid and AED Certification. Some things about me are, I love animals, I have 2 Frenchies that I absolutely adore. I am big in the fitness industry, so any heavy lifting, healthy meals and meal preparation...
Savanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more

Raechelle B.


Portland, OR

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a mother of 3 (20, 17, 11) looking to supplement my income while continuing my medical degree. I have some experience with special needs as well. Looking forward to providing you and your family with excellent worry free care so you can get back to work:)
Raechelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Raechelle is very reliable and detail oriented. She has a knack for un-cluttering small spaces and being organized. She is great with people and animals."

Ruby T.

Mandy B.


Vancouver, WA

$18/hr8 yrs exp

I am an active Grams with 7 Grandkids. Raised 4 children. Have worked with special needs children in the Evergreen school district. Over the years I have worked in church nurseries and volunteered in countless classrooms.
Mandy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
" Mandy is an incredible mom. She has cared for my kids and now grandkids as needed. Do not hesitate to hire Mandy, you will love her!!"

Care member

Amanda P.


Portland, OR

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with infants, toddlers, school age and special needs children. I can help with other household tasks, pets, driving, etc. -- whatever you need!
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amanda was great. Punctual, followed all instructions, was flexible when our plans changed, and our two boys loved having her at the house."

Care member

Aydia J.


Portland, OR

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Aydia and I am 23 years old. I have over 8 years of childcare experience working with three families as full time nanny's with kids of all ages. I primarily focus on and have the most experience with infants and toddlers, I also have experience working with twins and children with special needs. I am trained...
Aydia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Aydia was wonderful taking care of my boys, one nonverbal with autism. I highly recommend her."

Alia S.

Ana N.


Gresham, OR

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

Hello my name is Gisselle I'm a care giver and kids lover, in the past 6 years I moved to Bay Area from my country El Salvador were a worked in my sister's Day Care as a teacher and teaches assistant and management for over 9 years, we had many kids with some special need, personally I worked with them and enjoyed them all. yes...

Georgia M.


Portland, OR

$25-30/hr12 yrs exp

Part-time Sitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a full-time nanny, but have some evening, Friday, and weekend availability for one-time jobs. I have over 10 years of experience working with children in a wide range of environments - including at a nature-based preschool, a summer camp, tutoring middle schoolers, teaching an after-school STEM curriculum,...
Georgia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We have hired Georgia to look after our nine year old and dog several times. She is punctual, compassionate, caring and thoughtful in her care. Georgia is highly recommended!!!"

Leslie D.

Erika S.


Portland, OR

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

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.

Regann B.


Portland, OR

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Free Thinking Nurturer

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

Lori T.


Portland, OR

$17-25/hr

Career Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lori, I have been working with children my whole work- life. I was a preschool teacher for over 10 years. I enjoyed coming up with fun learning crafts and helping them with their learning, potty training, dressing. Becoming a mom myself I wanted a flexible schedule. I opened my nanny/babysitting service. I used...
5.0
"Amazing personality, really cares about my son. He struggles with the transition of my leaving she does a great job always coming up with new ideas to distract and engage him. Gets his fave foods, etc. Works with my crazy schedule."

Alisha L.

Courtney L.


Portland, OR

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny With Tutoring Skills

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Preferred name: Phoenix Pronouns: they/them I babysat children on and off after college. I took that a step up when I adopted a special needs pug, who became my entire life. I love caring for people and animals. I'm empathetic and affectionate. I was a teacher and librarian in underserved communities. It was different than...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Courtney is incredible! We hired her to take care of our soon to be 2 year old daughter whom took to Courtney very quickly. This was our first time leaving our daughters care to someone that wasn't Mommy or Daddy so we were naturally super stressed. Courtney has...

Josh W.

Gabrielle E.


Portland, OR

$16/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with persons with medical disabilities. Growing up I helped my mother with her tube feedings, pills, oxygen tanks, and shots. I also worked at a home for older folks and helped with their care. I volunteered while I was in school with special needs classes and I had a chance to interact with a variety of...

Ashley G.


Vancouver, WA

$26-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for animals, children and the elderly for many years and worked in a retirement home and in children care facilities. Then worked in peoples homes for personal care. I also grew up with a disabled sister and became a care helper for her growing up.
5.0
"Ashley did an amazing job cleaning my home! Got right in and powered through things that usually take me too much time and made everything sparkle! I would highly recommend her for cleaning or anything she says she's capable of! Great personality, trustworthy and a...

Rob W.

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, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Happy Valley, OR

Raechelle B.

5.0

Raechelle is very reliable and detail oriented. She has a knack for un-cluttering small spaces and being organized. She is great with people and animals.

- Ruby T.

Mandy B.

5.0

Mandy is an incredible mom. She has cared for my kids and now grandkids as needed. Do not hesitate to hire Mandy, you will love her!!

- Care member

Amanda P.

5.0

Amanda was great. Punctual, followed all instructions, was flexible when our plans changed, and our two boys loved having her at the house.

- Care member

Aydia J.

5.0

Aydia was wonderful taking care of my boys, one nonverbal with autism. I highly recommend her.

- Alia S.

Georgia M.

5.0

We can't say enough positive things about Georgia. She was thoughtful, respectful, and I know that she really cared about our kids. Lots of time outside, baking, arts and crafts, and helping with virtual learning. She did it all. I would hire her again in a heartbeat:)

- Emily H.

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