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Shani B.


Corvallis, OR

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time And Full-time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a 24-year-old single mom to an adorable little 18-month-old boy. I am currently looking for full time employment and preferably a nanny job that I could also bring my 18-month-old son along also. If not, that's okay, I can keep him in his daycare. I am the oldest of seven and also have nanny experience as well. I...
Shani can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shani has a good understanding of what makes kids tick and is great with shy and slow to warm-up kids. She is very kind and caring!"

Jennifer B.

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Veronica C.


Salem, OR

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My schedule is flexible for a permanent, part time, one time or occasional date night. I am patient, responsible, energetic and bilingual. I have known from a very young age I wanted to work with kids for a living. I have experience with kids of all ages from babies to teenagers and special needs as well. I no longer have any...
Veronica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Reliable and dependable. Super nice and friendly."

Elia C.

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Rachel H.


Salem, OR

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

CPR Certified, Good References, Fun, Loving, Christian Woman

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun-loving person. I really love what I do. I am CPR certified. I've been trained to deal with behaviors. I have CNA experience and I have good references.
5.0
"Rachel is very reliable and good with our two babies. Our kids really liked her and would get excited when she arrived for an appointment. "

Debbie W.

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Gillian D.


Corvallis, OR

$20-22/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced & Qualified Babysitter

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Gillian! Here's a little about me and my experience: I enjoy working with children as it allows me to form meaningful connections and positively influence their lives through engaging and safe activities. Building strong bonds with both the children and their families is essential to me, as I highly value...
Gillian can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gillian babysits for our family quite frequently. My wife and kids love her. She’s always on time and fantastic with communication. We often rely on her for last minute gigs and she always shows up for us! Gillian is dependable and trustworthy and I highly...

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Ashley A.


Salem, OR

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny For All Ages/Postpartum And New Family Support

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Specializing in postpartum and new family support, mothers and children alike are well cared for with me. I cook and am able to accommodate allergies and special needs. I am happy to run errands and help out with household chores when appropriate.
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kharis T.


Salem, OR

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have experience ranging from infant to 13 years old. I've worked in child development centers as well as in-home care, afterschool care, and special needs children. Please reach out with any questions or concerns regarding my certification,...
Kharis can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have multiple years of paid babysitting experience as well as volunteer experience with children with special needs. My love for kids along with my friendly and responsible nature makes me a dependable caregiver for your kids! I am CPR and First Aid Certified and will create a safe environment for all! I am comfortable with...
Avery can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa W.


Salem, OR

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello!!! I am a career pre-school teacher turned nanny for the past 20+ years. I have experience with newborns through 12 years. I have college classes in child development & psych and a million hours of trainings from my past teaching career. I also have my CDA (child development associates). I have been a professional nanny...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Vanessa R.


Salem, OR

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Kind Caregiver

I have worked with those in their older age with dementia and parkinsons. I have worked for families as a personal assistant helping with things such as dishes, laundry, school pick up and drop offs, homework and behavioral help as well mostly for youth on the spectrum with behavior plans. I have worked in homes as well as doing...
Vanessa can also help with: Respite care, personal care
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Breanna L.


Corvallis, OR

$15-23/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Breanna and I am currently a senior at university. I am studying elementary education and currently am teaching 2nd grade. My experience includes I babysitting, being a camp Counselor. I spent most of my summers being a Counselor and working with all age groups. I counseled day camps and overnight. I have...
Breanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Aliyah A.


Albany, OR

$19-22/hr6 yrs exp

About Me

Hello! My name is Aliyah. I have been babysitting/caregiving since I was in high school. I am currently in nursing school finishing up my last year. As soon as I turned 18 I got certified as a personal support worker for kids with special needs. At the same time, I also got my license as a certified nursing assistant. I have...
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Talisha S.


Albany, OR

$23-32/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, I have worked doing in home care for almost 5 years now and I love it. I have been a CNA for about 8 years, and I recently just graduated nursing school. I have worked doing many different cases (hospice, specials needs, dementia). Skills include ADLs, medication management, house cleaning, errands, meal preparation and...
Talisha can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

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Amber B.


Albany, OR

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

I have worked almost a year at a company that aided to a helping families with children who have a wide variety of special needs including but not limited to those on the autism spectrum, cerebral palsy, ADHD/ADD, and Down syndrome.
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Krimzen M.


Albany, OR

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hey, my name is Krimzen and I love kids. I have five younger siblings and have babysit for family friends. I have my online CPR and first aid certifications as well as my food handlers. I'm comfortable working with up to 4 kids and kids with special needs as my younger siblings do and so I'm equipped to help manage systems.
Krimzen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Madeline J.


Salem, OR

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

My name is Maddie and I am currently working as a bilingual kindergarten teacher (English/Spanish). I am looking for a job during the summer and absolutely love kids! I studied at Biola University in Southern California where I received a degree both in Spanish and Education. I also currently work as a private swim instructor on...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Abigail G.


Dallas, OR

$16-26/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Abby and I have worked with kiddos pretty much my whole life. I've tutored and babysat mainly but would be open to caring for your loved one. Let me know what your schedule is that you're needing and I will get in touch with you!
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Katee K.


Corvallis, OR

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Reliable "Older Sister" For Your Kids

Being the oldest I've been babysitting and taking care of the littles since they were born. I am naturally very caring but I understand the importance of boundaries. I have been officially babysitting children out side of my family since I was 11 and certified by Red Cross. My junior year of high school I graduated early and I...
Katee can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kelsie B.


Corvallis, OR

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Help Me Make A Difference In You Or Your Family's Lives!

Hi there! My name is Kelsie B., I am 22 years old and I just graduated from OSU with a degree in Kinesiology! I am beyond excited to head over to George Fox University next year for grad school among their Physical Therapy program! For the past three years I have spent my days either in my research lab, dog training with...
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Jennifer T.


Salem, OR

$15/hr10 yrs exp

I have cared for a lot of special need children and young teens all through out my life. I am really passionate about taking care of people and love and enjoy doing so.
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Veronica B.


Salem, OR

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option for them. With three years of experience, I'm adept at caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my friendly and approachable nature, helps create a nurturing environment for children to...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Independence, OR

Shani B.

5.0

Shani has a good understanding of what makes kids tick and is great with shy and slow to warm-up kids. She is very kind and caring!

- Jennifer B.

Veronica C.

5.0

Veronica is absolutely amazing!! She took such great care of our 2 month old and he loved her!! She is very kind, patient, calm, and reliable. I could go on and on about how great she is! We would have used her longer but she will be having a baby of her own.

- Tina M.

Rachel H.

5.0

Rachel is very reliable and good with our two babies. Our kids really liked her and would get excited when she arrived for an appointment.

- Debbie W.

Gillian D.

5.0

Punctual and professional! Gillian was great, very experienced

- Read C.

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