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Mckenna K.


Salem, OR

$5-10/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available And Very Experienced With Clients With Special Needs

5.0

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I am very experienced with children of all ages (0-12). I have references available upon request. I have a lot of experience w/ special needs. I coach special needs individuals (ages 5-42) with varying disabilities and have worked one-on-one with a 3-year-old child with Batten disease (mental impairment, seizures, progressive...
Mckenna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"McKenna is a very dependable person, she is always on time no matter if it's school, work or personal activities. She is a hard worker and very trustworthy. She's has a lot of patients around kids and has a love for them you don't see very often in someone her...

Trish K.

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Cindy V.


Salem, OR

$27-28/hr10 yrs exp

Lots Of Energy And My Passion Is To Make People Happy In Any Circumstance.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have certified caregiver for over 15 years. I am also certified as a peer support specialist. I have specialized training in brain diseases, daily medication management, transportation, grocery shopping, cooking, companion care, light housekeeping, laundry or anything else needed. I am first aide/CPR trained. I have been...
Cindy can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Excellent client based care, Cindy provides a wealth of knowledge and applies it directly to her clients own individual situation and needs. She is confident in her abilities and it shows in the care she delivers."

Sally W.

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Shani B.


Corvallis, OR

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time And Full-time Caregiver Available

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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
"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.

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Vicki D.


Corvallis, OR

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Temp And/or Respite Care giving/very Flexible And Open Availability

Hi there! I am an RN but mostly retired. I have many years RN&care-giving experience with a wide variety of the special needs population. I am very adaptable, give highly personalized care, and have blended quickly and easily with a wide variety of families over the years. I'm also an excellent advocate. My favorite years as a...
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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I babysat my little cousin as a teenager. I now have 4 children of my own ranging from ages 8-15. The youngest two are special needs/disabled.
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Tristan W.


Salem, OR

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Tristan and I have been caring for children consistently since 2016 when I started online school. I have experience with ages 4 months to 12 years, including children with special needs. I am CPR and first aid certified along with having my food handlers card. I am very patient and flexible. I can't wait to...
Tristan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

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: Personal care, respite care
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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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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: Personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

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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:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Independence, OR

Mckenna K.

5.0

McKenna is a very dependable person, she is always on time no matter if it's school, work or personal activities. She is a hard worker and very trustworthy. She's has a lot of patients around kids and has a love for them you don't see very often in someone her age.

- Trish K.

Cindy V.

5.0

Excellent client based care, Cindy provides a wealth of knowledge and applies it directly to her clients own individual situation and needs. She is confident in her abilities and it shows in the care she delivers.

- Sally W.

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.

Gillian D.

5.0

Punctual and professional! Gillian was great, very experienced

- Read C.

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