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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lake Oswego, OR

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Lake Oswego, OR

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Gisella C.


Lake Oswego, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Trustworthy, Patient And Caring Nanny Seeking A Wonderful Family

5.0

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Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I pride myself on my integrity and honesty. I adore spending time with children and have 15 years of experience working with children of all ages (newborns, infants, toddlers, school age and even teenagers) and also have experience caring for children with special needs. I am...
Gisella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Gisella is fantastic - she always keeps the kids well entertained with age-appropriate play and projects. She clearly loves working with little ones and is very tuned into their learning and development. She has consistently been reliable and punctual. We have...

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Courtney C.


Lake Oswego, OR

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Newborn Care Specialist, And Postpartum Doula

Hello! I'm a Family Sleep Coach, Newborn Care Specialist, and Postpartum Doula. A bit about me: - 4+ years specializing in newborn care and family sleep coaching - 10 years nanny experience - Experienced with RIE, Attachment, and Conscious/Gentle Parenting styles - Skilled in caring for multiples, preemies, specific/special...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Courtney was a miracle worker. We had struggled to get our girls to sleep through the night. We had a tried several techniques and nothing seemed to worked. Courtney takes a scientific approach backed by sound research, but is also caring, nurturing and really...

Courtney W.

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Cameron R.


Lake Oswego, OR

$22-30/hr3 yrs exp

Child And Adolescent Special Education Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have spent the last three years working in the Lake Oswego School District in two special education programs: DELTA and ACCESS. I worked with all ages of elementary students. The kids I worked with were so inspiring. They always saw things from a unique perspective and their creativity blew me away. I am always surprised how...
I've been in healthcare since I was 18 working in rehabilitation long term care, memory care, behavioral specialist mentor for clients on the spectrum and in acute care neurosurgery unit at Providence. I'm very comfortable, confident and passionate about the care in able to provide. My care style is individualized based on your...
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Marguerita E.


Lake Oswego, OR

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I Care Giver

Special needs available. I care and have beautiful references. I come from a family of 11. We get along beautifully and all are successful and kind. I would love to care for your family member.
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Anastasia F.


Lake Oswego, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher Looking For Weekend/Late Night Weekday Job

Hi! My name is Anastasia. I'm in search of a weekend job or late evening job caring for children, tutoring, or other family requests. During the week I am a licensed teacher at an elementary school. I love children and have a vast experience in caring for various needs of children, specifically for behavioral and special needs....
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Emria C.


Lake Oswego, OR

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Emria, I am a CMMA, I currently work at an assisted living facility full time but I am looking to care for children/seniors in my free time. I have worked with children on & off since age 14. I was a swim instructor for children with special needs, I ran the daycare at my local church, & I took care of both my...
Emria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I've always been passionate about helping children learn and grow. With three years of experience caring for children of all ages, I've gained the skills and knowledge to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your child. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, with a knack for understanding what makes each...
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Laura G.


Lake Oswego, OR

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have years of experience with both younger and older children, including some with special needs. I'm patient, loving, and good at adapting to the day's dynamics while helping kids to both do their homework and enjoy the day in a healthy, balanced way.
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Hi my name is Emria, I'm a CCMA & I specialize in geriatrics. I currently work full time at a AL facility but I am looking to work on my two days off or overnight. I've always loved taking care of people, children at first, specifically children with special needs. As I got older I found that I love & prefer working with...
Emria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, respite care & more
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Judith K.


Lake Oswego, OR

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

Care Provider

I have a certificate in gerontology and I truly enjoy working with seniors. I also have been working as a Paraeducator working one on one with special needs students. I enjoy engaging others in creative and educational activities.
Judith can also help with: Visiting physician, respite care, personal care, dementia
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Catherine L.


Lake Oswego, OR

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Catherine's Compassionate Care & Companionship

Everyone deserves to be cared for with competent compassion and respect. Seniors have served their families & communities for years, it's time to give back to them. I do so with compassionate dedication. I seek to be of service to someone who wants companionship graced with intelligence, humor, years of experience, desires...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, errands, mobility assistance, respite care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Kari L.


Oregon City, OR

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Care-giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Besides raising special needs children I have owned and operated care homes where I have blessed and been blessed in many aspects.
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & 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.

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Danielle M.


Portland, OR

$16/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

CPR, first aid and safety care certified. 3 years experience with ASD. Providing compassionate care and engaging, accessible learning to children is my sacred work and how I care for my community and myself. In my experience working with children, I have learned that being mindful and tuning in to the needs of every child...
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Christina V.


Portland, OR

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Skilled Private Caregiver

Experience in caring for patients with different ailments. Very dependable and can provide a resume with references.
5.0
"Christina cared for my elderly mom with dementia for an extended period of time. She is professional, smart, caring and capable. She understood my mom’s needs, as well as my needs as I was living with my mom, and always provided the most compassionate and competent...

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Alexis C.


Portland, OR

$21-25/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My early experience in childcare prepared and enabled me to work not only with the child but their family and medical team in a way that sparked my love for helping all types of families. I have also worked very closely with adults and the elderly with the same or similar conditions and medical needs in order to better provide...
5.0
"We were fortunate to have Alex watch our 13 month old child who takes a while to warm up to people and has a fit when we leave the room. Alex handled it like a pro and in no time our little one was laughing with Alex. Alex's energy with our child was right on what...

Eileen O.

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Beverly B.


Portland, OR

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Available, Experienced, Fun And Caring, Educator And Caregiver

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny specializing in infant care. I am also a newborn expert. I am a Portland native and graduated from The University of Portland, where I studied dance and genetics. A Montessori alum, I enjoy promoting experiential learning, encouraging interaction and observation of a student's surroundings. I enjoy...
Beverly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Beverly was available last minute for a family dinner and took care of my 1 and 3 year old with no issues. She made everyone feel at ease and got a fussy baby to sleep without a nighttime nursing. 10/10 would recommend to anyone and look forward to our next...

Laramie F.

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Winston M.


Portland, OR

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For over two years I have worked with students with special needs at Portland Public Schools. I have met some of the most tenacious, empathetic, creative and energetic students through this job, and I am committed to providing equitable service and opportunities for people with special needs. I excel at meeting kids where they...
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Danielle M.


Portland, OR

$16-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

CPR, first aid certified. 6 years experience with children of all ages and with special needs. I studied American Sign Language for 3 years. I am an undergraduate student at PSU majoring in Psychology. Providing compassionate care and engaging, accessible learning to children is my sacred work. I have learned that being...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Danielle has been an amazing caretaker for our ASD kiddo. She started working with us during Covid and has been a great support to all of us over the past couple of years. She's communicative, kind, flexible, fun, firm when needed, and responsible. You'd be lucky...

Chris S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lake Oswego, OR

Gisella C.

5.0

We have loved having Gisella care for our children. She is an expert at infant care and does it with ease but is also so so great with our older boys who are both grade school age. Our children always love having Gisella watch them, always very warm and engaging.

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Courtney C.

5.0

Courtney was a miracle worker. We had struggled to get our girls to sleep through the night. We had a tried several techniques and nothing seemed to worked. Courtney takes a scientific approach backed by sound research, but is also caring, nurturing and really gets to know the children and...

- Courtney W.

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.

Christina V.

5.0

Christina cared for my elderly mom with dementia for an extended period of time. She is professional, smart, caring and capable. She understood my mom’s needs, as well as my needs as I was living with my mom, and always provided the most compassionate and competent care. She adjusted to my moms...

- Care member

Alexis C.

5.0

We were fortunate to have Alex watch our 13 month old child who takes a while to warm up to people and has a fit when we leave the room. Alex handled it like a pro and in no time our little one was laughing with Alex. Alex's energy with our child was right on what they needed - silly when they were...

- Eileen O.

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Ratings for Lake Oswego, OR special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lake Oswego, OR are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.