Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Lake Oswego, OR
We have 60 special needs caregivers in Lake Oswego, OR! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
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Find special needs caregivers in Lake Oswego, OR that you’ll love
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jade! I am a highly experienced childcare provider. I am currently a preschool teacher at a NAEYC accredited center. I am comfortable and happy to work with all ages and large groups of children. My background includes extensive private and professional childcare with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and K-12...
Jade can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jade did a wonderful job watching our two year old! Our daughter warmed up very quickly and easily to Jade upon meeting her. Jade has an in depth knowledge of child development and is a natural with kids. In addition to being great with children, she was very...
Zenka W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am currently waiting to take the last few classes or so to get my Oregon SPED credential. My most recent position was with a local school district as a transition paraprofessional. The students were taught job and life skills and worked to gain independence with their goals. I taught an adapted cooking class during this...
5.0
"Christine has started working with my son, she engages him and treats him with respect. He is quickly warming up to her and looks forward to her visits. I am pleased and looking forward to my son and her forming a great relationship."
Barbara R.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am an experienced SPED educator and engaging caregiver!
I specialize in the care and education of students with ADHD, autism, or other sensory or learning challenges. I have always had an innate ability to connect with children by meeting them where they are at while I work with them.
I utilize dance, art, music,...
5.0
"Annie was amazing with my 2 month old. She was able to come by early in the morning and watch him while my husband and I went to a gym class. She was very punctual and we will definitely be hiring her again!"
Robin F.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've work as a teacher for over 5 years and with children for over 10 years. have experience with individuals ages 5-30 in a range of different needs. I consider myself responsible, professional, creative, and fun! I love to engage with individuals in different ways and settings to truly make sure we all have a great time!...
5.0
"I have never met a more creative, PATIENT, and committed individual. I worked along side Ms. Mahoney for a little over 2 years in the special education department of a neighborhood school. In that time I have seen her compassionately hold a high bar for all her...
Emily S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there. I like to think of myself as more of a "go with the flow" type of Provider. My focus is simply to provide a peaceful and safe environment, whatever that may mean for the individual. I have 8 years of professional experience, 3 years specializing in adult special needs. 5 years specializing in children's special needs....
5.0
"Cierra is a welcome addition to our caregiving team for my sister. She is a calm, caring, and reliable person and took the time to understand my sister's goals/interests as well as our family's values.
My sister looks forward to every day they get to spend time...
Erica V.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Julia, I'm 22 and a design student at Portland State University. I'm very creative at heart and passionate about making art and music. I'm also very interested in science related studies, and have a passion for writing.
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old- one of my main past experiences involved caring for...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Julia babysat for our 3 children (ages 3-10) for several years. She's always on time, does a great job with the kids, and was very reliable. We love working with her!"
Kelly S.
Kristina H.
Portland, OR
$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a patient and empathetic 30-year-old who has extensive experience working with kids, mainly between the ages of 6 months- 7 years. I have worked in the infant room at a daycare, as a nanny for two young girls, as a distance-learning teacher, a camp volunteer, and as a Registered Behavioral Technician with youth diagnosed...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Krissy is child-centered, patient, kind, and understanding of all of our families needs. Our boys rave about Krissy and all of the creative activities that they get to do with her."
Desiree C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had experience working with children from Best Summer Camp for 4 years. I have also had experience working with special needs children for 4 years. Along with those things, I have had experience working with children during basketball camps!
Daejah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a mom of two and work during the week for our local school district as a SPED IA! I have extensive experience working with special needs and medically fragile children and adults as well and would love to support you and your family member! I currently work full time in special education but...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great job. Super hard working. Many thanks!"
Mary C.
Sarah S.
Portland, OR
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm New To This Website But I Can Assure You I Love What I Do And I Am Reliable.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of varying experience with people of all ages and all walks of life. I use to watch two kids three days a week with special needs. Kids touch my heart and they are smart and funny and I can understand them on a good level and that's what makes me a fantastic babysitter, I don't plop them in front of the television....
Victoria G.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have 2+ years experience in caregiving , I have done senior care , child care & special needs patients. I am Looking for something on the weekends and to also grow my experience.
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
I've been a wife, mother, and caregiver for over 22 years while raising my 2 children, one of whom has special needs. I was the owner and operator of a house cleaning business for 8 years. I recently served as the Housekeeping Coordinator for a local senior living and memory care facility. I cherished helping and caring for the...
Nikki can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, transportation, errands, light cleaning
20 years experience as a special needs nanny, 4 years experience working with elders in end of life care. Extensive volunteer work with seniors and vulnerable populations. Skilled cook with planned and on the spot meal preparation, strong organizational skills and ability to multitask with housekeeping, love of gardening and...
Meera can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Joy G.
Portland, OR
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Joy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Over 25 years experience in the home and school. Retired elementary school librarian looking to nurture, explore and play with your child. Experience with special needs, severe allergies and type one diabetes.
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
V. Terese D.
Portland, OR
$16-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
V. Terese can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello I just recently hit 9 years of childcare experience! Wow! I started in preschool classrooms, expanded to being an au pair in Australia, and settled back in the states as a private nanny. I have continued nannying for many years with multiple families. I specialize with infants and toddlers, but any child 4 and under is...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, My name is Bella and I have been working with typical and atypical developing children ages newborn-18yrs since 2013. I am CPR and first-aid certified, not a smoker, a great cook, and have my own transportation. I was naturally drawn to your ad because I had so much fun working with a 3-year-old and newborn in Bellevue...
Sarah G.
Portland, OR
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Sarah and I'm looking for occasional babysitting on nights and weekends. Open to caring for 1 or 2 children! I have 10 years of childcare experience, mostly being a nanny and preschool teacher! I am currently a nanny here in Portland! My most recent job was as an Early Interventionist, and have the knowledge that goes...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Teona T.
Portland, OR
$22-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
My most recent job I was a behavioral therapist where I worked for 2+ years. I am licensed through the state as a behavior analyst interventionist. I have experience providing ABA therapy, emotional regulation, behavior support, teaching skills, teaching how to communicate using AAC device and ASL, bathroom assistance, toilet...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lake Oswego, OR
Jade T.
5.0
Jade did a wonderful job watching our two year old! Our daughter warmed up very quickly and easily to Jade upon meeting her. Jade has an in depth knowledge of child development and is a natural with kids. In addition to being great with children, she was very communicative and prompt. We would love...
- Zenka W.
Christine M.
5.0
Christine has started working with my son, she engages him and treats him with respect. He is quickly warming up to her and looks forward to her visits. I am pleased and looking forward to my son and her forming a great relationship.
- Barbara R.
Beverly B.
5.0
Annie was amazing with my 2 month old. She was able to come by early in the morning and watch him while my husband and I went to a gym class. She was very punctual and we will definitely be hiring her again!
- Robin F.
Kelly M.
5.0
I have never met a more creative, PATIENT, and committed individual. I worked along side Ms. Mahoney for a little over 2 years in the special education department of a neighborhood school. In that time I have seen her compassionately hold a high bar for all her students while tirelessly working to...
- Emily S.
Cierra M.
5.0
Cierra is a welcome addition to our caregiving team for my sister. She is a calm, caring, and reliable person and took the time to understand my sister's goals/interests as well as our family's values.
My sister looks forward to every day they get to spend time together!
- Erica V.
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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.