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260 special needs caregivers are listed in Portland, OR

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Portland, OR

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Kylee T.


Portland, OR

$18/hr5 yrs exp

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I am an experienced babysitter and pet sitter. I am 18 years old . CPR certified and have a certificate/card. I am skilled in taking care of children with special needs, and I am comfortable with pets of all sizes and temperaments. I am reliable, have a strong work ethic, and am committed to providing the best possible care. I...
Kylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Maggie Y.


Portland, OR

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Elementary Teacher And Mother

Hello, my name is Maggie. I am a teacher, tutor, and mother with 19 years of experience caring for children. My many years as an educator and parent have made me a calm, patient, and respectful caretaker. I love the energy and creativity that young people exude, both in academic and home settings. Throughout my long history of...
Maggie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Lauren M.


Portland, OR

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare And Education Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lauren, and I am a nanny operating as an independent contractor out of Portland. In addition to a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education, I have taken professional development training courses on managing child behavior, inquiry-based teaching, child psychology and development, and am ELCCT certified. I have been...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jacqueline L.


Portland, OR

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

My experience in care giving is primarily with special needs adults, but I would love to start expanding my experiences to working with seniors as well. I am currently a Early childhood/Elementary Special Education major at the University of Portland. My classes are in the morning, therefore I am looking to provide care in the...
Jacqueline can also help with: Respite care, transportation, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
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Kassidy V.


Portland, OR

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Kassidy. I'm currently searching for a part-time caregiving opportunity. My experience in assisting seniors and children with care needs has shown me sincere patience, loving kindness, and genuine companionship. I continue to carry these traits with such a high value when it comes to my everyday life. I believe...
Kassidy can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
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Daniella G.


Portland, OR

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello! My name is Daniella. I have had about 2 years of experience in home healthcare and caregiving. I genuinely love helping others and would describe myself as empathetic, responsible, patient, and reliable. My sole intention is to provide care in the most efficient and beneficial ways for each individual, as each and every...
Daniella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, live-in home care, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Daniella is a very caring and patient person. She is responsible and can be counted on. She took great care of my mother. "

Care member

Hired by 3 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: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Drew P.


Portland, OR

$14-19/hr

Part-time Companion/Valet/Chauffeur/Butler/Errand-Runner

When I began college, my goal was to work with children with disabilities and special needs, and that was all. By the time I'd graduated from college however, I'd become aware of the vast spectrum of people who could use assistance, regardless of specific disabilities or age. My own grandparents had become less mobile as time...
Drew can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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Maryanne B.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have a great sense of humor and a hard work ethic. I would love to come over to your house and provide great companionship to your loved senior. I like chatting, listening, puzzles and love tidying up. I am happy to dust, vacuum, do dishes, make the bed, anything! I can dust and chat with your loved one. I am easy going and...
Maryanne can also help with: Respite care, home modification, personal care, dementia
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Michelle C.


Portland, OR

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Music Specialist

Comfortable providing companion/supervision/transportation, simple meal preparation. My degree is in music education and I have had 30+ years experience with private voice, piano, guitar and choral leadership. I'm also comfortable with special needs individuals of all ages. I've done extensive research on the benefits of music...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, respite care, companionship
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Lily N.


Portland, OR

$32-35/hr10 yrs exp

One thing you should know about me as a caregiver "I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with 16 years of experience in providing high-quality care for elderly individuals/seniors and those with special needs. My primary focus is to ensure the safety, well-being, and comfort of your loved ones. I have a strong...
Lily can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, home modification & more
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Lana M.


Portland, OR

$25/hr8 yrs exp

I started my healthcare career in 2002 at 16 years old when I became a Certified Nursing Assistant. I worked at a nursing home and at Kalispell Regional Medical Center before moving to Portland in 2005. When I had my son in 2007, I was blessed to be a stay at home mother for 5 years. My son has autism, which has taught me, and...
Lana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Iana C.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Iana, I am a 23-year-old caregiver who moved to Oregon from Utah. As the oldest of five children and with experience caring for my family, I've always had a natural instinct for caregiving. I genuinely enjoy spending time with seniors, whether it's accompanying them on walks, engaging in creative activities,...
Iana can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning
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Meera H.


Portland, OR

$19-37/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Experienced Caregiver

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, meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Cassidy R.


Portland, OR

$22-25/hr2 yrs exp

Care Giver

Hello! I have been a caregiver for children and people with special needs for 9 years and for elderly individuals off and on for two years in the past. I am looking to get back into caring for elderly individuals as I took a break after caring for my grandmother. I love being there for elderly individuals as a companion &...
Cassidy can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, dementia, light cleaning
I have worked a ton with children and with teens and adults with special needs. I would love to have some more experience with seniors. :)
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, transportation, meal prep
I am a licensed caregiver with nearly a year of experience working with individuals with special needs. I am physically strong and can assist with moving clients safely and comfortably. I am skilled in changing ostomy bags and diapers, and I can also help with light cleaning tasks like washing dishes and mopping. I'm currently...
Gurami can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I am sincerely passionate about children's wellbeing and being an engaged and positive influence in child care. I have certifications for First Aid and CPR. I have experience with all ages of children, newborn through teenage, and caring for multiple children at once. I am...
5.0
"Jasmine has been very timely and has helped me greatly with cleaning tasks/and lifting objects up stairs. She's also very compassionate and caring and I've loved that about her!!!"

Peggy P.

Sarena S.


Portland, OR

$26-27/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring, Patient, & Understanding

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I recently left my job as an ABA therapist to focus on school full time. I'm looking to fill my newly available hours spending time with special needs and kiddos again.I love working with kids & while I cannot provide professional ABA therapy (as I no longer am licensed) I am more than happy to apply the knowledge,...
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Carina M.


Portland, OR

$43/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Vaccinated, Covid-Cautious Nanny & Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience caring for children ages 9 months - 13 years as both a babysitter and regular nanny. I have experience with families with up to 4 children, twins, triplets, and children with special needs. I enjoy reading, board games, playing outside, making up games, going for walks, field trips, baking, arts...
Carina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Carina was amazing with my 3 hard-to-win-over school aged kids (and a very easy-to-win-over puppy). I would definitely hire Carina again and recommend her highly!"

Amy I.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Portland, OR

Daniella G.

5.0

Daniella is a very caring and patient person. She is responsible and can be counted on. She took great care of my mother.

- Care member

Jasmine H.

5.0

Jasmine has been very timely and has helped me greatly with cleaning tasks/and lifting objects up stairs. She's also very compassionate and caring and I've loved that about her!!!

- Peggy P.

Carina M.

5.0

Carina was amazing with my 3 hard-to-win-over school aged kids (and a very easy-to-win-over puppy). I would definitely hire Carina again and recommend her highly!

- Amy I.

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

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Portland, OR are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 107 reviews of the 260 listed special needs caregivers.