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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ridgefield, WA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Ridgefield, WA

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Cheyene A.


Vancouver, WA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Cheyene, I have been in home Care since 2013. I have my HCA and NAR license with nurse delegation. I have worked and been trained with people whom have developmental disabilities and other associated needs. I really enjoy being a home care aid and bringing joy to others.
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Kisha D.


Vancouver, WA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

1.0

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Hello loving family, I had been raised with a grandfather with severe cerebral palsy and was completely dependent and I enjoyed caring for him, also I worked assisting in a memory care unit for 2 years and along with becoming an in home care provider for a year. I am happy to continue assisting families with the sensitive care...
I used to be a senior care giver for about 6 years back A CNA back when I was 22 years old. I also took care of individual care in home MS patient with dr. visits, shopping, housekeeping, cooking and bathing and dressing. I took a break to get married and have kids myself having a special needs child all grown up I'm now back to...
Debbie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care

Gladys J.


Vancouver, WA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Dedicated And Professional Care Support

I have over 3 years hands-on experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, providing compassionate & individualized care. I hold various certifications in developmental disabilities care, equipping me to support both adults & children. In my caregiving role, I develop & implement tailored care plans,...
Hi, my name is Kristina. I have a passion for care giving and am seeking a child care position. As a swim instructor I worked with infants-12y including special needs. I enjoyed curating the lessons to each child's individual needs. Creating fun ways for them to overcome the challenge they were facing. I loved hearing how my...

Jane K.


Vancouver, WA

$20-40/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Jane ! I come from a family of 7 and happen to be the youngest. I absolutely love children and being of help when in need. I was a personal assistant for 7 years so I have a lot of experience in organizing, planning and difficult tasks at hand.
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Michelle C.


Portland, OR

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Music Instructor/Consultant And Event Management

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My bio/resume is available upon request. I teach and consult out of my NE Portland studio but I am also willing to commute to your location. I teach private and group piano, guitar and voice lessons. I also provide on-call childcare, respite care and family mentoring and support (with an emphasis on special needs).
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

3.0
"Not reliable. Canceled more nanny / babysitting sessions than she showed up for. She is helpful and good with kids, when she shows up but unfortunately you cannot rely on her to do so."

Amanda B.

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Rebekah L.


Portland, OR

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

Child care provider!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With 6 years of experience as a nanny and 4 years working in a public school in North East Portland, I am passionate about childcare and education. My background includes working with children with special needs in a public school setting, as well as caring for infants and school-aged children as a nanny. I excel at managing...
Rebekah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Rebekah was our daughter's nanny beginning when she was 3 months old. We were incredibly sad to say goodbye to Rebekah now that our daughter is starting daycare. She is kind, thoughtful, attentive, and interactive with our daughter and was reliable and...

Sarah B.

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Chloe C.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Part-Time Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Pediatric Speech-language Pathologist. Not currently open for reccuring positions. May be able to make date nights or occasional sitting work. I have experience with children between birth to 18 years. Significant pediatric experience in both a personal and professional capacity. I have a 7-month-old boy. I have bountiful...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Claire S.


Portland, OR

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have a BA in Psychology and I believe my education has really helped me understand several physical and mental disabilities really well. I am also a naturally empathetic, compassionate, and patient person. I am vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19. I have family members with autism, mental illness, diabetes, and...
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Julie N.


Vancouver, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 12 years experience as an in-home caregiver, housekeeper, and personal assistant; serving clients by helping them with any personal assistance (bathing, wound care, Peri-care, incontinence, tube feedings, etc), scheduling appointments, companionship, transportation, transfers, banking, grocery shopping, cleaning,...
5.0
"Julie came and cleaned my bathroom and kitchen; she did an AMAZING job - everything sparkled - and was very kind, personable, and thorough. I'm 100% hiring her again and I highly recommend her!"

Rachel O.

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Christine H.


Portland, OR

$25-32/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a fun, flexible, and patient caregiver who has been working with kids ages 3-18 for the last 8 years. I have worked with youth in a variety of settings such as in schools, group homes, and on wilderness expeditions. I have a wide range of knowledge and love to create learning adventures and fun projects. I also have...
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Christine is fun, engaging, punctual, and always maintains clear communication. She has been caring for my two young kids for the past year and we are so grateful for her. She has helped us navigate positive behavioral changes and always communicates with our kids...

Mikaela F.

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Patricia W.


Vancouver, WA

$19-28/hr7 yrs exp

Mature Caregiver - Compasssionate, Reliable & Honest

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Great with the elderly, children and dogs (allergic to cats). I can provide evening and weekend care, and also overnight care for children (once in a while), the elderly, light housekeeping, meals, or dog sit. I have an adult son and two grandsons. BABYSITTING EXPERIENCE: I have experience with infants to young teens. I adore...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Patty has been great with my one year old son. She is very punctual and reliable. She always gets back to me quickly. She is great!"

Amanda W.

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Katrina D.


Portland, OR

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate And Caring Nanny Ready To Nurture Your Little Ones!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am actively seeking an opportunity to work with a wonderful family as a nanny. I've dedicated 15 years to the rewarding role of childcare provider. My passion for childcare was nurtured from a young age, growing up with a mother who specialized in early childhood development and special needs care. I have not...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katrina is one of the most caring and thoughtful humans I have had the joy to meet. She is a reflective and honest caretaker and met each day with humor, and compassion. Katerina valued what my needs were as a new mother as well as how she could best support my...

Madison B.

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Payton Z.


Portland, OR

$30-45/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name's Payton and I'm looking for a FT position in Portland, OR. I am currently located in Denver & I will be moving to OR soon! I have been with my Denver family for 3 years, taking care of 2 littles, now 3. 5 and 1. 5 years old. Since high school I have worked date nights for up to 4 littles at a time. In hs I...
Payton can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My husband and I were so impressed with Payton. We had horrible luck with the first 4/6 interviews from the site being no-shows and were relieved when Payton arrived early. She would have been a great fit for our family. Payton was well spoken and you could tell...

Amanda S.

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Lauren A.


Portland, OR

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Kind And Experienced Care-Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lauren and I am a CNA & professional care-giver with over 10 years experience working with individuals with a variety of care needs, from infant to elderly.
5.0
"Lauren was a wonderful sitter. She is calm and easy going and gets along great with all ages of kids. My kids loved playing games with her and hanging out just talking. She is very responsible and dependable and always punctual. She was flexible with our schedule...

Zoe P.

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Lisa S.


Portland, OR

$25-30/hr20 yrs exp

As a Certified Registered Nurse, my passion for caring for others, especially children, inspired me to become a childcare provider. With two decades of experience and a college degree, I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your child. My calm and friendly nature allows me to connect with...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lisa is kind, compassionate and a truly present caregiver. She's got a big heart and a patient personality. I highly recommended her ."

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Elena A.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Responsible And Friendly Baby Sitter/Nanny- Flexible Hours!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've nannying for over 15 years and have had the pleasure of working long term for several amazing families, with children ranging from new born to teenagers, as well as a family with special needs. When it comes to child care I have experience with it all and feel incredibly comfortable and competent caring for a child and...
Elena can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We have had Elena as a nanny for our 2 children (Ages 1 and 3) for a year and a half. When Elena first started, my son was just an infant, and we'd previously had my mother in law helping with all childcare, so I was super anxious about trying someone knew from...

April A.

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Wendy R.


Portland, OR

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

UPDATE: I accepted a fulltime position a year ago, they now are only needing me part time. I'm looking for part time work, I currently work Mon-Fri 6:30-8:30 a.m. and then 3:30-5:30 p.m. I am a 1998 graduate of a local nanny service. I have been a nanny for many types of families, with many ages over the past 26 years. I have...
Wendy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Wendy is a wonderful nanny. She is caring, reliable, and honest. She cared for our son like he was her own. She never once called in sick or was late for work despite often not feeling well herself. She even made it to work during one of the crazy snow storms....

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Phoebe W.


Portland, OR

$20-49/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/Art Teacher

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a multi-media artist here in Portland. I love all kinds of art, karaoke, and building pillow forts. I have experience teaching summer art camps at the Maude Kerns Art Center in Eugene, as well as experience working with special needs teenagers as a Direct Support Professional. I've spent the past 3 years nannying, and...
Phoebe can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Phoebe was wonderful with my two sons (8 & 12). She helped them with their schoolwork, arts and crafts, and played outside with them a lot! They loved spending time with her. Phoebe was very reliable and punctual, and followed strict COVID precautions. I am very...

Susan L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ridgefield, WA

Michelle C.

5.0

My two young girls have loved their time with Michelle. She has a warm, loving personality that immediately put them at ease. I found Michelle to be a very professional with excellent communication.

- John G.

Rebekah L.

5.0

Rebekah was our daughter's nanny beginning when she was 3 months old. We were incredibly sad to say goodbye to Rebekah now that our daughter is starting daycare. She is kind, thoughtful, attentive, and interactive with our daughter and was reliable and communicative with us. Any family would be...

- Sarah B.

Julie N.

5.0

Julie came and cleaned my bathroom and kitchen; she did an AMAZING job - everything sparkled - and was very kind, personable, and thorough. I'm 100% hiring her again and I highly recommend her!

- Rachel O.

Christine H.

5.0

Christine is fun, engaging, punctual, and always maintains clear communication. She has been caring for my two young kids for the past year and we are so grateful for her. She has helped us navigate positive behavioral changes and always communicates with our kids in a calm, constructed manner. She...

- Mikaela F.

Patricia W.

5.0

Patty has been great with my one year old son. She is very punctual and reliable. She always gets back to me quickly. She is great!

- Amanda W.

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