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Jody L.


Hillsboro, OR

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual (Spanish), Loving, Patient, And Fun

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Hi there, I am a mother of three kids ages 13, 18, and 21 years old that we have raised to be bilingual in Spanish. I work full time for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children public health program) and now that my own kids don't need me as much, I am looking for opportunities to supplement my income by caring for children which has...
Jody can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Angela W.


Kelso, WA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Experience with watching special need kids.. specialty in autism and mental illness.. not available Saturdays as I go to church.
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Cierra D.


Battle Ground, WA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm Cierra, and I've been babysitting for 7 years now. I've worked with kids of all ages, including those with special needs. I love helping kids have fun, stay safe, and learn along the way. I'm all about creating a positive, caring space where every child feels comfortable. Whether it's playtime, homework, or...
Cierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Melissa R.


Hillsboro, OR

$16-29/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Experienced Nanny And Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello future families! I am very patient, nurturing, health and safety conscious. I strive to care for children and their families in the utmost collaborative way and value. I love to turn every opportunity into an educational moment. open to ages 0 to 6 with 16 years professional experience with all ages! I I am also an...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hello! I'm an adventurous, compassionate individual with several years of experience caring for individuals of all ages and stages. I thoroughly enjoy working with people, especially Children, . I have previous experience as a Nanny, Babysitter, and Children's Ministry Volunteer, and have additionally spent time as a Volunteer...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

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Lisa T.


Vancouver, WA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist Available For Senior Care/Special Needs/Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an occupational therapist with over 30 years experience working with seniors(dementia, stroke, hip fractures/replacements, COPD, brain injuries) and children with special needs(autism, adhd, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities). As an OT my job is to help people be as independent as possible in their daily activities. I...
Lisa can also help with: Respite care, dementia, meal prep, personal care, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Sarah R.


Vancouver, WA

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

Helping Hand

Hello I have helped a few families through out my year with extra helping hands and support. Please feel free to ask any questions, thank you
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Grace C.


Woodland, WA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

I am an experienced and enthusiastic weekend night shift special needs nurse caregiver who loves working with special needs and their families. I look forward to taking on any and all responsibilities new or traditional. I understand how important it is for parents to feel safe and secure with their children's care and I am...
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Margarita B.


Battle Ground, WA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Private Nanny Or Care Giver.

Had work at hospital a ER, ICU, Psicologic Unit, infant and toddler. Teacher. PE teacher, Infant Psicologic certifique. I love interacting with people.
I have more that 4 years of caregiving experience, have worked in rehabs, assisted living homes, hospitals and in homes for private care.
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Laura C.


Woodland, WA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Provider for Your Special Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My husband's grandmother lived with us for 2 years and needed 24 hour supervision. She had dementia and was ailing in her health. She was in her 90's at the time. Also, my mother lived with us before her death and it was such an honor for our family. The elderly can be so full of wisdom.
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, personal care, meal prep, hospice services & more
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Debora G.


Vancouver, WA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed/Experienced CNA/In Home Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Licensed CNA. Experienced with caregiving of all ages, including special needs and disabilities. Experience in diabetes, mental health management, medication management, dementia care, ADLs. Also experienced with extensive meal preparation, including specialty diets. Housekeeping, organization, errands. I'm flexible, kind,...
Debora can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Pamela K.


Woodland, WA

$14-19/hr

Nanny For Special Needs Children

Hello! I have a few years of special needs experience. I have a cousin who has down syndrome and a 4-year-old brother who has angelmens syndrome. I have a special place in my heart for all special needs children and just want to give them the best time possible when I'm with them.
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Lily D.


Kelso, WA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a dedicated childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and supporting children's growth. As a friendly and patient individual, I create a warm and welcoming environment for kids of all ages. With three years of experience caring for children, I am comfortable looking after three children at a time. I keep parents...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved children and have an 8-year-old daughter of my own. I nannied 4 kids all under the age of 12 for 3 years and sometimes there were more than 4 kids(playdates)-with one child being special needs. My daughter has special medical needs so I am familiar and comfortable with feeding tubes, nebulizers, medicines,...
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
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Kirsten D.


Vancouver, WA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver And Challenger

I have been babysitting children, since I was 12. I have taken CPR courses and am aware of how to perform. I have professional experience with special needs children and have served as in a live-in babysitter for a few months. I enjoy being around children and finding ways to keep them engaged.
Kirsten can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
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Rebecca M.


Vancouver, WA

$18-26/hr

Compassionate Caregiver

When my father in law became bedridden last year, I jumped in to help with his care. I repositioned him, fed him, helped change him, held his hand, talked to him, and always got a smile out of him. My mother in law said I had missed my calling as a caregiver. Not really, as my day job is working with children with special needs....
Rebecca can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:

CPR

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"I am Rebecca's sister-in-law and can verify that she treated my father kindly and gently when he was bedridden and needed help with feeding, hair washing, and companionship. She has also cared for our kids and I trust her completely for childcare as well. "

Mari M.

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Hanna A.


Hillsboro, OR

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

I have 5+ years experience working with children of all ages. I also have 3 years experience working with special needs children of all ages and all abilities. I've worked in both school and home environments. I have knowledge off many different teaching styles and philosophies.
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Dixie E.


La Center, WA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Need Care Provider

I have worked as an aid to an Autistic and Blind child in a preschool. I also taught a special needs toddler class. Most recently, I was a foster mom to a child with special needs. He came to us non verbal, delayed and very aggressive. After a year of working with him is saying 1-3 word sentences and his aggression has decreased...
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Rebecca M.


Vancouver, WA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

I have been an assistant teacher in a special Ed classroom for two and a half years and I absolutely love my job. I believe my strengths are my patience, my compassion, my eagerness to learn and my enthusiasm about the children I work with. I have worked with students with challenges in communication, vision, hearing, fine motor...

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