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Rebekah C.


Scappoose, OR

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

In-Home Support Professional

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I am very passionate about working with individuals with special needs and want to pursue it as a career someday. I'd love to be a life skills or special education teacher. I have my BS in Human Development and Family Science with an emphasis in Human Services. I worked at HomeLife (in Corvallis) that supported young adults with...
I have 14 months experience offering direct support to individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. I've had the privilege of learning to support adults with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism disorders and cognitive and intellectual disabilities. I spent roughly one year supporting children living in shelter...
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Teresa B.


Saint Helens, OR

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Upbeat Nanny!

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. I am someone who loves the outdoors and believe that too much TV is never a good thing. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their imagination is...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Christine V.


Saint Helens, OR

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Anytime After 4pm. I Love Kids And Animals

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have dealt with kids with special needs and children of all ages. I love to watch and play with kids. I have never had a child hate me, I make sure that your child is taken care of and entertained. I love to dance and exercise, hang out with friends and family. I am also going to school to be a Medical Assistant! I know how to...
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have grown up with disabilities in my family, my cousin has Autism and my niece has Down syndrome. When I was in 8th grade until my sophomore year in high school I helped out with Special Olympics and taught them that even though they are a little different doesnt mean they cant have fun and be themselves. I am a medical...
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Ashley L.


Vancouver, WA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ashley, I am currently a Home Care Aide working with the ederly. I have around 11 years of experience in childcare, caring for children ranging from newborn to 16-years-old. I have worked with children with special needs as well as children with allergies. I believe the earlier years are very important for a...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Ashley was great! Our 6 year old had a good time and was really happy to play games with her. She was imaginative and really nice. In fact, tonight he's asking when he's going to have another sitter and if it could be Ashley again!"

Tiffany J.

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Lisa T.


Vancouver, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an occupational therapist with over 30 years experience. As an OT my job is to help people be as independent as possible in their daily activities. I currently work full time in the school district with children. I am available for special needs care on weekends, holidays, evenings, and summers. Occasional/back up care is...
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Laura D.


Portland, OR

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Australian Teacher, Sitting For The Summer!

Hello! I am a Portland-native who currently lives in Brisbane, Australia, but is home for the summer! In Australia, I teach primary school and nanny professionally. My most recent charge was a 6-month-old baby who is now nearly 18 months. I currently substitute teach, but prior I was a Year 2 teacher (6-7) year olds. I have also...
Laura can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Laura is the greatest. She is clean and organized and so positive. We love her!"

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Morgan S.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Responsible, And Energetic Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Morgan and I am looking for a wonderful family to help out! With 10 years of experience under my belt, I have taken care of children from infancy to adolescence with ranging abilities and special needs. As your nanny, my main priority is to maintain a safe, nurturing, environment for your kid(s) to be...
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great communication. Did wonderful with our two little ones. Will book again"

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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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kayana F.


Rainier, OR

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Play And Loving Limits

I'm Kayana, and I have been working with kids ever since I can remember. I have five younger siblings- the oldest is 23, and the youngest is seven, so I have lots of experience with kids of all ages. I started as a camp counselor when I was 15, & have since moved up to a leadership position there. I was a gymnastics coach for...
Kayana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kayana was so wonderful with my 3 year old. She's engaging and fun. She was a camp counselor for a number of years and my daughter loved learning some camp songs! She's also been a youth gymnastics coach for a number of years, and my daughter was so excited to show...

Lindsey G.

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Teresa C.


Rainier, OR

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Care Giver

I have 5 years of Senior care experience. I can help with Home Care and Meal Preparation and I like animals and I can work Flexible hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. I do have experience with special needs. And I'm available now. And I have experience in dementia and I would like to work in the night.
Teresa can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
5.0
"We’ve had Teresa multiple times and she was wonderful. She made meals for my mom and took very good care of her. I would highly recommend her. "

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Sally S.


Portland, OR

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter/Nanny

Hello, besides raising 4 of my own kids I have worked in schools for 12 years now- 11 of those in autism rooms. I have helped in the Life Skills and the Star programs as well as working as a certified RBT. I mostly have been in Elementary schools working in Intermediate Autism, I have worked with ages 3 to 23 years old in the...
5.0
"Ms. Sally has been like part of our family for over 10 years. She started out as my son's aide in his Autism class for 3 years, occasionally, she would sit for my son and daughter over the years, even taking care of my 3 dogs when we went out of town. Ms. Sally...

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Jodie G.


Beaverton, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Infant And Childcare Provider

Hello, I'm "Miss Jodie" to many of my families.. I'm a former k-12 teacher. I have extensive infant and child care experience. I often assist families with special needs children. In addition to typically developing children, I can also assist with sensory issues, non-compliance or behavioral issues, toileting issues and...
Jodie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Miss Jodie is an amazing support for parents with ASD kids. She's a special needs parent herself, is trained to work with autistic kids, and does an amazing job. She's very dependable, flexible, and understanding. She goes above and beyond to support her fellow...

Kaitlin L.

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Nicole A.


Vancouver, WA

$25-75/hr6 yrs exp

Adventurous Dependable Nanny

4.4

(7)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of teaching and nanny experience along with 8 years of babysitting experience as an adult. I love to take children I'm caring for on outings such as going out to parks and playgrounds, attending forest school, or going to museums. I can also plan activities such as crafts, gardening, baking, science experiments,...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Nicole was an energetic, nurturing, and patient caregiver for our near-three year old, who really enjoyed being with her. She selected books and learning activities that provided great enrichment. I'd definitely recommend working with her."

Matthew Y.

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Ashbie O.


Portland, OR

$20-27/hr4 yrs exp

Flexible And Fun Sitter Hoping To Fit Your Family's Needs!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ashbie and I am from Honolulu, Hawaii. I am wrapping up my fourth and final year as a Nursing Student at the University of Portland and I am extremely passionate about working with children. I am looking for a part-time babysitting/nannying job or anyone in need of an occasional date night sitter! I am a...
Ashbie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I booked her last minute with misunderstanding of what my wife needed. Even though my plan has changed and led to last min cancelling, she was very understanding of my situation. I hope to work with her in the future when my schedule changes."

Sungmok L.

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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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, 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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Destiny B.


Beaverton, OR

$24-30/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiving

Hey families! Thank you for taking time to learn about me and in time I look forward to learning about you! I am a career nanny of 5 years, but have been working in a professional childcare setting for 9 years total. I specialize in infants and toddlers (though I do have experience with children up to 12 yrs old) and my...
5.0
"Punctual, attention to detail, wonderful with reading our babies cues. Went above and beyond to help with this new stage of parenting."

Mariah T.

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Brittany H.


Ridgefield, WA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hey there! I have lots of experience working with all sorts of individuals with intellectual disabilities. I'm also a Para Eductor at a local school so I work with these folks for a living! I also have a vast knowledge of skilled nursing so I'm very comfortable working the hoyer and assisting with more personal needs. Reach...
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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

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have known Lisa for many years. She is a very kind, caring, and honest person, and has been a great mom to her daughters. She is very responsible and trustworthy. "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Scappoose, OR

Ashley L.

5.0

She was so amazing! She played games with both girls and was so nice! This was our first time hiring someone to come To our house to watch our kids so We were a bit wary, just being a worry wart lol But Ashley was phenomenal, the girls had fun and asked when she can come back. Would recommend A++

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Laura D.

5.0

Laura is the greatest. She is clean and organized and so positive. We love her!

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Morgan S.

5.0

Great communication. Did wonderful with our two little ones. Will book again

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Kayana F.

5.0

Kayana was so wonderful with my 3 year old. She's engaging and fun. She was a camp counselor for a number of years and my daughter loved learning some camp songs! She's also been a youth gymnastics coach for a number of years, and my daughter was so excited to show me her forward roll after working...

- Lindsey G.

Teresa C.

5.0

Teresa helped take care of our mom for around a year. She was very knowledgeable and professional. She worked with hospice towards the end. My mom got along with Teresa. Teresa understood that working with dementia patients can be very difficult. She helped our family tremendously and I highly...

- Jestin J.

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