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Destiny B.


Beaverton, OR

$24-30/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiving

5.0

(1)

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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 T.


Vancouver, WA

$35-40/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: Personal care, meal prep, respite care, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Lisa worked for us for 5 months before we had to move my wife into a nursing home. She was amazing! Compassionate, creative, fun. She was amazing helping my wife to be as independent as possible, and in in making adaptations to keep her active and engaged. Would...

Marlow M.

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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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Christa K.


Beaverton, OR

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mother And Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

4.4

(10)

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Christa, I am located in tigard, oregon. I am 35 years old. I have 23 years of combined nanny and babysitting experience with multiple children at the same time, and of all age groups and even special needs. I am CPR and FIRST AID certified. Childcare is my passion, I enjoy being around children more than...
Christa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Christa was outstanding. I needed some last-minute help when my daycare had to close for a few days. She was fantastic with my daughter and will now be at the top of my list for future help."

Jason R.

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Payton is a great sitter! Our 4 kiddos really enjoy her! She is kind, reliable, and competent. "

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Maddi H.


Vancouver, WA

$20-28/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced, creative, and active full time nanny. I am looking to provide care for a family in the Vancouver/Portland area. I emphasize child lead activities, plenty of outdoor adventure time, and hands on learning. I am exceptionally patient and excel in communication with children. I work alongside the family and...
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Jane A.


Beaverton, OR

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a positive, responsible, and fun nanny. Growing up in a family of seven, I helped raise and protect my little sisters. I have over 12 years of babysitting experience with children of all ages, as well as nannying experience in childhood development, working with special needs, daycare, and children's summer camps....
Jane can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Jane will be a wonderful fit for any family. Her smile and energy will help bring up your own and make you feel better. Jane Has also taken amazing care of our 2 daughters who both really like her. She will be an amazing help to any family who is looking for a fun...

Christopher A.

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Jordan B.


Portland, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Jordan! I am a PSU social work grad student with an undergrad in psychology. I'm currently interning 2 days/wk with teens struggling with mental health in a php/iop clinic. I'm second oldest of 9 children and have extensive experience with children of all ages including newborns. *Im currently doing a nanny share with...
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My daughter loves her! She's kind, fun and nurturing. So happy we found her."

Haley B.

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Leah G.


Portland, OR

$19-24/hr7 yrs exp

Looking For LAUGHS

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My brother has been a medical mystery since days after he was born. Prone to seizures & a low white blood cell count, it was a lot for 13-year-old me to process. Later on he was diagnosed with ASD. I was the primary caregiver for him my entire teen life. My mom was a single mother who worked full time. I grew up in a small town,...
5.0
"We were so glad to have Leah's help with our daughter! She did a great job of establishing a rapport with our daughter and our daughter had a great time with her :) Leah did a great job of considering our daughter's needs and providing a warm and supportive...

Jeffrey H.

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Melissa R.


Hillsboro, OR

$16-29/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Experienced Nanny And Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello future families! May/June start. I am an experienced loving reliable nanny, waiting to meet my next family! I'm 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 at...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Melissa is great with my 5 mo preemie son (understands developmental milestones, is gentle with him and he loves that), is one of the most reliable nannies I've worked with, is patient and flexible with me, and is conscious of baby's health and illness prevention...

Kayanna W.

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Brooke W.


Vancouver, WA

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

My goal is to become a first grade elementary teacher, i've always loved kids and I love the affect my babysitters and teachers have left on me now as an adult. I use to babysit my cousin everyday, get him ready for school and pick him up after. I Also have a special needs cousin that I have also baby sat as well as a 3-year-old...
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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Rosalin D.


Portland, OR

$33-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/ Babysitter!

Hey there! I have a BS in Child Development and lots of experience working with little ones, including multiples and children with special needs. I am fully vaccinated, comfortable with pets, and have a clean driving record. I would love to chat more about your family's needs.
Rosalin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Tara R N.


Beaverton, OR

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I have over 20 years of experience working as a CNA/caregiver, both in-home and in various types of facilities, and have 2 years of college completed towards my nursing degree! I managed a hospice house, and also have worked with both kids and adults with special needs. Growing up, my parents built, owned, and operated 8...
Tara R can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

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Rayna F.


Vancouver, WA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

I am a college student studying nursing. I love being around kids and I have lots of experience working with kids in church and camp settings, along with paid babysitting, including caring for triplets! I also am a paid caregiver for my little sister with special needs. I enjoy being outside, playing games, arts and crafts and...
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Aleesha S.


Kalama, WA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nanny

I am a Certified Professional Nanny and Infant Care Specialist looking for a long-term position with the right family. As a Northwest Nannies Institute graduate, I strive to maintain a safe and encouraging environment as I help young humans build their autonomy and learn about the world around them. I have experience with...
Aleesha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Victoria W.


Ridgefield, WA

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Victoria I have a strong background in child care from special needs, and infant - school age children. I truly enjoy creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children. I believe in building strong relationships with kids based on trust, respect, and understanding. Whether it's playtime, helping with...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CNA

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Erika K.


Vancouver, WA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi my name is Erika. I have been working as a CNA for 3 years and currently work at the hospital. I received my bachelors degree in 2020 and am now looking to get my bachelors of science in nursing, while in the meantime working in child care. I am trained in first aid, BLS, and have experience taking care of special needs. I am...
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Jess B.


Vancouver, WA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a Mom who has 30 years of experience taking care of children. First as a Nanny then as a preschool teacher. I'm currently looking to take care of babies, toddlers or preschoolers part time. I am available for weekends only. I love spending time with children and come prepared with a nanny bag! I can bring books, games...
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Jodie G.


Beaverton, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Autism/Special Needs Consultant

Hello, I have experience as a PSW/DSP and I'm available for private/direct hire. I am able to provide 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis and help families with behavior strategies. I have assisted many families with infants, toddlers and children diagnosed with Autism and other co-factors. I would prefer to provide behavioral...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Scappoose, OR

Destiny B.

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.

Lisa T.

5.0

Lisa worked for us for 5 months before we had to move my wife into a nursing home. She was amazing! Compassionate, creative, fun. She was amazing helping my wife to be as independent as possible, and in in making adaptations to keep her active and engaged. Would hire again with zero hesitation and...

- Marlow M.

Lisa S.

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.

- Care member

Christa K.

5.0

Christa provided part-time care for my 10 year old daughter for 1 year. Her duties included picking her up from school, homework help, meal prep, supervising chores, and bedtime. Christa is punctual, honest, flexible, and a great communicator. She has a lot of great tips and tricks for getting kids...

- Care member

Payton Z.

5.0

Payton is a great sitter! Our 4 kiddos really enjoy her! She is kind, reliable, and competent.

- Care member

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