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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sherwood, OR

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Sherwood, OR

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Sarah H.


Sherwood, OR

$35-55/hr10 yrs exp

Need A Date Night, Respite Provider, Or Weekend Care?

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a mom of two and work during the week for our local school district as a SPED IA! I have extensive experience working with special needs and medically fragile children and adults as well and would love to support you and your family member! I currently work full time in special education but...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Great job. Super hard working. Many thanks!"

Mary C.

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Laura C.


Sherwood, OR

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked both in classroom settings and in home settings alike for over 20 years. I hold current Adult/child/infant First-Aid and CPR/AED certification. I attended and graduated from Portland Public Schools, Portland Community College and PSU. In 2021 I voluntarily left the classroom after 15 years and moved to working in...
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Amanda H.


Sherwood, OR

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time SPED Caregiver

I have worked with special needs children since I was a child myself, and I liked it so much that I decided to turn it into a career. I am starting the new school year as a special education instructional assistant at Edy Ridge Elementary. Before that I was a SPED instructional assistant at Sherwood Middle School for three...
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Sarah H.


Sherwood, OR

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Respite And On-Call Care Provider Serving Adults And Children With Disabilities And The Families That Love Them!

Hello, My background is in Occupational Therapy but I have worked with a wide range of individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges! My primary role in life these days is stay at home momma, but I plan to re-license in 2015 and would like to maintain my skills, experience and connections in the community in the meantime!
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Amanda H.


Sherwood, OR

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education teacher. I have experience with all ages, Spanish speakers, special needs, and various living situations. I am willing to do moderate housework and cooking. I am able to tutor in reading, writing, science, and basic math. I am very creative and I love to do art projects and engage in imaginative play with...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have many years experience working as a caregiver. I have taken care of hospice patients, seniors and people with special needs . I love to cook! Caregiving gives me so much joy!
Lauren can also help with: Hospice services, transportation, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
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Rebekah J.


Newberg, OR

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Quality Care Provider

If you're looking for a nanny who truly loves kids, can see what needs to be done, is creative, organized, disciplined, and trustworthy, then look no further because that's me I love being a nanny because I am able to build wonderful relationships with the children, and families! I am fun, energetic, reliable, and love being...
Rebekah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have never before known someone as caring, responsible and good with children as Rebekah is. She is the kind of person you dream of to take care of your child. You would hope to find her type, but rarely do. I cannot recommend her enough or say enough good things...

Jodie F.

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Christina V.


Portland, OR

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Skilled Private Caregiver

Experience in caring for patients with different ailments. Very dependable and can provide a resume with references.
5.0
"Christina cared for my elderly mom with dementia for an extended period of time. She is professional, smart, caring and capable. She understood my mom’s needs, as well as my needs as I was living with my mom, and always provided the most compassionate and competent...

Care member

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Gisella C.


Lake Oswego, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Trustworthy, Patient And Caring Nanny Seeking A Wonderful Family

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I pride myself on my integrity and honesty. I adore spending time with children and have 15 years of experience working with children of all ages (newborns, infants, toddlers, school age and even teenagers) and also have experience caring for children with special needs. I am...
Gisella can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gisella is absolutely amazing and is adored by the entire family. She is kind, patient, and great with our little wild things. If she was available for full-time care we would be jumping at the chance. Genuinely, we cannot say enough good things about her. "

Lani B.

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Mariah D.


Hillsboro, OR

$22-35/hr16 yrs exp

Looking For Long-Term, Full-Time Nanny Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am CPR and First Aid Certified. In addition, I have 50 hours of infant training. I have experience working with special needs children (autism, Down syndrome, multiples, and drug addicted children).
Mariah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Mariah is an angel. She is very skilled with infants, and comes into our home quiet as a mouse and does magical things here for us. She's organized, sweet and fun! Our baby smiles all day with her. You would want her for your nanny, but I'm not sure she'll ever be...

Jan B.

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Sami M.


Newberg, OR

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love to do crafts and art projects as well as going on walks and playing at the park. I also love bake and teach children about nature. I have experience working in a daycare and have been a babysitter for children from the ages of 7 to the age of 1 month. I also helped watch elementary school students during parent meetings...
Sami can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Don't look any further, you found a good one!!! Sami has watched our kids for about a year now, we have a 1 year old and a 3 year old and she is awesome with them! Super dependable and always on time, and doesn't get rattled easily. She goes above and beyond and...

Britt C.

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Daisy S.


Portland, OR

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Daisy! I'm a 21-year-old female, local to the Beaverton/Tigard area. I'd describe myself as compassionate, adaptable, and strong-willed. I started working with kids when I was 11 in the youth ministry at church and soon after began babysitting for family friends. Since then, I've consistently worked in daycare settings,...
Daisy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dependability is huge for our family because of demanding work schedules. Daisy is always there for us on time & with out fail. I am grateful and stress-free with Daisy."

Abby P.

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Lauren H.


Newberg, OR

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For A Part-time Nannying Job!

Experience with special needs kids. Experience changing diapers for infants and special needs adults. Experience giving medications. Experience with behavioral children. I'm very calm and hard working. I've been working for CIIS (Children's Intensive In-home Services) for five years helping take care of my special needs brother...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

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Vanessa S.


Newberg, OR

$28-50/hr9 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a degree in education and I've been working with kids and adults for about 10 years, working with all ages and I love to learn and teach with kids. I have worked in special need school, teacher, nanny and also tutoring! I'm looking forward to meet you guys!
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Judith K.


Lake Oswego, OR

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Care Provider

I have a certificate in gerontology and I truly enjoy working with seniors. I also have been working as a Paraeducator working one on one with special needs students. I enjoy engaging others in creative and educational activities.
Judith can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care, respite care
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Ursula W.


Lake Oswego, OR

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

27 years of experience - all ages and including special needs. Currently completing degree in Special Education at PSU. CPR trained and background checked with the state of Oregon. When not at work, I'm walking my dogs in Lake Oswego, reading novels, and binging The Great British Bakeoff Off.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Natalie A.


West Linn, OR

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

I started babysitting when I was 14 years old. When I was 15 I was hired working. My job was to work with children and teenagers, some with special needs. I'm majored in human development and family sciences with an option in elementary education because of my passion for working with and helping children. I have worked at...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Courtney C.


Lake Oswego, OR

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Newborn Care Specialist, And Postpartum Doula

Hello! I'm a Family Sleep Coach, Newborn Care Specialist, and Postpartum Doula. A bit about me: - 4+ years specializing in newborn care and family sleep coaching - 10 years nanny experience - Experienced with RIE, Attachment, and Conscious/Gentle Parenting styles - Skilled in caring for multiples, preemies, specific/special...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I have worked with children for many years. I have experience working with children of all ages. I have also spent time working with special needs kids as well. I have been a nanny, and I am known for coming up with lots of fun crafts for the kiddos!
Amarie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Catherine L.


Lake Oswego, OR

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Catherine's Compassionate Care & Companionship

Everyone deserves to be cared for with competent compassion and respect. Seniors have served their families & communities for years, it's time to give back to them. I do so with compassionate dedication. I seek to be of service to someone who wants companionship graced with intelligence, humor, years of experience, desires...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, respite care, errands, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sherwood, OR

Sarah H.

5.0

Great job. Super hard working. Many thanks!

- Mary C.

Rebekah J.

5.0

I have never before known someone as caring, responsible and good with children as Rebekah is. She is the kind of person you dream of to take care of your child. You would hope to find her type, but rarely do. I cannot recommend her enough or say enough good things about her.

- Jodie F.

Christina V.

5.0

Christina cared for my elderly mom with dementia for an extended period of time. She is professional, smart, caring and capable. She understood my mom’s needs, as well as my needs as I was living with my mom, and always provided the most compassionate and competent care. She adjusted to my moms...

- Care member

Gisella C.

5.0

Gisella is absolutely amazing and is adored by the entire family. She is kind, patient, and great with our little wild things. If she was available for full-time care we would be jumping at the chance. Genuinely, we cannot say enough good things about her.

- Lani B.

Mariah D.

5.0

Mariah is an angel. She is very skilled with infants, and comes into our home quiet as a mouse and does magical things here for us. She's organized, sweet and fun! Our baby smiles all day with her. You would want her for your nanny, but I'm not sure she'll ever be available again ;-)

- Jan B.

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