Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

Find special needs caregivers in Sherwood, OR that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sherwood, OR

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Sherwood, OR

Sarah H.'s Photo

Sarah H.


Sherwood, OR

$35-55/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(1)

See profile

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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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

Mary C.

Laura C.'s Photo

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...
Amanda H.'s Photo

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...
Esther B.'s Photo

Esther B.


Sherwood, OR

$24-35/hr7 yrs exp

I have had over 7 years of paid experience with special needs. I am passionate about providing personalized support for individuals. I am CPR trained and have many other skills that can be seen on my profile! I look forward to hearing from you!
Sarah H.'s Photo

Sarah H.


Sherwood, OR

$16/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!
Amanda H.'s Photo

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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Nikki S.'s Photo

Nikki S.


Sherwood, OR

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Personable And Professional

I've been a wife, mother, and caregiver for over 22 years while raising my 2 children, one of whom has special needs. I was the owner and operator of a house cleaning business for 8 years. I recently served as the Housekeeping Coordinator for a local senior living and memory care facility. I cherished helping and caring for the...
Nikki can also help with: Transportation, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Courtney C.'s Photo

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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Courtney was a miracle worker. We had struggled to get our girls to sleep through the night. We had a tried several techniques and nothing seemed to worked. Courtney takes a scientific approach backed by sound research, but is also caring, nurturing and really...

Courtney W.

Lilyana T.'s Photo

Lilyana T.


Beaverton, OR

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

I am 19 years of age, I am a cna. I'm very friendly, respectful, cautious, gentle, caring, etc I can go on. I have experience with people with disabilities, Alzheimer, dementia etc. I take my job very seriously. you become part of these peoples life and they depend on you. You also have to analyze the patient, check for any...
Rebekah J.'s Photo

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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.

Christina V.'s Photo

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

Gisella C.'s Photo

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, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.'s Photo

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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

Sami M.'s Photo

Sami M.


Newberg, OR

$15-20/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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

Jade T.'s Photo

Jade T.


Portland, OR

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher & Childcare Provider

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jade! I am a highly experienced childcare provider. I am currently a preschool teacher at a NAEYC accredited center. I am comfortable and happy to work with all ages and large groups of children. My background includes extensive private and professional childcare with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and K-12...
Jade can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jade did a wonderful job watching our two year old! Our daughter warmed up very quickly and easily to Jade upon meeting her. Jade has an in depth knowledge of child development and is a natural with kids. In addition to being great with children, she was very...

Zenka W.

Lauren H.'s Photo

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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Vanessa S.'s Photo

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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Judith K.'s Photo

Judith K.


Lake Oswego, OR

$16-20/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, respite care, personal care, dementia
Natalie A.'s Photo

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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sherwood, OR

Sarah H.

5.0

Great job. Super hard working. Many thanks!

- Mary C.

Courtney C.

5.0

Courtney was a miracle worker. We had struggled to get our girls to sleep through the night. We had a tried several techniques and nothing seemed to worked. Courtney takes a scientific approach backed by sound research, but is also caring, nurturing and really gets to know the children and...

- Courtney W.

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

We have loved having Gisella care for our children. She is an expert at infant care and does it with ease but is also so so great with our older boys who are both grade school age. Our children always love having Gisella watch them, always very warm and engaging.

- Care member

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Tualatin, OrSpecial Needs in Wilsonville, OrSpecial Needs in Newberg, OrSpecial Needs in Hillsboro, OrSpecial Needs in Dundee, OrSpecial Needs in West Linn, OrSpecial Needs in Lake Oswego, OrSpecial Needs in Beaverton, OrSpecial Needs in Hubbard, OrSpecial Needs in Canby, Or

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

A ghostly shopping list: All the items for Halloween you need

September 11th, 2024 Halloween is quickly approaching, and one of the best parts about the spookiest fall holiday is preparing for it! From decorating your house to baking fun tr... Read more
29 fantastic pregnant Halloween costumes

29 fantastic pregnant Halloween costumes

September 11th, 2024 Not everything is extra-fun during pregnancy, but Halloween? That’s one holiday any expecting parent can get behind. Is it because of the candy? O... Read more
23 awesome sibling Halloween costumes kids can wear together

23 awesome sibling Halloween costumes kids can wear together

October 9th, 2024 What’s cuter than one adorable kid in a Halloween costume? Coordinating Halloween costumes for all of your kids, of course! We’ve rounded up 23 o... Read more
31 amazingly clever family Halloween costumes

31 amazingly clever family Halloween costumes

September 17th, 2024 With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time to start figuring out your family’s costume situation. And you want to make these costumes EPIC... Read more
Grandparents and grandkids: 15 reasons this relationship is awesome

Grandparents and grandkids: 15 reasons this relationship is awesome

September 2nd, 2022 There’s a special bond between grandparents and grandkids. It’s a relationship based on love, appreciation, fun and pure joy. Becoming a grandpar... Read more