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Crystal J.


Silverton, OR

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

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I have always had a heart for children with disabilities. I currently have one client who I provide respite care for, so I have no problem with being paid by the state to care and watch your kiddo.
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Bethany R.


Salem, OR

$30-36/hr4 yrs exp

Patient, Dedicated, And Mature Former Teacher Available For Caregiving

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a patient, dedicated, empathetic and mature female. I love children, value our senior citizens, enjoy pets, and embrace diversity of all kinds. I was a pre-med science student, and have a degree in Biology, so I am able to understand medical information. I taught CPR and First Aid at the Red Cross for 6 years. I was a...
Bethany can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Bethany was hired and joined a team of homecare providers for my parents just 2-3 months before they passed. Her gentle spirit and caring nature was such a comfort. Even though she was with my family for a short time, I have a deep appreciation for her caregiving...

Sandra H.

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Sydny S.


Salem, OR

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

Friendly And Responsible Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Aloha! My name is Sydny and I love working with children of all ages. I've had lots of experiences with babysitting and nannying for over 8 years. I've worked in early learning centers, programs for children with special needs, and am CPR and First Aid certified. I'm responsible, creative, empathetic, safe, and fun!
Sydny can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Sydny was amazing with our baby. We were thrilled to have someone we could trust while we played golf in Hawaii. She played with our baby, took him to do so many fun things. and he was so comfortable with her. He loved her and so did we! Wish we were here more...

Megan B.

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Veronica C.


Salem, OR

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My schedule is flexible for a permanent, part time, one time or occasional date night. I am patient, responsible, energetic and bilingual. I have known from a very young age I wanted to work with kids for a living. I have experience with kids of all ages from babies to teenagers and special needs as well. I no longer have any...
Veronica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Veronica is very warm and friendly and had both structured and unstructured playtime for my daughter. It was so nice of her to open her home for my family."

Beth R.

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Mckenna K.


Salem, OR

$5-10/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available And Very Experienced With Clients With Special Needs

I am very experienced with children of all ages (0-12). I have references available upon request. I have a lot of experience w/ special needs. I coach special needs individuals (ages 5-42) with varying disabilities and have worked one-on-one with a 3-year-old child with Batten disease (mental impairment, seizures, progressive...
Mckenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"McKenna is a very dependable person, she is always on time no matter if it's school, work or personal activities. She is a hard worker and very trustworthy. She's has a lot of patients around kids and has a love for them you don't see very often in someone her...

Trish K.

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Tabitha F.


Salem, OR

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

As a mom of a child with special needs, I know how hard it is to find a child care provider you can trust. Let me help! :)
Tabitha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Ellana M.


Salem, OR

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Creative, Fun Loving Nanny

Hi! My name is Ellie. I am currently a Preschool teacher in the infant classroom. I have been caring for and working with children since 2016. I adore working with kids and my favorite part of early childhood education specifically is watching young children experience the world around them for the first time. I love doing arts...
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Sarah M.


Canby, OR

$14-22/hr5 yrs exp

Young, Fun, Energetic Woman Looking To Help You Out!

I have worked with children from ages 0-12 since 2013. The last four years I have specialized in taking care of children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. My most previous job I was a behavioral technician for children with autism. My skills range from strong communication tendencies to my compassion and...
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Tessa B.


Woodburn, OR

$22-35/hr7 yrs exp

I have 7 years of experience with in home caregiving for medically fragile kiddos. I'm very comfortable with all aspects of high needs care. I am an EMT as well. It makes me happy to jump in and help give families some respite.
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Aja C.


Woodburn, OR

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Aja. I was born and raised in Juneau Alaska. I moved to Portland to attend Aveda Institute and got my Esthetician license in Feb 2021. I slowly start loving Oregon and couldn't imagine not living here! I started working with kids at the age of 14. I was a student intern at an after school program/daycare, RALLY working...
Aja can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa W.


Salem, OR

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

New To Salem

Hello!!! I need of some extra fun (or extra snuggles depending on the age). I was a preschool teacher most of my life, but have worked with newborns through 12 years. I have some college classes in child development & psych and a million hours of trainings from my past teaching career. I also have my CDA (child development...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kendra W.


Salem, OR

$19-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Educated Nanny And Preschool Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had both experienced being a private nanny for a household and teaching at a preschool and infant/toddler center. I love children and watching them discover, grow and learn. I have a passion for art and love to incorporate that into their learning. Personally I do beading, like to paint, listen to music, garden and go to...
Kendra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Sarah G.


Salem, OR

$21-30/hr3 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

Hi there! I'm Sarah! I have 2 & 1/2 years of experience with professional caregiving & have been interested in working with individuals with disabilities for many years before. I am an extroverted, engaging, and enthusiastic caregiver who is dedicated to encouraging a positive & creative environment. I have recently finished my...
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Kate S.


Hubbard, OR

$10-20/hr

Experienced Care Giver!

I am currently a caregiver and have been caring for the same person for about 2. 5 years. I love this line of work and am very passionate about what I do. The person I work with has very limited mobility and is non-verbal and developmentaly delayed. I'm very comfortable with transfers and am very patient by nature. I also have...
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Alexis G.


Canby, OR

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have 3+ years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I get along very well with children, and I have experience with special needs like severe autism and non verbal Down syndrome.
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jennifer T.


Salem, OR

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have cared for a lot of special need children and young teens all through out my life. I am really passionate about taking care of people and love and enjoy doing so.
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Elizabeth N.


Molalla, OR

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have been a Caregiver for 27 years. I have been a Certified Nurses Aide for 25 of those years. I Have worked in every type of facility(long term care, memory care, hospital -medsurg. floor- assisted living) I have experience with Alzheimer's , Parkinson's, and have worked with elders as well as worked with clients who are...
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Rachel C.


Molalla, OR

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

I worked for over three years in group homes with adults with mental and physical disabilities specifically with adults with infantile autism.
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Jennifer O.


Salem, OR

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Patient and kind. I can provide assistance to a wide range of needs. Hard worker, fast learner. Empath. Thoughtful and respectful.
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Erin S.


Salem, OR

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

Attentive And Compassionate

I have done CNA training and was formerly licensed with the state of Oregon (didnt renew due to staying home with my children). I know CPR and first aid. I've worked in skilled rehab centers and homes that cater to people with developmental delays and mental illness. I also have two special needs children myself (autism/adhd)...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Silverton, OR

Bethany R.

5.0

It is a joy to know Bethany. I met her when she came with her client to my home to rent a room from me almost 3 years ago. She was instrumental in helping that client recover from trauma and resume a fruitful life. Bethany was a welcome and frequent visitor in my home. No job was too small for...

- Tim M.

Sydny S.

5.0

Sydny was amazing with our baby. We were thrilled to have someone we could trust while we played golf in Hawaii. She played with our baby, took him to do so many fun things. and he was so comfortable with her. He loved her and so did we! Wish we were here more to use her services. She kept us...

- Megan B.

Veronica C.

5.0

Veronica is absolutely amazing!! She took such great care of our 2 month old and he loved her!! She is very kind, patient, calm, and reliable. I could go on and on about how great she is! We would have used her longer but she will be having a baby of her own.

- Tina M.

Mckenna K.

5.0

McKenna is a very dependable person, she is always on time no matter if it's school, work or personal activities. She is a hard worker and very trustworthy. She's has a lot of patients around kids and has a love for them you don't see very often in someone her age.

- Trish K.

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