Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Springfield, OR

A little about me, I grew up as the oldest of seven children; I have always enjoyed taking care of others. Where my experience differs from other caregivers is 15+ years of experience helping those with physical and mental disabilities. I grew up helping my single-parent mom take care of my younger brother who has mental and... show more

I am a mom who has spent my entire life caring for others. I started babysitting at 9, and have kept children in my world ever since! As a young woman, I was an au pair in Germany for several families. I come from a large family, I'm a healthy cook, a responsible adult, and very capable of setting and holding healthy boundaries... show more

Hi, I'm Olivia, and I want to be a part of your village! I live in Eugene but am willing and able to commute, especially for one time jobs. I love planning activities and outings with the kids I care for. I've cared for children ages 6 weeks to 17 years, including nannying, special needs care, and classroom support. I'm CPR and... show more

I am currently a student in the University of Oregon Special education program. My hope is to be a teacher in a life skills classroom working with the more complex disabilities. I got my start in this field by working in a transition program. My main role there was to take students (age 18-22) into the community to teach them... show more

I just started as a DSP with Solin Sanctuary this year, and I love the focus on building life skills, positive emotional environments, good communication, and increasing autonomy and self-expression. All of the values from Montessori and other experiential learning environments I've had in my life can really shine in this... show more

I am a Junior at University of Oregon with 9 years of babysitting/nannying experience. I have also worked as a behavioral assistant for students with special needs in the Summer for the past 3 years. I have a 1-year-old niece that I have been helping with since she was born, as working with kids is my passion. I am very active... show more

I am a senior marine biology major at the University of Oregon. My schedule is very open for afternoon care and later evenings. I have done after school care for house holds with multiple children, including children with special needs. During after school care I was responsible for picking up from the bus stop, helping with... show more

I don't have all that much experience with children with special needs, but I do have a lot of experience working with children and people of all backgrounds. In the small amount of experience that I have, it has been working at a summer camp on the Oregon Coast. I was in charge of helping them at meals, and through out the week... show more

Hi! I am a recently licensed EI/ECSE teacher in search of temporary work. I love working with young children with special needs and supporting families.

Hello! My name is Emily. I am a dedicated and dependable individual known for my hardworking nature and diligence in all tasks I undertake. With extensive experience in childcare across various age groups, including specialized care for children with special needs, I bring a deep understanding of nurturing and supporting young... show more

I am a career nanny and have been babysitting since I was 11. I worked as an educational assistant in a LifeSkills classroom implementing creative learning strategies and incorporating sign language in order to teach children with disabilities. I've volunteered for many years with an adaptive art class at the Jordan Schnitzer... show more

Hi, my name is Karolina. I have experience in care with dementia, alzheimer's, Parkinson's, intellectual disabilities and mental illness. Able to help with medication, feeding, dressing, bathing, mobility, exercise, meal prep, running errands, and housekeeping. I also have experience g tube and catheter. Soft spoken, punctual,... show more

My name is Kaylee and I am the oldest of 5 children. This may not be unusual to most families, but my youngest sibling was born was 18 years old. After I graduated high school and started working full time, I dedicated my two days off to watching my two youngest siblings. My mom was going to school full time and my days off... show more

I've had over 7 years of experience working with children in a volunteer setting. As a member of the National Charity League I had the opportunity to work with children, both with and without special needs. This experience sparked a passion for child care and child development, leading me to studying early education at UO, where... show more

Hello parents! My name is Emily and I am a current Junior at the University of Oregon studying Planning, Public Policy, and Management minoring in Nonprofit Administration! I love working with kids, I have four siblings myself ranging from ages 17 all the way down to 5 (there's a photo of all of us in my profile)! I have... show more

Hello! I'm Bec, a Seattleite turned Chicagoan turned New Yorker. I've been working with kids since I was one myself, babysitting, nannying, and teaching swim lessons. In college my trajectory changed when I began working with a theatre group that created sensory immersive productions for children with autism and other... show more

Hello, I'm Jo :) I'm 23 years old, I enjoy hiking, music, crafts and games! I'm a kind, compassionate, bubbly person raised in a small town in Nevada with 8 younger siblings. My parents chose to adopt several of their children allowing me to develop my natural care giving abilities. I have 10 plus years of experience that... show more

Hi! Thank you for looking at my profile :) I have experience taking care of the elderly, teenagers, as well as my own 2-year-old. I'm comfortable with special needs. Knowledgeable in speech and developmental delays, food allergies and picky eaters. Comfortable with medication management, bathing, changing, and light house... show more

I am a future Pediatric Occupational Therapist seeking weekend or date night sitting while I study for my board exam. I received my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy May 2020. I have been working with children for over 10 years in various settings! I have worked with children from many different backgrounds with many... show more

I am 19 years old and a second year collegiate track athlete. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages, special needs and development levels. I worked at a middle school supervising students in classrooms, at lunch and at bus duty. I was a classroom aid for special needs students and a library aid. I've worked as a... show more