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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Springfield, OR

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Springfield, OR

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Hannah S.


Eugene, OR

$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp

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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...
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Kellyn S.


Eugene, OR

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

DSP With Solin Sanctuary

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...
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Kara S.


Eugene, OR

$16/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Kara can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sydney H.


Eugene, OR

$15-20/hr

Part Time Nanny/tutor Available

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...
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Emily S.


Eugene, OR

$20-25/hr

Licensed EI/ECSE Teacher

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.
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Devon H.


Eugene, OR

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

When I was a child, my mom had cancer and I took care of her and my little brother who is special needs. I think that's what made me really have a passion for caregiving. The people I take care of, I treat them like I would my own family. Whoever I work for is entrusting me to take care of their loved ones and I look at that as...
Devon can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Emily R.


Eugene, OR

$18/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi! My Names Emily And I'll Be A Senior At Santiago High School:)

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...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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Sophie P.


Eugene, OR

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Creative Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Sophie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sasha F.


Eugene, OR

$18/hr • 2 yrs exp

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...
Sasha can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mindy M.


Eugene, OR

$15-25/hr

Kind Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I don't have experience caring for someone with special needs but I am very open to doing so and genuinely helping in anyway possible. Youth and adult, doesn't matter I will try my best and make it a positive atmosphere.
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Emily F.


Eugene, OR

$18/hr • 5 yrs exp

Emily

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Bec E.


Eugene, OR

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
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Jocelyn J.


Eugene, OR

$23-25/hr • 11 yrs exp

Jocelyn

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Jocelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Betsy G.


Eugene, OR

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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...
Betsy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Shelby M.


Eugene, OR

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Energetic And Kind Babysitter

I have baby sat on and off through out my life. I have some experience with children just under a year old all the way to 14 years old. I have a good connection with kids of all ages. I have coached a youth track team for four years in high school. I also spent four years helping and coaching special needs children in track and...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling
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Saige B.


Eugene, OR

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced And Energetic Babysitter

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...
Saige can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Mikayla C.


Eugene, OR

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hey, my name is Mikayla and I moved to the east valley from Maine in August for grad school. I currently work as a BHT and working on my RBT licensure. I have a teaching license and a B. S. in Early Childhood Education and working on my masters in Applied Behavior Analysis. I am also CPR/First Aid certified. I hope I get the...
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Nina M.


Eugene, OR

$20-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Very Experienced Nanny

I have 4 years of experience. I have experience with special needs kids as well as babies under 5 months. I would consider myself to be super bubbly and patient. I have a little siblings and love to work with kids
Nina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Landon M.


Eugene, OR

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

I have just about a year of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing sports and being outdoors. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and following the parents' lead. I value open communication with parents and provide regular updates about their child's day. I'm...
Landon can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Joselyn K.


Eugene, OR

$17-26/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Josey and I have many years of experience working with special needs children of all ages. I currently work as a Instructional Assistant at a nonprofit school in Eugene. I have experience working with children on all levels of the autism spectrum. I am very outgoing, kind and patient. Please feel free to...

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