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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Springfield, OR

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Springfield, OR

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Madeline M.


Eugene, OR

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom (special Needs Too!)

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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...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Olivia B.


Eugene, OR

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Hannah S.


Eugene, OR

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

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/hr1 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/hr6 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:

CPR

First Aid

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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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Emily R.


Eugene, OR

$18/hr5 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
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Sophie P.


Eugene, OR

$30-45/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kaylee W.


Eugene, OR

$15-17/hr4 yrs exp

Big Sister!

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...
Kaylee can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Sasha F.


Eugene, OR

$18/hr2 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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emily F.


Eugene, OR

$18/hr5 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Bec E.


Eugene, OR

$20-25/hr8 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

$15-22/hr11 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Betsy G.


Eugene, OR

$15-20/hr10 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, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Shelby M.


Eugene, OR

$20-25/hr3 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/hr5 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Alexia L R.


Eugene, OR

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Alexia R From Cottage Grove

Hi I'm Alexia! Im a very energetic, positive, patient young college student! Few things to know about me is I love school, physical exercise, and food. I'm a very patient person when it comes to kids, I think it's important for their learning development. I've loved working with kids for awhile now, I adore watching them learn...
Alexia L can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Mikayla C.


Eugene, OR

$20-25/hr3 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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Landon M.


Eugene, OR

$15/hr1 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

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