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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Troutdale, OR

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 15 years

Special needs caregivers in Troutdale, OR

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Katerina A.


Troutdale, OR

$25/hr15 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with 15 years of experience, I am patient, calm, and friendly, which creates a nurturing environment for your child. I am experienced in caring for children with special needs. I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I have some college education and am CPR and First Aid certified. My passion is...
Katerina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katerina is so loving and kind. She worked with my family for a year. My son was just barely one and she was with us until he turned two. She brought her sweet son, who is just about 6 months younger than my son, to work with her, in our home. She was able to...

Kimberlyn D.

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Mandy B.


Vancouver, WA

$18/hr8 yrs exp

I am an active Grams with 7 Grandkids. Raised 4 children. Have worked with special needs children in the Evergreen school district. Over the years I have worked in church nurseries and volunteered in countless classrooms.
Mandy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
" Mandy is an incredible mom. She has cared for my kids and now grandkids as needed. Do not hesitate to hire Mandy, you will love her!!"

Care member

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Michelle C.


Portland, OR

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Music Instructor/Consultant And Event Management

4.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My bio/resume is available upon request. I teach and consult out of my NE Portland studio but I am also willing to commute to your location. I teach private and group piano, guitar and voice lessons. I also provide on-call childcare, respite care and family mentoring and support (with an emphasis on special needs).
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My two young girls have loved their time with Michelle. She has a warm, loving personality that immediately put them at ease. I found Michelle to be a very professional with excellent communication."

John G.

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Heather M.


Portland, OR

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges

I have personal and professional experience working with children who have mild to severe behaior and emotional challenges. I am trained and experienced in diffusing negative behavior and redirecting children to make good choices. I have a good knowledge base on ADHD, ADD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Autism, Aspergers,...
5.0
"Heather is truly an amazing caretaker. She is dependable, sensible, compassionate, kind, intelligent, honest, loyal, and giving. She is easy to communicate with. She has amazingly good judgment. She has exceeded all our hopes and expectations as a caretaker and...

Gail W.

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Allie R.


Gresham, OR

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

HELLO!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Allie. A little about me; I am an advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves as well as a believer in rights for everyone. I am a college student studying forensic psychology in order to make the steps to help today's at-risk and incarcerated youth. I have experience in PSW work as well as autistic youth...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Allie is the child whisperer! My 4yo was terrified to have a babysitter. Full on trembling and near tears. After 30 minutes with Allie, she was happy to be left alone and is begging to have Allie back again asap! 11/10 would recommend for nervous kiddos"

Alexandra V.

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Olinda R.


Portland, OR

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Worked As An Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Worked for TIRR - Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research with brain injury, quadriplegic and stroke patients. Did research for the University of Texas Health and Science Center in the Pediatric area for 8 years. Was a CPS Investigator for 12 years and also worked for Adult Protective Services DADS. Up to date with my...
5.0
"She thought of fun things to do with my special needs brother in the community and was a good communicator. Plus she really does have a dependable car for transportation which reduces unexpected surprises."

Sabine P.

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Paige M.


Portland, OR

$24/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience working with kids all ages from newborns-middle school, I have a big family with lots of kids around. I have two nephews and one niece ages 3, 5, and 5 I have spent a lot of time caring for them, I've spent nights taking care of them. I have worked with multiple families making sure school work is done...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is very reliable and so patient with all 3 of my kids! Exceptional!"

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Elena A.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Responsible And Friendly Baby Sitter/Nanny- Flexible Hours!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've nannying for over 15 years and have had the pleasure of working long term for several amazing families, with children ranging from new born to teenagers, as well as a family with special needs. When it comes to child care I have experience with it all and feel incredibly comfortable and competent caring for a child and...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We have had Elena as a nanny for our 2 children (Ages 1 and 3) for a year and a half. When Elena first started, my son was just an infant, and we'd previously had my mother in law helping with all childcare, so I was super anxious about trying someone knew from...

April A.

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Ana N.


Gresham, OR

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

Hello my name is Gisselle I'm a care giver and kids lover, in the past 6 years I moved to Bay Area from my country El Salvador were a worked in my sister's Day Care as a teacher and teaches assistant and management for over 9 years, we had many kids with some special need, personally I worked with them and enjoyed them all. yes...
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Hannah P.


Portland, OR

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Of 7 Years With Special Needs Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Hannah, I'm 30, and have been working with children for over a decade now. Most of my experience has been working with neurodivergent children. I have gained a lot of experience through working as a nanny, a behavioral therapist, a classroom aide, and a preschool teacher. I graduated from George Fox University...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hannah was so great with our kids! She surpassed our expectations with her enthusiasm and reliability looking after several kids and a baby. Fantastic experience; I would definitely hire Hannah again."

Care member

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Patricia W.


Vancouver, WA

$19-28/hr7 yrs exp

Mature Caregiver - Compasssionate, Reliable & Honest

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Great with the elderly, children and dogs (allergic to cats). I can provide evening and weekend care, and also overnight care for children (once in a while), the elderly, light housekeeping, meals, or dog sit. I have an adult son and two grandsons. BABYSITTING EXPERIENCE: I have experience with infants to young teens. I adore...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Patty has been great with my one year old son. She is very punctual and reliable. She always gets back to me quickly. She is great!"

Amanda W.

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Kaela M.


Portland, OR

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Passionate And Kind 4.0 College Student

Hello, My name is Kaela, and I am looking for a part-time or as needed position with a great family. I have 8 years experience nannying, 1 year experience as a Teacher's Aide for an elementary school, and 1 years as a Lead Teacher/Director's Assistant at a preschool. I have worked with ages 6 weeks - high school age and enjoy...
Kaela can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ashley G.


Vancouver, WA

$26-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for animals, children and the elderly for many years and worked in a retirement home and in children care facilities. Then worked in peoples homes for personal care. I also grew up with a disabled sister and became a care helper for her growing up.
5.0
"Ashley did an amazing job cleaning my home! Got right in and powered through things that usually take me too much time and made everything sparkle! I would highly recommend her for cleaning or anything she says she's capable of! Great personality, trustworthy and a...

Rob W.

Hi my name is Allyssa. I am 18 years old and I have an older brother with special needs that I care for regularly. I have experience with kids ages 3-12. I am very creative and kind. I am a full time college student but my hours can be flexible, just as long as it doesn't interfere with my classes. Feel free to message me about...
Allyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Stacy M.


Gresham, OR

$18-27/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello, My name is Stacy, I have many years of experience of baby sitting, including, multiple children, various age ranges, children with special needs, and dietary restrictions. Currently, I do work part time as a Certified Medical assistant and am looking into working more and thought nannying would be a great decision and...
Stacy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lily N.


Portland, OR

$32-35/hr10 yrs exp

One thing you should know about me as a caregiver "I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with 16 years of experience in providing high-quality care for elderly individuals/seniors and those with special needs. My primary focus is to ensure the safety, well-being, and comfort of your loved ones. I have a strong...
Lily can also help with: Dementia, home modification, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
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Amy G.


Happy Valley, OR

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Amy

Hi! My name is Amy. I am a 51-year-old mother to my beautiful 21-year-old son, Frank. I am an animal and nature lover. As a young person I took care of children, including ones with special needs. I owned and operated my own salon. Most recently, I cared for a 94-year-old lady. I helped her with all aspects of her day to day...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Aimee B.


Gresham, OR

$16-20/hr4 yrs exp

Personal Support Worker/respite Care/structured Learning Assistant

Hello, my name is Aimee and I am very passionate about helping those who may need a little extra support. I have experience and a strong connection with two families in particular I used to work with. I was a respite care provider/personal support worker for both families. I also have years of experience working in a structured...
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Hannah P.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello, welcome to my page! I'm Hannah, a 27-year-old living in Beaverton. I graduated from George Fox with my Bachelor's in Psychology (focus in child development and psychopathology) and am currently taking a break from my Master's program. I have over a decade of experience working with kids, through schools, camps, daycares,...
I am a cheerful, positive, dependable and respectful person. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. I am someone who loves the outdoors and believe that too much TV is never a good thing. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their...
Senait can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Troutdale, OR

Katerina A.

5.0

Great with children. She is very punctual and a great communicator. She has watched my two school aged boys and transported them to and from school on weekly basis. I recommend her services for anyone needing childcare.

- Scott M.

Mandy B.

5.0

Mandy is an incredible mom. She has cared for my kids and now grandkids as needed. Do not hesitate to hire Mandy, you will love her!!

- Care member

Michelle C.

5.0

My two young girls have loved their time with Michelle. She has a warm, loving personality that immediately put them at ease. I found Michelle to be a very professional with excellent communication.

- John G.

Heather M.

5.0

Heather is truly an amazing caretaker. She is dependable, sensible, compassionate, kind, intelligent, honest, loyal, and giving. She is easy to communicate with. She has amazingly good judgment. She has exceeded all our hopes and expectations as a caretaker and health advocate for our adult child....

- Gail W.

Allie R.

5.0

Allie is the child whisperer! My 4yo was terrified to have a babysitter. Full on trembling and near tears. After 30 minutes with Allie, she was happy to be left alone and is begging to have Allie back again asap! 11/10 would recommend for nervous kiddos

- Alexandra V.

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