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81 special needs caregivers are listed in Vancouver, WA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Vancouver, WA

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Julie N.


Vancouver, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 12 years experience as an in-home caregiver, housekeeper, and personal assistant; serving clients by helping them with any personal assistance (bathing, wound care, Peri-care, incontinence, tube feedings, etc), scheduling appointments, companionship, transportation, transfers, banking, grocery shopping, cleaning,...
5.0
"Julie came and cleaned my bathroom and kitchen; she did an AMAZING job - everything sparkled - and was very kind, personable, and thorough. I'm 100% hiring her again and I highly recommend her!"

Rachel O.

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Maddi H.


Vancouver, WA

$20-28/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced, creative, and active full time nanny. I am looking to provide care for a family in the Vancouver/Portland area. I emphasize child lead activities, plenty of outdoor adventure time, and hands on learning. I am exceptionally patient and excel in communication with children. I work alongside the family and...
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Lisa T.


Vancouver, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an occupational therapist with over 30 years experience. As an OT my job is to help people be as independent as possible in their daily activities. I currently work full time in the school district with children. I am available for special needs care on weekends, holidays, evenings, and summers. Occasional/back up care is...
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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.

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Nicole A.


Vancouver, WA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Adventurous Dependable Nanny

4.4

(7)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I'm a substitute teacher and have availability on school breaks. I'm able to be flexible if your needs overlap with the school schedule. I have 6 years of teaching and nanny experience along with 8 years of babysitting experience as an adult. I love to take children I'm caring for on outings such as going out to parks and...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"With a 5 year old of her own, Nicole understands the nuisances of children. I would have her watch my (2.5yo) again if ever needed. Thank you Nicole, we appreciated you :)"

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Ashley L.


Vancouver, WA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ashley, I am currently a Home Care Aide working with the ederly. I have around 11 years of experience in childcare, caring for children ranging from newborn to 16-years-old. I have worked with children with special needs as well as children with allergies. I believe the earlier years are very important for a...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"She was so amazing! She played games with both girls and was so nice! This was our first time hiring someone to come To our house to watch our kids so We were a bit wary, just being a worry wart lol But Ashley was phenomenal, the girls had fun and asked when she...

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & 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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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mandy has watched both of my children over the years as well as taken care of an assortment of our pets while we have been on vacation!"

Halee B.

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Namrata P.


Vancouver, WA

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Fun Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My schedule is flexible to cater to your needs and wants! I can work days, nights and holidays. I have over 10 years of experience taking care of children of all ages and backgrounds. I have younger siblings, so I am very familiar with the things kids love. I am well equipped to properly care for special needs children, as I...
Namrata can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My daughter is super shy and scared to stay home alone but Namrata made her warm up so quickly. They read books, played games, and went to the park. She prepped meals and made sure she ate. I've always come home to a happy face whenever she comes by. She is a...

Katie L.

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Wendy B.


Vancouver, WA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have had two children with special needs that I have cared for in the past. I have a big heart and am very understanding and patient. I have 2 teenage girls, so I have experience with different ages of children. Would love to hear about your needs.
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Cassie C.


Vancouver, WA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi, I'm Cassie! I am an elementary Special Education Teacher with my master's degree in special education. I have lifelong experience with individuals with disabilities in my family, as well as professional experience. I have worked in schools and in-home as a behavior interventionist with years of ABA experience and training....
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Joyce C.


Vancouver, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Experienced Caregiver

18 years working at United Cerebral Palsy in Portland, OR as both an 0n-call overnight & 3 day Live-in Personal Assistant. 5 years working as a CNA in a 12 bed progressive facility for folks w/ HIV, AIDS. And as a temp. in Long Term Care facilities all over PDX. Currently I am an I. P. w/ State of WA & I do home care work w/...
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Jayla D.


Vancouver, WA

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hello, I'm here to help! I have experience working with all sorts of special needs family members, from toddlers to seniors. I can provide multiple services and I'm great company for those who are going through an extra tough time. I have a few different qualifications, including childhood development education and hospice care...
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Carissa D.


Vancouver, WA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher With BS In Special Education

I have experience working with children with ADHD, Autism, OCD, Anxiety, Sensory processing disorder, speech delays, and Tourette's syndrome.
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Katherine S.


Vancouver, WA

$27-35/hr9 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

My name is Katie and I have been a Special Education teacher for 8 years. I currently work with preschool aged children, but I have also worked with elementary, middle and high schoolers with and without disabilities. My experience ranges from ABA therapy, medically fragile children and children with Autism.
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Gabby S.


Vancouver, WA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part Experienced Caregiver

I have taken care of children all my life. I started helping in the church nursery at a very young age. By 11, I was a certified Red Cross babysitter. My mother was a nurse and my hero, so it is no wonder that by the age of 18, I took my passion for caring for kids to the next level and I became a caregiver for special needs...
I have eight years of full-time experience. I have worked at two day care facilities in the last two and a half years. I also worked at an elderly home. Helping people comes naturally to me. I have lots of second cousins that I have helped care for and raise, since their births. Children are our future and though I consider...
My name is Alli, and I am in the Portland Metro area! I work at an elementary school as a paraeducator and work with children with all different backgrounds and levels of needs. I am working on my special education/elementary education degree at an online school. In high school, I spent all my free time volunteering for unified...
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Oyuki M.


Vancouver, WA

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Patient, Caring And Flexible

I have mainly worked with seniors but would like to transition to special needs children. I have experience with feeding tubes, transfers, hygiene tasks, regulating harmful stimming, non-verbal communication. I have worked with Rett's Syndrome and non-verbal children. I enjoy playing with children and listening to special...
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Amber O.


Vancouver, WA

$25-35/hr

Nursing Student Certifed In CPR

I am a nursing student certified in BLS CPR infants and adults. Most of my care experience is with senior citizens, and I am confident caring for individuals with special needs. I treat everyone I care for with respect. I do my best to give the people I care for as much power and dignity as possible.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Vancouver, WA

Julie N.

5.0

Julie came and cleaned my bathroom and kitchen; she did an AMAZING job - everything sparkled - and was very kind, personable, and thorough. I'm 100% hiring her again and I highly recommend her!

- Rachel O.

Ashley G.

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 joy to work with!

- Rob W.

Nicole A.

5.0

With a 5 year old of her own, Nicole understands the nuisances of children. I would have her watch my (2.5yo) again if ever needed. Thank you Nicole, we appreciated you :)

- Care member

Ashley L.

5.0

She was so amazing! She played games with both girls and was so nice! This was our first time hiring someone to come To our house to watch our kids so We were a bit wary, just being a worry wart lol But Ashley was phenomenal, the girls had fun and asked when she can come back. Would recommend A++

- Care member

Patricia W.

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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Ratings for Vancouver, WA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Vancouver, WA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 81 listed special needs caregivers.