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Special needs caregivers in West Linn, OR

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Diana N.


Oregon City, OR

$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring Professional

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a long time care giver. I specialize in a wide range of activities. Responsibilities are negotiable.
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Cierra M.


Portland, OR

$35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there. I like to think of myself as more of a "go with the flow" type of Provider. My focus is simply to provide a peaceful and safe environment, whatever that may mean for the individual. I have 8 years of professional experience, 3 years specializing in adult special needs. 5 years specializing in children's special needs....
5.0
"Cierra is a welcome addition to our caregiving team for my sister. She is a calm, caring, and reliable person and took the time to understand my sister's goals/interests as well as our family's values. My sister looks forward to every day they get to spend time...

Erica V.

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Gisella C.


Lake Oswego, OR

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dependable, Trustworthy, Patient And Caring Nanny Seeking A Wonderful Family

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I pride myself on my integrity and honesty. I adore spending time with children and have 15 years of experience working with children of all ages (newborns, infants, toddlers, school age and even teenagers) and also have experience caring for children with special needs. I am...
Gisella can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our whole family adores Gisella and the warm spirit and wonderful energy she brings to our home. She is honest, responsible, communicative, intelligent, organized, caring, energetic and tender hearted… with a great sense of humor to boot! Our toddler daughter...

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Julia S.


Portland, OR

$16/hr • 3 yrs exp

About Me

Hi! I'm Julia, I'm 22 and a design student at Portland State University. I'm very creative at heart and passionate about making art and music. I'm also very interested in science related studies, and have a passion for writing. I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old- one of my main past experiences involved caring for...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Julia babysat for our 3 children (ages 3-10) for several years. She's always on time, does a great job with the kids, and was very reliable. We love working with her!"

Kelly S.

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Willow B.


Portland, OR

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kind, Reliable, And Experienced Nanny.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Willow and I'm an experienced caregiver looking for work. I usually work full time as a nurse in long term care but due to low census at my facility my work hours have been temporarily reduced! I have almost full time availability Monday-Friday open through Sep 30th to offer childcare services. I have around...
Willow can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Willow to care for our first son when he was 4 months old. She has been with our family since that time (almost 2.5 years). Working full time and never missing a day! Willow is dependable, clear with communication and wonderfully loving and caring with our...

Sarah L.

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Christine D.


Beaverton, OR

$30/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am a dedicated caregiver with over three years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Washington. I am certified in CPR and First Aid through the Red Cross. With a strong focus on elderly and adult care, I have developed expertise in hospice care, memory care, and supporting individuals with special needs....
Christine can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Judith K.


Lake Oswego, OR

$16-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Care Provider

I have a certificate in gerontology and I truly enjoy working with seniors. I also have been working as a Paraeducator working one on one with special needs students. I enjoy engaging others in creative and educational activities.
Judith can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician, respite care
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Alexis G.


Canby, OR

$16-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have 3+ years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I get along very well with children, and I have experience with special needs like severe autism and non verbal Down syndrome.
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Isabelle D.


Portland, OR

$18-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Bella! I have lots of childcare experience from taking care of my own siblings, to babysitting in others' homes, to tutoring and teaching children of all ages. I have some experience with a variety of special needs, and I am always happy to learn more! I am reliable, fun loving, and creative, and I am excited to learn...
Isabelle can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Nikki S.


Sherwood, OR

$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Personable And Professional

I've been a wife, mother, and caregiver for over 22 years while raising my 2 children, one of whom has special needs. I was the owner and operator of a house cleaning business for 8 years. I recently served as the Housekeeping Coordinator for a local senior living and memory care facility. I cherished helping and caring for the...
Nikki can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, transportation, meal prep, errands
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Danielle J.


Portland, OR

$30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Cleaning Lady / Nanny/Elderly Help

I have experience working with people of all ages and background, however I specialize in memory loss care. Like so many people, I've been affected by Alzheimer's. Taking care of my grandmother is what inspired me to become a CNA and pursue a degree in nursing! I have experience with the following--- -in-home hospice care -house...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Samantha T.


Portland, OR

$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Creative Nanny

Over 25 years experience in the home and school. Retired elementary school librarian looking to nurture, explore and play with your child. Experience with special needs, severe allergies and type one diabetes.
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Renee Y.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Always Looking For New Opportunity!

Hello, I am a near 53 yr old women. I have two adult daughters and five incredible Grandchildren. I have grown up with a special and caring love for children, seniors and anyone in between. I have a lot of experience in all home needs and I fit in easily. I do a lot of big and small jobs. I am willing to help with whatever you...
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Anne R.


Beaverton, OR

$25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have worked one on one with campers at Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp, as a camp counselor, which provided me with valuable, hands-on experience in working with individuals with disabilities. I treated the campers with respect and compassion while encouraging their independence to foster their own abilities. I assisted young adults...
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Brittaney A.


Portland, OR

$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Empathetic Caregiver For Special Needs Kiddos

Hey there! I'm currently available with date nights and one or two reccuring nights a week! With over two years as a respite care worker and 18 years personal experience with my brother with Autism, I've got the experience and the heart to make every moment count. From wrangling energetic kiddos with ADHD to creating...
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Chloe C.


Wilsonville, OR

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Chloe. I have about 5 years experience with both in home and in a childcare facility. I have experience with all ages and also experience with special needs, potty training, having fun, and learning with the kiddos. I am currently working as a medical assistant, but am in school full time for nursing. I have a...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Carla H.


Portland, OR

$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Special Education Teacher

I am a certified Special Education Teacher, and worked in that capacity at the high school level for 10 years. Additionally, I have over 20 years experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. I am comfortable with individuals of all ability levels, including behavior challenges and welcome new opportunities.
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Victoria M.


Portland, OR

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'm Naturally A Caregiver,very Kind,warm And Loves People..

I am a loving and compassionate woman who believes that skills can be taught but compassion and dedication come from within. Essentially it is a lesson of love because if you can't love you can't be a caregiver, . I became a caregiver because I wanted a career that had the potential to make a difference in someone's life. I...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, home modification, meal prep
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Betzabell C.


Beaverton, OR

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Adventurist And Fun Sitter, Lets Explore Together

hello, my name is Betzabell and I have a little over 15 years of experience caring for kiddos. Some of my educational training I have are; 2 years as a kindergarten teacher assistant and 2 years as a pre-school teacher assistant. I also have experience with special needs kids as I did an internship with medically fragile...
Betzabell can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello, I am a positive, energetic caregiver of 30 years. Would Love to spend time with children of special needs . I am open minded and willing to learn. I believe connection and routine is key to success! I would love to talk more and see if we click .

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Linn, OR

Cierra M.

5.0

Cierra is a welcome addition to our caregiving team for my sister. She is a calm, caring, and reliable person and took the time to understand my sister's goals/interests as well as our family's values. My sister looks forward to every day they get to spend time together!

- Erica V.

Gisella C.

5.0

Gisella is absolutely amazing and is adored by the entire family. She is kind, patient, and great with our little wild things. If she was available for full-time care we would be jumping at the chance. Genuinely, we cannot say enough good things about her.

- Lani B.

Julia S.

5.0

Julia babysat for our 3 children (ages 3-10) for several years. She's always on time, does a great job with the kids, and was very reliable. We love working with her!

- Kelly S.

Willow B.

5.0

Willow is amazing and everything we had hoped in a nanny for our Son. She is very easy to be around, made a quick connection to our son, and has quickly made herself a huge asset.

- Phillip L.

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