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Great job. Super hard working. Many thanks!

Review for Sarah H. by Mary C.

We have loved having Gisella care for our children. She is an expert at infant care and does it with ease but is also so so great with our

Review for Gisella C. by Care member

Christina cared for my elderly mom with dementia for an extended period of time. She is professional, smart, caring and capable. She

Review for Christina V. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Wilsonville, OR

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Jazlynn S.


Wilsonville, OR

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

Lots Of Experience With Special Needs

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I have been working with individuals with special needs for the past five years. It is something I am passionate about and I love getting to help them interact with the community and build some independence. I have worked with people with a wide variety of conditions such as autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, dementia, and more....
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Livv B.


Wilsonville, OR

$21-50/hr1 yrs exp

Charismatic Caregiver & Compassionate Helper

Hello! I'm Livv, a passionate caregiver dedicated to providing compassionate and patient support to those in need. With a genuine love for helping others, I believe that every interaction is an opportunity to make a positive impact, and I embrace each challenge with enthusiasm and a smile. My approach to caregiving is rooted...
Most of my child care experience comes from babysitting my cousins kids. Where I would babysit 3 at a time. One of whom is special needs. I also used to take charge of the younger kids in my boy scout troop, and I'm typically the designated kid wrangler at any family events I'm apart of. I've found that working with kids often...
Adrian can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello! My name is Jessica and I have over 12 years of experience working with children. I have worked with children from the ages of 3 months to 18 years in various different settings. I am great with creating schedules that cater to the special needs individual children and families. I am CPR certified and have completed...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Heather B.


Wilsonville, OR

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

Loving, Patient Nanny

Hello! My name is Heather and I'm a dedicated and loving caregiver with several years of experience. Working with children has been my passion since I was young, and I got my degree in psychology with a focus in infant and early childhood development in order to foster that passion. I enjoy caring for every stage of development,...
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Julie W.


Canby, OR

$25/hr10 yrs exp

We All Deserve To Feel Safe, Loved And Treated With Dignity. We Are More Alike Than We Are Different.

4.0

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I have cared for special needs all my life. I had a Daycare center for special needs children for over 20 years. Then I ran foster care homes as a resident manager for 5 years. I now have a non-profit that helps adults with autism find housing. I also do part time private care for special needs.
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Sarah H.


Sherwood, OR

$35-55/hr10 yrs exp

Need A Date Night, Respite Provider, Or Weekend Care?

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a mom of two and work during the week for our local school district as a SPED IA! I have extensive experience working with special needs and medically fragile children and adults as well and would love to support you and your family member! I currently work full time in special education but...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Great job. Super hard working. Many thanks!"

Mary C.

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Gisella C.


Lake Oswego, OR

$30/hr10 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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Christina V.


Portland, OR

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Skilled Private Caregiver

Experience in caring for patients with different ailments. Very dependable and can provide a resume with references.
5.0
"Christina cared for my elderly mom with dementia for an extended period of time. She is professional, smart, caring and capable. She understood my mom’s needs, as well as my needs as I was living with my mom, and always provided the most compassionate and competent...

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Sarah M.


Canby, OR

$16-22/hr5 yrs exp

Young, Fun, Energetic Woman Looking To Help You Out!

I have worked with children from ages 0-12 since 2013. The last four years I have specialized in taking care of children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. My most previous job I was a behavioral technician for children with autism. My skills range from strong communication tendencies to my compassion and...
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Jade T.


Portland, OR

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher & Childcare Provider

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jade! I am a highly experienced childcare provider. I am currently a preschool teacher at a NAEYC accredited center. I am comfortable and happy to work with all ages and large groups of children. My background includes extensive private and professional childcare with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and K-12...
Jade can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jade did a wonderful job watching our two year old! Our daughter warmed up very quickly and easily to Jade upon meeting her. Jade has an in depth knowledge of child development and is a natural with kids. In addition to being great with children, she was very...

Zenka W.

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Courtney C.


Lake Oswego, OR

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Newborn Care Specialist, And Postpartum Doula

Hello! I'm a Family Sleep Coach, Newborn Care Specialist, and Postpartum Doula. A bit about me: - 4+ years specializing in newborn care and family sleep coaching - 10 years nanny experience - Experienced with RIE, Attachment, and Conscious/Gentle Parenting styles - Skilled in caring for multiples, preemies, specific/special...
Courtney can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Courtney was a miracle worker. We had struggled to get our girls to sleep through the night. We had a tried several techniques and nothing seemed to worked. Courtney takes a scientific approach backed by sound research, but is also caring, nurturing and really...

Courtney W.

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Nikki S.


Sherwood, OR

$25-30/hr1 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, errands, transportation
I have many years experience working as a caregiver. I have taken care of hospice patients, seniors and people with special needs . I love to cook! Caregiving gives me so much joy!
Lauren can also help with: Transportation, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
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Brittaney A.


Portland, OR

$30/hr10 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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Olivia S.


Portland, OR

$24-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hi there! My name is Olivia. I am 22 of age. With my extensive experience at Durham Learning Tree and taking child education courses at Tigard High School, I believe that I am the right babysitter to take care of your child/children. I believe that a babysitter plays a very important role in a child's life. Therefore, I treat...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Chloe S.


Portland, OR

$15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I have been working with kids with disabilities for three years now yet I have never had a babysitting type job. I know I am qualified to do so after all of my experience in the classroom. In high school I took a class where I worked with teens with disabilities ranging from 14-18 years old. In the summer I work at a camp for...
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Elaina H.


Portland, OR

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Elaina. I have cared for children with ages ranging between 3-10, and I have had experience with children with special needs counseling for a Special Olympics tennis camp. I am currently a graduation coach at a high school. I was a Spanish major in college, so I speak Spanish! I love playing games and going...
Elaina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Taylor H.


West Linn, OR

$16-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Taylor and I will be a sophomore at Oregon State. I'm from the Portland area, and I have 5 siblings, 3 of which are younger than me. I have a lot of experience with kids, just from my family, and I have also babysat and nannied as my job for the past 3 years. My experience is with kids ranging from newborns to...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Esther B.


Sherwood, OR

$24-35/hr7 yrs exp

I have had over 7 years of paid experience with special needs. I am passionate about providing personalized support for individuals. I am CPR trained and have many other skills that can be seen on my profile! I look forward to hearing from you!

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