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Portland, OR
25 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
As a teen, I baby-sat for twins with autism, weekly, for nearly a year. Learning about and communicating with these charming, engaging children is an experience I will always treasure. I am eager to learn more about special needs people and their care. If you need... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Tourette Syndrome
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Portland, OR
28 years old
6 years experience
Part-time
$15-$25/hour
I have worked for over six years as a volunteer for special needs children with Westside Union School District and have four years working experience as an instructional aide for both Oceanview School District and Brea-Olinda School District in southern California.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
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Portland, OR
22 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I grew up taking care of two severely disabled siblings. I also have experience with Autism Spectrum and Cerebral Palsy specifically. I worked as a Personal Assistant to a young man with Cerebral Palsy for the last two years. I am also currently in school full... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Epilepsy, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Spinal Cord Injury
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Portland, OR
54 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$25/hour
I am a special education assistant. I led small reading, math and social studies groups for special needs students. I helped special needs children develop the life skills necessary for independent living.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Fragile X, Mental Retardation
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Portland, OR
65 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked with cerebral palsied children when I was a college student. I have worked with the developmentally disabled as a special education teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District. I volunteered with an organization helping orphaned children... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges
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Portland, OR
18 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$5-$10/hour
I am 18 and wanting to make something out of my life. I believe that God has put me here to help those in need. I believe this because I care about people and love to help people when I can. I am very friendly, nice out going, and love kids. I work hard at all... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD
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Portland, OR
19 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I looked after a young autistic girl for about four years whenever needed. She's the reason why I want to go further into education, for those with special needs. She would surprise me in many ways and would teach me a lot about how to care for her. She had her... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism
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Portland, OR
24 years old
6 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have over 10 years of experience working with people of all ages with different disabilities in all aspects of life including home care, PT, recreation, and job training. I've worked in homes, camps, community programs, and other settings.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cancer, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays,...
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Safia E. New!
Portland, OR
17 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$5-$20/hour
I have been in my schools peer tutor class for two years now. I have worked with kids with all different types of special needs. I love working with all of them and have gotten a lot of experience teaching and interacting with them. I really enjoy everyday that... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia,...
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Portland, OR
46 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I took care of a boy that had ADD and ADHD. The school would call me to have him calm down at school. I love kids and they also need love.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Deafness
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Portland, OR
22 years old
6 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I was a nanny for a family who had an awesome little boy who happened to be autistic. We grew very close and I attended all of his therapy sessions with him. When the family no longer needed me, I was offered a position working at the therapist's office as an assistant... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness,...
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Portland, OR
29 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have previously worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant in both long term care facilities and in the acute care setting. Within long term care facilities, I have worked both with elderly, medically fragile and pediatrics.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Asthma, Celiac, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Retardation, Obesity
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Portland, OR
37 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have experience with ALS, CA, seizures, deaf, dementia, and mental retardation. I have five children. Some being a caregiver is what I am good at. I am a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). So, I have seen many cases with unique circumstances.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Cancer, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Fragile X, Heart...
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Portland, OR
21 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$10/hour
I have experience with children and persons with special needs such as ADD, Aspergers Syndrome, and learning disabilities.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Diabetes, Speech Delay
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Portland, OR
21 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
During my 18 months experience working with children with special needs, I I have learned that it is important to stick to a schedule, be extremely reliable, and to make changes as subtle as possible. I plan on doing just these things for your child. I plan on... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol...
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Portland, OR
19 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I cared for a family friend's daughter who has autism, and I loved working with her. She was just as amazing as someone without a disorder. I am passionate about what I do, because I treat them as if I would want someone to treat me. I feel that every individual... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism
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Portland, OR
31 years old
8 years experience
Part-time
$25-$40/hour
I have worked with children with special needs for over eight years. I started in public schools as a one-on-one aide. I then worked for a small private business in Beaverton. Lastly I started my own business three years ago. I enjoy working with families and children... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation,...
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Portland, OR
29 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
For a year, I was a nanny for a child who had speech and developmental delays. We worked together, along with her speech pathologist to move things along in her development. I also grew up with and have a mentally disabled cousin, who I often took care of. He is... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Mental Retardation, Speech Delay
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Portland, OR
25 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$25/hour
I have no formal experience with special needs but I am willing to train and learn about it. I have experience with students who may have special needs but were not properly diagnosed. I want to work with all types of students.
Experienced with ages: Youth
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Portland, OR
29 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$15-$15/hour
I worked as a special ed teacher's assistant in the Anchorage school district for three school years. The first year I worked in with children on a one-on-one basis or in small groups. We worked on reading and math skills. I had one student that was emotionally... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia, Food Allergies, Mental Retardation, Mobility Challenges, Muscular Dystrophy, Speech Delay
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Portland, OR
48 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have raised a son with Spina Bifida and its accompanying complications. He is now 19 and doing well. I have aided two sisters with MS. I am state certified and registered as an in-home care provider. I have done respite work, and have references. I respect and... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Diabetes, Heart Defects, Hydrocephaly, Mobility Challenges, Spinal Cord Injury
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Portland, OR
20 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
For five years, I worked for a girl that had special needs. I liked seeing her happy every time I watched her. She was fun to take care of. Also, my sister has special needs, too.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Food Allergies, Spinal Cord Injury, SP
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Portland, OR
28 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked closely with special needs individuals for a few years on and off. I have worked with them in their homes and in their work place. I really enjoy this line of work. I feel it to be extremely rewarding and fulfilling. I also have a special needs brother,... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Celiac, Central Auditory...
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Portland, OR
62 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$35/hour
I am a retired teacher and school counselor. I also raised a diabetic child while working full time. I know and fully appreciate what a huge job parenting is. I am a "senior" and I know that sometimes all we need is a helping hand to do those errands or get transportation... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Celiac, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Developmental...
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Portland, OR
22 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have worked the last few years since graduating high school with the MESD Outdoor School program. Spending weeks at a time with a student at ODS. This was an unpaid position and was purely on a volunteer basis.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia, Food Allergies, Obesity
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