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Portland, OR
27 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked in group homes with MR/DD adults and children. I have experience with ADLs, MARS, medication administration, wheelchair, lifting, bathing, feeding, cooking, cleaning, etc.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation,...
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Portland, OR
29 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I used to work for a company called Adult Learning Systems of Oregon, and there I was taught everything from tube feeding to cooking and cleaning I really enjoyed working with the clients there. I enjoy working with people of all different age groups. Helping people... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Seizure Disorder, Speech Delay
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Portland, OR
48 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
Because of my lengthy career with the Portland School District, I have been trained and have had experience in working with children and young adults with special needs. I can understand limitations and at the same time provide stimulation and give caring support... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Dwarfism, Dyslexia, Epilepsy,...
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Portland, OR
43 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
When I was 17, I took care of a neighbor boy who was 16 and had autism. Also, the last job I had was as a job coach for people with disabilities.
Experienced with ages: Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Developmental Delays, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, Speech Delay
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Portland, OR
21 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked with all sorts of people with a wide range of disabilities. I am passionate about people with disabilities. I love knowing that every day I am making a difference in some one's life and doing my best to assist them in living the most independent,... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Central Auditory Processing...
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Last Login: Within 6 months
Portland, OR
20 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$5-$20/hour
Hello, I am a 19-year-old that is looking to work with special needs children. I have dyslexia myself so I some what understand the struggles of school and some other activities. I have worked with a young boy that is autistic. He is a family friend and loves... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia, Mental Illness
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Portland, OR
20 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$20-$30/hour
I love watching and handling the special needs because I know that they need help and I understand that they want to fit in too. I know that it takes a lot of care and understanding and making sure that they understand why I'm there and to make sure that they are... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Dwarfism, Dyslexia, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Food...
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Portland, OR
27 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities, and I find this kind of work very rewarding and enjoyable. Most recently I worked and lived at Camphill Oaklands Park, in Newnham, England, a community of 100 people, 50 of whom... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
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Portland, OR
35 years old
7 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I have been working with the DD/MRDD population for the last eight years. I have worked with adults, as well as children, in group homes, school and out in the community.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental...
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Portland, OR
49 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I have cared for children and young adults with special needs and MR/DD in Hawaii... I grew to love them like they were my own! I find care giving the most special and rewarding thing I have ever done and I am anxious to get started doing it again. :-)
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation,...
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Portland, OR
26 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have been trained in ABA therapy and worked as a lead in-home therapist for a family with two autistic children on completely different ends of the spectrum. I worked for health and human services as a respite care provider for a little girl with visual disabilities,... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Developmental Delays
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Portland, OR
22 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I am currently a caregiver in a home with mentally delayed adults. I have been working there for about 9+months and love the work I do. The clients are fun and full of wonder. I love being a part of their lives everyday. Enriching their lives is what makes this... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation,...
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Portland, OR
19 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$20-$35/hour
I care for four special needs kids at my job. I make sure they can understand everything I say, or if one can't talk and doesn't understand what I'm saying I point to it and use my hands. I try to give extra care and attention. I have worked in this field for almost... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Deafness, Developmental Delays
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Portland, OR
23 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I spent several months working one-on-one with a 14-year-old boy with Down syndrome as well as other experience in the classroom with children with autism, ADD, Asperger's, and others with some speech issues.
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Speech Delay
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Portland, OR
32 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have spent most of the last 10 years teaching and caring for children with developmental disabilities and their families. My positions have included: paraprofessional in elementary classrooms, after-school care for child with special needs and sibling, home teaching... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Celiac, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
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Portland, OR
40 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
In the two cities where I have lived I had an ongoing care-giving relationship with an adult disabled person in their home. It was rewarding work, and I really thought of it as helping a friend more than work, since I really got attached to the people that I cared... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Blindness/Visual Impairment, Mobility Challenges, Spinal Cord Injury
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Portland, OR
25 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked in public schools with students with special needs for three years. I have worked with a wide spectrum of students, from those who were wheelchair-bound and needed to be changed and fed through a G-tube, to high-functioning students on the autism... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Mental Illness, Mental Retardation,...
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Portland, OR
24 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I feel that my medical training really makes me an ideal candidate to care for a person with special needs. I worked as a physical therapy assistant before starting chiropractic college. I worked many hours with people with special needs. I always feel very comfortable... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Dyslexia, Mental...
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Portland, OR
37 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and over 10 years experience caring for individuals with special needs. I am currently a para educator with Portland Public Schools. In this position I work with special education students aged K-5. I love my job! The kids... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Epilepsy,...
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Last Login: Within 4 months
Portland, OR
23 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I've really enjoyed the times I've worked with special needs people throughout my life, I think they have a lot to teach us. My most recent experience was the summer of 2006 when I lived in a community with three special needs adults. I did some care taking with... More>
Experienced with ages: Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness
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Portland, OR
23 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$5-$20/hour
My sisters are both MR. I am also working towards a minor in special education. I have coached Special Olympics, and I work at a summer camp for individuals with special needs.
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays,...
Response: Promised to reply within 4 days.
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Last Login: Within 5 months
Portland, OR
25 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$35/hour
I live with a lady that has seizures and learning disabilities. I take care of her in every way. I am a very calm and gentle person when it comes to working with people with disabilities. I can handle Petimall seizures as well as Grandmall seizures. I don't get... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation, Seizure Disorder, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
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Portland, OR
23 years old
1 year experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I am currently, and have been working with a special needs child for just about a year now. Tim is 8 years old and autistic. I am very patient and understanding. I love working with him because he teaches me how to be a better person. I think every child should... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism
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Portland, OR
24 years old
3 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I've been trained in Applied Behavioral Analysis and Floortime. My specialty is creative expanding child-led play. I've worked doing in- home therapy privately and shadowing in a public school. I have a talent for understanding autistic children and their needs.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Mobility Challenges, Pervasive Developmental...
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Last Login: Within 6 months
Portland, OR
37 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have over 15 years of experience caring for people with a multitude of special needs, from severe behavioral and mental health needs to learning disabilities in ages ranging from 6 months to 97 years. This is in addition to growing up and helping with the care... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant , Youth , Teen , Adult , Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Central Auditory Processing...
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Last Login: Within 3 months
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