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Photo of Carol C.
Portland, OR
63 years old
7 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour

(1 review)
I have been a teacher's aide in moderate to severe classrooms for the past 6 years. The children I have cared for have autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, Mental Retardation or rarer disabilities. I completed a "Childcare in Education " certificate and also... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental...
Response: Replies to 84% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Portland.
Hayley T. New!
 
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Portland, OR
20 years old
0 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
Autism/Down Syndrome: In my HS (Centennial) I took 3 years of working with students in a class named FLS (Functional Living Skills). This is where I helped the student preform everyday tasks such as reading/writing, cleaning up after themselves, proper communication,... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Deafness, Diabetes, Down Syndrome
Response: Replies to 73% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 5 miles of Portland.
Warren P. New!
 
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Portland, OR
0 years experience
Part-time
$5-$15/hour
Currently, I am studying toward a future in working with children with special needs. I am very dedicated and extremely motivated, and have had experience in working with children and those with special needs in summer camp settings.
Experienced with ages: Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Portland.
Lynn W.
 
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Portland, OR
31 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$30/hour

(1 review)
I have been working with children on the autism spectrum as well as other disorders including Fragile X, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Down Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and Oppositional Defiant Syndrome for over 12 years. I worked at an exclusively special needs school where... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Celiac, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive...
Response: Replies to 76% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Portland.
Rachel C. New!
 
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Portland, OR
19 years old
1 year experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I've worked in a summer camp and aided in taking care of a girl on the autism spectrum. I am looking to get more experience with children in this area. I've had years of experience babysitting other children, I am in the process of getting First Aid/CPR certification... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome
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Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Portland.
Photo of Angie J.
Portland, OR
26 years old
8 years experience
Full-time
$15-$20/hour
I am eager and compassionate to provide consistent care for humans. My experience has been primary with children and teens with autism. Although I have worked with 0-3-year-old that were at risk of developmental disabilities. As well as teens with social delays,... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
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Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Portland, including Salem, Corvallis and West Linn.
Photo of Sheryl L.
Portland, OR
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
I have worked in supervisory and direct care positions caring for persons with special needs for over 15 years. I am an energetic and creative person who loves interacting with people of all ages. I have raised my special needs with a granddaughter who is on the... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Celiac, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 35 miles of Portland, including Hillsboro and Lake Oswego.
Photo of Angela S.
Portland, OR
22 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I've worked in adult foster homes and group homes for two years, and have experience supporting people with intensely challenging behaviors. I love spending time with my residents, and strive to provide quality companionship to the people I serve. It is very important... More>
Experienced with ages: Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy,...
Response: Replies to 63% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Portland.
Photo of Deborah S.
Portland, OR
59 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I love children! I have two grown children and two grandchildren who I have on the weekends. I give lots of love and hugs and laughter. I get to know them, I listen to them, and become their new friend. I haven't had a lot of experience with special needs, but... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Response: Replies to 37% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Portland.
Photo of Virginia Ann W.
Portland, OR
30 years old
10 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour

(1 review)
I've enjoyed working within the special needs community for several years. I began my career 11 years ago as a one on one assistant for a young girl with Hurler syndrome. Over the year that I assisted her, I grew very close with her and her family. She was a truly... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,...
Response: Replies to 84% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of Portland.
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Photo of Katelynn K.
Portland, OR
27 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease at the age of four. That diagnosis was my intro to special needs. I taught piano and coached basketball to three kids who have Autism. I have worked with two other children with ADD and ADHD in Theatre. People were surprised... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Response: Replies to 88% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 35 miles of Portland.
Stephanie W. New!
 
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Portland, OR
25 years old
4 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I have been surrounded by special children my entire life and absolutely love being a supportive caregiver. I have worked with a variety of special needs- cerebral palsy, nonverbal, dyspraxia, adhd/add, enteral feeding tubes, sensory processing disorder, and many... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
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Last Login: Yesterday
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of Portland.
Mandy I. New!
 
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Portland, OR
22 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
Hi, my name is Mandy. I have cared for children and adults with physical or developmental disabilities. I volunteered and was employed working with developmentally disabled adults. I volunteered in the community center and was employed with the activities board.... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Diabetes, Down Syndrome,...
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Portland.
Mariko H. New!
 
Portland, OR
57 years old
8 years experience
Part-time
$15-$20/hour
I have worked for the public schools as a special education teacher including the summer program. I have a Master's in Special Education. I worked for a summer camp and spent a lot of time working as a volunteer in residential setting in England many years ago.... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Central Auditory Processing Disorder,...
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of Portland.
Deborah K. New!
 
Portland, OR
63 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$15-$30/hour
I am a retired speech and language pathologist who is currently interested in working part-time with special needs children and adults. I worked for many years with a team of specialists including nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, physical therapists, respiratory... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
Response: Replies to 62% of messages.
Last Login: Today
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of Portland.
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