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Makinzie B.


Hillsboro, OR

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

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I strongly believe that all children and adults should be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of age, race, background, gender, or sexual orientation. I have worked with kids for about 10 years with ages ranging from 3 months - 11 years old. I am experienced with dialectical behavior therapy and emotion regulation...
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Makinzie B.


Hillsboro, OR

$20-26/hr1 yrs exp

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My name is Makinzie I live in Hillsboro with my 4-year-old dog. In my free time, I study osteology and graphic design. I strongly believe that all children and adults should be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of age, race, background, gender, or sexual orientation. I have worked with kids for about 10 years with...
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Abby S.


Sherwood, OR

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

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I have worked with kids with autism and Down syndrome the most. A lot of my family members have ADHD, dyslexia, or speech delays. I am comfortable helping with school or activities to improve delays the child may have. I am also comfortable with helping around the house and creating activities for the child(ren) to do. I love to...
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Amanda H.


Sherwood, OR

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time SPED Caregiver

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I have worked with special needs children since I was a child myself, and I liked it so much that I decided to turn it into a career. I am starting the new school year as a special education instructional assistant at Edy Ridge Elementary. Before that I was a SPED instructional assistant at Sherwood Middle School for three...
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Chloe C.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Part-Time Nanny Available

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Pediatric Speech-language Pathologist. Not currently open for reccuring positions. May be able to make date nights or occasional sitting work. I have experience with children between birth to 18 years. Significant pediatric experience in both a personal and professional capacity. I have a 7-month-old boy. I have bountiful...
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Melinda J.


Portland, OR

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Active And Creative Caretaker

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I have been working as a caretaker since I received a babysitting certification at 11 years old. In middle and high school I babysat for a multitude of families in my hometown as their regular sitter. Throughout my high school and college summers I worked as a full time nanny. One of the families I regularly worked for...
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"Mindy babysat for our two young daughters for several years every Saturday night. She has also babysat for us for long weekends. Mindy set the bar for all future babysitters for being kind, clean, on time,...

Reviewed by Evelyn W.

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Claire S.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi there! I have a BA in Psychology and I believe my education has really helped me understand several physical and mental disabilities really well. I am also a naturally empathetic, compassionate, and patient person. I am vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19. I have family members with autism, mental illness, diabetes, and...
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Daisy S.


Portland, OR

$18/hr10 yrs exp

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I'm Daisy! I'm a 21-year-old female, local to the Beaverton/Tigard area. I'd describe myself as compassionate, adaptable, and strong-willed. I started working with kids when I was 11 in the youth ministry at church and soon after began babysitting for family friends. Since then, I've consistently worked in daycare settings,...
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"Dependability is huge for our family because of demanding work schedules. Daisy is always there for us on time & with out fail. I am grateful and stress-free with Daisy."

Reviewed by Abby P.

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I have an adult daughter with Down Syndrome. Needless to say, working with children with special needs is very close to my heart.
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Kristen J.


Portland, OR

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider/ Personal Support Worker

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I love working with kids with special needs. I have experience with Spina Bifida, ASD, ADD, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Fragile X, mental health diagnosis, g-tubes, assisting with full ADLs, behavioral issues, and down syndrome.
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Drew P.


Portland, OR

$10-50/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs/Any Need Caregiver

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When I was 10 years old, my youngest sister was born with Down syndrome. After my initial concern and confusion about what this meant had passed, I realized that she was just a little girl who'd become increasingly more special to me as time passed. After having such a close bond with her, I began working in various special...
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Caitlin B.


Portland, OR

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

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Vaccinated. I have 10 years of experience with ages 2 months - 12 years old. Bachelor's in family and human services. I use a constructivist and play based approach. I have experience working as an on-call nanny for a variety of families and I have worked in child development centers such as the Fruit and Flower Child Care...
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Claire M.


Portland, OR

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Graduate Student SSpeech-Language Pathologist Seeking Summer Employment

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Hi there! I'm a 2nd year graduate student in a Speech Language Pathology master's program that is set to graduate this May. I am currently looking for a part or full-time position during the summer before I begin my SLP career. I have plenty of experience with children who have a wide range of needs. I have provided nannying...
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Melinda J.


Portland, OR

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver/Respite Caretaker

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About 7 years ago I got started working with children with special needs. I was the regular babysitter for a family that had a child with Down Syndrome. This instilled a passion in me to continue this work. Throughout my college experience, I worked for College Nannies and Tutors in San Diego. My job title for this company was a...
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Nastashia M.


Portland, OR

$27-38/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

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I have worked with children with reactive attachment disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, and cerebral palsy. I worked at a boarding school for girls with reactive attachment disorder, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism I was direct care provider at this job. I watched over the girls made sure they were following...
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Kristina H.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Assistance For Youth With Special Needs

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I have been caring for children for 8 years. I have had childcare experience in friends' homes, through the services of Portland Nanny, at Vivian Olum Child Development Center in Eugene, OR, and at a Shelter for abused women and children in Cape Town, South Africa. The majority of my experience is with infants and preschoolers,...
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Melanie D.


Portland, OR

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

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I graduated from SUNY Geneseo as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities with my Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Handicapped. While at school I was a Special Olympics volunteer for about 3 years. I would assist participants with sports instruction, foster team building skills and hands-on...
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Ciara M.


Portland, OR

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

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I have been working with a little boy with down syndrome and autism for that last year and it has been so rewarding. When I started he was nonverbal and now he's beginning for form full sentences correctly. Watching him grow and learn life skills has been amazing and I'd like to continue in this line of work. The past 2 1/2...
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Brianna B.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Licensed SPED Teacher With A Love For Puzzles!

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I am a licensed SPED teacher with a PK-12 endorsement. I really enjoy working with "tricky" children who may need a little extra support with behavior. I tend to focus on social and emotional growth as key part of my job and helping children navigate their world and self awareness. I firmly believer in using positive behavior...
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Douglas M.


Wilsonville, OR

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Care Giver/ Buddy For Special Needs Teens, Adults, And Elderly

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After being a Stay-at-Home dad for 3 children for 12 years, I returned to work when my kids were old enough. I worked for a Residential Care Facility for Adults with Special Needs and then for a biotech company. We moved and I decided to go back to college and get my degree which I finished up in the summer of 2023. Working with...

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