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Anita B.


Vancouver, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Degreed Professional For Special Needs

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I am in Vancouver and only want to work in Washington. I have over 20 years of working in special education in the public school system. While working in the schools I worked with children who had physical handicaps, emotional issues, social skill deficits, children on the autism spectrum, Down syndrome, attention deficit...

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Hi! I have 20+ years in education, Preschool to 5th grade. I am a certified teacher that has a BA in Early Childhood/Elementary Education and a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction with a minor in Special Education. I've worked in public education for 13+ years in the general education classes and in special ed. I have also owned...
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Kamie G.


Vancouver, WA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

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I have eight years of full-time experience. I have worked at two day care facilities in the last two and a half years. I also worked at an elderly home. Helping people comes naturally to me. I have lots of second cousins that I have helped care for and raise, since their births. Children are our future and though I consider...
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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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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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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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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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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 Speech-Language Pathologist Seeking Summer Employment

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Hi there! I am a 2nd year graduate student in a Speech-Language Pathology master's program. I am set to graduate this May. I am currently looking for a part or full-time position during the summer before the upcoming school year. I have plenty of experience working with children with a wide range of needs. I have provided...
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Claire S.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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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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Bernadette S.


Portland, OR

$25-41/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello! I have a sister w Down's Syndrome and autism, a brother with schizophrenia, and have many other people in my life who are neurodivergent that I love. I have a caretaker-type personality, and I like to think of myself as compassionate, kind, and helpful. I can also be a lot of fun, especially once I acclimate to new...
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"Bernadette is the best! I’m a disabled senior that needs transport to doctors’ appointments. She helps me get into and out of the car, and at their offices. She also helps me organize things in my home."

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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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Daisy S.


Portland, OR

$18/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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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Alyssa T.


Happy Valley, OR

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver For Special Needs Children

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Hi families! My name is Alyssa and I am a nursing student at linfield. I have an associates degree and will graduate with my BSN in 2023. I am currently looking for a part time position ( I am available Monday, Wednesday, Saturday Sunday starting in either January or February 2022. I have experience with Ages newborn-preteen,...
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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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Emily M.


Portland, OR

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

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I have worked in homes providing ABA therapy and as a caregiver/nanny for children with Autism, CP, Down Syndrome and other genetic disabilities. I've also worked in schools as a special ed teacher, OT/PT assistant and behavior therapist consultant. I'm playful, loving, patient and truly enjoy spending time with children with...
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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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Aivy N.


Portland, OR

$10-30/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

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During my senior year of college, we were asked to pick a capstone class, a class that would integrate a field of studies related to prior coursework, and I chose to attend half a month at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp. MHKC allowed me to be a camp counselor, working one on one with a child for one week, and an adult with the other for...
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Renee R.


Battle Ground, WA

$21-30/hr2 yrs exp

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Hey there! My name is Renee, and I have five years experience in childcare/education. I have worked as a tutor, daycare teacher, and nanny. My experience lies primarily in early education, but I am also available for middle school, and select subjects for high school (history, English, drama, music, biology, anatomy). I have...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Vancouver, WA

Bernadette S.

5.0

Bernadette is the best! I’m a disabled senior that needs transport to doctors’ appointments. She helps me get into and out of the car, and at their offices. She also helps me organize things in my home.

- Care member

Melinda J.

5.0

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, and helpful. Our oldest daughter has Down syndrome and Mindy's approach with her and her...

- Evelyn W.

Daisy S.

5.0

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.

- Abby P.