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Special needs adult care in Gladstone, OR

I'm an open minded person, so I'll be able to learn fast and adapt quickly to the help you guys need I can also help with transportation.

Marian C.


Gladstone, OR

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Worked Several Years With Seniors And Disabled.

Primarily doing companionship, short walks, PT and OT assistance. Willing to do some meal prep, & occasional light housekeeping.
Marian can also help with: Companionship, dementia
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Lori T.


Portland, OR

$17-25/hr

Career Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lori, I have been working with children my whole work- life. I was a preschool teacher for over 10 years. I enjoyed coming up with fun learning crafts and helping them with their learning, potty training, dressing. Becoming a mom myself I wanted a flexible schedule. I opened my nanny/babysitting service. I used...
5.0
"Amazing personality, really cares about my son. He struggles with the transition of my leaving she does a great job always coming up with new ideas to distract and engage him. Gets his fave foods, etc. Works with my crazy schedule."

Alisha L.

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Christina V.


Portland, OR

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Skilled Private Caregiver

Experience in caring for patients with different ailments. Very dependable and can provide a resume with references.
5.0
"Christina cared for my elderly mom with dementia for an extended period of time. She is professional, smart, caring and capable. She understood my mom’s needs, as well as my needs as I was living with my mom, and always provided the most compassionate and competent...

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Robin H.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Care Taker / Nanny / Behavioural Tech

Working with special needs children has been a passion of mine since high school. Having a sister on the spectrum lead to to explore the field and find myself working as a lead behavioural tech in a clinical setting. I provided parent support and ran programs with the children in order to help them gain independence in areas...
5.0
"Robin worked for us caring for our 2 children. Our little boy who have PDD (2) and daughter (4). She was compassionate, fun, and reliable."

Terri P.

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Angel M.


Oregon City, OR

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

It's About The Quality Of Life Rather Than The Quantity Of Services Provided.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 42-year-old female I have been working with individuals with disabilities for over 15 years now. I gained a lot of experience thru United Cerebral Palsy in 2004. Since then I have graduated from Everest Institute with a Medical Assisting diploma and a 3. 65 GPA. I have also worked in pre-op medicine, Podiatry, pediatrics...
Angel can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, respite care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Angel is a fantastic care giver and has been working with my mom who has suffered from a brain aneurysm for the last 4-5 years. She's dependable, kind and one of the best Care givers we have worked with!"

Zeina E.

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Olinda R.


Portland, OR

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Worked As An Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Worked for TIRR - Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research with brain injury, quadriplegic and stroke patients. Did research for the University of Texas Health and Science Center in the Pediatric area for 8 years. Was a CPS Investigator for 12 years and also worked for Adult Protective Services DADS. Up to date with my...
5.0
"She thought of fun things to do with my special needs brother in the community and was a good communicator. Plus she really does have a dependable car for transportation which reduces unexpected surprises."

Sabine P.

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Justine Y.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

High School SPED And ECE Experience

hello! I have experience in preschool-12 education, and high school SPED assistance. being on the spectrum, I value caring for and providing support to youth who are like me! you can count on me to provide compassionate care and emphasis on self expression without limiting your loved one's behavior to any rules (masking). please...
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Kim A.


Portland, OR

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently a homecare worker for DHS Aging & Disability for the State of Oregon and have been since 2016. I enjoy helping seniors in their daily lives and being able to provide one on one company and services. I'm available 4hr or more per day Tues/Wed/Thurs may have Fri available in near future. Feel free to contact me for...
Kim can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"I hired Kim to help me take care of my elderly Mom. I'm so glad I found her. My Mom really trusted and liked her. As did I and my brother. No matter what the circumstance, Kim understands intuitively and otherwise. When she was with my Mom, I felt totally at...

Kerry C.

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Braeden D.


Portland, OR

$35-45/hr7 yrs exp

Calming, Peaceful Care Provider

*** SCHEDULE CURRENTLY FULL *** Hello, my name is Braeden! I am a care professional who has been providing services privately and via agencies for over 7 years. I have experience working in in-home care, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice environments and am comfortable providing care ranging anywhere...
Braeden can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"For 4 years Braeden was a caregiver for my husband who had advanced stage Altzheimers. He has much experience caring for people who have different needs. He was well liked by myself and other caregivers. He was a great problem solver as my husband's needs changed. "

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Chanel B.


Portland, OR

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced HHA

I have been blessed to have been able to be a part of the healthcare community since I was 9 (now 25). Caring for my loved ones who are/were the closest to my heart. After reaching adulthood, I have acquired a ton of formal knowledge and experience leading up to developing the skillset to work with any and every kind of person...
Chanel can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Her reliability and her ability to not only follow directions, but to improve the process and the quality of her work is remarkable. Hire this girl if you’re considering her for your familial care needs. Chanel has a sweet personality that is very much needed in...

Care member

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Aja G.


Portland, OR

$23-32/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm a Nurse with 25 years of experience working in Health Care. I've worked in Home Health for most of my career, with experience with adults as well as children. I have experience with working with people who has Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Developmental Disabilities. I'm a certified CPR/BLS instructor and I love what I do.
Aja can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Aja has an infectious laugh that makes her seem warm and friendly from the moment you meet her. She adjusts to a new job quickly and works fast and efficiently. She has been a real asset in our home taking care of my husband who has Alzheimer's. I would highly...

Peggy A.

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Jasmine H.


Portland, OR

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Autism/Special Needs Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I am sincerely passionate about children's wellbeing and being an engaged and positive influence in child care. I have certifications for First Aid and CPR. I have experience with all ages of children, newborn through teenage, and caring for multiple children at once. I am...
5.0
"Jasmine has been very timely and has helped me greatly with cleaning tasks/and lifting objects up stairs. She's also very compassionate and caring and I've loved that about her!!!"

Peggy P.

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Gabrielle E.


Portland, OR

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with persons with medical disabilities. Growing up I helped my mother with her tube feedings, pills, oxygen tanks, and shots. I also worked at a home for older folks and helped with their care. I volunteered while I was in school with special needs classes and I had a chance to interact with a variety of...
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Alexis C.


Portland, OR

$21-25/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My early experience in childcare prepared and enabled me to work not only with the child but their family and medical team in a way that sparked my love for helping all types of families. I have also worked very closely with adults and the elderly with the same or similar conditions and medical needs in order to better provide...
5.0
"We were fortunate to have Alex watch our 13 month old child who takes a while to warm up to people and has a fit when we leave the room. Alex handled it like a pro and in no time our little one was laughing with Alex. Alex's energy with our child was right on what...

Eileen O.

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Diana N.


Oregon City, OR

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a long time care giver. I specialize in a wide range of activities. Responsibilities are negotiable.
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Beverly B.


Portland, OR

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Available, Experienced, SPED Educator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am an experienced SPED educator and engaging caregiver! I specialize in the care and education of students with ADHD, autism, or other sensory or learning challenges. I have always had an innate ability to connect with children by meeting them where they are at while I work with them. I utilize dance, art, music,...
5.0
"Annie was amazing with my 2 month old. She was able to come by early in the morning and watch him while my husband and I went to a gym class. She was very punctual and we will definitely be hiring her again!"

Robin F.

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Ahide S.


Portland, OR

$22-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hello, I'm originally from Southern California born and raised. After 30 years of living in Los Angeles, I relocated to the Bay Area and lived there for 20 years and now I have made the PNW my permanent home. My professional background is 30 years of nonprofits (from management to fundraising) I felt my calling is helping others...
Ahide can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Aside was an amazing caregiver to my husband. She treated him with kindness, live and respect as he fought thru cancer. She became a family member to us and you could not have a better provider than her. Thank you Ahide for all you have done for us!"

Care member

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Kari L.


Happy Valley, OR

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Care-giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Besides raising special needs children I have owned and operated care homes where I have blessed and been blessed in many aspects.
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Deborah P.


Tualatin, OR

$30-39/hr10 yrs exp

Private In-home Care

I am a caring, calm, and confident caregiver with 15 years of paid experience and several more years of volunteer experience at my church and with my grandparents. I worked for school districts for 8 years with children with disabilities. After graduating with my associates degree I worked for a senior care agency as a caregiver...
Deborah can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I highly recommend Debbie. It is no exaggeration to say that she has been a gift to me. I have found her to be kind, truthful, and over the top, reliable. She is also highly skilled in what she does, and very intuitive."

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Gladstone, OR

Lori T.

5.0

Amazing personality, really cares about my son. He struggles with the transition of my leaving she does a great job always coming up with new ideas to distract and engage him. Gets his fave foods, etc. Works with my crazy schedule.

- Alisha L.

Christina V.

5.0

Christina cared for my elderly mom with dementia for an extended period of time. She is professional, smart, caring and capable. She understood my mom’s needs, as well as my needs as I was living with my mom, and always provided the most compassionate and competent care. She adjusted to my moms...

- Care member

Robin H.

5.0

Robin worked for us caring for our 2 children. Our little boy who have PDD (2) and daughter (4). She was compassionate, fun, and reliable.

- Terri P.

Angel M.

5.0

Angel is a fantastic care giver and has been working with my mom who has suffered from a brain aneurysm for the last 4-5 years. She's dependable, kind and one of the best Care givers we have worked with!

- Zeina E.

Olinda R.

5.0

She thought of fun things to do with my special needs brother in the community and was a good communicator. Plus she really does have a dependable car for transportation which reduces unexpected surprises.

- Sabine P.

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