Olympia, WA Special Needs Adult Care

My background is in working with youth, and I have experience working with people on the autism spectrum, down syndrome, ADHD and behavioral challenges. I am able to follow provided behavior supports. I am capable monitoring activities, preparing meals, changing of clothes and assisting in the bathroom. I have a very grounded, calming demeanor and believe my most important task, other than safety, is to be a good role model. I love crafting, cooking, and exploring nature, especially when paired with sharing these passions with others. I have a safe, reliable vehicle and am CPR trained.

I am a passionate, outgoing, energetic and reliable caregiver. I have cared for developmentally disabled adults in their homes for 3 years. I work hard to get to know my clients so I can create a personalized care plan to support the best quality of life for those I care for. I believe everyone deserves to be cared for with respect and as though they were family so if you are looking for heart full, personal care at a professional level, look no further!

I have been working as a home care aide since June 2020. I have experience working with senior clients, DD and challenging behavior.

Hello! My name is Raven, and I am looking to find a position to assist children, adolescents, or adults with neurodivergency with whatever you may need. I have ADHD myself, and have worked with neurodivergent people throughout my whole life, starting with my siblings with ASD, and later as a private caregiver for children with ADHD, ASD, ODD, and epilepsy. I also have experience working with both children and adolescents with cluster B and C personality disorders. I have completed 2 years of college as a psychology major, and plan to continue working toward my bachelors once the pandemic is over. If you feel I may be a good fit, and the availability on my profile is compatible with your schedule, feel free to shoot me a message and we can set up a time to talk in a bit more detail!

I am familiar working with young adults with varying needs when it comes to mentoring and student event participation. But now I am wanting to work more hands on and no longer work as a coordinator but as a caregiver. Instead of helping people navigate access to resources, I would have the chance to make their day a little better by helping them with any immediate needs.

Hello! My name is Mikayla and I have been working with kids and adults with disabilities since I was 12 years old. I started out my experience working at summer camps as a camp buddy and eventually worked my way up to being a camp counselor in my early adulthood. I also have a years worth of experience working in teen group homes and two years experience being a nurse delegated caregiver. I am comfortable doing housework, cooking, homework assistance, bathing, brief changes, and anything else nessesary in order to ensure the health and safety of the client. I am also willing to learn new things and to get my hands dirty if need be. I currently live in a covid conscious environment, have tested negative recently, and will be fully vaccinated by the time I am available to work, I would appreciate working in a home that is also covid conscious in order to stay protected. I am neurodivergent myself and LGBTQA+ friendly. I promise to keep a safe, and nonjudgemental environment.

Hey there! Growing up my mom has been a social worker who works with kids with special needs, so I have TONS of experience from helping her, I assisted with many special needs carnivals, down syndrome buddy walks, and many programs and organizations teamed up for kids with special needs.

I have 5 years experience being a registered nursing assistant and have had a recent background check, fingerprint scan and drug test done. I am also CPR/Firs-Aid certified. I have experience caring for developmentally disabled adults and seniors with dementia and alzheimers as well as clients needing hospice care. I have primarily worked in residents homes and currently with care connections. I am dependable, upbeat and compassionate and I strive to give my clients the best quality of life possible. I put my whole heart and soul into my work and have a natural talent for care giving!

Hello! My name is Jacks. I have a passion for working with people! I don't have a lot of professional experience working with people who have special needs, however I do have quite a bit of life experience. This life experience includes caring for people with a variety of mental health issues, sensory processing disorders, and autism. I consider myself a compassionate and patient caregiver who learns and adapts very quickly in new situations. I really enjoy getting to know people and finding ways to communicate and have them feel seen and respected. I love being outside, doing art projects and cooking. I have a clean driving record and love to go on adventures with the people I care for.

I have a 3-year-old son with Autism and Apraxia. Over the last year I have taught him to communicate basic needs with the use of sign language. We are currently doing speech therapy and special ed preschool and I can use these lessons to help your child grow as well. If you have any more questions please feel free to contact me.

I believe ALL students are capable of learning & find joy in helping kids/parents learn how to connect the dots of communication. Navigating cognitive needs in addition to academics is a space I don't shy away from & would love to help you with! Before teaching, I worked as a nurse & grasped the skill set of compassion & honesty for working with often misunderstood children. I've recently moved from TX, where I was finishing my MA in clinical mental health & a nanny, to WA. Prior TX, I worked exclusively with Catholic School K-12 parents, in GA, as a private academic/emotionally impaired tutor. Whilst tutoring I was employed with the Department of Defense Education Activity teaching & substituting for 4 years. I have taught 1st & 2nd Grade Elementary & 8th Grade Mathematics/Inclusion Math. I'm qualified in classrooms pr-k to 8th grade. I'm choosing to do individual hourly care or respite for parents who, understandably, need an extra hand. References upon request.

Hello! My name is Alexandria and I adore helping others and working with kids, animals, etc. Over the years I have grown up helping my autistic brother with several various tasks as well as tutoring and watching my little sister if needed! I have been working w/ ages newborn-14+ years old since I was 10 years old. I have 10+ years experience & started working in a church facility in youth groups & the nursery. In my free time my hobbies include long distance running, hiking, piano, soccer, hanging out with family & friends, gardening & more. I started by watching my younger siblings as the oldest child, then grow into more experiences by babysitting for kids in my neighborhood & church facilities. I love to help w/ homework, go outside, do arts & crafts & play games.

CPR, first aid and safety care certified. 3 years experience with ASD. Providing compassionate care and engaging, accessible learning to children is my sacred work and how I care for my community and myself. In my experience working with children, I have learned that being mindful and tuning in to the needs of every child individually is the key to unlocking their potential as learners and members of the community. I believe in uplifting the individuality of children while teaching them to do the same for others in order to create a culture of compassion, mindfulness and consent. I connect with youth through patience and understanding. I am creative and find ways to connect with children through play, self expression, and affirmations in the form of positive self talk. I have experience working with a wide range of age groups and knowledge of age appropriate activities. My work is fueled by seeing children grow, thrive and experience success as well as overcome obstacles.

I have a year of experience assisting a person with special needs, which mainly consisted of planning appropriate activities and providing companionship and emotional support. I also have some brief experience supporting someone who is in a wheelchair with muscular dystrophy and am comfortable with this level of caretaking. I have a very relaxed, non judgemental and non-clinical attitude towards the concepts of mental health, ability, and special needs, and take my role as a support person very seriously.

I have worked with children of all ages, with different disabilities, and have really enjoyed this work.

I originally became interested in caring for those with special needs, back in High School. I was a teachers aid for the special needs department from sophomore to senior year. Although that time was six years ago my passion for supporting special needs has not, and I don't think ever will, go away. I have worked as a teachers aid in a kindergarten, and preschool class for three years in the Santa Cruz mountains. We incorporated a compassion curriculum which focuses on the emotionally body and working closely and calmly through outbursts. I feel this experience will greatly contribute with my passion to again work with students with special needs! I'm new to Portland and am looking for work until the end of January. I would love to support your family.

I have a 6-year-old brother who has special needs, basically since he was born. I have help my mom, in taking care of him. I took a child development class that worked with special needs in a high school. I have taken exceptional child classes and I currently am.

With my 12 years of experience in senior care, I provide non-medical home care service to elderly/disabled patients and focused on personal care, companionship, homemaking, nutritional meal prep and safe transportation with 100% clean driving record. Most importantly, I do provide and help my patients with meditation and mindfulness practice and it can increase capacity for happiness, reduce stress, and improve mental health and wellbeing with numerous benefits for senior care and memory care. I'm compassionate, patient, personable and professional in responding to resident needs, with a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating all with dignity and respect.

I have 20+ years experience with people of varying abilities. I am interested in offering weekly respite or part time routine care. I enjoy supporting people to do what they love in the community or at home.

Hi! I saw your ad and I'm a person in my late 30's who has lots of experience loving, being and working/supporting and advocating with and for folks with varying Neurodivergence and disability. I have lots of skills including life skills, cooking, cleaning, organizing, mental health strategies, harm reduction, peer counseling, positive reinforcement, extreme patience and good energy. I also read the room and adapt to the vibe and level of my clients. Currently I'm a Senior/Alzheimer's Nurse Delegated Caregiver with State Certified hours, etc. I'd love to help you on the day you need! I am fully COVID Vaccinated and was when the vaccine first came out months ago!