Find special needs adult care in Portland, OR that you’ll love

197 special needs adult care are listed in Portland, OR

The average rate is $20/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years

Special needs adult care in Portland, OR

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Elisa M.


Portland, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Companion Care Type Services To Seniors And Adults With Special Needs.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked as a Medical Social Worker for years with children and families with special needs, and prior to that as a Mental Health Therapist with both youth and adults. Sudden hearing loss several years ago interrupted my ability to work in my profession, but I'm still a social worker at heart and have maintained my LCSW license...
5.0
"Elisa is a compassionate and knowledgeable caregiver who has made extra effort to connect emotionally with our loved-one needing support. She has been a big help to our family and we feel lucky to have found her!"

Tina C.

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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: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, errands & more
5.0
"Kim is exceptional as a respite care provider. She is very responsible, caring and creative in her care-giving. She gave my husband excellent care and friendly company while I was out of the house. She was an angel of mercy!"

Janell B.

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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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Marian H.


Portland, OR

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Helper/Companion

Hi, my nickname is Becky. I'm fully vaccinated. I have several years experience helping the elderly and the disabled with errands, housekeeping, companionship care, and other tasks as needed. I have several excellent written recommendations and a national background check. I am personable and responsible and I really enjoy...
Marian can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"Becky was (is!) fantastic. She has helped with my mom for the past six years. My mom is in assisted living. The only reason she isn't working with us right now is because of Covid-19. Becky is thoughtful, smart, kind and often went WAY OUT OF HER WAY to accommodate...

Kimberly B.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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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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: Companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & 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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Lauren A.


Portland, OR

$40/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate, Kind And Experienced Care-Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lauren and I am a CNA & professional care-giver with over 8 years experience working with individuals with a variety of care needs, from infant to elderly. I have worked as a Nanny for a family with 3 young children, as a care-giver/support-worker for 27 clients through an assisted living agency in London, as...
5.0
"Lauren was a wonderful sitter. She is calm and easy going and gets along great with all ages of kids. My kids loved playing games with her and hanging out just talking. She is very responsible and dependable and always punctual. She was flexible with our schedule...

Zoe 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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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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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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Leah G.


Portland, OR

$19-24/hr7 yrs exp

Looking For LAUGHS

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My brother has been a medical mystery since days after he was born. Prone to seizures & a low white blood cell count, it was a lot for 13-year-old me to process. Later on he was diagnosed with ASD. I was the primary caregiver for him my entire teen life. My mom was a single mother who worked full time. I grew up in a small town,...
5.0
"We were so glad to have Leah's help with our daughter! She did a great job of establishing a rapport with our daughter and our daughter had a great time with her :) Leah did a great job of considering our daughter's needs and providing a warm and supportive...

Jeffrey H.

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Heather M.


Portland, OR

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges

I have personal and professional experience working with children who have mild to severe behaior and emotional challenges. I am trained and experienced in diffusing negative behavior and redirecting children to make good choices. I have a good knowledge base on ADHD, ADD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Autism, Aspergers,...
5.0
"Heather is truly an amazing caretaker. She is dependable, sensible, compassionate, kind, intelligent, honest, loyal, and giving. She is easy to communicate with. She has amazingly good judgment. She has exceeded all our hopes and expectations as a caretaker and...

Gail W.

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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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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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Claire S.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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

Let's Meet!

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...
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."

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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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Caleigh S.


Portland, OR

$30-32/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced, Compassionate, & Professional Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Not taking new clients at this time. Thank you for your interest :) Hello everyone- my name is Caleigh and I'm an experienced caregiver/aid who is extremely dedicated and compassionate about caring for the elderly and disabled. I have experience in all sorts of sectors within elderly care including memory care, hospice care,...
Caleigh can also help with: Errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Our family hired Cayleigh nearly three months ago and we feel so fortunate to have found her. She is an extremely reliable support person for our 95 and 92 year old parents who live independently, due the consistency Cayleigh provides. She is trustworthy, patient,...

Elisabeth P.

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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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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: Hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, dementia & 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...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Portland, OR

Elisa M.

5.0

Elisa is a compassionate and knowledgeable caregiver who has made extra effort to connect emotionally with our loved-one needing support. She has been a big help to our family and we feel lucky to have found her!

- Tina C.

Kim A.

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 ease. For anyone considering hiring...

- Kerry C.

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.

Marian H.

5.0

Becky was (is!) fantastic. She has helped with my mom for the past six years. My mom is in assisted living. The only reason she isn't working with us right now is because of Covid-19. Becky is thoughtful, smart, kind and often went WAY OUT OF HER WAY to accommodate my mom's needs. She is also a very...

- Kimberly B.

Braeden D.

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.

- Care member

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Average Rating4.9 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in Portland, OR are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews of the 197 listed special needs adult care.