How it works

Share details about your special needs adult care needs

Match with highly rated local special needs adult care near you

Compare special needs adult care options and choose the best fit

Special needs adult care in West Linn, OR

Hello, my names Emily. I am studying music education at western Oregon university. I have experience being in a classroom with students with autism. I have helped out in my dads special ed classroom some students having autism. I may not have a ton of experience but I am a fast learner and happy to work to find what's best for...
Kim A.'s Photo

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, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands & 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.

Alexis C.'s Photo

Alexis C.


Portland, OR

$21-25/hr5 yrs exp

.

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.

Angel M.'s Photo

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, home modification, respite care, personal 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.

Diana N.'s Photo

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.
Chanel B.'s Photo

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: Dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, 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

Christina V.'s Photo

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...

Care member

Beverly B.'s Photo

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.

Lori T.'s Photo

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.

Anne R.'s Photo

Anne R.


Beaverton, OR

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked one on one with campers, some of which were seniors, at Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp, as a camp counselor, which provided me with valuable, hands-on experience both in working with individuals with disabilities as well as seniors. I treated the campers with respect and compassion while I assisted adults with...
Anne can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services
5.0
"Anne was very wonderful, she was easy to work with and very kind. My grandmother enjoyed the time they spent together and appreciated all that she did for her. I can't recommend her enough!"

Stephen L.

Sarah M.'s Photo

Sarah M.


Canby, OR

$14-22/hr5 yrs exp

Young, Fun, Energetic Woman Looking To Help You Out!

I have worked with children from ages 0-12 since 2013. The last four years I have specialized in taking care of children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. My most previous job I was a behavioral technician for children with autism. My skills range from strong communication tendencies to my compassion and...
Robin H.'s Photo

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.

Deborah P.'s Photo

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

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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."

Care member

Jasmine H.'s Photo

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.

Ahide S.'s Photo

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: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & 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

Laurel W.'s Photo

Laurel W.


Portland, OR

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Unique Multi Experienced Caregiver/Companion

My experience includes Nurse's Assistant in a hospital New Born/Intensive Care Nursery, Teacher's Assistant in classroom for students with multiple disabilities and an Assistant for students in a Hospital School Program. This unique range gives me an excellent foundation for working with a wide variety of children. I believe...
Jasmine G.'s Photo

Jasmine G.


Portland, OR

$15-25/hr

Date Night Care Giver

Hi, let me tell you a little bit about me. During my 4 years of high school, I worked in the special needs room. I honestly loved it! Connecting with each young adult, learning new things about them, and having fun. I currently go to college! I am studying to be a nurse! My favorite animal is a dog! hope to hear from you! have a...
Orianny L.'s Photo

Orianny L.


Beaverton, OR

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have been taking care of a 50 years old male, quadriplegic, paralyzed from the chin down, and dependent on an artificial ventilator. This experience has been very helpful for me in many aspects, it has strengthened my knowledge of the English language, and it has also strengthened my knowledge in the area of health, but mostly...
Ciara M.'s Photo

Ciara M.


Portland, OR

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

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...
I have worked with children and young adults with special needs through DDS and as a preschool teacher. I am very adaptable to child and family needs.

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

Recent special needs adult care reviews in West Linn, OR

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.

Alexis C.

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 they needed - silly when they were...

- Eileen O.

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.

Chanel B.

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 her role. She’s great with pets too....

- Care member

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

Additional Special Needs Adult Care Services

Show more