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Stephanie D.

Happy Valley, OR

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a compassionate and dedicated professional who has over 13 years working/ and supporting children with special needs, including ASD, ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities and behavioral challenges.
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Gabrielle E.

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Farah A.

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
2 years experience
Enthusiastic childcare-oriented Babysitter, motivated college graduate student and bilingual (Arabic/English) with 10+ years background caring for children of all ages in both home and church environments. Driven to inspire and teach children to be respectful, patient and positive. Enjoys being a team player in a diverse working...
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Ashley G.

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have cared for animals, children and the elderly for many years and worked in a retirement home and in children care facilities. Then worked in peoples homes for personal care. I also grew up with a disabled sister and became a care helper for her growing up.

Rob W. says "Ashley did an amazing job cleaning my home! Got right in and powered through things that usually take me too much time and made everything sparkle! I would...

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Leah G.

Looking For LAUGHS

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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,...

Jeffrey H. says "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...

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Kelly M.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've work as a teacher for over 5 years and with children for over 10 years. have experience with individuals ages 5-30 in a range of different needs. I consider myself responsible, professional, creative, and fun! I love to engage with individuals in different ways and settings to truly make sure we all have a great time!...

Emily S. says "I have never met a more creative, PATIENT, and committed individual. I worked along side Ms. Mahoney for a little over 2 years in the special education...

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Winston M.

Caregiver Available

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
For over two years I have worked with students with special needs at Portland Public Schools. I have met some of the most tenacious, empathetic, creative and energetic students through this job, and I am committed to providing equitable service and opportunities for people with special needs. I excel at meeting kids where they...
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Shaleena F.

Gresham, OR

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Shaleena. I was a CNA for 8 years and now an LPN for the last 17 years. I would love to assist specially who have with special needs.

Care Member says "Shaleena cared for my bed bound sister. Her knowledge and experience made a big difference in my sister's quality of life. Shaleena liaisoned with the...

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Andrea S.

Special Needs Nanny For The Summer Or Longer

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hey there, my name is Andrea (Annie) and I've been in the special education field for about four years in different school districts as an instructional assistant. In Beaverton, I worked for 2. 5 years in a self-contained behavior classroom for kids with ASD, ADHD, trauma, Emotional Disturbance and many other behavior-related...
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Cierra M.

Care Provider

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there. I like to think of myself as more of a "go with the flow" type of Provider. My focus is simply to provide a peaceful and safe environment, whatever that may mean for the individual. I have 8 years of professional experience, 3 years specializing in adult special needs. 5 years specializing in children's special needs....

Erica V. says "Cierra is a welcome addition to our caregiving team for my sister. She is a calm, caring, and reliable person and took the time to understand my sister's...

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Hannah P.

Babysitter Of 7 Years With Special Needs Experience

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Hannah, I'm 30, and have been working with children for over a decade now. Most of my experience has been working with neurodivergent children. I have gained a lot of experience through working as a nanny, a behavioral therapist, a classroom aide, and a preschool teacher. I graduated from George Fox University...

Care Member says "Hannah was so great with our kids! She surpassed our expectations with her enthusiasm and reliability looking after several kids and a baby. Fantastic...

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Hannah M.

Compassionate Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
With extensive experience supporting children, elderly individuals, adults with disabilities, and individuals navigating the end-of-life process, I bring a compassionate, gentle, and empathetic approach to caregiving. Over the past five years in California, I have had the privilege of working with adults with disabilities in...

Jamie M. says "Hannah will be truly missed. I will really miss her. She is very thoughtful, creative, musical, encouraging can be playful, energetic Will absolutely...

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Stephanie Y.

Caring And Creative Special Needs Teacher

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Over the past 12 years I have taught and assisted children with various special needs in classroom settings from elementary through high school. I have been employed for the last year caring for an 11-year-old girl with autism. This job is sadly coming to a close and I am looking for my next opportunity. I started as a teacher's...

Martha P. says "Stephanie was a respite worker for my son with special needs during the summer and school breaks for many years. He and his typically developing sister...

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Claire S.

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Merrie H.

Speech-Pathologist Willing You Give Personalized Tutoring!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hey there! I can not wait to meet you! I love working with children who need a lot of extra attention related to learning! I am very patient and would love the opportunity to work more individually with a family during this odd time. I can not promise how long I'll be available, but if the connection is right, I would be willing...

Jeanne H. says "Merrie did an evaluation of my elderly father who had challenges with swallowing. She was so patient with him and respectful of his need to share stories...

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Ana N.

Special Needs Child Care

Gresham, OR

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Gisselle I'm a care giver and kids lover, in the past 6 years I moved to Bay Area from my country El Salvador were a worked in my sister's Day Care as a teacher and teaches assistant and management for over 9 years, we had many kids with some special need, personally I worked with them and enjoyed them all. yes...
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Erika S.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
2 years experience
My name is Erika and I love taking care of and supporting people. Right now I work in a home supporting 3 individuals with mental conditions and it definitely gets tough sometimes but I can't think of a more rewarding job! I'm looking for new experiences with different people. I've found that I'm great with children and adults.

Christian C. says "She has a lot of experience in this area. Not only professional but also personally with her family members."

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Alexis C.

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Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Eileen O. says "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...

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Beverly B.

Available, Experienced, SPED Educator

Portland, OR

3.7(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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,...

Robin F. says "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...

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Olinda R.

Worked As An Assistant

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...

Sabine P. says "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...

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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Happy Valley, OR

Special Needs Child Care in Happy Valley, OR are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Ashley G.

Ashley did an amazing job cleaning my home! Got right in and powered through things that usually take me too much time and made everything...

- Rob W.

Leah G.

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...

- Jeffrey H.

Kelly M.

I have never met a more creative, PATIENT, and committed individual. I worked along side Ms. Mahoney for a little over 2 years in the...

- Emily S.

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