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Heather M.

Experience with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience
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,...

Gail W. says "Heather is truly an amazing caretaker. She is dependable, sensible, compassionate, kind, intelligent, honest, loyal, and giving. She is easy to communicate...

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Special Needs Provider

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have over 12 years experience as an in-home caregiver, housekeeper, and personal assistant; serving clients by helping them with any personal assistance (bathing, wound care, Peri-care, incontinence, tube feedings, etc), scheduling appointments, companionship, transportation, transfers, banking, grocery shopping, cleaning,...

Rachel O. says "Julie came and cleaned my bathroom and kitchen; she did an AMAZING job - everything sparkled - and was very kind, personable, and thorough. I'm 100%...

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Child Care And SPECIAL NEEDS TOO

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I have worked with special needs for 6 years, caregiving overall for 7. I raised my own children, tutored, and babysat children including special needs children. I am a grandmotherly type who just enjoys kids being kids and seeing what we can accomplish in a day, learning, guidance.
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Portland, OR

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Hailey! I am 18 and a college student, and I am majoring in child psychology. I have around 2 years of experience working with kids who have autism and down syndrome, and I have six years of experience babysitting and nannying. Just recently I worked for a family with a 4-year-old kid who has down syndrome. I...
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Part-Time PSW/Nanny

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I have over five years experience working with children who have Down Syndrome at various age, and from higher to lower functioning children. I have one year paid experience as a Personal Support Worker (through Multnomah County, however I can be transferred between counties). My experience is mostly with children who have DS. I...
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Experienced Kind Caregiver Looking For Consistent Ongoing Part-Time Work

Portland, OR

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I've worked with folx with developmental disabilities for around six years, folx with mental illness for about 2 years. I grew up as a military kid, I've moved around a lot and traveled a ton. I received my Masters in Public Administration and Public Policy from Portland State University, and now currently work at Oregon Food...
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Caregiver

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Stacey I have 11 years experience in caregiving. I'm friendly, responsible, reliable, compassionate and so enjoy caring for the elderly. I have experience with COPD, dementia, Hospice care, disability care, medication (from pharmacy, picking up, and making sure there taken at scheduled dates/times)...
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Portland, OR

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$16/hr
9 years experience
I am compassionate, kind, energetic, and responsible with 9 years of childcare experience. I have taken care of children from 6 months to 10 years old, and everything in between, with up to five children under my supervision at one time. I am excellent at multitasking, with patience and consideration for any challenging...
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Professional Caregiver And Companion

Portland, OR

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I offer in-depth sensitivity to the needs of individuals of varying emotional and health requirements with compassion, warmth, caring, serenity, approachability, attentiveness, dependability, support and presence. Holistic health and well-being are encouraged through compassionate understanding, focused observation & supportive...
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Portland, OR

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$22/hr
6 years experience
I have been a Direct Support Professional (and Personal Support Worker) for over 6 years. I've worked cases with comprehensive medical needs, behavior challenges, bathing, diaper care, Hoyer lifts, G-Tubes, and bed care. I've also assisted with out of the home activities and community involvement. I am currently employed with...
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Care Giver/ Companion

Portland, OR

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$24/hr
1 year experience
Hi my name is Julie ! I am 24 years old freshly married, and have been a nanny for few different families in the few years. I have a brother that is autistic and has difficultly with speech and sometimes behavioral. He is 26 but always has been like a younger brother to me. I know that it takes a certain type of person to work...
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Creative Kind Careworker

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have been working with folks who have disabilities for about 3 years, and have further interpersonal experience, including helping with family members who are disabled. I've been described by past clients as fun, kind, helpful, and creative !!
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Portland, OR

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Hi there my names Lena! I'm hoping to find a weekend or evening nanny position. I love working with and spend g kids which is unfortunately not something I get to do anymore as I have transition more into working with adults. I have a ton of energy to run around and play, but also love getting to come up with fun imaginative...
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Personal Support Worker/respite Care/structured Learning Assistant

Gresham, OR

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Hello, my name is Aimee and I am very passionate about helping those who may need a little extra support. I have experience and a strong connection with two families in particular I used to work with. I was a respite care provider/personal support worker for both families. I also have years of experience working in a structured...
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Behavior Therapy

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I have extensive experience working with children with learning disabilities (especially autism). I worked for an ABA therapy company where I was a senior behavior technician and also a trainer. I have experience with non-speaking children and children who have a different way of communicating, and maladaptive behaviors...
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Portland, OR

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Cynthia. I have 20 years of experience in healthcare. I began working in polysomnography, sleep studies, for 10 years performing diagnostic and therapeutic testing on patients. I then worked in our local hospital as a nurse assistant. This assignment gave me an opportunity to become familiar with each...
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Portland, OR

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have over 10 years experience in working with a vast range of clients with special needs.
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Portland, OR

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$18/hr
Please reach out and we can chat! I'd love to learn how I can be of help to support you and your loved ones.
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Part Or Full-Time Caregiver

Vancouver, WA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have many years of experience ranging from in-home intensive services, bathing, feeding, changing, transferring, etc... I also have experience with high functioning individuals that just need a bit of a helping hand to do things as independent as possible. I'm currently looking to become a regular part of someone's team!
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Portland, OR

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Previously worked with adults & children with disabilities; able to assist with transportation, community engagement, play, meal assistance & art projects. Oregon PSW#845052
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