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Personal Support Worker Of An Autistic Disorder.

Beaverton, OR

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$15/hr
2 years experience
My experience working with autism are: - Communicated non verbally with child to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement - Teaching the life skills, such as dressing and eating. - Redirected child using Positive Behavior Support. - Preparing food recipes as advised by parents. - Planning activities...
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Summer Nanny With Special Needs Experience

Beaverton, OR

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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Heather. I live in Beaverton, and I have extensive experience working with kids in babysitting and school settings. I have a Master's degree in speech-language pathology. During the school year, I am a speech therapist working with elementary and middle school students. I have also worked with ages 0-5. I am...
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Flexible Personal Care Assistant

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I recently graduated from University with a degree in Sociology and Disability Studies, and have just now relocated to Portland. I have worked in respite care and habilitation for years, so I have a lot of experience with kids with disabilities and am very comfortable with them. I also have a lot of experience with other kids;...
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Oregon City, OR

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$17/hr
Hi my name is Melea. I have cared for a woman with autism and Cerebra palsy. I love helping people and I look forward to helping your family.
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Portland, OR

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$20/hr
5 years experience
As a special needs caregiver, I bring a unique blend of skills and heartfelt dedication to every individual I support. I understand the importance of building strong, trusting relationships with both clients and their families. Open communication, empathy, and patience are at the core of my caregiving philosophy. Whether it's...
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Part-time SPED Caregiver

Sherwood, OR

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I have worked with special needs children since I was a child myself, and I liked it so much that I decided to turn it into a career. I am starting the new school year as a special education instructional assistant at Edy Ridge Elementary. Before that I was a SPED instructional assistant at Sherwood Middle School for three...
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Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
1 year experience
During my senior year of college, we were asked to pick a capstone class, a class that would integrate a field of studies related to prior coursework, and I chose to attend half a month at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp. MHKC allowed me to be a camp counselor, working one on one with a child for one week, and an adult with the other for...
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Oregon City, OR

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a former Special Education Teacher, now working as a DSP (Direct Support Professional), supporting a teen with ASD and PDA. I have experience with many other disabilities and am comfortable caring for children and young adults of any age.
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Portland, OR

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hi there I'm Megan. I just moved to Pdx from Minnesota during the end of June. While I don't have a ton of special needs care history, just a year with a young woman who was non verbal and on the autism spectrum, I'm a quick learner and a big advocate of social consciousness about ableism and disabled representation. I have...
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Beaverton, OR

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$16/hr
2 years experience
With over 15 years of caregiving experience, I am passionate about supporting the growth and well-being of children and adults, including those with special needs. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect effortlessly with people of all ages and abilities. Caregiving is my calling, whether nurturing young...
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Oregon City, OR

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I have been a caregiver in the past for all different kinds of kids and special needs adults. My younger sister has special needs and so growing up with her has taught me so much as far as caring for someone with special needs. I like playing board games/video games with kiddos, helping with homework, cleaning/housework, and...
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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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Portland, OR

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I am a retired teacher and school counselor. I also raised a diabetic child while working full time. I know and fully appreciate what a huge job parenting is. I am a "senior" and I know that sometimes all we need is a helping hand to do those errands or get transportation to/from an appointment or outing. I am here and would be...
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Part Time Or Full Time Special Needs Provider

Portland, OR

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I grew up with a brother with Aspergers. This taught me early on how to communicate effectively and that not everyone sees the world in the same way. I have also cared for elderly, those with Alzheimer, and those recovering from surgery. I enjoyed working with the elderly and hearing their stories. Most recently, I have spent...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Portland, OR

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$27/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with children with reactive attachment disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, and cerebral palsy. I worked at a boarding school for girls with reactive attachment disorder, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism I was direct care provider at this job. I watched over the girls made sure they were following...
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Registered Behavior Technician With 1 Year Of Experience Working With Kids On The Autism Spectrum

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
1 year experience
As an RBT, I help implement behavior plans and specific goals that will help kids better thrive in their environment. I have worked in homes and schools and and I absolutely love working with kids of all ages. One thing among many that I love about caring for kids who have autism is the ability to build strong and lasting...
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Special Needs Caregiver & School Mentor

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
I have worked with students with ASD from ages 5-16 over the last decade. My experience ranges from 1-1 kindergarten classroom aide to high school tutoring/mentoring. I currently work with Sophomores in high school part-time (remotely now!) with a variety of special needs and mental health backgrounds, as a mentor/tutor/advocate...
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Full-Time Assistance For Youth With Special Needs

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I have been caring for children for 8 years. I have had childcare experience in friends' homes, through the services of Portland Nanny, at Vivian Olum Child Development Center in Eugene, OR, and at a Shelter for abused women and children in Cape Town, South Africa. The majority of my experience is with infants and preschoolers,...
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ABA Therapist

Beaverton, OR

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I previously have worked for a company that does applied behavior analysis. I had specialized training on working with children that had developmental delays or autism. We worked one on one with the families and their child working on education at home as well as behavioral skills.
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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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