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Gina D.

Full-time Nanny/ Special Needs Provider Available

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I am a passionate early childhood educator with 8 years of experience. I've worked with all ages birth-kindergarten and absolutely love what I do. I believe in the power of play and nature based learning and practice positive discipline. It takes a village and as a nanny I feel privileged to be apart of a young family's...
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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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Perfect Nanny!

Portland, OR

4.1(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 43 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Worked many years in social services: I have experience working with children and adults who have disabilities or special needs. I am able to play games, can assist w/meals & homework, transportation & outings. Home w/animals is OK. * Pfizer COVID Vaccinated & boostered. Oregon PSW

Care Member says "She was great with our daughter! "

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Nanny

Portland, OR

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$24/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I'm Cheryl, I have been working with children aged new born to 12 for 15 years. I have been a career nanny for the last few years. I am also a Personal support worker (PSW) for children and adults with disabilities. I spent 6 years working with pre-schoolers in a special needs school. I have qualifications in positive...
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Experienced Nanny Available Now

Portland, OR

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$28/hr
10 years experience
I have extensive experience with kiddos with learning disabilities and/or special needs. I've worked as a behavioral therapist doing ABA therapy. For 5 years I was a personal support worker caring for a little girl with a genetic disability called Pitt Hopkins Syndrome. I have also been a private nanny for kiddos with Autism...
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Career Nanny With A Heart For Unique Needs

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have experience with autism and other special needs. I am a loving, mature, and mindful caregiver. I feel blessed to be a part of a child's growth and joy in life. I believe in child-directed play and practice attachment parenting. Providing a safe and nurturing environment supports a child's need to explore, learn and find...
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Nanny For Infants And Young Children

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Recently retired and looking for comfortable family in need of P/T nanny in Southeast Portland. My experience include working with babies in newborn nurseries, infant development centers and older children in schools for children with disabilities as well as one on one relationships with children in their homes. I believe in...
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Full Time Nanny

Portland, OR

4.9(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
UPDATE: I accepted a fulltime position for the time being. I am a 1998 graduate of a local nanny service. I have been a nanny for many types of families, with many ages over the past 28 years. I have experience with newborns, toddlers, twins, and school-aged children. I had been a special needs sub for the public school...

Care Member says "Wendy is a wonderful nanny. She is caring, reliable, and honest. She cared for our son like he was her own. She never once called in sick or was late...

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Nanny With Tutoring Skills

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Preferred name: Phoenix Pronouns: they/them I babysat children on and off after college. I took that a step up when I adopted a special needs pug, who became my entire life. I love caring for people and animals. I'm empathetic and affectionate. I was a teacher and librarian in underserved communities. It was different than...

Josh W. says "Courtney is incredible! We hired her to take care of our soon to be 2 year old daughter whom took to Courtney very quickly. This was our first time leaving...

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Experienced, Vaccinated, Covid-Cautious Nanny & Care Provider

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$43/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years of experience caring for children ages 9 months - 13 years as both a babysitter and regular nanny. I have experience with families with up to 4 children, twins, triplets, and children with special needs. I enjoy reading, board games, playing outside, making up games, going for walks, field trips, baking, arts...

Amy I. says "Carina was amazing with my 3 hard-to-win-over school aged kids (and a very easy-to-win-over puppy). I would definitely hire Carina again and recommend her...

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Babysitter/Part-Time Nanny Available

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Pediatric Speech-language Pathologist. Not currently open for reccuring positions. May be able to make date nights or occasional sitting work. I have experience with children between birth to 18 years. Significant pediatric experience in both a personal and professional capacity. I have a 7-month-old boy. I have bountiful...
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Beatrice The Nanny

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Beatrice, I am a 25-year-old artist and folk musician. I've lived in Brooklyn for about 3 years now and love it. I am originally from Portland, Oregon and have previously lived in France where I was an au pair in my later teen years. I work part time in a hotel bar and am looking for more work during this slow...
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Mother And Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hello, My name is Christa, I am located in tigard, oregon. I am 35 years old. I have 23 years of combined nanny and babysitting experience with multiple children at the same time, and of all age groups and even special needs. I am CPR and FIRST AID certified. Childcare is my passion, I enjoy being around children more than...
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Experienced Nanny Looking For Work In Corvallis!

Portland, OR

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am currently finishing a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences and looking forward to working with children in my future career! I have 7+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. For the past 2 years, I have been working as a full-time nanny for a single family. I have had experience with twins, special...
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Nanny & Care Provider Available

Portland, OR

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Kerry. I've been taking care of children since I was 13. I've worked in a daycare, but most of my experience is in the home. I have a lot of skills that are handy both on and off the job. I love art and have a BFA in Book Arts. One of my favorite things to do with kids is teach them to make a book from one sheet of...
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Kind, Reliable, And Experienced Nanny.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Willow and I'm an experienced caregiver looking for work. I usually work full time as a nurse in long term care but due to low census at my facility my work hours have been temporarily reduced! I have almost full time availability Monday-Friday open through Sep 30th to offer childcare services. I have around...

Phillip L. says "Willow is amazing and everything we had hoped in a nanny for our Son. She is very easy to be around, made a quick connection to our son, and has quickly...

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Nanny With Over Ten Years Of Experience

Portland, OR

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Joelle and I have 17 years of experience working with children of all ages including special needs children. I was a preschool teacher for 7 years, have been a nanny for 10 and was a service coordinator at a group home for 2. I enjoy children of all ages and it's so rewarding being a part of their daily growth....
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Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Portland, OR

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am an experienced individual when it comes to working with kids. I have been employed in multiple youth programs through the YMCA, including: Teaching toddler art classes, working as a counselor at a residential summer camp (for 7 years), and teaching ceramics in after school programs. Last fall, I was invited to participate...
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Experienced, Responsible And Friendly Baby Sitter/Nanny- Flexible Hours!

Portland, OR

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I've nannying for over 15 years and have had the pleasure of working long term for several amazing families, with children ranging from new born to teenagers, as well as a family with special needs. When it comes to child care I have experience with it all and feel incredibly comfortable and competent caring for a child and...

April A. says "We have had Elena as a nanny for our 2 children (Ages 1 and 3) for a year and a half. When Elena first started, my son was just an infant, and we'd...

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Nurturing, Enthusiastic, And Mature Babysitter/Nanny/Tutor With A Flexible Schedule

Portland, OR

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I'm Sarah, a nanny with over 10 years of experience working with children and families in OR and TN. I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, including spending 5 wonderful years as a nanny for a family with a young daughter under 7. I'm passionate about supporting kids in all their stages of growth, whether it's...
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  • 39 special needs nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.24/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs nannies is 4.6

Recent special needs nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, OR

Special Needs Nannies in Portland, OR are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 39 listed special needs nannies

Stephanie K.

She was great with our daughter!

- Care member

Wendy R.

Wendy is a wonderful nanny. She is caring, reliable, and honest. She cared for our son like he was her own. She never once called in sick or...

- Care member

Courtney L.

Courtney is incredible! We hired her to take care of our soon to be 2 year old daughter whom took to Courtney very quickly. This was our...

- Josh W.

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