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59 special needs caregivers are listed in Albany, OR

The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

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Katrina A.


Albany, OR

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Care And Specialized Services

4.0

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I have taken college courses, state testing, and have hands on experience with these age groups and needs: Babies: 1 year Children 2-13 : 3 years Adults with cognitive impairments: 3 years Diabetes type 2: 6 years Autism: 2 years Geriatrics with dementia and and advanced schizophrenia: 18 months immobile and bedridden clients:...
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Mara S.


Albany, OR

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Motivated College Student Who Loves Kids

4.0

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Hello there! My name is Mara, I am an aspiring chef living in Portland, Oregon. In 2019, I graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Madrid, Spain, with a Spanish cuisine diploma. A little about me is that I LOVE all things outdoorsy. I am also a fan of music, the arts and books. I have two dogs as well. My experience with children...
4.0
"Mara dose great with out three highly energetic boys. We have hired her in the past and continue to use her services. I would recommend her."

Reviewed by Deanna G.

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Katrina A.


Albany, OR

$15-23/hr5 yrs exp

Reading Outside & Manners Everywhere!

4.3

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Available for your last minute child sitting needs. currently unable to take a long term position. $80 minimum and I will watch your child. $25/ hour. $80 prepay, and hourly after that. 24 hour child care in your home and weekends are $275/day and includes 1 trip to the library or park, laundry wash, and pet care. up to three...
5.0
"Katarina has been such a delight to have in our home and around our children. She is always on time and is very good at leaving notes at the end of the day to include us in the progress our children are making...

Reviewed by Azaria Z.

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Grace F.


Albany, OR

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant Available Part-time

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I am passionate about providing people with proper care and ensuring they have a healthy and happy life. Most of my experience lies in mental health care but through that I have gained a very well-rounded ability to provide care. I am a very organized, positive and understanding person. I am able to do in home care, provide...
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Shannon A.


Albany, OR

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I started with special needs at Fairview training center when I was 18. Although I do not agree with any of their practices I do have the experience. I also work at a care home in Portland for about 5 years where I was honored to work with high level special needs which is one of my favorite positions I've ever had.
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Amber B.


Albany, OR

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

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I have worked almost a year at a company that aided to a helping families with children who have a wide variety of special needs including but not limited to those on the autism spectrum, cerebral palsy, ADHD/ADD, and Down syndrome.
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Jael P.


Albany, OR

$18-21/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Memories And Big Smiles

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I started working with preschoolers about 2 years ago when I got hired by Brightside Academy, a Head-Start Preschool. I was trained through New Teacher Academy within my job, and started working on my Associates Degree in ECE shortly after. During my time with Brightside, I have worked with children aged 6 months to 5 years old....
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Angela S.


Albany, OR

$25-30/hr

Childcare

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I babysat my little cousin as a teenager. I now have 4 children of my own ranging from ages 8-15. The youngest two are special needs/disabled.
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Talisha S.


Albany, OR

$15-20/hr

Part Time-Full Time Babysitter

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Hello, my name is Talisha. I'm 25 years old. I recently finished nursing school and hope to some day work in pediatrics. I did a rotation on labor and delivery and loved my experience. I spend a lot of my spare time with my friends kids. I love children and would love to help care for yours. As a CNA I took care of multiple...
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Edith D.


Albany, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Professional

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I have over 40 years experience in childcare, lots of patience, love and teaching skills, I have worked with children of all ages , children with special needs, and what others consider behavioral issues
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Chloe H.


Albany, OR

$15-33/hr5 yrs exp

Looking To Fill My Spare Time. I Have Lots Of Certifications- Please Text Me Any Questions!!

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Hello ! My name is Chloe and I am 22 years old and looking for some random work around the area. I have a pretty weird/ open schedule and love to pick up extra gigs so please reach out if interested I have worked with the greater Albany public school district , a kids club. I am first aid CPR food handlers an OIS certified. I...
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Talisha S.


Albany, OR

$23-32/hr8 yrs exp

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Hello, I have worked doing in home care for almost 5 years now and I love it. I have been a CNA for about 8 years, and I recently just graduated nursing school. I have worked doing many different cases (hospice, specials needs, dementia). Skills include ADLs, medication management, house cleaning, errands, meal preparation and...
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Katrina A.


Albany, OR

$15-31/hr4 yrs exp

Care For The Whole Person

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I have 5 years college, and 5 years home health experience. 3. 5 years experience home health with geriatrics including dementia. 2 years home health with DD services. 2 years home health with special needs adolescence. I understand that frequently the job is more than just care for the person, but care for a balanced home...
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Susan M.


Crabtree, OR

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver

5.0

(2)

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I enjoy being a Caregiver. I have 10+ Yrs Experience. I worked in Adult Foster Homes & Privately the last 10+ yrs. I have experience with Alzheimer's/Dementia, Stroke, Parkinson's, Celiac, COPD, MS., Down Syndrome, Autism (special needs persons). I give showers, Bed Baths, Skin Care, Empty Catheter Urine Bags, brush teeth/hair,...
5.0
"Susan has a positive, upbeat attitude with a sense of humor. She is very efficient, organized and self motivated. She did personal shopping, laundry, bathing, ordering of food, preparing meals and personal...

Reviewed by Roxie W.

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Vicki D.


Corvallis, OR

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hello! I am a retired RN. My pay scale now is sliding scale $22-$32/hr. I started caregiving with my dad in 2013 who had dementia in his final years. I have found it to be a new calling and a lovely way to honor our seniors. I have also worked worked with many special needs clients as a nurse and a caregiver. I like to spend...
5.0
"Vicki was a great help with my sister who suffers from Alzheimer's. She helped with meals, cleaning and art projects with my sister. She did a great job handling my sister through some difficult times in her...

Reviewed by John D.

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Shani B.


Corvallis, OR

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time And Full-time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hello, I am a 24-year-old single mom to an adorable little 18-month-old boy. I am currently looking for full time employment and preferably a nanny job that I could also bring my 18-month-old son along also. If not, that's okay, I can keep him in his daycare. I am the oldest of seven and also have nanny experience as well. I...
5.0
"Shani loved on my two kiddos 4.5 and 9 months while I was at work. My so had so much fun playing with her, he asked if she could come back."

Reviewed by Jay H.

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Skylar F.


Lebanon, OR

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate Babysitter

5.0

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Hi, my name is Skylar. I have experience in and out of Facility's and Daycare/Preschool Centers. I have also worked with kids with special needs, and have experience with all kinds of age groups from newborn to toddlers, and children up to 12 years old. I am CPR Certified, and I have my Food Handlers Card. I am a patient,...
5.0
"Communicative and helpful, great multitasker and was extremely punctual. She expertly cared for my 3 children and even tidied the house."

Reviewed by Samantha F.

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Vicki D.


Corvallis, OR

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Temp And/or Respite Care giving/very Flexible And Open Availability

5.0

(1)

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Hi there! I am an RN but mostly retired. I have many years RN&care-giving experience with a wide variety of the special needs population. I am very adaptable, give highly personalized care, and have blended quickly and easily with a wide variety of families over the years. I'm also an excellent advocate. My favorite years as a...
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Gracie H.


Corvallis, OR

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Fun And Compassionate Sitter

5.0

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Hello families! My name is Gracie, and I am a current undergrad student majoring in psychology with a plan to become a pediatric occupational therapist. I have multiple years of experience with both special needs and non- special needs children. In my free time I love to do any sort of art activities as well as go on adventures...
5.0
"We hired Gracie to help for a 3 week period for 4 days a week, picking up 2 of our children from school and watching them until I got home from work a couple of hrs later. She was reliable, kind and calm. We...

Reviewed by Elizabeth M.

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Grace B.


Corvallis, OR

$20-24/hr2 yrs exp

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I was a DSP (Direct Support Professional) for an autistic teenager. I am OIS certified and am able to work with high behavioral needs.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Albany, OR

Mara S.

4.0

Mara dose great with out three highly energetic boys. We have hired her in the past and continue to use her services. I would recommend her.

- Deanna G.

Katrina A.

5.0

She is a talented artist and genuinely loves children. She loves sharing art with kids and kids can't help but love her.

- Becky V.

Susan M.

5.0

Susan did an outstanding job providing care to an elderly lady who needed a tremendous amount of assistance with all daily life activities. The elderly lady was unable to communicate making Susan's work even more difficult. She worked very hard to understand needs and address them. Communicated...

- Marvin W.

Vicki D.

5.0

Vicki was a great help with my sister who suffers from Alzheimer's. She helped with meals, cleaning and art projects with my sister. She did a great job handling my sister through some difficult times in her home. Plus she kept us informed on my sister's condition, needs and changes that had...

- John D.

Shani B.

5.0

Shani has a good understanding of what makes kids tick and is great with shy and slow to warm-up kids. She is very kind and caring!

- Jennifer B.

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Ratings for Albany, OR special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Albany, OR are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 59 listed special needs caregivers.