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67 special needs caregivers are listed in Eugene, OR
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Eugene, OR
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A little about me, I grew up as the oldest of seven children; I have always enjoyed taking care of others. Where my experience differs from other caregivers is 15+ years of experience helping those with physical and mental disabilities. I grew up helping my single-parent mom take care of my younger brother who has mental and...
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"Mellenna is excellent and I am so lucky to have her help. She is very kind, smart, thoughtful and dependable. She is an excellent communicator and keeps me involved in everything, which I love! She works very...
Reviewed by Alicia Y.
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I've taught grades 6-12 and all ability levels. I have experience with special needs and am a patient professional.
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I have been working for 4 years in an Adult Foster Home taking care of 3 adults with special care and a 104-year-old man. I took care of them with a lot of patience, kindness, affection and professionalism. I have very good references from my last employer and from other people who have hired me to care for their loved ones. I...
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Something that makes me stand out is my experience with watching children with disabilities. I have experience with watching children who have autism, food allergies, limited mobility, limited speech and seizures. Thank you for seeing if I am the right fit for your family.
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"Mellenna continues to be the most reliable person I've ever hired. She had worked for us for almost a year and we absolutely love her! She spends her personal time researching things to do with my daughter for...
Reviewed by Christina T.
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Hello, my name is Lauren and I love caring for young children/infants but I build good relationships with whoever I take care of. I am familiar with infant care and routines. I am a Spanish and Psychology minor, working on a bachelor of arts degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences. I am attending the University of Oregon...
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"Lauren does a wonderful job at being understanding and compassionate for the children. She stays on track and is very flexible. Definitely recommend her for other families."
Reviewed by sydney K.
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Hello, my name is Aidan . I am currently a Junior studying business at the University of Oregon, with a minor in ethics. Although I am a full time student, I love spending time with kids and meeting new families.
I am currently accepting job offers for occasional babysitting and am looking for a family to part time nanny for...
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"Aidan is one of the most responsible young men that I know. He is also a great person. I am glad that my family knows him."
Reviewed by Jeff M.
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I have been working as a nanny and special needs caregiver for over 10+ years. I am 29 years old and have safe and reliable transportation and a clean background. I am compassionate and love working for wonderful families. I believe it "takes a village" to raise a healthy and thriving family and I love to be a part of the team....
5.0
"Savannah is wonderful and did an excellent job for us. She would be an asset to any family looking for help."
Reviewed by Michelle C.
Rachel U.
Eugene, OR
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I am a fun, outgoing, compassionate sitter who loves art and playing outside! I have nannied for multiple families long term, with children ranging from 4 months old to 13 years old, and worked as an occupational therapy assistant. Additionally, I grew up caring for my two younger sisters and my two special needs cousins, so I...
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"Rachel cared for our infant son for about 3 months. She was very active and playful with him, always up for taking him on walks to the park. I never saw her on her phone while with him, she was always 100%...
Reviewed by Nick G.
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I have experience working with kids with autism, add, adhd and developmental delays. I help with whatever the parents need help with. I am a very patient and kind person. My own son has adhd so I have personal experience with it. I have experience with giving meds to children as well.
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ICU RN for 7 years, home hospice RNCM for almost a year now. Passionate about end of life care and trained End of Life/Death Doula. Availability flexible starting mid/late June, hoping to find ways to get more involved within the community.
I spend most of my time off exploring the outdoors, whether that be skiing, rock...
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I have worked for over 8 years as a nanny and caregiver to both adults and children with behavioral, medical, and cognitive special needs. I am trained in collaborative problem solving, nonviolent communication, and person centered advocacy. Additionally I have experience with medical equipment including G-tubes/ feeding tubes,...
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I am an extremely outgoing, adventurous person that chooses to live the unconventional life as a Prius dweller. I'm a former DSP and have worked for multiple organizations (Hills and Dales, ARC, Goodwill) dealing with multiple levels of development/abilities. I am patient, kind, understanding, and empathetic to the entire...
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I have a little over a year of experience with working with special needs children/adults. I feel it's best to very patient and understanding. I always try my best to keep a happy and healthy environment while pushing patient to better themselves. I work really well with special needs children and provide the best care possible...
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12 years experience as a Therapeutic Foster Parent for children and adolescents with range of mental health and behavioral challenges. Experience with Cognitive Delays, Autism, ADHD, Eating disorders, Diabetes Management, Oppositional / Defiant Behavior , Anxiety disorders, OCD
Hannah S.
Eugene, OR
$13-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I am currently a student in the University of Oregon Special education program. My hope is to be a teacher in a life skills classroom working with the more complex disabilities. I got my start in this field by working in a transition program. My main role there was to take students (age 18-22) into the community to teach them...
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Hi! I am a recently licensed EI/ECSE teacher in search of temporary work. I love working with young children with special needs and supporting families.
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I have been working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, down syndrome, and primarily autism since 2015. I currently work at a school for children with autism. I plan to attend a Master's program to specialize in the Autistic Spectrum. I am passionate about working with special needs children and teens as I believe...
Grace R.
Eugene, OR
$16-21/hr
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Hi! I'm a positive, fun-loving , mindful caregiver with many years of experience! I grew up in a large family and am an auntie of 15 nieces and nephews! My mom was a foster parent and had an in home daycare for many years growing up so Ive learned a lot about caretaking and providing a safe loving environment for the kiddos. I...
Joselyn K.
Eugene, OR
$17-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Josey and I have many years of experience working with special needs children of all ages. I currently work as a Instructional Assistant at a nonprofit school in Eugene. I have experience working with children on all levels of the autism spectrum. I am very outgoing, kind and patient. Please feel free to...
Karolina P.
Eugene, OR
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Karolina. I have experience in care with dementia, alzheimer's, Parkinson's, intellectual disabilities and mental illness. Able to help with medication, feeding, dressing, bathing, mobility, exercise, meal prep, running errands, and housekeeping. I also have experience g tube and catheter. Soft spoken, punctual,...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Eugene, OR
Mellenna A.
5.0
Mellenna is excellent and I am so lucky to have her help. She is very kind, smart, thoughtful and dependable. She is an excellent communicator and keeps me involved in everything, which I love! She works very hard to make sure that my child is not just happy and having fun, but continually...
- Alicia Y.
Mellenna A.
5.0
She was amazing in the interview I loved her thought and her communication skills also she is committed loves her job and want to work which is rare from my experience on Care.com.
- Sofia R.
Lauren K.
5.0
Lauren watched our little baby for a term while she went to college. She did a great job with our 1 year old. She was very caring and attentive. She found ways to keep our daughter busy and engaged. She was also easy to work with and we enjoyed her presence in our household.
- Kaydie T.
Aidan R.
5.0
Aidan took care of my twin 2.5 year old boys full-time for this past summer. He is punctual, dependable, an excellent communicator, and possesses a great deal of common sense (hard to find these days). The boys love Aidan because he took the time to make each day special. He is creative, fun, an...
- Laura And Ryan N.
Savannah I.
5.0
Savannah is wonderful and did an excellent job for us. She would be an asset to any family looking for help.
- Michelle C.
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Ratings for Eugene, OR special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Eugene, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 67 listed special needs caregivers.