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Theresa H.

Retired Nurse Enjoys Working With Special Needs Children And Seniors

Eugene, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 20+ years working as an RN in many areas. My specialty was emergency room and triage, I also worked within an Alzheimer unit. I have vast personal experience with ADD and autistic children. One grandchild is severe on the spectrum. Respite-date night and part time positions only please.

Care Member says "Theresa watched our 10 month old for an evening while we went up to Portland, and she was absolutely wonderful. She made us feel so comfortable and...

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Maren P.

Eugene, OR

4.7(1)
from
$15/hr
I worked one on one with students with significant disabilities as a Life Skills Teacher for 8 years. I'm highly trained in lifting, handling, behavior, Autism spectrum, Intellectual Disability, Orthopedic and complex disabilities with medical needs. I will play, teach, implement therapy plans, do personal care.

Laura C. says "She is so competent and personable. She just knows how to get the right blend of authority and friendliness that draws out my daughter and makes her apply...

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Tracy W.

Licensed K-12 Teacher

Eugene, OR

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Mellenna A.

Making Your Lives As Parents Easier!

Eugene, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
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...

Alicia Y. says "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...

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Teresa M.

Professional HHCW & FORMER HomeSchooling MOM To KID With AUTISM

Eugene, OR

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I'm a 58-year-old, widowed , non smoking , home health care worker certified through Oregon & also as a Personal Support Worker for the Mental Health & ID/DD community. Though my license is not current , I have taken my C. N. A. as well. I have over 17 years experience in the field and excellent references. I'm cheerful, patient...
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Veronica C.

CNA - Experience And Dedication

Eugene, OR

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Holly S.

Eugene, OR

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'm a very rounded healthcare professional of 25 years. My nursing career started within a hospital environment in rehabilitation primarily with spinal cord injuries. The base of care is hands on of which covers every area of assistance. My background and experience for the past 14 years has been working with many families in...
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Mindy M.

Kind Caretaker

Eugene, OR

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
I don't have experience caring for someone with special needs but I am very open to doing so and genuinely helping in anyway possible. Youth and adult, doesn't matter I will try my best and make it a positive atmosphere.
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Mellenna A.

Part-Time To Full-Time Nanny, Specialize In Special Needs

Eugene, OR

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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.

Sofia R. says "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...

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Aidan R.

Fun Nanny/sitter And Memory Maker

Eugene, OR

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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...

Laura And Ryan N. says "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...

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Annalise G.

Experienced Nanny Seeking Employment

Eugene, OR

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am a 34-year-old PhD student in Anthropology at the University of Oregon. I have been babysitting for over 15 years and have cared for children of all ages, including special needs children. In addition to babysitting for dozens of families, I have nannied for two families with children ages 0-3, and for two families with...

Jamie H. says "Annalise was a wonderful after school nanny for our two kids. Not only was she responsible, communicative, and compassionate, she initiated fun creative...

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Theresa H.

Nanny

Eugene, OR

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Retired RN has 7 grandchildren ages 26-1 who loves children. Experience with special needs. Comfortable with all age groups.

Care Member says "We called her Mother Theresa cause she was a Saint! We all absolutely loved her and she adored our 2 little girls age 2 and 4. We would have kept her...

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Savannah I.

Experienced Full Time Nanny/ House Manager/ Caregiver

Eugene, OR

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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....

Michelle C. says "Savannah is wonderful and did an excellent job for us. She would be an asset to any family looking for help."

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Ashley S.

Babysitter

Eugene, OR

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds and supporting families is my passion. For the past 12 years, I've had the joy of caring for children aged newborn to 11. I strive to be patient, creative, and friendly, tailoring my approach to each child's unique needs. I'm comfortable caring for up to five children, and I'm happy to help with cooking,...

Emily H. says "Absolutely amazing with my daughter! And very helpful with picking her up and dropping her off, so glad I found her. I highly recommend:)"

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Samantha L.

Eugene, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Sam, and I graduated from the University of Oregon with a Ph. D. in Communication and Media Studies. I'm originally from Los Angeles, but have been living in Eugene for four years now. I have years of experience caring for infants and children of all ages, kids with special needs, seniors, and pets (especially...

Jennifer T. says "Sam was an amazing caregiver to my two boys (ages 7 and 3). She was on time, very dependable and always on top of her schedule - and even helped me...

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Tristan E.

Nanny And Caregiver

Eugene, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have a reliable car and great driving record. My over 20 years of paid work has included: babysitting, nannying, tutoring, mentoring, residential counselor for kids living in group care, therapeutic work with kids with social \ emotional challenges, camp counselor, infant classroom teacher, and teaching a variety of community...

Sarah S. says "Absolutely fabulous child care provider, any child would be lucky to have her as a care provider. "

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Savannah I.

Special Needs Caregiver And Aide

Eugene, OR

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
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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Cameron L.

Special Needs Caregiver (Part Or Full-Time)

Eugene, OR

from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a huge passion to work with and help children and teens with special needs. I volunteered and lived full time at a handicapped orphanage in Mexico with 17 children/adults ranging from 5 to 37 with a large range of special needs. My duties included assisting with showering, dressing feeding, meds, from morning until night....
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Kristen B.

Medical ICU RN With Pediatric Special Needs Experience

Eugene, OR

from
$18/hr
5 years experience
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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Karen W.

Special Needs Caregiver

Eugene, OR

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
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
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  • 68 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.07/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Eugene, OR

Special Needs Caregivers in Eugene, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 68 listed special needs caregivers

Theresa H.

Theresa watched our 10 month old for an evening while we went up to Portland, and she was absolutely wonderful. She made us feel so...

- Care member

Maren P.

She is so competent and personable. She just knows how to get the right blend of authority and friendliness that draws out my daughter and...

- Laura C.

Mellenna A.

Mellenna is excellent and I am so lucky to have her help. She is very kind, smart, thoughtful and dependable. She is an excellent...

- Alicia Y.

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