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Julie N.


Vancouver, WA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

(3)

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I have over 12 years experience as an in-home caregiver, housekeeper, and personal assistant; serving clients by helping them with any personal assistance (bathing, wound care, Peri-care, incontinence, tube feedings, etc), scheduling appointments, companionship, transportation, transfers, banking, grocery shopping, cleaning,...
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Julie! Julie helped me after my hip replacement surgery with care giving , housekeeping, and meals. She is a very caring and pleasant person and was always happy to...

Reviewed by Alisa C.

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Ana N.


Gresham, OR

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

5.0

(1)

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Hello my name is Gisselle I'm a care giver and kids lover, in the past 6 years I moved to Bay Area from my country El Salvador were a worked in my sister's Day Care as a teacher and teaches assistant and management for over 9 years, we had many kids with some special need, personally I worked with them and enjoyed them all. yes...
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Heather M.


Portland, OR

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges

5.0

(1)

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I have personal and professional experience working with children who have mild to severe behaior and emotional challenges. I am trained and experienced in diffusing negative behavior and redirecting children to make good choices. I have a good knowledge base on ADHD, ADD, Sensory Integration Disorder, Autism, Aspergers,...
5.0
"Heather is truly an amazing caretaker. She is dependable, sensible, compassionate, kind, intelligent, honest, loyal, and giving. She is easy to communicate with. She has amazingly good judgment. She has...

Reviewed by Gail W.

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Olinda R.


Portland, OR

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Worked As An Assistant

5.0

(2)

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Worked for TIRR - Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research with brain injury, quadriplegic and stroke patients. Did research for the University of Texas Health and Science Center in the Pediatric area for 8 years. Was a CPS Investigator for 12 years and also worked for Adult Protective Services DADS. Up to date with my...
5.0
"She thought of fun things to do with my special needs brother in the community and was a good communicator. Plus she really does have a dependable car for transportation which reduces unexpected surprises."

Reviewed by Sabine P.

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Elena A.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Responsible And Friendly Baby Sitter/Nanny- Flexible Hours!

4.9

(7)

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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...
5.0
"Elena has been nannying for my 9 and 11 year old daughters since Fall of 2020 and has been amazing! She engages and interacts with the girls and they absolutely love her. She is super dependable and honest...

Reviewed by Jana H.

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Rachel L.


Portland, OR

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Sitter

5.0

(2)

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Hello! I have been working with children for a large portion of my life. I began babysitting when I was 12 years old. I continued babysitting throughout high school and nannied my way through college. It was always the best job, from my perspective! I have been a supervisor for an after-school daycare, taught swim lessons...
5.0
"Rachel taught at the preschool we sent our son to as well as watched him on numerous occasions. She goes above and beyond to spend quality and intentional time with kids in fun and educational ways. She has an...

Reviewed by Riane S.

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Hello, My name is Alyssa. I have an associates degree and I start nursing school in February. I also have experience as a nanny and a special needs caregiver.
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Stephanie C.


Vancouver, WA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

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I have 6 years of babysitting experience and a year and a half of nanny experience. Some of my interests are; singing, travel, cooking, and music. I'm also a mom of a 2-year-old! I have experience with special needs kids. Please feel free to message me with any questions you might have :)
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Debora G.


Vancouver, WA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed/Experienced CNA/In Home Provider

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Licensed CNA. Experienced with caregiving of all ages, including special needs and disabilities. Experience in diabetes, mental health management, medication management, dementia care, ADLs. Also experienced with extensive meal preparation, including specialty diets. Housekeeping, organization, errands. I'm flexible, kind,...
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Brenda C.


Portland, OR

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I've Been A Skills Trainer And Job Coach For Special Needs and senior care

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I love people and making them smile, I'm reliable just can't do any heavy lifting. I'm fast learner and very honest. I very positive to.
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Shawn M.


Portland, OR

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Art Therapy Practitioner Certification

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I have many years of experience. I can help with Travel, and work well with special needs children and adults. I am an active grandmother with home art studio full of crafty stimulating projects and centering exercises with painting and clay fun!
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Wendy B.


Vancouver, WA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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I have had two children with special needs that I have cared for in the past. I have a big heart and am very understanding and patient. I have 2 teenage girls, so I have experience with different ages of children. Would love to hear about your needs.
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Amanda N.


Portland, OR

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time PSW/Nanny

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I have over five years experience working with children who have Down Syndrome at various age, and from higher to lower functioning children. I have one year paid experience as a Personal Support Worker (through Multnomah County, however I can be transferred between counties). My experience is mostly with children who have DS. I...
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Allison E.


Portland, OR

$24-35/hr2 yrs exp

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I have always been comfortable and made friends naturally with those that have physical or mental diversities. My mother was in a wheelchair for over 12 years of my life and had to have reconstructive pelvic/hip surgery and two hip replacements. I was raised by her and my grandmother who had cancer 3 times and was on hospice...
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Gwen E.


Portland, OR

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny Available

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Outgoing and fun 24-year-old with 12 years of experience caring for children and babies of all ages. I have nannied since 11 years old, and coached swim team/taught swim lessons since I was 15 years old. I was a summer camp counselor from age 13 to 20. Not only do I have experience caring for babies and children of all ages &...
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Cheryl W.


Portland, OR

$24-35/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

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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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Emily M.


Clackamas, OR

$25/hr15 yrs exp

Passion For Fun And Learning!

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Hi there! My name is Emily, and I have over 10 years of babysitting/nannying experience under my belt. From caring for multiples, those with special needs (behavioral and physical), newborns, and kids of all ages, I feel I have the skills and expertise to make sure your kiddos are in good hands. I love to do arts and crafts,...
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Chelsea D.


Vancouver, WA

$22-26/hr3 yrs exp

Caring Nanny Experience!

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I'm a mom of one, an amazing 9-year-old! I've worked with agencies like Nanny, but would love to meet new families and find a more consistent schedule. I have experience with special needs children as well as with administering insulin to type one diabetic children. I have weekday and weekend availability!
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Tanya H.


Vancouver, WA

$20-31/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Is My Specialty!

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As a CNA I cared for a developmentally challenged young adult for 4 years. We were like family! Seizure care, feeding, toileting, ambulatory assistance, wheelchair use and many other ADL's were done. Oh, I miss that family and am searching for someone very similar! Please call me if you desire top care and a new, great friend!
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Lana M.


Portland, OR

$25/hr8 yrs exp

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I started my healthcare career in 2002 at 16 years old when I became a Certified Nursing Assistant. I worked at a nursing home and at Kalispell Regional Medical Center before moving to Portland in 2005. When I had my son in 2007, I was blessed to be a stay at home mother for 5 years. My son has autism, which has taught me, and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairview, OR

Julie N.

5.0

Julie came and cleaned my bathroom and kitchen; she did an AMAZING job - everything sparkled - and was very kind, personable, and thorough. I'm 100% hiring her again and I highly recommend her!

- Rachel O.

Heather M.

5.0

Heather is truly an amazing caretaker. She is dependable, sensible, compassionate, kind, intelligent, honest, loyal, and giving. She is easy to communicate with. She has amazingly good judgment. She has exceeded all our hopes and expectations as a caretaker and health advocate for our adult child....

- Gail W.

Olinda R.

5.0

She thought of fun things to do with my special needs brother in the community and was a good communicator. Plus she really does have a dependable car for transportation which reduces unexpected surprises.

- Sabine P.

Elena A.

5.0

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 previously had my mother in law helping with all childcare, so I was super anxious about trying someone knew from outside of our own family. Elena...

- April A.

Rachel L.

5.0

Rachel is absolutely wonderful! She babysat consistently for us and was engaging, fun and great with the kids!

- Kristin D.

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