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Savannah S.


Portland, OR

$21/hr • 1 yrs exp

Compassionate And Creative Individual Looking To Work With Children Or Adults

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Hi I'm Savannah, excited to meet you! I am a light-hearted, compassionate, and patient person. I have years of experience working with people and caring for animals. I am self-motivated, curious, responsible, and learn quickly. I laugh easily and often while remaining present and attentive. I have a lot of skills and lived...
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Beverly H.


Portland, OR

$18-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Loving Auntie To Help Your Kids When You're Not Home

In 2018 I retired from a wonderful career as a Health Unit Coordinator at Providence Portland ER. I have enjoyed the break from ambulances and triage and am now looking forward to the opportunity to work with children. I previously worked in a group home with special needs children, and I raised my amazing 33-year-old daughter...
Beverly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Amy G.


Happy Valley, OR

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Amy

Hi! My name is Amy. I am a 51-year-old mother to my beautiful 21-year-old son, Frank. I am an animal and nature lover. As a young person I took care of children, including ones with special needs. I owned and operated my own salon. Most recently, I cared for a 94-year-old lady. I helped her with all aspects of her day to day...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mary Jane S.


Portland, OR

$17-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have over 10 years experience in working with a vast range of clients with special needs.
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Nyssa H.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Doula And Helper

Babysitter for 3 years. Autism spectrum experience. CPR/BLS Certified. Birth and Postpartum Doula. I am seeking stable babysitting or nanny work in the Portland, Gresham, Beaverton and Tualatin areas.
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Katherine S.


Vancouver, WA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

I am a teacher on summer break and I would love to fill my time by hanging out with your kiddo! Happy to provide care for short notice situations, date nights or daytime care for working families. I have a degree from the University of Oregon in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education and have been working as a...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Elliot P.


Portland, OR

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, goofy, and honest. I adapt quickly to novel situations while keeping a calm, lighthearted presence. I am not afraid to be silly, and will make sure I arrive ready to have fun! I am comfortable changing diapers, giving medication, caring for sick children, and transporting them...
Elliot can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Vivian T.


Camas, WA

$20-40/hr • 3 yrs exp

Teacher

Hello, I am a certified teacher looking for a summer job. I have experience caring for infants - 12 years of age. I have experience working with working with children with special needs specifically Autism. I love being around children and enjoy them. I am currently available until August 19 couldn't be later depending on the...
Vivian can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Stella M.


Portland, OR

$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For Work In Corvallis!

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...
Stella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Michelle C.


Portland, OR

$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Music Specialist

Comfortable providing companion/supervision/transportation, simple meal preparation. My degree is in music education and I have had 30+ years experience with private voice, piano, guitar and choral leadership. I'm also comfortable with special needs individuals of all ages. I've done extensive research on the benefits of music...
Michelle can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, respite care
Skills:

CPR

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Sarah P.


Vancouver, WA

$17-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have 5 years of experience as a paraeducator helping students on the spectrum as well as those who need behavioral support. I have 3 years of experience as an in-home caregiver. I love being of help and love working with and connecting with people of all ages.
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Aimee B.


Gresham, OR

$16-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

I've been taking care of children my whole life and I just love kids so much! I have worked for the Hood River Valley school district as an educational assistant so I would be very comfortable with assisting children in learning. I also have a heart with working with special needs kiddos in a school setting and after school...
Aimee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Mckenna G.


Gresham, OR

$17-18/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have worked with and supported children with special needs and disabilities since I was in middle school. I have played soccer and helped kids, teens, and adults with special needs and disabilities playing soccer. From just having fun too competitive soccer. I also have experience at my past job supporting young kids as the...
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Cheryl W.


Portland, OR

$24-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nanny

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...
Cheryl can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Sophia S.


Portland, OR

$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

School Teacher

I graduated in May of 2020 from the University of Vermont, where I received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Minor in Special Education. Since graduation, I have been working as a long term substitute teacher in a third grade classroom at Hiawatha Elementary School in Essex, Vermont, followed by teaching a...
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Nylah B.


Happy Valley, OR

$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Loving_Nurturer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am so honored to be considered for helping you provide a safe home space for your young ones. It is my mission to become another outlet for protection, care and attention. I value honoring every child as a unique individual. So I truly intend on connecting and finding the best circumstance possible for each child. I...
Nylah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Hannah M.


Vancouver, WA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I began babysitting in high school and have primarily worked with children since 2014 or so. I work as a speech language pathologist for children with special needs and currently I'm taking time off to go to graduate school. I have a minor in Spanish and know some basic ASL as well
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Cheryl W.


Portland, OR

$26-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hello, I'm Cheryl, I'm 43 years old and have a 12 and 8-year-old. I have been working with children for 7 years. I spent 6 years working with pre-schoolers in a special needs school. I have qualifications in positive behavior support, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and DT (Developmental therapy). My oldest child is on the...
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Izabella L.


Vancouver, WA

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Izabella and I adore being around children. I was a high school teacher and a counselor for 10+ years. I am hard of hearing and I am fluent in American Sign Language. I love to be goofy, I am very patience, trustworthy, positive and have passion to teach and learn from kids I am around with. I look...
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Gabby E.


Portland, OR

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter With 10 Years Of Experience. Available To Babysit At My House Everyday But Sunday

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 12 years of nannying experiences and 10 years of experience working with a special need child. I also have 4 years of experience as a babysitter. Planned meals, determine food portions, and estimated food requirements. Unfortunately I don't have a car but I do have transportation and I'm able to provide transportation...
Gabby can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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