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Afkari Z.
Gladstone, OR
$17-22/hr
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I'm an open minded person, so I'll be able to learn fast and adapt quickly to the help you guys need I can also help with transportation.
Raechelle B.
Portland, OR
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I'm a mother of 3 (20, 17, 11) looking to supplement my income while continuing my medical degree. I have some experience with special needs as well. Looking forward to providing you and your family with excellent worry free care so you can get back to work:)
5.0
"Raechelle is very reliable and detail oriented. She has a knack for un-cluttering small spaces and being organized. She is great with people and animals."
Reviewed by Ruby T.
Carina M.
Portland, OR
$43/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Vaccinated, Covid-Cautious Nanny & Care Provider
5.0
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I have 10+ years of experience caring for children ages 9 months - 13 years as both a babysitter and regular nanny. I have experience with families with up to 4 children, twins, triplets, and children with special needs. I enjoy reading, board games, playing outside, making up games, going for walks, field trips, baking, arts...
5.0
"Carina was amazing with my 3 hard-to-win-over school aged kids (and a very easy-to-win-over puppy). I would definitely hire Carina again and recommend her highly!"
Reviewed by Amy I.
5.0
(1)
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Hi, my name is Lori, I have been working with children my whole work- life.
I was a preschool teacher for over 10 years. I enjoyed coming up with fun learning crafts and helping them with their learning, potty training, dressing.
Becoming a mom myself I wanted a flexible schedule. I opened my nanny/babysitting service. I used...
5.0
"Amazing personality, really cares about my son. He struggles with the transition of my leaving she does a great job always coming up with new ideas to distract and engage him. Gets his fave foods, etc. Works...
Reviewed by Alisha L.
5.0
(1)
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Experience in caring for patients with different ailments. Very dependable and can provide a resume with references.
5.0
"Christina cared for my elderly mom with dementia for an extended period of time. She is professional, smart, caring and capable. She understood my mom’s needs, as well as my needs as I was living with my mom,...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(4)
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Here's a bit about me!
I have loved working in childcare as an active and enthusiastic nanny, and as an in-home teacher for over 5 whole years! As a teacher, I have facilitated distance learning with pods of homeschooled students. Additionally, I have helped a student achieve academic success who struggles with a learning...
5.0
"Annalise was absolutely amazing with our daughter. She was prompt and did many activities with her. Park, library, ice cream, A LOT of arts and crafting. We can’t wait to hire her again! "
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5.0
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I have 4 years of experience working with kids and animals. I've worked with ages 3months-10years, nannying for multiple families over the years as well as working in an orphanage in Mexico over the summer pre-covid. My passion is childcare and I'm comfortable working with children who need special care and extra patience as I...
5.0
"We hired Alissa for full-time care for our 6-month-old for a few months. We also asked her to take care of his areas which included cleaning, picking up toys, and laundry. She is intelligent, punctual,...
Reviewed by Derik K.
Fernanda S.
Portland, OR
$25-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.0
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I've been working with kids for over 8 years, and I have experience with kids of all ages from infants to teenagers. I also have experience with kids with special needs.
I used to be an au pair, after that, I have worked in a daycare for a year, I needed to move on so I started working for some families and had great...
5.0
"She is a sweetheart girl, very helpful and responsible, she always took good care of my little girl!"
Reviewed by Kristy M.
Daisy S.
Portland, OR
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I'm Daisy! I'm a 21-year-old female, local to the Beaverton/Tigard area. I'd describe myself as compassionate, adaptable, and strong-willed.
I started working with kids when I was 11 in the youth ministry at church and soon after began babysitting for family friends. Since then, I've consistently worked in daycare settings,...
5.0
"Dependability is huge for our family because of demanding work schedules. Daisy is always there for us on time & with out fail. I am grateful and stress-free with Daisy."
Reviewed by Abby P.
5.0
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Working with special needs children has been a passion of mine since high school. Having a sister on the spectrum lead to to explore the field and find myself working as a lead behavioural tech in a clinical setting. I provided parent support and ran programs with the children in order to help them gain independence in areas...
5.0
"Robin worked for us caring for our 2 children. Our little boy who have PDD (2) and daughter (4). She was compassionate, fun, and reliable."
Reviewed by Terri P.
5.0
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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.
5.0
(1)
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hello! I have experience in preschool-12 education, and high school SPED assistance. being on the spectrum, I value caring for and providing support to youth who are like me! you can count on me to provide compassionate care and emphasis on self expression without limiting your loved one's behavior to any rules (masking). please...
Caitlin S.
Portland, OR
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Responsible, Fun Babysitter Interested In Reoccurring, Occasional Evening And Weekend Work
5.0
(1)
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My name is Caitlin! Engaging in a partnership to keep your kids safe and having fun is my priority.
I babysat family and neighborhood kiddos in middle and high school. For four summers I worked as a camp counselor, supervising crafts, swimming, and games for 40+ children. There I got experience with first aid, special needs, and...
5.0
"Our daughters just adore Caitlin - they look forward to every visit from her! Caitlin has an amazingly calm demeanor and is very patient and loving with the kiddos - she is punctual, a great communicator, and...
Reviewed by Kimberly D.
Amanda P.
Portland, OR
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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I have experience with infants, toddlers, school age and special needs children. I can help with other household tasks, pets, driving, etc. -- whatever you need!
5.0
"Amanda was great. Punctual, followed all instructions, was flexible when our plans changed, and our two boys loved having her at the house."
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5.0
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I am currently a full-time nanny, but have some evening, Friday, and weekend availability for one-time jobs.
I have over 10 years of experience working with children in a wide range of environments - including at a nature-based preschool, a summer camp, tutoring middle schoolers, teaching an after-school STEM curriculum,...
5.0
"We can't say enough positive things about Georgia. She was thoughtful, respectful, and I know that she really cared about our kids. Lots of time outside, baking, arts and crafts, and helping with virtual...
Reviewed by Emily H.
5.0
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I've been professionally immersed in the world of child care for 7 years. With 5 years of full-time nannying and 2 years in education, I've cared for children aged 4 months to 18 years. As an Assistant Teacher and a Special Education Paraeducator, my journey has been rich with experiences. Currently, I provide full-time care for...
5.0
"She is very reliable and has always put taking care of others in front of herself. She is a blessing to any family she is welcomed into"
Reviewed by Linnea D.
5.0
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Growing up I have had a lot of experience in caring for children. I started babysitting the neighborhood kids when I was 12, and continued to babysit for friends and family throughout high school. My most recent experience was babysitting for a family I met through Care. com. I watched their 2-year-old son anywhere from 3-6 days...
5.0
"Sarah is smart, fun, creative, and wonderful. We were fortunate to have her watching our two year old son and would heartily recommend her to your family."
Reviewed by Ian S.
5.0
(3)
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Hi! I absolutely love spending time with children. I have over a decade of experience caring for youth, especially infants and toddlers. My background is in working with special needs children and studying behavioral therapy. I am also a mother and have CPR, first Aid and Child Safety training. Please feel free to reach out and...
5.0
"She is amazing. Very trustworthy in every way. She is very caring and very loving with my kids. We have been working with her since they were babies and they are now 5 and 4. They adore her. I highly recommend...
Reviewed by Sonia G.
5.0
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Hello! I am a recent George Fox University graduate with a bachelors in Elementary Education. I have been a nanny for the past five years and I have 10+ years of babysitting experience. I also come from a large family, and have plenty of experience with young children. I believe that it is important that children feel loved....
5.0
"If you are reading this, interview Amanda! We wished we had two position open. We hope to work with her some day. "
Reviewed by Victoria C.
4.7
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I'm Tracy, a Specialized Nanny/Family Assistant, with 22 years professional experience(42 yrs childcare experience), working with infants through age 14, including children with special needs, and multiples! I'm seeking a new Nanny position ( 1-4 days per week / one or two families totaling 32 hrs minimum ), starting August 2024...
5.0
"Tracy is the absolute best - we simply cannot imagine our lives without her at this point. She has been our regular sitter for our (now) toddler daughter since she was about 6 months old. Beyond being simply a...
Reviewed by Keri C.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gladstone, OR
Raechelle B.
5.0
Raechelle is very reliable and detail oriented. She has a knack for un-cluttering small spaces and being organized. She is great with people and animals.
- Ruby T.
Carina M.
5.0
Carina was amazing with my 3 hard-to-win-over school aged kids (and a very easy-to-win-over puppy). I would definitely hire Carina again and recommend her highly!
- Amy I.
Lori T.
5.0
Amazing personality, really cares about my son. He struggles with the transition of my leaving she does a great job always coming up with new ideas to distract and engage him. Gets his fave foods, etc. Works with my crazy schedule.
- Alisha L.
Christina V.
5.0
Christina cared for my elderly mom with dementia for an extended period of time. She is professional, smart, caring and capable. She understood my mom’s needs, as well as my needs as I was living with my mom, and always provided the most compassionate and competent care. She adjusted to my moms...
- Care member
Anneliese W.
5.0
Anneliese was super comfortable jumping in when our nanny was out of town with our two little ones. She adapted to our schedule well, was engaged with the kiddos and left the house clean. We will absolutely be reaching out again.
- Rindi C.
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