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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Happy Valley, OR

The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Happy Valley, OR

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Kari L.


Happy Valley, OR

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Care-giver

5.0

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Besides raising special needs children I have owned and operated care homes where I have blessed and been blessed in many aspects.
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Sarah M.


Happy Valley, OR

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Recent Esthetician Graduate Looking For Full-time Job

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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.

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Alyssa T.


Happy Valley, OR

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver For Special Needs Children

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Hi families! My name is Alyssa and I am a nursing student at linfield. I have an associates degree and will graduate with my BSN in 2023. I am currently looking for a part time position ( I am available Monday, Wednesday, Saturday Sunday starting in either January or February 2022. I have experience with Ages newborn-preteen,...
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Cynthia C S.


Happy Valley, OR

$17-35/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Special Education Teacher With My Master's Degree, Reading Endorsement, And A Swim Instructor

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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis. I am a special education teacher working with middle school students in a Structured Learning Center. I am able to tutor, teach swimming, and support families with communication/behavior interventions.
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Holly Z.


Happy Valley, OR

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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I'm a mother of 5 mostly grown children, have a degree in Speech Language Pahology and have also taught 1st and 2nd grade in a private school setting for over 12 years. I am looking for part time work; I love serving children and families.
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Raechel C.


Happy Valley, OR

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Caregiver!

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I'm here to expand my 10 year experience with you! Part of why I do what I do, is being the main caregiver for my brother at a very young age when he was diagnosed with autism. I ensured to be a healthy part of his development when his school system failed him and allowed him to be left behind and not informing us until it was...
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Daniel A.


Happy Valley, OR

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Private Caregiver

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Hi I been a private caregiver for about 12 years . Working whit patients whit Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cancer , stroke survivors . Patients whit special needs , cooking , light cleaning and keeping my patients very comfortable. Excelente reference, perfect driving record , fully insurance . And keep update on classes from The...
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Sadie G B.


Happy Valley, OR

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Creative, Easy Going Nanny With Child Development Focused Education

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History: I have worked as a nanny for many years as well as a Licensed Massage Therapist. I recently went back to school and finished my Bachelor's degree in psychology with a focus on child development. I am planning to pursue a Master's in Art Therapy in fall of 2025. I currently work in a therapeutic school as an...
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Nylah B.


Happy Valley, OR

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

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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...
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Hailey C.


Happy Valley, OR

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time, Happy, Responsible Nanny!

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Hi! My name is Hailey, and I am the third of nine children in my family. I am looking to be a full time nanny. I have many years experience as well as with kiddos with special needs, including autism, anger management, and drug abuse. A few things about me. I have ALWAYS loved babies!! Since I was 2 years old I helped my...
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Amy G.


Happy Valley, OR

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Amy

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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...
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Daniel A.


Happy Valley, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Private Caregiver

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Hi been a caregiver for about 12 years . Working whit patients with dementia , special needs , Alzheimer's, cancer . Full insurance and great reference, get along whit all kid of people , Excellent driving record, love to cook and also follow special diets, medications , keep my patients house like I keep my always clean , love...

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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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Reanna M.


Happy Valley, OR

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

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I work in the I/DD field for a non-profit and am looking for some extra hours working with children or folks who experience disabilities. I have worked in the I/DD community for over 10 years and have experience providing supports in the community and in home settings.
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Savanna D.


Happy Valley, OR

$20-31/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello Families, my name is Savanna I live in Vancouver Washington. I am 18 years old and currently have my CNA, CPR, First Aid and AED Certification. Some things about me are, I love animals, I have 2 Frenchies that I absolutely adore. I am big in the fitness industry, so any heavy lifting, healthy meals and meal preparation...
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Taylor R.


Portland, OR

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

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Hey! I'm an extremely experienced Nanny who just moved to Portland last fall for a masters in social work program at PSU! I've also worked for daycares, with kids with special needs, and worked with youth at an OCD and anxiety clinic. I'm looking for some part time work while I work on my degree. I'm looking forward to meeting...
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"We really appreciate Taylor helping us out in a difficult situation, and very professional in handling our household while we were out. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Courtney L.


Portland, OR

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny With Tutoring Skills

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I am a natural caretaker. I babysat children while I was in high school and college. I took that a step up when I adopted a special needs pug, who became my entire life. I love caring for people and animals. I'm empathetic and affectionate. I was a teacher and librarian in underserved communities. It was different than...
5.0
"Courtney is incredible! We hired her to take care of our soon to be 2 year old daughter whom took to Courtney very quickly. This was our first time leaving our daughters care to someone that wasn't Mommy or...

Reviewed by Josh W.

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Melinda J.


Portland, OR

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Active And Creative Caretaker

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I have been working as a caretaker since I received a babysitting certification at 11 years old. In middle and high school I babysat for a multitude of families in my hometown as their regular sitter. Throughout my high school and college summers I worked as a full time nanny. One of the families I regularly worked for...
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"Mindy babysat for our two young daughters for several years every Saturday night. She has also babysat for us for long weekends. Mindy set the bar for all future babysitters for being kind, clean, on time,...

Reviewed by Evelyn W.

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Monica R.


Portland, OR

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care

5.0

(1)

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Hi caregivers! I'm a child development professional with 10+ years experience. My experience: I've been a caregiver and have professionally worked with children for 10+ years, mainly with toddlers/elementary aged kids, including kids diagnosed with Autism and other special needs. I am experienced in teaching important skills...
5.0
"Monica was a nanny to our two children (ages 5 and 1.5) for almost three months. She was absolutely AMAZING with both kids. Her education in early childhood development and her vast experience as a play-based...

Reviewed by Stefanie S.

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Rachel L.


Portland, OR

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Sitter

5.0

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

Reviewed by Kristin D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Happy Valley, OR

Sarah M.

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.

- Ian S.

Taylor R.

5.0

We really appreciate Taylor helping us out in a difficult situation, and very professional in handling our household while we were out.

- Care member

Courtney L.

5.0

Courtney is incredible! We hired her to take care of our soon to be 2 year old daughter whom took to Courtney very quickly. This was our first time leaving our daughters care to someone that wasn't Mommy or Daddy so we were naturally super stressed. Courtney has done so incredible at reassuring us...

- Josh W.

Melinda J.

5.0

Mindy babysat for our two young daughters for several years every Saturday night. She has also babysat for us for long weekends. Mindy set the bar for all future babysitters for being kind, clean, on time, and helpful. Our oldest daughter has Down syndrome and Mindy's approach with her and her...

- Evelyn W.

Monica R.

5.0

Monica was a nanny to our two children (ages 5 and 1.5) for almost three months. She was absolutely AMAZING with both kids. Her education in early childhood development and her vast experience as a play-based therapist made her an ideal nanny. She is kind, compassionate, calm, and has all the...

- Stefanie S.

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