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Audrey P.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, families! Looking for a nanny? I'm a career nanny with 8+ years of professional childcare under my belt searching for my next family. I have experience with special needs, newborn care, daycare, as well as teaching toddler music classes. I love to sing and make arts and crafts, and adore household pets. My approach to...

Care Member says "Audrey was prompt, friendly, and flexible with timing. Our daughter was comfortable with her right away, and we’d hire her again!"

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Stephanie K.

Perfect Nanny!

Portland, OR

4.1(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 38 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
Worked many years in social services: I have experience working with children and adults who have disabilities or special needs. I am able to play games, can assist w/meals & homework, transportation & outings. Home w/animals is OK. * Pfizer COVID Vaccinated & boostered. Oregon PSW

Care Member says "She was great with our daughter! "

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Faith C.

Portland, OR

4.0(1)
from
$26/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
With over a decade of experience caring for children, I bring a calm and patient approach to childcare. My motivation stems from positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and a genuine desire to positively impact young lives by supporting families with reliable care. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children of...

Care Member says "Faith is a pro - a parent and advocate. She is wonderful - highly reco!"

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Shaleena F.

Gresham, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Shaleena. I was a CNA for 8 years and now an LPN for the last 17 years. I would love to assist specially who have with special needs.

Care Member says "Shaleena cared for my bed bound sister. Her knowledge and experience made a big difference in my sister's quality of life. Shaleena liaisoned with the...

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Andrea S.

Special Needs Nanny For The Summer Or Longer

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Hey there, my name is Andrea (Annie) and I've been in the special education field for about four years in different school districts as an instructional assistant. In Beaverton, I worked for 2. 5 years in a self-contained behavior classroom for kids with ASD, ADHD, trauma, Emotional Disturbance and many other behavior-related...
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Cierra M.

Care Provider

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there. I like to think of myself as more of a "go with the flow" type of Provider. My focus is simply to provide a peaceful and safe environment, whatever that may mean for the individual. I have 8 years of professional experience, 3 years specializing in adult special needs. 5 years specializing in children's special needs....

Erica V. says "Cierra is a welcome addition to our caregiving team for my sister. She is a calm, caring, and reliable person and took the time to understand my sister's...

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Rachel U.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a fun, outgoing, compassionate sitter who loves art and playing outside! I have nannied for multiple families long term, with children ranging from 4 months old to 14 years old. Additionally, I grew up caring for my two younger sisters and my two special needs cousins, so I have experience with a wide variety of ages and...

Nick G. says "Rachel cared for our infant son for about 3 months. She was very active and playful with him, always up for taking him on walks to the park. I never saw her...

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Elena A.

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

Portland, OR

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

April A. says "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...

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Christine H.

Child Care

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I am a fun, flexible, and patient caregiver who has been working with kids ages 3-18 for the last 8 years. I have worked with youth in a variety of settings such as in schools, group homes, and on wilderness expeditions. I have a wide range of knowledge and love to create learning adventures and fun projects. I also have...

Mikaela F. says "Christine is fun, engaging, punctual, and always maintains clear communication. She has been caring for my two young kids for the past year and we are so...

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Callie P.

Highly Experienced Nanny Available For Occasional Care

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
*Rate: $30/hr *Currently working full time; available for date night/occasional sitting only As a career nanny, I love kids and would love to play a role in your kiddo's growth and exploration of the world! I have over 10 years of childcare experience in both in-home and daycare settings. In these environments, I have had...

Care Member says "Callie came into our lives during a transitional time of care for our son and she made it such a great experience for us. She is kind, compassionate,...

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Courtney L.

Nanny With Tutoring Skills

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Preferred name: Phoenix Pronouns: they/them I babysat children on and off after 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...

Josh W. says "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...

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Michelle C.

Music Instructor/Consultant And Event Management

Portland, OR

4.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
My bio/resume is available upon request. I teach and consult out of my NE Portland studio but I am also willing to commute to your location. I teach private and group piano, guitar and voice lessons. I also provide on-call childcare, respite care and family mentoring and support (with an emphasis on special needs).

John G. says "My two young girls have loved their time with Michelle. She has a warm, loving personality that immediately put them at ease. I found Michelle to be a very...

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Hannah M.

Compassionate Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
With extensive experience supporting children, elderly individuals, adults with disabilities, and individuals navigating the end-of-life process, I bring a compassionate, gentle, and empathetic approach to caregiving. Over the past five years in California, I have had the privilege of working with adults with disabilities in...

Jamie M. says "Hannah will be truly missed. I will really miss her. She is very thoughtful, creative, musical, encouraging can be playful, energetic Will absolutely...

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Stephanie Y.

Caring And Creative Special Needs Teacher

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Over the past 12 years I have taught and assisted children with various special needs in classroom settings from elementary through high school. I have been employed for the last year caring for an 11-year-old girl with autism. This job is sadly coming to a close and I am looking for my next opportunity. I started as a teacher's...

Martha P. says "Stephanie was a respite worker for my son with special needs during the summer and school breaks for many years. He and his typically developing sister...

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Paige M.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have a lot of experience working with kids all ages from newborns-middle school, I have a big family with lots of kids around. I have two nephews and one niece ages 3, 5, and 5 I have spent a lot of time caring for them, I've spent nights taking care of them. I have worked with multiple families making sure school work is done...

Care Member says "She is very reliable and so patient with all 3 of my kids! Exceptional!"

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Claire S.

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! I have a BA in Psychology and I believe my education has really helped me understand several physical and mental disabilities really well. I am also a naturally empathetic, compassionate, and patient person. I am vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19. I have family members with autism, mental illness, diabetes, and...
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Merrie H.

Speech-Pathologist Willing You Give Personalized Tutoring!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Hey there! I can not wait to meet you! I love working with children who need a lot of extra attention related to learning! I am very patient and would love the opportunity to work more individually with a family during this odd time. I can not promise how long I'll be available, but if the connection is right, I would be willing...

Jeanne H. says "Merrie did an evaluation of my elderly father who had challenges with swallowing. She was so patient with him and respectful of his need to share stories...

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Hannah P.

Babysitter Of 7 Years With Special Needs Experience

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Hannah, I'm 30, and have been working with children for over a decade now. Most of my experience has been working with neurodivergent children. I have gained a lot of experience through working as a nanny, a behavioral therapist, a classroom aide, and a preschool teacher. I graduated from George Fox University...

Care Member says "Hannah was so great with our kids! She surpassed our expectations with her enthusiasm and reliability looking after several kids and a baby. Fantastic...

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Ana N.

Special Needs Child Care

Gresham, OR

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
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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Erika S.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience
My name is Erika and I love taking care of and supporting people. Right now I work in a home supporting 3 individuals with mental conditions and it definitely gets tough sometimes but I can't think of a more rewarding job! I'm looking for new experiences with different people. I've found that I'm great with children and adults.

Christian C. says "She has a lot of experience in this area. Not only professional but also personally with her family members."

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Happy Valley, OR

Special Needs Caregivers in Happy Valley, OR are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Audrey P.

Audrey was prompt, friendly, and flexible with timing. Our daughter was comfortable with her right away, and we’d hire her again!

- Care member

Stephanie K.

She was great with our daughter!

- Care member

Faith C.

Faith is a pro - a parent and advocate. She is wonderful - highly reco!

- Care member

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