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Rachel is very reliable and good with our two babies. Our kids really liked her and would get excited when she arrived for an appointment.

Review for Rachel H. by Debbie W.

Veronica is absolutely amazing!! She took such great care of our 2 month old and he loved her!! She is very kind, patient, calm, and…

Review for Veronica C. by Tina M.

Punctual and professional! Gillian was great, very experienced

Review for Gillian D. by Read C.

Special needs caregivers in Independence, OR

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Rachel H.


Salem, OR

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

CPR Certified, Good References, Fun, Loving, Christian Woman

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun-loving person. I really love what I do. I am CPR certified. I've been trained to deal with behaviors. I have CNA experience and I have good references.
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"Rachel is very reliable and good with our two babies. Our kids really liked her and would get excited when she arrived for an appointment. "

Debbie W.

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Veronica C.


Salem, OR

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My schedule is flexible for a permanent, part time, one time or occasional date night. I am patient, responsible, energetic and bilingual. I have known from a very young age I wanted to work with kids for a living. I have experience with kids of all ages from babies to teenagers and special needs as well. I no longer have any...
Veronica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Veronica is very warm and friendly and had both structured and unstructured playtime for my daughter. It was so nice of her to open her home for my family."

Beth R.

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Gillian D.


Corvallis, OR

$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced & Qualified Babysitter

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Gillian! Here's a little about me and my experience: I enjoy working with children as it allows me to form meaningful connections and positively influence their lives through engaging and safe activities. Building strong bonds with both the children and their families is essential to me, as I highly value...
Gillian can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Gillian babysits for our family quite frequently. My wife and kids love her. She’s always on time and fantastic with communication. We often rely on her for last minute gigs and she always shows up for us! Gillian is dependable and trustworthy and I highly...

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Ashley A.


Salem, OR

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny For All Ages/Postpartum And New Family Support

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Specializing in postpartum and new family support, mothers and children alike are well cared for with me. I cook and am able to accommodate allergies and special needs. I am happy to run errands and help out with household chores when appropriate.
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kharis T.


Salem, OR

$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have experience ranging from infant to 13 years old. I've worked in child development centers as well as in-home care, afterschool care, and special needs children. Please reach out with any questions or concerns regarding my certification,...
Kharis can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa W.


Salem, OR

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hello!!! I am a career pre-school teacher turned nanny for the past 20+ years. I have experience with newborns through 12 years. I have college classes in child development & psych and a million hours of trainings from my past teaching career. I also have my CDA (child development associates). I have been a professional nanny...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Vanessa R.


Salem, OR

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Kind Caregiver

I have worked with those in their older age with dementia and parkinsons. I have worked for families as a personal assistant helping with things such as dishes, laundry, school pick up and drop offs, homework and behavioral help as well mostly for youth on the spectrum with behavior plans. I have worked in homes as well as doing...
Vanessa can also help with: Respite care, personal care
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Breanna L.


Corvallis, OR

$15-23/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Breanna and I am currently a senior at university. I am studying elementary education and currently am teaching 2nd grade. My experience includes I babysitting, being a camp Counselor. I spent most of my summers being a Counselor and working with all age groups. I counseled day camps and overnight. I have...
Breanna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Aliyah A.


Albany, OR

$19-22/hr • 6 yrs exp

About Me

Hello! My name is Aliyah. I have been babysitting/caregiving since I was in high school. I am currently in nursing school finishing up my last year. As soon as I turned 18 I got certified as a personal support worker for kids with special needs. At the same time, I also got my license as a certified nursing assistant. I have...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Talisha S.


Albany, OR

$23-32/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello, I have worked doing in home care for almost 5 years now and I love it. I have been a CNA for about 8 years, and I recently just graduated nursing school. I have worked doing many different cases (hospice, specials needs, dementia). Skills include ADLs, medication management, house cleaning, errands, meal preparation and...
Talisha can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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Amber B.


Albany, OR

$17-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

I have worked almost a year at a company that aided to a helping families with children who have a wide variety of special needs including but not limited to those on the autism spectrum, cerebral palsy, ADHD/ADD, and Down syndrome.
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Madeline J.


Salem, OR

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

My name is Maddie and I am currently working as a bilingual kindergarten teacher (English/Spanish). I am looking for a job during the summer and absolutely love kids! I studied at Biola University in Southern California where I received a degree both in Spanish and Education. I also currently work as a private swim instructor on...
Madeline can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Katee K.


Corvallis, OR

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Reliable "Older Sister" For Your Kids

Being the oldest I've been babysitting and taking care of the littles since they were born. I am naturally very caring but I understand the importance of boundaries. I have been officially babysitting children out side of my family since I was 11 and certified by Red Cross. My junior year of high school I graduated early and I...
Katee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kelsie B.


Corvallis, OR

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Help Me Make A Difference In You Or Your Family's Lives!

Hi there! My name is Kelsie B., I am 22 years old and I just graduated from OSU with a degree in Kinesiology! I am beyond excited to head over to George Fox University next year for grad school among their Physical Therapy program! For the past three years I have spent my days either in my research lab, dog training with...
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Jennifer T.


Salem, OR

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have cared for a lot of special need children and young teens all through out my life. I am really passionate about taking care of people and love and enjoy doing so.
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Veronica B.


Salem, OR

$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option for them. With three years of experience, I'm adept at caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my friendly and approachable nature, helps create a nurturing environment for children to...
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Olivia W.


Salem, OR

$25-27/hr • 6 yrs exp

I Am Eager To Help And Create A Difference In Your Childs Life!

I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with years of experience as both a special-needs and in-home nanny. Over the years, I have built a strong, trusting relationships with families, providing personalized care that is rooted in empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Whether working privately or...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Alnora G.


Salem, OR

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I recently got my teaching credential. I've babysat since I was 15 and I've substitute taught in five districts and one private school for nearly two years. I've worked with kids who both neurotypical and neurodivergent/special needs. I've worked in both general education and special education settings. I'm equipped to...
Alnora can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shannon A.


Albany, OR

$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started with special needs at Fairview training center when I was 18. Although I do not agree with any of their practices I do have the experience. I also work at a care home in Portland for about 5 years where I was honored to work with high level special needs which is one of my favorite positions I've ever had.
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Vicki B.


Dallas, OR

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For Part Time Work

I have over 15 years of classroom experience and recently ventured into special education and am loving it. It was subbing in special ed and getting so much positive feedback that inspired me to pursue a sped teaching license. I currently work as a Life Skills teacher and work with students on the spectrum and a couple medically...

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