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Madeline J.

Salem, OR

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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...
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I Am Eager To Help And Create A Difference In Your Childs Life!

Salem, OR

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...
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Personal Care Assistant Available Part-time

Salem, OR

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$22/hr
5 years experience
I am passionate about providing people with proper care and ensuring they have a healthy and happy life. Most of my experience lies in mental health care and in-home senior care (specifically with individuals who are experiencing Alzheimer's and dementia). I am a very organized, positive and understanding person. I am able to do...
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Experienced babysitter

Salem, OR

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been working with children of all ages for many years. I have a daughter who is 17 who has special needs and a 9-year-old son and an 11-year-old son who is autistic.
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Purposeful Connections

Albany, OR

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I have been work with intellectual or developmental disabilities for over 4 years. In regards to ages I started working with adults and navigated my way towards youth and teens. What I strive to do is make effort in creating meaningful impact that can help anyone grow within their lives and daily habits. Interpersonal...
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Salem, OR

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$35/hr
15 years experience
I have 25 years of experience in the health care industry. I have been a CNA for 12 years working with seniors with every possible diagnosis and situation. Including nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, acute care facilities, Alzheimer's units, and in-home care. I have worked with the I/DD population in group home settings,...
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Experience As A Nanny, Transitional Living Specialist, CNA & Pharm Tech

Salem, OR

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I have experience working as a nanny, preschool teacher (to different levels of need), in memory care, assisted living, traumatic brain injury, mental health, and medication administration. I would be honored to help however I can.
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Trusted, Hands-on Babysitter For All Ages With Nature, Games And Giggles ;)

Corvallis, OR

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$23/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Hi, I'm Alli! I've been caring for children since I was 11 years old, from infants to school-age kids; I also have experience supporting a child with special needs. I've cared for groups as large as six children at a time, and I love creating fun, safe, and engaging environments for everyone. I believe in keeping kids active...
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Summer Nanny

Salem, OR

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a 20-year-old looking for a nanny job. I am from Grandville, Michigan. I have my own car, am willing to help out with cooking and cleaning around the house, and am able to transport your kiddos wherever needed! I have an 18-year-old brother who has Down syndrome. I have babysat for many kids with special needs in the past...
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Part-full Time Caregiver

Corvallis, OR

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have a psychology degree and great compassion to help others. After being a case manager for at risk teens, I was a youth coordinator for the blind and have three teen girls of my own. I have been both nanny and elderly caregiver to many families over the years and assisted my best friend through her palliative cancer care in...
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Salem, OR

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$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
SPECIAL NEEDS CARE OFFERED!!!!! Hello! My name is Autumn! I'm a year out of undergrad with two BA's, and a double minor including education! I have 2 years of experience working with children ages 2-17. I mainly work in behavioral health at a high-incidence SPED school. However, I have hands-on experience caring for multiple...
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Salem, OR

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi! My name is Ellie. I have been teaching in daycares since about 2017. I have led my own classrooms since 2018. Before working in daycares I babysat for about Eight years. I specialize in infant and toddler care, but I have cared for children from newborns to about 15/16. I also have experience with children with seizures and...
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Salem, OR

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
respite care
My goal is to help people live at home as healthily, happily, and independetly as they can. I am a patient, dedicated, empathetic and mature female. I love children, value our senior citizens, enjoy pets, and embrace diversity of all kinds. I was a pre-med science student, and have a degree in Biology, so I am able to...
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Compassionate Caregiver

Salem, OR

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Ellie. I have nearly 10 years experience in the care field. Most of it as an early childhood educator but I also have about two years of experience as a Direct Supoort Professional for children, teens and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. I have experience with seizures and other medical...
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Caring With Experience In Special Needs

Salem, OR

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have a Masters degree in Special education. I am also an Early Literacy Specialist focused on working with young ones attaining reading and writing skills. I realize that everyone learns in different ways, and look to find what techniques make the learning most enjoyable. I have experience in special needs education, working...
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Salem, OR

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I am a homeschooling mom with 2 kids. One is dyslexic and has some issues regulating big emotions. The other has articulation issues and higher energy. I have cared for a teen with down syndrome with some language issues.
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Salem, OR

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Since child hood I have helped care for family with developmental delays, more recently as I moved back from alaska I started a career of supporting those on the spectrum , I since have worked with various different medical/behavioral needs, as well as many different mobility's/ speech patterns, and have very select ASL...
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Albany, OR

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$17/hr
1 year experience
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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Companionship
specialized care
personal care
mobility assistance
dementia
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Hi There, My name is Kora and I have experiences with those of all ages and all walks of life. I have done child, senior and special needs care for a majority of my working life. I am 19 years old with close to 5 years of senior, memory care, hospice and end of life care experience. I take pride in what I do because those under...
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Fun Memories And Big Smiles

Albany, OR

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$18/hr
3 years experience
I started working with preschoolers about 2 years ago when I got hired by Brightside Academy, a Head-Start Preschool. I was trained through New Teacher Academy within my job, and started working on my Associates Degree in ECE shortly after. During my time with Brightside, I have worked with children aged 6 months to 5 years old....
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