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Gisella C.

Dependable, Trustworthy, Patient And Caring Nanny Seeking A Wonderful Family

Lake Oswego, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I pride myself on my integrity and honesty. I adore spending time with children and have 15 years of experience working with children of all ages (newborns, infants, toddlers, school age and even teenagers) and also have experience caring for children with special needs. I am...

Care Member says "We have loved having Gisella care for our children. She is an expert at infant care and does it with ease but is also so so great with our older boys...

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Courtney C.

Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Newborn Care Specialist, And Postpartum Doula

Lake Oswego, OR

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a Family Sleep Coach, Newborn Care Specialist, and Postpartum Doula. A bit about me: - 4+ years specializing in newborn care and family sleep coaching - 10 years nanny experience - Experienced with RIE, Attachment, and Conscious/Gentle Parenting styles - Skilled in caring for multiples, preemies, specific/special...

Courtney W. says "Courtney was a miracle worker. We had struggled to get our girls to sleep through the night. We had a tried several techniques and nothing seemed to...

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Monica L.

Lake Oswego, OR

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have worked with children in a care setting for 35 years. My experiences range from nanny, in-home, center based, babysitting, volunteer work and respite care with special needs.

Heidi D. says "Our family has known Monica for almost 4 years and we cannot say enough good things about her. She has been involved with the care of two of our daughters...

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Cameron R.

Child And Adolescent Special Education Caregiver

Lake Oswego, OR

from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have spent the last three years working in the Lake Oswego School District in two special education programs: DELTA and ACCESS. I worked with all ages of elementary students. The kids I worked with were so inspiring. They always saw things from a unique perspective and their creativity blew me away. I am always surprised how...
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Marguerita E.

I Care Giver

Lake Oswego, OR

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Special needs available. I care and have beautiful references. I come from a family of 11. We get along beautifully and all are successful and kind. I would love to care for your family member.
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Laura G.

Lake Oswego, OR

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I'm an SLP who likes working with individuals on their ADLs, academic goals, and/ or okay skills and fun, depending on their age and goals. I work full time on the school year but have extra bandwidth for working with individuals, especially in the summer. Before going back to school for SLP, I worked with languages, folks with...
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Katelyn L.

Lake Oswego, OR

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I've been in healthcare since I was 18 working in rehabilitation long term care, memory care, behavioral specialist mentor for clients on the spectrum and in acute care neurosurgery unit at Providence. I'm very comfortable, confident and passionate about the care in able to provide. My care style is individualized based on your...
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Monica L.

Lake Oswego, OR

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I have worked with children and young adults with special needs through DDS and as a preschool teacher. I am very adaptable to child and family needs.
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Natalya N.

Professional Experienced Russian Child Caregiver With Over 13 Years Of Experience

Lake Oswego, OR

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have excellent experience with childcare in public Schools. I have cared for children of all ages from many different backgrounds, including children with special needs. I also have experience caring for children of private family's. I have a passion for children. I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren on a regular...
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Amanda P.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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!

Care Member says "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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Courtney L.

Nanny With Tutoring Skills

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Regann B.

Free Thinking Nurturer

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! I have a wonderful background and experience in childcare. I've been working in child care for 10 years. I have expertise in various age groups 6mos-13 years) and as well as working with special needs community. I am CPR and first aid certified, makes me a highly qualified and caring nanny! I would love to help and become...

Nicolas S. says "Regann is very caring and hard working. She is dependable and will go out of her way to make sure her clients are taken care of to the best of her...

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Willow B.

Kind, Reliable, And Experienced Nanny.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Willow and I'm an experienced caregiver looking for work. I usually work full time as a nurse in long term care but due to low census at my facility my work hours have been temporarily reduced! I have almost full time availability Monday-Friday open through Sep 30th to offer childcare services. I have around...

Phillip L. says "Willow is amazing and everything we had hoped in a nanny for our Son. She is very easy to be around, made a quick connection to our son, and has quickly...

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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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Winston M.

Caregiver Available

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
For over two years I have worked with students with special needs at Portland Public Schools. I have met some of the most tenacious, empathetic, creative and energetic students through this job, and I am committed to providing equitable service and opportunities for people with special needs. I excel at meeting kids where they...
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Kari L.

Care-giver

Oregon City, OR

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Michaela M.

Sherwood, OR

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 4 years experience, with 3 years of Registered In-home care experience. I provide care for children, elderly, single individuals, and couples. I am also CPR, BLS, and ACLS certified. I graduate college, majoring in Respiratory Therapy. I have many medical professional references and have a great background history. Some...
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Alina J.

Beaverton, OR

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've always had a passion for helping children. I've worked at a Co-op school for children with a variety of special needs such as Cereal palsy, multiple sclerosis & Autism. While working at this Co-op I received training on seizures, lifting and transferring children, feeding and diapering (I'm CPR, CPI & 1st Aid Certified)...

Naomi H. says "Alina is the best. She is very communicative and we are thankful to have found her. Our daughter has special needs and has an abundance of patience and...

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Callie P.

Highly Experienced Nanny Available For Occasional Care

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
*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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Beverly B.

Available, Experienced, Fun And Caring, Educator And Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced nanny specializing in infant care. I am also a newborn expert. I am a Portland native and graduated from The University of Portland, where I studied dance and genetics. A Montessori alum, I enjoy promoting experiential learning, encouraging interaction and observation of a student's surroundings. I enjoy...

Care Member says "We’ve used Annie several times and she’s great with our kids. We know she can handle it when they’re extra upset to be left behind. "

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.22/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Lake Oswego, OR

Special Needs Caregivers in Lake Oswego, OR are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 38 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Gisella C.

We have loved having Gisella care for our children. She is an expert at infant care and does it with ease but is also so so great with our...

- Care member

Courtney C.

Courtney was a miracle worker. We had struggled to get our girls to sleep through the night. We had a tried several techniques and nothing...

- Courtney W.

Monica L.

Our family has known Monica for almost 4 years and we cannot say enough good things about her. She has been involved with the care of two of...

- Heidi D.

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