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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
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
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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Lake Oswego, OR

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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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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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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I Care Giver

Lake Oswego, OR

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$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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Lake Oswego, OR

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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I Wanna Enhance My Experience Of Rendering Service

Lake Oswego, OR

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$17/hr
My experience is very short though I want to enhance it over the time. I would love helping people in any way I can provide the services they need with love and respect to every people I work with.
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Professional Experienced Russian Child Caregiver With Over 13 Years Of Experience

Lake Oswego, OR

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Part Time Afternoon Caregiver

Lake Oswego, OR

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi, I recently moved from San Diego to the Portland area and have been working with children from nursery age to early elementary for the last 18 years. The last 10 of those years were at a wonderful church preschool in San Diego. For the last 8 years I have also been working one on one with children with moderate to pretty...
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Lake Oswego, OR

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a warm, patient, and energetic caregiver with extensive experience caring for infants, older children, and children with special needs. I genuinely enjoy working with children and find it to be a deeply enriching and rewarding experience.
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Nanny With Tutoring Skills

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
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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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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Beaverton, OR

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
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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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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Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Availability in January 2026! 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...

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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Care-giver

Oregon City, OR

5.0(0)
from
$28/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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Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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RN With Over 30 Years Experience.

Tualatin, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a retired RN. I have worked with medically fragile children and in hospice for years. Since leaving the work force I have pursued becoming a yoga instructor I have been helping people with feeling better in their health through nutrition and exercise. I am needing a change of pace from corporate America working as a nurse...

Deann H. says "I have known Annette for over 30 years and she is an incredibly kind, caring, and compassionate person. She went into nursing because she wanted a caring...

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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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.90/hr as of April 2026

  • 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 37 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

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.

Courtney L.

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...

- Josh W.

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