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Lake Oswego, OR

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Dependable, Trustworthy, Patient And Caring Nanny Seeking A Wonderful Family

Lake Oswego, OR

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
+ 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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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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Katelyn L.'s Photo

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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Monica L.'s Photo

Lake Oswego, OR

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 family 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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Caregiver

Lake Oswego, OR

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I am a nurse with a desire to reach out to the in-home medical and nursing care needs of the community. I have vast experience in multiple care positions from childcare to senior and from physical to spiritual deterioration. My main focus is to treat the entire person and family environment to create as symbiotic and peaceful of...
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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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Isabel C.'s Photo

Lake Oswego, OR

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$24/hr
2 years experience
I have 2+ years of experience working as a direct support professional for children, teens, and adults, assisting with activities of daily living. I am passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment that encourages independence.
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Lake Oswego, OR

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$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Part Time Afternoon Caregiver

Lake Oswego, OR

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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 family in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Kennedy G.'s Photo

Lake Oswego, OR

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Kennedy, a warm, dependable, and engaging childcare provider with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Utah. I have several years of experience working with children as a nanny, reading tutor, and student teacher, including supporting children with special needs and multilingual...
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Care Provider

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 family 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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Alina E.'s Photo

Beaverton, OR

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 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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Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Availability in Fall 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 student's...

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)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family 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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Professional & Mindful Nanny With Over 15 Years Experience.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi! I go by Nyxie (they/them/fae). I have 15+ years of experience caring for children from infancy through the teen years as a nanny, babysitter, ESL teacher, special needs tutor, and preschool program assessor. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, bilingual in English and Spanish, and conversational in French and Mandarin...

Diana V. says "I worked with Elizabeth at an elementary school where I observed her working with small children who were in special education. She is kind, patient, and...

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RN With Over 30 Years Experience.

Tualatin, OR

5.0(1)
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$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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Kristina H.'s Photo

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a patient and empathetic 30-year-old who has extensive experience working with kids, mainly between the ages of 6 months- 7 years. I have worked in the infant room at a daycare, as a nanny for two young girls, as a distance-learning teacher, a camp volunteer, and as a Registered Behavioral Technician with youth diagnosed...

Desiree C. says "Krissy is child-centered, patient, kind, and understanding of all of our families needs. Our boys rave about Krissy and all of the creative activities...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of November 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

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.

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

Cierra M.

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...

- Erica V.

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