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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lake Oswego, OR
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Lake Oswego, OR
She's our current Nanny and Alicia is fantastic! I highly recommend her.
Review for Alicia B. by Aliza S.
Jade did a wonderful job watching our two year old! Our daughter warmed up very quickly and easily to Jade upon meeting her. Jade has an in…
Review for Jade T. by Zenka W.
Christine has started working with my son, she engages him and treats him with respect. He is quickly warming up to her and looks forward to…
Review for Christine M. by Barbara R.
Special needs caregivers in Lake Oswego, OR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a long time care giver. I specialize in a wide range of activities. Responsibilities are negotiable.
Michaela M.
Sherwood, OR
$17-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Alicia B.
Portland, OR
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight Babysitting Jobs!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alicia and I have been working with children of all ages for around 10 years now. I have worked for the local recreation and community centers in Salem/Keizer school district and now most recently the Beaverton school district. I am certified in first aid, CPR, and Epipen. My job position with the school district...
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She's our current Nanny and Alicia is fantastic! I highly recommend her."
Aliza S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jade! I am a highly experienced childcare provider. I am currently a preschool teacher at a NAEYC accredited center. I am comfortable and happy to work with all ages and large groups of children. My background includes extensive private and professional childcare with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and K-12...
Jade can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jade did a wonderful job watching our two year old! Our daughter warmed up very quickly and easily to Jade upon meeting her. Jade has an in depth knowledge of child development and is a natural with kids. In addition to being great with children, she was very...
Zenka W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am currently waiting to take the last few classes or so to get my Oregon SPED credential. My most recent position was with a local school district as a transition paraprofessional. The students were taught job and life skills and worked to gain independence with their goals. I taught an adapted cooking class during this...
5.0
"Christine has started working with my son, she engages him and treats him with respect. He is quickly warming up to her and looks forward to her visits. I am pleased and looking forward to my son and her forming a great relationship."
Barbara R.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am an experienced SPED educator and engaging caregiver!
I specialize in the care and education of students with ADHD, autism, or other sensory or learning challenges. I have always had an innate ability to connect with children by meeting them where they are at while I work with them.
I utilize dance, art, music,...
5.0
"Annie was amazing with my 2 month old. She was able to come by early in the morning and watch him while my husband and I went to a gym class. She was very punctual and we will definitely be hiring her again!"
Robin F.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've work as a teacher for over 5 years and with children for over 10 years. have experience with individuals ages 5-30 in a range of different needs. I consider myself responsible, professional, creative, and fun! I love to engage with individuals in different ways and settings to truly make sure we all have a great time!...
5.0
"I have never met a more creative, PATIENT, and committed individual. I worked along side Ms. Mahoney for a little over 2 years in the special education department of a neighborhood school. In that time I have seen her compassionately hold a high bar for all her...
Emily S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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....
5.0
"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 goals/interests as well as our family's values.
My sister looks forward to every day they get to spend time...
Erica V.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Julia, I'm 22 and a design student at Portland State University. I'm very creative at heart and passionate about making art and music. I'm also very interested in science related studies, and have a passion for writing.
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old- one of my main past experiences involved caring for...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Julia babysat for our 3 children (ages 3-10) for several years. She's always on time, does a great job with the kids, and was very reliable. We love working with her!"
Kelly S.
Kristina H.
Portland, OR
$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Kristina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"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 that they get to do with her."
Desiree C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had experience working with children from Best Summer Camp for 4 years. I have also had experience working with special needs children for 4 years. Along with those things, I have had experience working with children during basketball camps!
Daejah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a mom of two and work during the week for our local school district as a SPED IA! I have extensive experience working with special needs and medically fragile children and adults as well and would love to support you and your family member! I currently work full time in special education but...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Great job. Super hard working. Many thanks!"
Mary C.
Sarah S.
Portland, OR
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm New To This Website But I Can Assure You I Love What I Do And I Am Reliable.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of varying experience with people of all ages and all walks of life. I use to watch two kids three days a week with special needs. Kids touch my heart and they are smart and funny and I can understand them on a good level and that's what makes me a fantastic babysitter, I don't plop them in front of the television....
Merrie H.
Portland, OR
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Speech-Pathologist Willing You Give Personalized Tutoring!
5.0
(2)
Hey there! I can not wait to meet you! I love working with children who need a lot of extra attention related to learning! I am very patient and would love the opportunity to work more individually with a family during this odd time. I can not promise how long I'll be available, but if the connection is right, I would be willing...
5.0
"Merrie was my son's SLP for just about a year and we were devastated to loose her. My son has been in speech therapy for a little over 5 years now and hands down Merrie was the best one. She didn't just follow the motions, she figured out what would make my son...
Mary F.
Victoria G.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have 2+ years experience in caregiving , I have done senior care , child care & special needs patients. I am Looking for something on the weekends and to also grow my experience.
Victoria can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
I've been a wife, mother, and caregiver for over 22 years while raising my 2 children, one of whom has special needs. I was the owner and operator of a house cleaning business for 8 years. I recently served as the Housekeeping Coordinator for a local senior living and memory care facility. I cherished helping and caring for the...
Nikki can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, respite care
Makeea G.
Portland, OR
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello my name is Makeea I am a caring , compassionate , energized care provider, and have been for many years coming from a family of care providers. I am very passionate about caring for the community of all different types of lives. I have been a DSP worker for 5 years and have gotten my CNA , worked special needs units in...
Makeea can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, home modification, mobility assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I am a Speech Language Pathology graduate student with five years of experience working with children. I would describe myself as patient, creative, and compassionate. I am fluent in both Spanish and English, have experience working with special needs children and have reliable transportation.
Isabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
20 years experience as a special needs nanny, 4 years experience working with elders in end of life care. Extensive volunteer work with seniors and vulnerable populations. Skilled cook with planned and on the spot meal preparation, strong organizational skills and ability to multitask with housekeeping, love of gardening and...
Meera can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Joy G.
Portland, OR
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
First aid and CPR certified, works well with individuals with special needs, flexible schedule, has a masters degree in working with children with disabilities, and going back to school for marriage and family therapy.
Joy can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Ratings for Lake Oswego, OR special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Lake Oswego, OR are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.