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Special needs caregivers in North Plains, OR

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Linda G.


North Plains, OR

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

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I am a mama of 4 who's looking to help a family who needs a help with their kids or elderly family members.
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Andrey M.


Hillsboro, OR

$30-50/hr7 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist Looking For Clients

5.0

(3)

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Hi my name is Andrey, and I just joined the care. com platform. After graduating college in 2016 with B. S. in Psychology I spent a number of years working in ABA therapy with children and adults who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have experience with DTT training, complex skill development, behavioral management, motivation...
5.0
"Andrey has been working with our family for couple months. He comes twice a week for 7 hours a day. It was one of the best decisions to hire him to help with my kids. Both of my sons needed a behavioral...

Reviewed by Nadia M.

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Farah A.


Beaverton, OR

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Enthusiastic childcare-oriented Babysitter, motivated college graduate student and bilingual (Arabic/English) with 10+ years background caring for children of all ages in both home and church environments. Driven to inspire and teach children to be respectful, patient and positive. Enjoys being a team player in a diverse working...
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Natalee M.


Beaverton, OR

$37-50/hr10 yrs exp

Former Occupational Therapist And Experienced Mom

5.0

(7)

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I am a mom of six who are all in school or out of the house. Prior to being home with the kids I was an Occupational Therapist. I have experience in home care, acute care, and rehab. I have worked with seniors, children, and special needs. I am familiar with traumatic brain injury, CVA, Parkinson's, dementia, and a plethora of...
5.0
"Natalee is thoughtful, caring, a great listener and intuitive to others' needs."

Reviewed by Jessica T.

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Adela J.


Beaverton, OR

$40/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(7)

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I have 2 years of experience with my niece who has special needs and working as a special educational assistant at an elementary school. I can help with Housekeeping, organizing, groceries, and Laundry/Folding! I'm not the best with animals other than cats and dogs (not big big dogs). I'm a very talkative person and am quick...
5.0
"We hired Adela to watch over our 4 and 7 year old while we were date night. The kids had great time with her and are already asking when she would come over again. We are new to the states and our 4 years old...

Reviewed by Care member

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Natalee M.


Beaverton, OR

$37-50/hr10 yrs exp

Former Occupational Therapist And Experienced Mom

5.0

(5)

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I am a mom of six who are all in school or out of the house. Prior to being home with the kids I was an Occupational Therapist. I have experience in home care, acute care, and rehab. I have worked with seniors, children, and special needs. I am familiar with traumatic brain injury, CVA, Parkinson's, dementia, and a plethora of...
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Farah A.


Beaverton, OR

$30/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Enthusiastic childcare-oriented Babysitter, motivated college graduate student and bilingual (Arabic/English) with 10+ years background caring for children of all ages in both home and church environments. Driven to inspire and teach children to be respectful, patient and positive. Enjoys being a team player in a diverse working...
5.0
"In few words Farah was amazing & reliable. My kids really loved her."

Reviewed by Peter M.

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Kayana F.


Portland, OR

$14-25/hr7 yrs exp

Play And Loving Limits

5.0

(2)

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I have been working with kids ever since I can remember! I have five younger siblings- the oldest is 20, and the youngest is about to turn four, so I have lots of experience with kids of all ages. I started as a camp counselor when I was 15, & have since moved up to a leadership position there. I was a gymnastics coach for two...
5.0
"Kayana was so wonderful with my 3 year old. She's engaging and fun. She was a camp counselor for a number of years and my daughter loved learning some camp songs! She's also been a youth gymnastics coach for a...

Reviewed by Lindsey G.

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Christa K.


Beaverton, OR

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mother And Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

4.3

(9)

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Hello, My name is Christa, I am located in Beaverton, oregon. I am 34 years old. I have 22 years of combined nanny and babysitting experience with multiple children at the same time, and of all age groups and even special needs. I am CPR and FIRST AID certified. Childcare is my passion, I enjoy being around children more than...
5.0
"Christa was great. She was punctual and friendly. She did a great job playing with my son and getting him to bed on time. Great communication."

Reviewed by Julia O.

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Wendy R.


Portland, OR

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

4.9

(8)

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UPDATE: I accepted a fulltime position a year ago, they now are only needing me part time. I'm looking for part time work, I currently work Mon-Fri 6:30-8:30 a.m. and then 3:30-5:30 p.m. I am a 1998 graduate of a local nanny service. I have been a nanny for many types of families, with many ages over the past 26 years. I have...
5.0
"Wendy was extremely reliable, hard working, and genuinely cared for our child’s safety and development. In the year she worked for us, she never inappropriately called in sick or showed up late (and she started...

Reviewed by Care member

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Rosella H.


Portland, OR

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I've worked with children/young adults for 25+ years. I'm a health, life and mindset coach; majored in developmental psychology, managed daycares, ran after school programs, teach PE at PSU, nannied special needs for families and raised my 2 kids, and helped raise many more. I'm passionate about the work I do and the people I...
5.0
"Rosella has been our only nanny for the past two and a half years, and we have been the LUCKIEST family in the world to be able to have her caring for our kiddos. I can't say enough good things about her. She...

Reviewed by Breanna G.

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Laura D.


Portland, OR

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Australian Teacher, Sitting For The Summer!

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I am a Portland-native who currently lives in Brisbane, Australia, but is home for the summer! In Australia, I teach primary school and nanny professionally. My most recent charge was a 6-month-old baby who is now nearly 18 months. I currently substitute teach, but prior I was a Year 2 teacher (6-7) year olds. I have also...
5.0
"Laura is the greatest. She is clean and organized and so positive. We love her!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Isabel A.


Beaverton, OR

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

4.7

(13)

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Hi I'm Isabel! I am a college student studying criminal justice and psychology. I am from Hawaii! I have lots of experience caring for kids and infants! I have 3 little brothers so I was the babysitter every time I went to visit. I worked for college nanny's and sitters working with infants to older kids. I have experience...
5.0
"Isabel was our infant son’s first Nanny. As first time parents, it was a delight to see Isabel bond well with him. He used to welcome her with a wide glee on his face each morning. Isabel helped him feed, take...

Reviewed by Care member

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Destiny B.


Beaverton, OR

$24-30/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiving

5.0

(1)

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Hey families! Thank you for taking time to learn about me and in time I look forward to learning about you! I am a career nanny of 5 years, but have been working in a professional childcare setting for 9 years total. I specialize in infants and toddlers (though I do have experience with children up to 12 yrs old) and my...
5.0
"Punctual, attention to detail, wonderful with reading our babies cues. Went above and beyond to help with this new stage of parenting."

Reviewed by Mariah T.

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Sofia D.


Hillsboro, OR

$15-28/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Helpful Sitter

5.0

(2)

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I recently graduated with a Bachelors in Social science with a minor in Child Family Studies. I have worked with special needs children and kids with disabilities. I have considerable organization skills, and significant ability to multitask. I am creative and energetic, and your child will always be busy. I work as an executive...
5.0
"Sofia is such a kind and loving person. I was so pleased to find someone I can trust and feel comfortable with in my home and with my kids. She goes above and beyond, my kids have never taken to anyone like...

Reviewed by Araya B.

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Natalee M.


Beaverton, OR

$32-50/hr10 yrs exp

Former Occupational Therapist And Experienced Caregiver

5.0

(6)

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*Thank you for your interest, at this time I am fully booked for recurring jobs.* I am a mom of six who are all in school or out of the house. Prior to being home with the kids I was an Occupational Therapist. I have experience in home care, acute care, and rehab. I have worked with seniors, children, and special needs. I am...
5.0
"Natalee is incredibly compassionate, kind, and patient with people of all ages. She is skilled, knowledgeable, and a wonderful caregiver!"

Reviewed by Laura B.

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Kristen J.


Portland, OR

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

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I have been caring for children as a babysitter and nanny for the last 8 years. I have experience with newborns, including newborn twins, all the way up to adults with special needs. For the four year I have been working as a Personal Support Worker working in home with kids, and adults with special needs. I have experience with...
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Genevieve D.


Beaverton, OR

$24/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi, I'm an energetic and happy caregiver with 5 years of experience caregivering. I am able to babysit kids of any age I can help with middle of the day care. I work as a Direct Support Professional for about 5 years now. I have experience volunteering as a buddy to special needs children monthly through a program. Located in...
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Sequoia B.


Beaverton, OR

$22-45/hr10 yrs exp

Amazing Nanny with Awesome References Looking for Awesome Family!

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Highly experienced, fun loving, professional nanny. I've worked as a nanny and house manager for over 10 years in the Portland metro area. I have tons of experience with children of all ages but in particular I've grown with one family with a highly functioning special needs child. At this point I can handle anything! As a...

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Hello! I have been a caregiver for the most of my life. I received a professional caregiver training from Oregon and Washington states. I love to help others and bring comfort, relief and joy in their lives. Please, contact me for more details!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in North Plains, OR

Andrey M.

5.0

Andrey has been working with our family for couple months. He comes twice a week for 7 hours a day. It was one of the best decisions to hire him to help with my kids. Both of my sons needed a behavioral therapist to correct their impulsivity control issues and social skills. After a month we...

- Nadia M.

Natalee M.

5.0

Natalee is a fantastic person! She is capable and intelligent, as well as blessed with the gift of making anyone in her presence feel important and understood. She is comfortable with anyone. Anyone who has Natalee as a caregiver is fortunate indeed.

- Amy S.

Adela J.

5.0

We hired Adela to watch over our 4 and 7 year old while we were date night. The kids had great time with her and are already asking when she would come over again. We are new to the states and our 4 years old does not speak English at all and Adela had no problem communicating with her. Adela has a...

- Care member

Farah A.

5.0

In few words Farah was amazing & reliable. My kids really loved her.

- Peter M.

Kayana F.

5.0

Kayana was so wonderful with my 3 year old. She's engaging and fun. She was a camp counselor for a number of years and my daughter loved learning some camp songs! She's also been a youth gymnastics coach for a number of years, and my daughter was so excited to show me her forward roll after working...

- Lindsey G.

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