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Andrea S.

Special Needs Nanny For The Summer Or Longer

Portland, OR

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

4 years experience

Hey there, my name is Andrea (Annie) and I've been in the special education field for about four years in different school districts as an instructional assistant. In Beaverton, I worked for 2. 5 years in a self-contained behavior classroom for kids with ASD, ADHD, trauma, Emotional Disturbance and many other behavior-related...

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Stephanie Y.

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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Adrienne M.

Caregiver Extraordinaire

Portland, OR

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

I have been working with children with special needs for over 20 years and absolutely love it! I am patient, reliable, nurturing, responsible, energetic and creative. I possess an A. S. In Early Childhood Education, a B. S. in Child Development and an M. S. in Special Education. I have extensive training in working with children...

Debora L. says "Adrienne is great with my special needs child/teen. She is very creative with ideas and thoughts/places to go and keep my teen engaged, busy and most...

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Kelly M.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)

from: $16/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

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!...

Emily S. says "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...

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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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Alexis C.

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Portland, OR

5.0(1)

from: $21/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

My early experience in childcare prepared and enabled me to work not only with the child but their family and medical team in a way that sparked my love for helping all types of families. I have also worked very closely with adults and the elderly with the same or similar conditions and medical needs in order to better provide...

Eileen O. says "We were fortunate to have Alex watch our 13 month old child who takes a while to warm up to people and has a fit when we leave the room. Alex handled it...

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Merrie H.

Speech-Pathologist Willing You Give Personalized Tutoring!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

3 years experience

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...

Jeanne H. says "Merrie did an evaluation of my elderly father who had challenges with swallowing. She was so patient with him and respectful of his need to share stories...

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Erika S.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)

from: $16/hr

2 years experience

My name is Erika and I love taking care of and supporting people. Right now I work in a home supporting 3 individuals with mental conditions and it definitely gets tough sometimes but I can't think of a more rewarding job! I'm looking for new experiences with different people. I've found that I'm great with children and adults.

Christian C. says "She has a lot of experience in this area. Not only professional but also personally with her family members."

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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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Christina V.

Skilled Private Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience

Experience in caring for patients with different ailments. Very dependable and can provide a resume with references.

Care Member says "Christina cared for my elderly mom with dementia for an extended period of time. She is professional, smart, caring and capable. She understood my mom’s...

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Leah G.

Looking For LAUGHS

Portland, OR

5.0(1)

from: $19/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

My brother has been a medical mystery since days after he was born. Prone to seizures & a low white blood cell count, it was a lot for 13-year-old me to process. Later on he was diagnosed with ASD. I was the primary caregiver for him my entire teen life. My mom was a single mother who worked full time. I grew up in a small town,...

Jeffrey H. says "We were so glad to have Leah's help with our daughter! She did a great job of establishing a rapport with our daughter and our daughter had a great time...

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Gabrielle E.

Portland, OR

5.0(0)

from: $16/hr

1 year experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I have experience with persons with medical disabilities. Growing up I helped my mother with her tube feedings, pills, oxygen tanks, and shots. I also worked at a home for older folks and helped with their care. I volunteered while I was in school with special needs classes and I had a chance to interact with a variety of...

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Farah A.

Portland, OR

5.0(0)

from: $20/hr

2 years experience

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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Claire S.

Portland, OR

5.0(0)

from: $30/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Hi there! I have a BA in Psychology and I believe my education has really helped me understand several physical and mental disabilities really well. I am also a naturally empathetic, compassionate, and patient person. I am vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19. I have family members with autism, mental illness, diabetes, and...

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Beverly B.

Available, Experienced, SPED Educator

Portland, OR

3.7(1)

from: $40/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

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,...

Robin F. says "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...

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Olinda R.

Worked As An Assistant

Portland, OR

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Worked for TIRR - Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research with brain injury, quadriplegic and stroke patients. Did research for the University of Texas Health and Science Center in the Pediatric area for 8 years. Was a CPS Investigator for 12 years and also worked for Adult Protective Services DADS. Up to date with my...

Sabine P. says "She thought of fun things to do with my special needs brother in the community and was a good communicator. Plus she really does have a dependable car for...

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Hannah M.

Compassionate Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

With extensive experience supporting children, elderly individuals, adults with disabilities, and individuals navigating the end-of-life process, I bring a compassionate, gentle, and empathetic approach to caregiving. Over the past five years in California, I have had the privilege of working with adults with disabilities in...

Jamie M. says "Hannah will be truly missed. I will really miss her. She is very thoughtful, creative, musical, encouraging can be playful, energetic Will absolutely...

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Hannah P.

Babysitter Of 7 Years With Special Needs Experience

Portland, OR

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

light cleaning

meal prep

Hello! My name is Hannah, I'm 30, and have been working with children for over a decade now. Most of my experience has been working with neurodivergent children. I have gained a lot of experience through working as a nanny, a behavioral therapist, a classroom aide, and a preschool teacher. I graduated from George Fox University...

Care Member says "Hannah was so great with our kids! She surpassed our expectations with her enthusiasm and reliability looking after several kids and a baby. Fantastic...

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Ashbie O.

Flexible And Fun Sitter Hoping To Fit Your Family's Needs!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)

from: $10/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

light cleaning

meal prep

Hello! My name is Ashbie and I am from Honolulu, Hawaii. I recently graduated from the University of Portland with my Nursing Degree and will be beginning work as a new-grad nurse very soon! In the meantime, I am part-time nannying and am extremely passionate about working with children. I am looking for a part-time...

Sungmok L. says "I booked her last minute with misunderstanding of what my wife needed. Even though my plan has changed and led to last min cancelling, she was very...

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Wendy R.

Full Time Nanny

Portland, OR

4.9(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

light cleaning

+ 1 more

UPDATE: I accepted a fulltime position for the time being. 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 28 years. I have experience with newborns, toddlers, twins, and school-aged children. I had been a special needs sub for the public school...

Care Member says "Wendy is a wonderful nanny. She is caring, reliable, and honest. She cared for our son like he was her own. She never once called in sick or was late...

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256 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.60/hr as of February 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Portland, OR

Special Needs Caregivers in Portland, OR are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 110 reviews of the 256 listed special needs caregivers

Stephanie Y.

Stephanie was a respite worker for my son with special needs during the summer and school breaks for many years. He and his typically...

- Martha P.

Adrienne M.

Adrienne is great with my special needs child/teen. She is very creative with ideas and thoughts/places to go and keep my teen engaged,...

- Debora L.

Kelly M.

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...

- Emily S.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Portland, OR

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Available Now in Portland!

Andrea S.

Special Needs Nanny For The Summer Or Longer

Stephanie Y.

Caring And Creative Special Needs Teacher

Adrienne M.

Caregiver Extraordinaire

Kelly M.

Winston M.

Caregiver Available

Alexis C.

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Merrie H.

Speech-Pathologist Willing You Give Personalized Tutoring!

Erika S.

Cierra M.

Care Provider

Christina V.

Skilled Private Caregiver

Leah G.

Looking For LAUGHS

Gabrielle E.

Farah A.

Claire S.

Beverly B.

Available, Experienced, SPED Educator

Olinda R.

Worked As An Assistant

Hannah M.

Compassionate Caregiver

Hannah P.

Babysitter Of 7 Years With Special Needs Experience

Ashbie O.

Flexible And Fun Sitter Hoping To Fit Your Family's Needs!

Wendy R.

Full Time Nanny

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Stephanie Y.

Adrienne M.

Kelly M.

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