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Paige M.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have a lot of experience working with kids all ages from newborns-middle school, I have a big family with lots of kids around. I have two nephews and one niece ages 3, 5, and 5 I have spent a lot of time caring for them, I've spent nights taking care of them. I have worked with multiple families making sure school work is done...

Care Member says "She is very reliable and so patient with all 3 of my kids! Exceptional!"

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Michelle C.

Music Instructor/Consultant And Event Management

Portland, OR

4.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
My bio/resume is available upon request. I teach and consult out of my NE Portland studio but I am also willing to commute to your location. I teach private and group piano, guitar and voice lessons. I also provide on-call childcare, respite care and family mentoring and support (with an emphasis on special needs).

John G. says "My two young girls have loved their time with Michelle. She has a warm, loving personality that immediately put them at ease. I found Michelle to be a very...

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Raechelle B.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm a mother of 3 (20, 17, 11) looking to supplement my income while continuing my medical degree. I have some experience with special needs as well. Looking forward to providing you and your family with excellent worry free care so you can get back to work:)

Ruby T. says "Raechelle is very reliable and detail oriented. She has a knack for un-cluttering small spaces and being organized. She is great with people and animals."

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Katrina D.

Passionate And Caring Nanny Ready To Nurture Your Little Ones!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello there! I am actively seeking an opportunity to work with a wonderful family as a nanny. I've dedicated 15 years to the rewarding role of childcare provider. My passion for childcare was nurtured from a young age, growing up with a mother who specialized in early childhood development and special needs care. I have not...

Care Member says "Katrina is a fantastic nanny. She looked after our 8- and 11-year old and was a brilliant combination of reliable, kind, fun and firm with both of...

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Amanda P.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have experience with infants, toddlers, school age and special needs children. I can help with other household tasks, pets, driving, etc. -- whatever you need!

Care Member says "Amanda was great. Punctual, followed all instructions, was flexible when our plans changed, and our two boys loved having her at the house."

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Regann B.

Free Thinking Nurturer

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I have a wonderful background and experience in childcare. I've been working in child care for 10 years. I have expertise in various age groups 6mos-13 years) and as well as working with special needs community. I am CPR and first aid certified, makes me a highly qualified and caring nanny! I would love to help and become...

Nicolas S. says "Regann is very caring and hard working. She is dependable and will go out of her way to make sure her clients are taken care of to the best of her...

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Jade T.

Experienced Teacher & Childcare Provider

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
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...

Zenka W. says "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...

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Kaela M.

Passionate And Kind 4.0 College Student

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Kaela, and I am looking for a part-time or as needed position with a great family. I have 8 years experience nannying, 1 year experience as a Teacher's Aide for an elementary school, and 1 years as a Lead Teacher/Director's Assistant at a preschool. I have worked with ages 6 weeks - high school age and enjoy...
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Beverly B.

Available, Experienced, Fun And Caring, Educator And Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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 surroundings. I enjoy...

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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Daejah B.

Fun Babysitter

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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!
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Courtney L.

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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Kristina H.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Laura D.

Australian Teacher, Sitting For The Summer!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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...

Care Member says "Laura is the greatest. She is clean and organized and so positive. We love her!"

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Alicia B.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight Babysitting Jobs!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...

Aliza S. says "She's our current Nanny and Alicia is fantastic! I highly recommend her."

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Sydnie C.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I started working with kids when I was in 7th grade, babysitting younger neighborhood children ranging from 4 to 10. I've had experience caring for children with special needs as well. I became a mom at a young age and now currently have two sons, 6 and 13. In my spare time, I like to read and take the kids to the park to...

Rachel M. says "Sydnie had no problem managing our twins for several hours. She even managed to tidy up in their room. I would definitely recommend her."

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Madison R.

Full Time Nanny

Portland, OR

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi my name is Madison, I am living in SW Portland and am looking for a full time nanny job. I have worked with children my entire life. ~Growing up with a grandma who owned a daycare daycare I was always helping. ~My junior summer I was a nanny for brother's; a 5-year-old boy and an 8-year-old boy. ~My senior year I was a main...

Sasha S. says "I was Madison's supervisor while she spent a few months volunteering in orphanages in Ecuador. Madison is very enthusiastic and desires to do a good job....

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Payton Z.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name's Payton and I'm looking for a FT position in Portland, OR. I am currently located in Denver & I will be moving to OR soon! I have been with my Denver family for 3 years, taking care of 2 littles, now 3. 5 and 1. 5 years old. Since high school I have worked date nights for up to 4 littles at a time. In hs I...

Care Member says "Payton is a great sitter! Our 4 kiddos really enjoy her! She is kind, reliable, and competent. "

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Cassidy N.

Very Experienced And Enthusiastic Childcare Worker.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've worked teaching Montessori infants, toddlers & preschool in schools and as a private nanny for many families with newborns, infants & toddlers including twins, bilingual children & children with special needs. I am available for day shifts , weekends & overnights. I have a recent CPR certification and have taken many...

Care Member says "Cassidy was great! Our daughter took to her immediately and always enjoyed their time together. She was flexible with our unconventional schedule and...

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Callie P.

Highly Experienced Nanny Available For Occasional Care

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
*Rate: $30/hr *Currently working full time; available for date night/occasional sitting only As a career nanny, I love kids and would love to play a role in your kiddo's growth and exploration of the world! I have over 10 years of childcare experience in both in-home and daycare settings. In these environments, I have had...

Care Member says "Callie came into our lives during a transitional time of care for our son and she made it such a great experience for us. She is kind, compassionate,...

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Julia S.

About Me

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
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...

Kelly S. says "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...

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  • 252 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.42/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Portland, OR are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 134 reviews of the 252 listed special needs caregivers

Paige M.

She is very reliable and so patient with all 3 of my kids! Exceptional!

- Care member

Michelle C.

My two young girls have loved their time with Michelle. She has a warm, loving personality that immediately put them at ease. I found...

- John G.

Raechelle B.

Raechelle is very reliable and detail oriented. She has a knack for un-cluttering small spaces and being organized. She is great with people...

- Ruby T.

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