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Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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."
Meal prep
As a Certified Registered Nurse, my passion for caring for others, especially children, inspired me to become a childcare provider. With two decades of experience and a college degree, I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your child. My calm and friendly nature allows me to connect with...
Care Member says "I have known Lisa for many years. She is a very kind, caring, and honest person, and has been a great mom to her daughters. She is very responsible and...
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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!"
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
With over a decade of experience caring for children, I bring a calm and patient approach to childcare. My motivation stems from positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and a genuine desire to positively impact young lives by supporting families with reliable care. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children of...
Care Member says "Faith is a pro - a parent and advocate. She is wonderful - highly reco!"
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
For over 10 years, I've found immense joy in nurturing children's growth and development. My positive experiences babysitting sparked a passion for making a real difference in young lives and supporting families. I hold a college degree and bring creativity, patience, and a friendly demeanor to every interaction. I am...
Care Member says "I wish I could afford to have Valarie all the time! She has shown care for my child while taking care of her. She communicates well and has a work ethic...
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
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Hello, my name is Braeden! I am a care professional who has been providing services privately and via agencies for 10 years. I have experience working in in-home care, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice environments and am comfortable providing care ranging anywhere from companionship to end-of-life...
Care Member says "For 4 years Braeden was a caregiver for my husband who had advanced stage Altzheimers. He has much experience caring for people who have different...
Former Behavior Therapist Eager To Help Children And Families With Special Needs
Portland, OR
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6 years experience
I am a mindful and patient caregiver. I enjoy encouraging creativity and nourishing natural skills. I worked as a job coach in an adult vocational school before becoming a Registered Behavior Therapist serving children with special needs. Yoga and meditation are a part of my daily self care routine.
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I have worked with students with ASD from ages 5-16 over the last decade. My experience ranges from 1-1 kindergarten classroom aide to high school tutoring/mentoring. I currently work with Sophomores in high school part-time (remotely now!) with a variety of special needs and mental health backgrounds, as a mentor/tutor/advocate...
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10 years experience
I have a passion for teaching and helping kids explore the world around them. Children should have the opportunity to develop life skills through play from day one. I have worked with children for 10+ years, facilitating learning experiences. I have experience with kids from infancy to middle school, as well as children with...
I grew up with a brother with Aspergers. This taught me early on how to communicate effectively and that not everyone sees the world in the same way. I have also cared for elderly, those with Alzheimer, and those recovering from surgery.
I enjoyed working with the elderly and hearing their stories. Most recently, I have spent...
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8 years experience
I have been caring for children for 8 years. I have had childcare experience in friends' homes, through the services of Portland Nanny, at Vivian Olum Child Development Center in Eugene, OR, and at a Shelter for abused women and children in Cape Town, South Africa. The majority of my experience is with infants and preschoolers,...
I have nearly 15 years of experience in working with children of all ages and abilities. I worked in a traditional classroom for three years, and had many special needs students, with disabilities ranging from ADD/ADHD and mild/high-functioning autism, to behavior disorders and severe intellectual and developmental disabilities....
Hello, I'm Cheryl, I'm 43 years old and have a 12 and 8-year-old. I have been working with children for 7 years. I spent 6 years working with pre-schoolers in a special needs school. I have qualifications in positive behavior support, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and DT (Developmental therapy). My oldest child is on the...
During my senior year of college, we were asked to pick a capstone class, a class that would integrate a field of studies related to prior coursework, and I chose to attend half a month at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp. MHKC allowed me to be a camp counselor, working one on one with a child for one week, and an adult with the other for...
When I was 10 years old, my youngest sister was born with Down syndrome. After my initial concern and confusion about what this meant had passed, I realized that she was just a little girl who'd become increasingly more special to me as time passed. After having such a close bond with her, I began working in various special...
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10 years experience
I studied Graduate level Music Therapy in Ohio, and worked with children with various special needs during my pre-clinical session. I am very interested in caring for children with Autism/Aspergers, in particular. My father and nephew have both been diagnosed with AS. Using music as a way to ease transitions is a strength.
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Hello, My name is Bella and I have been working with typical and atypical developing children ages newborn-18yrs since 2013. I am CPR and first-aid certified, not a smoker, a great cook, and have my own transportation. I was naturally drawn to your ad because I had so much fun working with a 3-year-old and newborn in Bellevue...
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I love children. I think any child can be fun to work with. I work as a behavior therapist with an organization for children with autism and related disorders. I always look forward to my job.
Experience with neurotypical and special needs care from birth through adulthood.
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10 years experience
Over the last two years, I have worked extensively in schools, centers, and homes; assisting with a variety of students with special needs applying ABA techniques. I also have experience working in mainstream education, which allows me to effectively transition to whatever skill set required of me. I have learned an extensive...
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262 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.66/hr as of November 2025
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 123 reviews of the 262 listed special needs caregivers
Amanda P.
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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Lisa S.
I have known Lisa for many years. She is a very kind, caring, and honest person, and has been a great mom to her daughters. She is very...
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Paige M.
She is very reliable and so patient with all 3 of my kids! Exceptional!
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