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3 years experience
Hello! I am a special education teacher of children with moderate-severe disabilities and a licensed learning behavior specialist. I am looking for a family to support on an occasional/part time basis while I save some money. I have experience working with people with autism, down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and...
I am a fully-certified teacher in the states of Texas, Oregon, and Connecticut. Approximately half of my teaching career has been in the area of Special Education. I am looking forward to helping your family in any way that I can!
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My name is Maura & I'm 27 years old. Born and raised in Seattle and lived in Portland for 5 years now.
I am pursuing my masters in special education. I've worked in elementary schools for 4 years and preschools for 3 years.
I work at Portland public schools as a para educator. I live in downtown Portland with a car....
I have experience with autism and other special needs. I am a loving, mature, and mindful caregiver. I feel blessed to be a part of a child's growth and joy in life. I believe in child-directed play and practice attachment parenting. Providing a safe and nurturing environment supports a child's need to explore, learn and find...
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3 years experience·
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I have deep compassion from lived experience after recovering from car accidents and major surgeries. I understand that recovery takes time and patience from those around you.. especially if you don't have anyone available to help you at home after you leave the hospital or rehab is over. If you need some extra TLC and support...
I'm here to make your life easier and more comfortable. I can do everything from deep cleaning to giving divine universal energy. Whether you're recovering from surgery or have chronic pain or just needing companionship, I am here.
I'm only doing Activities and Meal Prep and Plan due to a recent injury. I cannot lift more than 50lbs.
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8 years experience
I'm a 47-year-old mother to a beautiful 21-year-old. We moved to Portland 8 years ago from the island of Kauai. We are originally from New York.
I began my career in caregiving wanting to put my big heart and compassion to good use.
Hello! I am a volunteer Crisis Counselor for NAMI. I am certified by the Oregon Health Authority as a Traditional Health Worker/Peer Wellness Specialist, with advanced training as a Youth & Young Adult Peer Mentor.
I am also finishing up the Yoga Calm Instructor certification. It is a secular program designed for youth, with...
Hi! My name is Graham G. and I am from Stowe, VT. I am moving to Portland, OR sometime mid-September and am actively seeking a full time nannying position. Beginning in high school, I have been actively involved in both babysitting and adult/child personal care assistance. For adult care, I have experience working for a...
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1 year experience·
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I have worked as a mental health specialist at several hospitals for Children's Unit 1 inpatient psychiatric wing for over a year. There I have worked with patients with a variety of mental health issues, including behavioral disorders and children on the autism spectrum. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, and...
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I have six years experience working with many fabulous people with unique care needs. The people I have worked with have been in the age ranges of 10-75 and have often needed physical and emotional support. While I'm working with someone it is my intention to provide present care and build a solid understanding of that...
My experience includes Nurse's Assistant in a hospital New Born/Intensive Care Nursery, Teacher's Assistant in classroom for students with multiple disabilities and an Assistant for students in a Hospital School Program. This unique range gives me an excellent foundation for working with a wide variety of children.
I believe...
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Hello! My name is Arrie and I have been babysitting and nannying for about 9 years now. I am currently 21 years old and a nursing student at University of Portland. Aka I have nursing experience and am CPR certified! I have a variety of babysitting experiences from taking kids to guitar lessons, tutoring, and helping out at...
I have 4 years of experience in working with individuals with cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. Over those four years I honed my skills in caregiving, skill development, and job coaching. Over the last year I worked at Trimet as a bus operator, and prior to that I've held various positions in the marketing...
I have 10 years of experience in childcare and grew up with multiple siblings with various disabilities. I am currently working as a Registered Behavior Technician providing in home ABA therapy. I have done volunteer work with adults and seniors with disabilities. I am looking to provide an extra set of hands to a family who...
Hi there my names Lena! I'm hoping to find a weekend or evening nanny position. I love working with and spend g kids which is unfortunately not something I get to do anymore as I have transition more into working with adults. I have a ton of energy to run around and play, but also love getting to come up with fun imaginative...
Provided extra help to the boy that was diagnosed with Intellectual disability at the age of 3 years old. Had to teach him in a way that he would be able to understand and not also would not get bored right away about the subject he is learning.
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I am also interested in working with children or young adults who have disabilities or may require different care, and am open to learning and adapting my abilities to better assist any needs.
I grew up in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals with a mother that put herself through school cleaning folks houses and running a daycare out of hers to work as an occupational therapist assistant until she was eventually able to get her home licensed as a long-term end of life care facility to more...
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The average post rate is $21.66/hr as of November 2025
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