Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Scappoose, OR

We have 60 special needs caregivers in Scappoose, OR! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Available Now in Scappoose!

Rebekah C.'s Photo

Rebekah C.

In-Home Support Professional

Scappoose, OR

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
I am very passionate about working with individuals with special needs and want to pursue it as a career someday. I'd love to be a life skills or special education teacher. I have my BS in Human Development and Family Science with an emphasis in Human Services. I worked at HomeLife (in Corvallis) that supported young adults with...
See profile
Ashley L.'s Photo

Ashley L.

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Ashley, I am currently a Home Care Aide working with the ederly. I have around 11 years of experience in childcare, caring for children ranging from newborn to 16-years-old. I have worked with children with special needs as well as children with allergies. I believe the earlier years are very important for a...

Care Member says "She was so amazing! She played games with both girls and was so nice! This was our first time hiring someone to come To our house to watch our kids...

See profile
Lisa T.'s Photo

Lisa T.

Occupational Therapist

Vancouver, WA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am an occupational therapist with over 30 years experience. As an OT my job is to help people be as independent as possible in their daily activities. I currently work full time in the school district with children. I am available for special needs care on weekends, holidays, evenings, and summers. Occasional/back up care is...
See profile
Laura D.'s Photo

Laura D.

Australian Teacher, Sitting For The Summer!

Portland, OR

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

See profile
Katrina D.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Chloe C.'s Photo

Chloe C.

Babysitter/Part-Time Nanny Available

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Pediatric Speech-language Pathologist. Not currently open for reccuring positions. May be able to make date nights or occasional sitting work. I have experience with children between birth to 18 years. Significant pediatric experience in both a personal and professional capacity. I have a 7-month-old boy. I have bountiful...
See profile
Drym D.'s Photo

Drym D.

Caregiver/Nanny/Personal Assistant

Beaverton, OR

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over nine years of experience working as a caregiver and personal assistant for people of all ages. Volunteered for two years with an organization, The Arc of San Diego, which provided a number of opportunities for people of all ages with special needs. I was an Inclusion Assistant for Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation...
See profile
Kayana F.'s Photo

Kayana F.

Play And Loving Limits

Rainier, OR

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm Kayana, and I have been working with kids ever since I can remember. I have five younger siblings- the oldest is 23, and the youngest is seven, 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...

Lindsey G. says "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...

See profile
Tara H.'s Photo

Tara H.

Nanny

Hillsboro, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello fellow parents! I recently had to say goodbye to a beautiful family that I worked with for almost 5 years. I'm looking for a position with a new family/families and hoping to make connections and build strong bonds. I've been in childcare for 25 years, and a parent myself for almost 18. I'm experienced and comfortable with...

Nadia P. says "Tara is absolutely fantastic. She has been our "go-to" caregiver for our 3 year old and 10 month for this last year and I could not be happier. She is...

See profile
Teresa C.'s Photo

Teresa C.

Care Giver

Rainier, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
errands
live-in home care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 5 years of Senior care experience. I can help with Home Care and Meal Preparation and I like animals and I can work Flexible hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. I do have experience with special needs. And I'm available now. And I have experience in dementia and I would like to work in the night.

Jestin J. says "Teresa helped take care of our mom for around a year. She was very knowledgeable and professional. She worked with hospice towards the end. My mom got...

See profile
Jodie G.'s Photo

Jodie G.

Special Needs Also ! Experienced Infant And Childcare Provider

Beaverton, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, I'm "Miss Jodie" to many of my families.. I'm a former k-12 teacher. I have extensive infant and child care experience. I often assist families with special needs children. In addition to typically developing children, I can also assist with sensory issues, non-compliance or behavioral issues, toileting issues and...

Kaitlin L. says "Miss Jodie is an amazing support for parents with ASD kids. She's a special needs parent herself, is trained to work with autistic kids, and does an...

See profile
Sydnie C.'s Photo

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."

See profile
Destiny B.'s Photo

Destiny B.

Special Needs Caregiving

Beaverton, OR

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
9 years experience
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...

Mariah T. says "Punctual, attention to detail, wonderful with reading our babies cues. Went above and beyond to help with this new stage of parenting."

See profile
Adrienne M.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Brittany H.'s Photo

Brittany H.

Ridgefield, WA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Hey there! I have lots of experience working with all sorts of individuals with intellectual disabilities. I'm also a Para Eductor at a local school so I work with these folks for a living! I also have a vast knowledge of skilled nursing so I'm very comfortable working the hoyer and assisting with more personal needs. Reach...
See profile
Lisa T.'s Photo

Lisa T.

Occupational Therapist Available For Senior Care/Special Needs/Childcare

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
personal care
meal prep
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I am an occupational therapist with over 30 years experience working with seniors(dementia, stroke, hip fractures/replacements, COPD, brain injuries) and children with special needs(autism, adhd, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities). As an OT my job is to help people be as independent as possible in their daily activities. I...

Care Member says "Lisa is wonderful!! She is gentle, caring and very supportive. Not only did she help keep my dad active, but she also offered support and advice to my...

See profile
Hannah M.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Laura C.'s Photo

Laura C.

Highly Qualified Childcare.

Woodland, WA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
A mother of 5 grown children. and 5 amazing grandchildren. I spend a lot of time with my grandkids and they spend the night with me often as well as go on adventures with grandma. They keep me young! I'm also a private respite provider for families with disabled children/adults. I was with one family with 17 years and I am...
See profile
Payton Z.'s Photo

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
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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. "

See profile
Maddi H.'s Photo

Maddi H.

Vancouver, WA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am an experienced, creative, and active full time nanny. I am looking to provide care for a family in the Vancouver/Portland area. I emphasize child lead activities, plenty of outdoor adventure time, and hands on learning. I am exceptionally patient and excel in communication with children. I work alongside the family and...
See profile

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of July 2025

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Scappoose, OR are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Ashley L.

She was so amazing! She played games with both girls and was so nice! This was our first time hiring someone to come To our house to watch...

- Care member

Laura D.

Laura is the greatest. She is clean and organized and so positive. We love her!

- Care member

Katrina D.

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...

- Care member

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

What is back-to-school anxiety? How to help a child who’s struggling

What is back-to-school anxiety? How to help a child who’s struggling

July 25, 2025 - Depending on a child’s particular situation and personality, back-to-school anxiety can show up in a variety of ways. Your child may worry all summer l...

Is preschool required? What parents need to know

Is preschool required? What parents need to know

July 25, 2025 - For some families, it may feel like a rite of passage, but the reality is, preschool isn’t required for children. In fact, only 19 states in the U.S., ...

Nanny background checks: What every family should consider before hiring

Nanny background checks: What every family should consider before hiring

May 29, 2025 - If you were considering hiring an employee for your business, you’d run a background check on them, right? So why wouldn’t you do this for someon...

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services