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Rebekah C.

In-Home Support Professional

Scappoose, OR

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$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...
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Ashley L.

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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...

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Lisa T.

Occupational Therapist

Vancouver, WA

5.0(0)
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$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...
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Haile B.

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
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$14/hr
4 years experience
Hello I'm Haile I've been working with kids and adults with disabilities since 8th grade and I've been a teacher for 7 months now. My strengths include lifts and transfers, basic asl, personal care, food preparation, med pass and much more. I've I'm a very dedicated, outgoing, patient person who is willing to get to know your...

Nikkia M. says "Haile is patient and creative. I admire her enthusiasm and constant desire to help those around her."

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Laura D.

Australian Teacher, Sitting For The Summer!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$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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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
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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...
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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...
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Kayana F.

Play And Loving Limits

Rainier, OR

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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...

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Teresa C.

Care Giver

Rainier, OR

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have 9 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 Alzheimer Parkinson and I would like to work...

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...

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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...

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Chelsea R.

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have had many years of being involved with children of all ages, including children with special needs; from working with them in school settings, to having them as friends, being a private caregiver, and raising my son with special needs. I have worked with atypical children, as well as with children with variable needs such...

Amber G. says "Chelsea did a great job, worked one full day for me. My son took right to her. She was on time and a relaxing presence in the house. Very good handling my...

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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
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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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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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."

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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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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...
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Lisa T.

Occupational Therapist Available For Senior Care/Special Needs/Childcare

Vancouver, WA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
mobility assistance
personal care
+ 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...

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Lisa S.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience
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...

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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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Mikenna W.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I'm Kenna! I'm 30 years old with over 10 years of childcare experience, available Mondays and Tuesdays from 6am-4 p.m. I helped raise two younger siblings and have worked as a professional nanny, caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I'm warm, reliable, and energetic, with a background in...

Kelley M. says "Kenna is AMAZING! Our 2.5 year old loves her very much and is always excited for Kenna to come over. They love making muffins together, playing outdoors...

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

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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

Haile B.

Haile is patient and creative. I admire her enthusiasm and constant desire to help those around her.

- Nikkia M.

Laura D.

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

- Care member

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