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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sherwood, OR

The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Sherwood, OR

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Sarah H.


Sherwood, OR

$35-55/hr10 yrs exp

Need A Date Night, Respite Provider, Or Weekend Care?

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Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a mom of two and work during the week for our local school district as a SPED IA! I have extensive experience working with special needs and medically fragile children and adults as well and would love to support you and your family member! I currently work full time in special education but...
5.0
"Great job. Super hard working. Many thanks!"

Reviewed by Mary C.

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Abby S.


Sherwood, OR

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

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I have worked with kids with autism and Down syndrome the most. A lot of my family members have ADHD, dyslexia, or speech delays. I am comfortable helping with school or activities to improve delays the child may have. I am also comfortable with helping around the house and creating activities for the child(ren) to do. I love to...
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Laura C.


Sherwood, OR

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I have worked both in classroom settings and in home settings alike for over 20 years. I hold current Adult/child/infant First-Aid and CPR/AED certification. I attended and graduated from Portland Public Schools, Portland Community College and PSU. In 2021 I voluntarily left the classroom after 15 years and moved to working in...
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Amanda H.


Sherwood, OR

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time SPED Caregiver

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I have worked with special needs children since I was a child myself, and I liked it so much that I decided to turn it into a career. I am starting the new school year as a special education instructional assistant at Edy Ridge Elementary. Before that I was a SPED instructional assistant at Sherwood Middle School for three...

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My name is Hannah, I look forward to getting to know you and your family. I attended IOT in Salem Oregon and am a medical assistant.
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Sarah H.


Sherwood, OR

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Respite And On-Call Care Provider Serving Adults And Children With Disabilities And The Families That Love Them!

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Hello, My background is in Occupational Therapy but I have worked with a wide range of individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges! My primary role in life these days is stay at home momma, but I plan to re-license in 2015 and would like to maintain my skills, experience and connections in the community in the meantime!
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Amanda H.


Sherwood, OR

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

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Special Education teacher. I have experience with all ages, Spanish speakers, special needs, and various living situations. I am willing to do moderate housework and cooking. I am able to tutor in reading, writing, science, and basic math. I am very creative and I love to do art projects and engage in imaginative play with...
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Allison H.


Sherwood, OR

$14-20/hr9 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun, And Responsible Babysitter!

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Hello, I'm Allison! I am a 21-year-old college student earning my degree in Elementary Education. I have been nannying for the past three years and have loved every minute of it! I love to read, draw, play pretend, and be outside! I am CPR & First-Aid certified and have experience working with disabled/special-needs children. I...
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Abby S.


Sherwood, OR

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Playful, And Creative Sitter

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I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have worked with all different age groups. I have always loved kids and I am going to school to be a teacher. I have been a counselor at a Girl Scout camp and worked with special needs children. I help out at elementary and middle schools and work in teaching them in small group. I also...
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Emma K.


Sherwood, OR

$15-16/hr7 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Emma! I'm 19 years old and a sophomore at Boise State University. I am the oldest of 2 siblings and many younger cousins, so I feel as though I've spent my life learning how to be the best entertainer of children. I'm super easy-going, patient, and experienced. I have experience aiding in classrooms and in daycare...
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Monica L.


Wilsonville, OR

$20-36/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Part-time Caregiving Position.

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I have worked with children in a care setting for 25 years. My experiences range from babysitting, in-home, center based, volunteer work and respite care with special needs.
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"It is very clear how much value Monica places in childcare. She is very engaged, and present when with kids. She is thoroughly competent, but also values parent opinion and feedback so that everyone caring for...

Reviewed by Megan D.

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Hannah P.


Beaverton, OR

$24/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Of 7 Years With Special Needs Experience

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Hello! My name is Hannah, I'm 28, and have been working with children for over a decade now. Most of my experience has been working with neurodivergent children. I have gained a lot of experience through working as a nanny, a behavioral therapist, a classroom aide, and a preschool teacher. I graduated from George Fox University...
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"This was an indispensable service during our brother's destination wedding weekend. Fantastic results. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Anneliese W.


Tualatin, OR

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Coolest Nanny And Teacher In Town!

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Here's a bit about me! I have loved working in childcare as an active and enthusiastic nanny, and as an in-home teacher for over 5 whole years! As a teacher, I have facilitated distance learning with pods of homeschooled students. Additionally, I have helped a student achieve academic success who struggles with a learning...
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"Anneliese was great! I had her drive my teenage boys to two different schools while we were out of town. She was punctual and very polite. Very responsible and reassuring. Would hire her again bc I had...

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Amoreena O.


Beaverton, OR

$20-23/hr2 yrs exp

Attentive, Engaging, Supportive

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Hello, I'm a full time student looking for a family in need of a fun loving nanny for morning/evening routines, day time care, or after school pickups! I love painting, reading, playing games, and spending time outdoors with the children I care for! I have experience as a swim instructor, taking responsibility for up to four...
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"Amoreena is absolutely amazing! She took care of our 2 boys, 11 and 6 year old, the younger one has special needs and presents with behavioral challenges. Amoreena handled the challenges so easily and...

Reviewed by Egle N.

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Daisy S.


Portland, OR

$18/hr10 yrs exp

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I'm Daisy! I'm a 21-year-old female, local to the Beaverton/Tigard area. I'd describe myself as compassionate, adaptable, and strong-willed. I started working with kids when I was 11 in the youth ministry at church and soon after began babysitting for family friends. Since then, I've consistently worked in daycare settings,...
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"Dependability is huge for our family because of demanding work schedules. Daisy is always there for us on time & with out fail. I am grateful and stress-free with Daisy."

Reviewed by Abby P.

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Caitlin S.


Portland, OR

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Responsible, Fun Babysitter Interested In Reoccurring, Occasional Evening And Weekend Work

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My name is Caitlin! Engaging in a partnership to keep your kids safe and having fun is my priority. I babysat family and neighborhood kiddos in middle and high school. For four summers I worked as a camp counselor, supervising crafts, swimming, and games for 40+ children. There I got experience with first aid, special needs, and...
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"Our daughters just adore Caitlin - they look forward to every visit from her! Caitlin has an amazingly calm demeanor and is very patient and loving with the kiddos - she is punctual, a great communicator, and...

Reviewed by Kimberly D.

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Callie D.


Beaverton, OR

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Looking For Jobs Every Once In Awhile Involving Babysitting Or Pet Sitting! Very Experienced

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Hi there! My name is Callie and I graduated in June 2021 from the University of Oregon with a BA in Journalism-Advertising and am looking to nanny/babysit while I'm in between jobs. I was recently unfortunately affected by company layoffs along with many others right now, but on the bright side, this means I have more time to...
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"Callie was my nanny/babysitter for many years, looking after my two young kids. She was always reliable, trustworthy, and great with my kids (and my dogs)!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Robin H.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Care Taker / Nanny / Behavioural Tech

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Working with special needs children has been a passion of mine since high school. Having a sister on the spectrum lead to to explore the field and find myself working as a lead behavioural tech in a clinical setting. I provided parent support and ran programs with the children in order to help them gain independence in areas...
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"Robin worked for us caring for our 2 children. Our little boy who have PDD (2) and daughter (4). She was compassionate, fun, and reliable."

Reviewed by Terri P.

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Sally S.


Beaverton, OR

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Dream A Little Dream Today!!

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I have worked with a variety of special needs patients throughout my 4 years in Pediatric care. I also have first hand experience with Autism care as my oldest son is on the spectrum.
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"Sally is Extremely warm and kind. Very genuine and trustworthy. She always goes above any beyond for her job duties and has a great way of thinking out of the box to make sure tasks get accomplished. I would...

Reviewed by Rebecca J.

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Christina V.


Portland, OR

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Skilled Private Caregiver

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Experience in caring for patients with different ailments. Very dependable and can provide a resume with references.
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"Christina cared for my elderly mom with dementia for an extended period of time. She is professional, smart, caring and capable. She understood my mom’s needs, as well as my needs as I was living with my mom,...

Reviewed by Care member

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sherwood, OR

Sarah H.

5.0

Great job. Super hard working. Many thanks!

- Mary C.

Monica L.

5.0

Our family has known Monica for almost 4 years and we cannot say enough good things about her. She has been involved with the care of two of our daughters who absolutely adore her. She is kind, dependable and knows exactly what she is doing when it comes to childcare. We trust her 110% with our...

- Heidi D.

Hannah P.

5.0

Hannah was so great with our kids! She surpassed our expectations with her enthusiasm and reliability looking after several kids and a baby. Fantastic experience; I would definitely hire Hannah again.

- Care member

Anneliese W.

5.0

Anneliese was super comfortable jumping in when our nanny was out of town with our two little ones. She adapted to our schedule well, was engaged with the kiddos and left the house clean. We will absolutely be reaching out again.

- Rindi C.

Amoreena O.

5.0

Amoreena is absolutely amazing! She took care of our 2 boys, 11 and 6 year old, the younger one has special needs and presents with behavioral challenges. Amoreena handled the challenges so easily and naturally. Both boys loved her. She is fun, very reliable and dependable, and excellent...

- Egle N.

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