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Cierra is a welcome addition to our caregiving team for my sister. She is a calm, caring, and reliable person and took the time to

Review for Cierra M. by Erica V.

We have loved having Gisella care for our children. She is an expert at infant care and does it with ease but is also so so great with our

Review for Gisella C. by Care member

Krissy is child-centered, patient, kind, and understanding of all of our families needs. Our boys rave about Krissy and all of the creative

Review for Kristina H. by Desiree C.

Special needs caregivers in West Linn, OR

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Julie W.


Canby, OR

$25/hr10 yrs exp

We All Deserve To Feel Safe, Loved And Treated With Dignity. We Are More Alike Than We Are Different.

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I have cared for special needs all my life. I had a Daycare center for special needs children for over 20 years. Then I ran foster care homes as a resident manager for 5 years. I now have a non-profit that helps adults with autism find housing. I also do part time private care for special needs.
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Cierra M.


Portland, OR

$35/hr8 yrs exp

Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there. I like to think of myself as more of a "go with the flow" type of Provider. My focus is simply to provide a peaceful and safe environment, whatever that may mean for the individual. I have 8 years of professional experience, 3 years specializing in adult special needs. 5 years specializing in children's special needs....
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"Cierra is a welcome addition to our caregiving team for my sister. She is a calm, caring, and reliable person and took the time to understand my sister's goals/interests as well as our family's values. My sister looks forward to every day they get to spend time...

Erica V.

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Gisella C.


Lake Oswego, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Trustworthy, Patient And Caring Nanny Seeking A Wonderful Family

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I pride myself on my integrity and honesty. I adore spending time with children and have 15 years of experience working with children of all ages (newborns, infants, toddlers, school age and even teenagers) and also have experience caring for children with special needs. I am...
Gisella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Gisella is fantastic - she always keeps the kids well entertained with age-appropriate play and projects. She clearly loves working with little ones and is very tuned into their learning and development. She has consistently been reliable and punctual. We have...

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Winston M.


Portland, OR

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For over two years I have worked with students with special needs at Portland Public Schools. I have met some of the most tenacious, empathetic, creative and energetic students through this job, and I am committed to providing equitable service and opportunities for people with special needs. I excel at meeting kids where they...
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Kristina H.


Portland, OR

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a patient and empathetic 30-year-old who has extensive experience working with kids, mainly between the ages of 6 months- 7 years. I have worked in the infant room at a daycare, as a nanny for two young girls, as a distance-learning teacher, a camp volunteer, and as a Registered Behavioral Technician with youth diagnosed...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Krissy is child-centered, patient, kind, and understanding of all of our families needs. Our boys rave about Krissy and all of the creative activities that they get to do with her."

Desiree C.

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Julia S.


Portland, OR

$16/hr3 yrs exp

About Me

Hi! I'm Julia, I'm 22 and a design student at Portland State University. I'm very creative at heart and passionate about making art and music. I'm also very interested in science related studies, and have a passion for writing. I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old- one of my main past experiences involved caring for...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance
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"Julia babysat for our 3 children (ages 3-10) for several years. She's always on time, does a great job with the kids, and was very reliable. We love working with her!"

Kelly S.

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Michaela M.


Sherwood, OR

$17-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years experience, with 3 years of Registered In-home care experience. I provide care for children, elderly, single individuals, and couples. I am also CPR, BLS, and ACLS certified. I graduate college, majoring in Respiratory Therapy. I have many medical professional references and have a great background history. Some...
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Jade T.


Portland, OR

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher & Childcare Provider

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jade! I am a highly experienced childcare provider. I am currently a preschool teacher at a NAEYC accredited center. I am comfortable and happy to work with all ages and large groups of children. My background includes extensive private and professional childcare with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and K-12...
Jade can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jade did a wonderful job watching our two year old! Our daughter warmed up very quickly and easily to Jade upon meeting her. Jade has an in depth knowledge of child development and is a natural with kids. In addition to being great with children, she was very...

Zenka W.

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Willow B.


Portland, OR

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Reliable, And Experienced Nanny.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Willow and I'm an experienced caregiver looking for work. I usually work full time as a nurse in long term care but due to low census at my facility my work hours have been temporarily reduced! I have almost full time availability Monday-Friday open through Sep 30th to offer childcare services. I have around...
Willow can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"We hired Willow to care for our first son when he was 4 months old. She has been with our family since that time (almost 2.5 years). Working full time and never missing a day! Willow is dependable, clear with communication and wonderfully loving and caring with our...

Sarah L.

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Beverly B.


Portland, OR

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Available, Experienced, Fun And Caring, Educator And Caregiver

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny specializing in infant care. I am also a newborn expert. I am a Portland native and graduated from The University of Portland, where I studied dance and genetics. A Montessori alum, I enjoy promoting experiential learning, encouraging interaction and observation of a student's surroundings. I enjoy...
Beverly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Beverly was available last minute for a family dinner and took care of my 1 and 3 year old with no issues. She made everyone feel at ease and got a fussy baby to sleep without a nighttime nursing. 10/10 would recommend to anyone and look forward to our next...

Laramie F.

I am a dedicated caregiver with over three years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Washington. I am certified in CPR and First Aid through the Red Cross. With a strong focus on elderly and adult care, I have developed expertise in hospice care, memory care, and supporting individuals with special needs....
Christine can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, respite care & more
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Judith K.


Lake Oswego, OR

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

Care Provider

I have a certificate in gerontology and I truly enjoy working with seniors. I also have been working as a Paraeducator working one on one with special needs students. I enjoy engaging others in creative and educational activities.
Judith can also help with: Respite care, personal care, visiting physician, dementia
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Nikki S.


Sherwood, OR

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Personable And Professional

I've been a wife, mother, and caregiver for over 22 years while raising my 2 children, one of whom has special needs. I was the owner and operator of a house cleaning business for 8 years. I recently served as the Housekeeping Coordinator for a local senior living and memory care facility. I cherished helping and caring for the...
Nikki can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, respite care, errands
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Danielle J.


Portland, OR

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Cleaning Lady / Nanny/Elderly Help

I have experience working with people of all ages and background, however I specialize in memory loss care. Like so many people, I've been affected by Alzheimer's. Taking care of my grandmother is what inspired me to become a CNA and pursue a degree in nursing! I have experience with the following--- -in-home hospice care -house...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Renee Y.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Always Looking For New Opportunity!

Hello, I am a near 53 yr old women. I have two adult daughters and five incredible Grandchildren. I have grown up with a special and caring love for children, seniors and anyone in between. I have a lot of experience in all home needs and I fit in easily. I do a lot of big and small jobs. I am willing to help with whatever you...
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Samantha T.


Portland, OR

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Creative Nanny

Over 25 years experience in the home and school. Retired elementary school librarian looking to nurture, explore and play with your child. Experience with special needs, severe allergies and type one diabetes.
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Anne R.


Beaverton, OR

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have worked one on one with campers at Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp, as a camp counselor, which provided me with valuable, hands-on experience in working with individuals with disabilities. I treated the campers with respect and compassion while encouraging their independence to foster their own abilities. I assisted young adults...
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Brittaney A.


Portland, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Empathetic Caregiver For Special Needs Kiddos

Hey there! I'm currently available with date nights and one or two reccuring nights a week! With over two years as a respite care worker and 18 years personal experience with my brother with Autism, I've got the experience and the heart to make every moment count. From wrangling energetic kiddos with ADHD to creating...
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Carla H.


Portland, OR

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Special Education Teacher

I am a certified Special Education Teacher, and worked in that capacity at the high school level for 10 years. Additionally, I have over 20 years experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. I am comfortable with individuals of all ability levels, including behavior challenges and welcome new opportunities.
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Victoria M.


Portland, OR

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Naturally A Caregiver,very Kind,warm And Loves People..

I am a loving and compassionate woman who believes that skills can be taught but compassion and dedication come from within. Essentially it is a lesson of love because if you can't love you can't be a caregiver, . I became a caregiver because I wanted a career that had the potential to make a difference in someone's life. I...
Victoria can also help with: Home modification, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia

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