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Nanny Taylor
Nanny Taylor
Portland, OR
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience
A little bit about me
My name is Taylor I’m currently in online college to become a child psychologist. I’m experienced with children of all ages and have experience with special needs. I’m pet friendly as well and don’t mind house keeping. I hope to hear from you
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Nanny Penny
Nanny Penny
Portland, OR
$16/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
For the past 22 years I have been a Certified in home Family child care provider. I started so I could raise my son's and financially support my family. Now my son's are adults and now I am looking for a full time Nanny position.
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Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Grace
Nanny Grace
Portland, OR
$22/hr
Part-time
6 years experience
A little bit about me
Hello, I am Grace!
I am a mother of a zazzy, spirited 5 year old and a bold, sweet 1.5 year old. I am a gardener, a baker, a reader, a dreamer, a painter, a felter. I love the forest and medicinal herbs. I finished my Primary Teacher training at Montessori Northwest in 2020. I have been working with children in different childcare settings since 2005. I am excited to continue working with and learning from children. I hope to find a position that supports me through the summer but also allows me to spend quality time with my family. I am grateful for my work with you g children. The child spirit energizes and inspires me.
I am a mother of a zazzy, spirited 5 year old and a bold, sweet 1.5 year old. I am a gardener, a baker, a reader, a dreamer, a painter, a felter. I love the forest and medicinal herbs. I finished my Primary Teacher training at Montessori Northwest in 2020. I have been working with children in different childcare settings since 2005. I am excited to continue working with and learning from children. I hope to find a position that supports me through the summer but also allows me to spend quality time with my family. I am grateful for my work with you g children. The child spirit energizes and inspires me.
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Darcy
Nanny Darcy
Portland, OR
$22/hr
Full-time
8 years experience
A little bit about me
Hi there! I have 10 years of experience as a part time nanny and a recurring babysitter. I have been working in early Autism intervention for the past year in Dallas, Texas. I am moving to Portland in June and would love to dedicate my time to your family and help be the missing piece your family needs!
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Daisy
Nanny Daisy
Portland, OR
$25/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience
A little bit about me
Experienced and enthusiastic nanny and babysitter with 14 years of care providing to children ages newborn to 12. I specialize in infants and toddlers centered around Montessori and Waldorf education with a gentle parenting approach. I have excellent organization skills, caring for up to 6 children at a time. I have worked with deaf toddlers, autistic children, and children with difficult backgrounds. I have over 2 years of experience in night nannying. Light housework and cooking is provided. I will love your children as if they are my own. I have a calm, warm, and nurturing disposition. Children are influenced by their environment and their emotional and social well being is my top priority.
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Aurora
Nanny Aurora
Portland, OR
$14.70/hr
Full-time
4 years experience
A little bit about me
I am a 20 year old from Ridgefield, WA and currently live in the PDX area. I've been babysitting since 2015, and have one year experience working in a daycare (YMCA.) I am a very creative individual and love spending time with and teaching children!
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Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
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Nanny Iris
Portland, OR
$17/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience
A little bit about me
Energetic and engaging nanny/educator with lots of experience!
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Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Mallory
Nanny Mallory
Portland, OR
$14.70/hr
Full-time
5 years experience
A little bit about me
I am a very hard worker and I volunteered at The learning tree daycare 2 years with toddlers and the kindergarteners I am always pay attention interacting with their children very responsible respectful upbeat friendly person patient as well I also at the age of 12 my grandmother did foster care ages newborn to 5 years old she had up to five children sometimes only two even three I would come home from school Monday through Friday help my grandmother with the babies and children fed them change them interacting with them teaching them. I am never on my phone when I was at my grandmother's or when I volunteered at the learning tree day care because the fact is that children need a lot of attention I love children and babies I have a lot of experience with child care and with children and babies.
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Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Michelle
Nanny Michelle
Portland, OR
$20/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
Soy Michelle de Nicaragua e cuidado niños me gusta mucho cuidarlos ,cantarle jugar con ellos y me gustan las mascotas me gusta mucho la gastronomía y hago postres pasteles espero su repuesta mi número es [phone number hidden] gracias
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Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
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Nanny Elfina
"Elfina has been helping our family with childcare for almost four years. She is absolutely wonderful and our daughter adores her. Elfina is reliable, caring and very creative. She is always coming up with fun projects to do with our child. Whenever Elfina is over, we feel confident our daughter will be very well cared for!"
- Stephanie
Nanny Bethany
"Bethany is very kind, my daughter loved her and still asks about her, she would keep my daughter on schedule for her naps and feeding. All around just a great person to have with you child"
- Aubryn
Nanny Lili
"Lili is a loving, collaborative person, she helped me a lot with my daughter's development, she is responsible and punctual. Since Sofie was little she was interested in doing activities for her motor development and that was a great help, she read to her a lot and asked her opinion when she finished reading her favorite stories, I recommend her 100%"
- Carolina
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How to Hire Special Needs Child Care in Portland,OR
First, you should understand your requirements and preferences for this position and create your special needs nanny job. Then, as you find candidates that you like, you can message them to learn more about them. After you found the right candidate, you can take advantage of Nanny Lane’s services, including background checks, a hiring agent, and nanny payroll.
Common Responsibilities of Special Needs Child Care in Portland,OR
The roles and responsibilities of a nanny caring for a child with special needs vary from position to position. Special needs nannies have diverse experiences with different needs and abilities. If your child has a consistent schedule or meals that they like to eat, your nanny’s responsibilities can include pick up/drop-off, meal preparation, and any other tasks needed to ensure the children’s well-being. It is essential to take these factors into account when determining how much you should pay a special needs nanny.
Interview Questions for Special Needs Child Care in Portland,OR
As you start to find your favorite candidates for your special needs nanny position, invite them to a nanny interview. Here’s a list of some nanny interview questions to consider asking:
- What's your experience caring for children with special needs?
- How comfortable are you with following a routine?
- Have you taken any special training?
- Have you ever had an emergency or difficult situation while caring for a child with special needs?
At the end of the interview, if you’d like to move forward with the candidate, you can ask for references to learn more about their experiences.
Contracts for Special Needs Child Care in Portland,OR
Once you have the right candidate for your special needs nanny job, you should present the candidate a job offer. This stage is an opportunity to foster open communication before they start or a situation arises. After presenting your job offer, facilitate a discussion between your family and your special needs nanny to clarify any confusion. Once you have found an agreement with your special needs nanny, you can document this in a contract.