Hello! My name is Chantal and I am a 51 yr old private caregiver with many years of experience. I have worked with clients with dementia, alzheimers, parkinsons, MS, stroke victims that have caused severe limitations, and the elderly. I started as a volunteer in retirement facilities, and progressed to paid work. I have worked as part of caregiving teams, and as an individual. I also took care of my grandparents, father and aunt, throughout their end of life. I have a passion for caregiving, and strongly believe that everyone deserves to be cared for with respect, compassion and dignity, no matter what stage or age. I have a great sense of humour and approach my work with a light, warm energy and a little bit of "laughter medicine". I have references to attest to my professionalism and care. A little about me personally - I'm originally from Australia, and I moved to Portland with my (now ex) husband in 2011. I am a single parent (divorced in 2017) to 2 kids, aged 20 and 23, and I am trying to help them through college and launch their adult lives. I started this work by volunteering at retirement homes, reading and just trying to be "good company" to those who may not have it often. I am also a certified pilates instructor, and work mainly 1:1 with clients (mostly 65+ - they call me the "old person whisperer" at the studio) helping them gain strength and confidence with functional movement using the pilates system and equipment. I have a wonderful (and neurotic) little boston terrier called Hoagie (like the bread roll) and I enjoy all things textile related (sewing, crochet, embroidery) and food/cooking related. I've lived and traveled all over Asia - Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and China, and a little of Europe - Barcelona, and London. I would love to see more of the world. I am also about to embark on an "End of life Doula" training as I have a particular interest in end of life care.

Hello! I am a warm, nurturing, mindful mother of two who stayed home with my children during their upbringing. Now that they've grown, I'm hoping to find opportunities to help other families look after their children and become a trusted source of support. I offer a calm and patient presence that fosters comfort and ease, which I consider to be a vital basis for growth and development.

Preferable pay: Cash, Cash-app, Venmo Raised my two siblings, babysat for 4 different families ages from 10 months-13yr olds. I always cook for the kiddos and tidy up the place all while keeping the kids entertained. I always try to take them outside on walks or to a park and keep them off a screen. Coloring and painting is always fun or even playing hide&seek or tag.

My name is Lisa and I’m a 35 year old currently living in SE Portland. Many of my close friends and family have small children that I have been fortunate to spend a lot of time around. Along with caring for my 3yr old niece often, I am comfortable and confident with children of a wide age range-I would love to assist your family in any way needed. I’m happy to assist with homework, dinner and any light housework that needs to be done. And I’m a former pet sitter (have my own dog and cat now) so I am happy to help out walking and feeding pets as needed. Please let me know if you would like any other specific information from me!