Hi! I’m Sarah, and I’m thrilled to be pursuing my passion for working with children as a nanny. I’m 29, and my love for kids started when I was a teenager babysitting. That experience inspired me to pursue a career in childhood counseling. After taking a detour to become a stay-at-home mom for almost two years following the birth of my daughter, I’m now excited to return to my passion and continue on this fulfilling journey. When I returned back to the workforce, it was in the insurance industry as a licensed insurance producer in Oregon and Washington. Although I enjoy helping people protect what matters most, the challenges of Corporate and the changing world has made me reconsider my path. After five years, I’m eager to once again pursue my degree in childhood counseling while working in a role that aligns with my passions. What I Offer: • Childcare: I provide a positive, nurturing environment that fosters emotional, educational, and social development. • Transportation: I’m comfortable driving children to/from school or extracurricular activities and have a clean driving record. • Homework Support: I assist with grade school level homework and learning activities to support your child’s academic growth. • Parenting Support: Experienced with Gentle Parenting techniques, but I’m happy to follow your preferred parenting style and approach. • Outdoor and Creative Activities: I love spending time outdoors, doing crafts, and visiting the library with children. • Household Assistance: I’m available to help with cooking, cleaning, and running errands, so you can focus on quality time with your family. • Pet Care: I’m an animal lover and am happy to help with pet care as well. I’m excited to meet you and your family and contribute to a happy, healthy, and enriching environment for your child!

Hello :) My name is Morgan, and I’m here to offer a variety of services for you and your family. I have over ten years experience caring for seniors, infants, toddlers, and children of all ages. I adore animals, and have been working with cats, dogs, chickens, and horses my entire life. My empathy, perception, and eye for detail allows me to connect and build relationships based on trust and genuine understanding. I love to cook, and pride myself on my timeliness and organizational skills. I’ve helped care for my own grandmother with dementia, as well as many other seniors with a variety of needs and medical requirements. I have experience assisting children with special needs, provided tutoring, and engaged in medication management. I have also worked with children in a clinical setting as a behavioral health paraprofessional. I have my own vehicle, and am happy to run errands if needs be. I’d love the opportunity to discuss your family’s individual needs and help in any way I can!

Hi, I'm Lavender! I've been working with children for over a decade, both in caregiving and teaching roles, and I find so much fulfillment in doing so. I love watching children's minds grow and expand as they learn about the world around them, and I prioritize fostering that growth through safety and endless receptivity to their endless curiosity. I've worked with all ages and a variety of neurotypes and health conditions, including children with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. I have CPR and first aid training, as well as a food handler's card. I'm flexible, calm and level-headed in the middle of chaos, and I enjoy the challenge of learning and adapting to each individual child or family's needs. I’ve also cared for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, horses, goats, chickens, and even emus! I understand that choosing someone to take care of your child is a deeply personal and important choice. I would love to talk with you about whether I might be the right fit for your family.

The wonderful thing about loving your job is it’s easy to show up with a smile and a positive attitude. I really like working in the care sector and especially enjoy watching children grow, learn and become individuals. I live alone so I have flexibility with my schedule. I do have a cat if you are allergic. I am hoping to focus on childcare for all ages. In the past 14yrs I’ve cared for, and spent time with, children between the ages of 4 and 17, between 1[removed] I had experience with infants and toddlers. My niece and nephews are my greatest joy. One nephew is neurodivergent and my niece is special needs, I only mention this because it taught me patience, healthy coping skills and communication. Practically speaking, what I can offer: 1) I can cook and bake, focusing on vegetable heavy dishes. If you have a craving for spanakopita or NY cheesecake? I can provide. 2) I’m a very safe driver with a reliable car. I haven’t had a car accident or traffic ticket since 1995. I’m more than happy to drive to do errands, pick up groceries, do school pick ups & drop offs and trips to the soccer field. 3) I’m a VERY creative person! I have a ton of arts and crafts supplies that I can bring for everything from watercolors to polymer clay sculpture. I’m also good with stories, silly songs and funny dances. 4) I am happy to help with a little homework (familiar with Montessori teaching practices) playing games, reading nighttime stories and TALKING with children to develop vocabulary and communication. I should mention I’m open to being a support person for child birthday parties or group outings. I’d be thrilled to do elder care and am very respectful, soft spoken when appropriate, and would be just as happy playing cribbage as reading whatever is of interest to my client. I honesty enjoy looking at family photo albums and listening to THEIR stories. I volunteered for 11 years at a care facility painting the ladies nails and reading to male and female clients. Have experience working with clients who have dementia. And finally I can do cat and small dog sitting duties. I have had cats living with me for decades, and few dogs too. I’m very pet friendly. No housecleaning duties other than laundry, dishes, counters and picking up after play time. Hope this inspires you to message and/or meet with me to see if I’m the right fit for you and your family. Have a great day!

Hi! My name is Ory. I recently moved to Portland, Oregon, and I’m originally from Ukraine. Before moving here, I lived in California, where I gained valuable experience working with children, seniors, and families. I have over 5 years of experience caring for children of different ages. I worked in a daycare, where I helped supervise children, prepared healthy meals, organized activities, and created a safe and positive environment. I’ve also been a babysitter for several families and have cared for children during church events and retreats. I truly love spending time with kids, helping them learn, play, and feel safe and loved. I also have experience caring for seniors. I’m happy to provide companionship, prepare meals, help with grocery shopping and errands, assist with light housekeeping, provide transportation to appointments, or simply be there to make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. I believe everyone deserves to be treated with kindness, patience, and respect. In addition, I have experience as a household assistant and enjoy keeping things organized. I’m happy to help with meal preparation, laundry, tidying up, running errands, and caring for pets. I’m responsible, patient, dependable, and easy to communicate with. Families often describe me as warm, organized, and someone they can truly trust. I always do my best to create a safe, positive, and caring environment for everyone I work with. I look forward to meeting your family and becoming someone you can rely on!