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Experience: 6 yrs
Hello there! My name is Clara and I would love to help care for your family. I babysat all through high school and nannied during the summers in between my college academic years. I have been working at a special education school that strives to meet the needs of students with ADHD and autism for the past 10 months in Portland. My role is focused on teaching in our life skills lab as well as our therapeutic garden. I believe that connecting with children at any age takes time, so I enter each relationship with patience and warmth. I have a playful soul, balanced with the belief that clear is kind. I am a strong communicator when it comes to expectations and safety, as well as my own needs. I live in Southeast Portland and will be moving to Chicago in August, but I'm happy to be an on-call babysitter and am looking forward to meeting you and your family!
Clara was an absolute gift to our family this summer. With three kids ranging from 5 to 9, finding someone who can genuinely connect with all of them — meeting each one where they are — is rare. Clara did it effortlessly. She struck exactly the right balance between fun and structure. The kids adored her, and they also listened to her. That combination is harder to find than people think. We had a limited-screen-time boundary that we were a little nervous to enforce all summer. Clara not only respected it without pushback, she made it a non-issue. Museum trips, library visits, pool days, creative projects at home — we referred to the summer as “Camp Clara.” She built a real routine that gave the summer shape without making it feel rigid. What stood out most was trust. Clara is family, which helped — but she earned our confidence as a caregiver in her own right. She was communicative, reliable, and used good judgment in moments that mattered. If you have the chance to hire Clara, say yes. She is a salt-of-the-earth human, and she would no doubt make an enduring impact — just like she did with our family.
5/19/2026
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$20/hr
One time jobs
4 children
$20/hr
Can help with
Craft assistance
Light cleaning
Swimming supervision
Education
College degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Additional details
Non-smoker
6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM
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