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44 special needs adult care are listed in Sanford, ME

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years

Special needs adult care in Sanford, ME

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Sherry B.


Sanford, ME

$25-39/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant With 16 Years Of Facility Care, In Home Care, Dimentia, Hospice.

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very dependable woman who loves to take care of people and make them smile. I am flexible, have worked with all aspects of nursing from, med tech to bathing, ambulating, taking to appointments, dressing, exercising to ensure they receive range of motion, cleaning, meal prep etc. I have 30+ years experience working with...
Sherry can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Sherry was willing to come in right away when we needed her, working many, many hours until a routine was established. Her number one concern was her client and helping them have the best day possible."

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Desarae H.


Sanford, ME

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver ,Pet-sitter / Housekeeper Available

I have a PSS (Personal Support Specialist) certificate and have been a caregiver for the elderly and disabled for about 15 years . They hold a special place in my heart and I like to treat each client with dignity and respect. I have experience working with individuals who have dementia / alzheimers and Parkinsons disease. I...
Desarae can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Desarae provided my elderly parents with excellent care. She is dependable, caring, honest, compassionate and they love her. Both parents were ill and required assistance with meals, light housekeeping, laundry, medication and oversight. Initially Desarae was...

Kathy W.

I have worked in the public schools as a sub and long term educational technician. I have most of my experience working with children with autism. Two of my own children are on the spectrum.
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Katelyn S.


Sanford, ME

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

I have experience being a behavioral Health Professional and working with children that have mental and physical disabilities. I'm currently a CNA and CPR/first aid certified. Feel free to message me!
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Stephanie J.


Sanford, ME

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available M/W/F Mornings. 7am-1pm

I have worked with Autism Society of Maine since 2017 in the summers working with the daycare group. I have also worked one on one with an autistic boy in his home. I have cousins who are autistic, so I am comfortable and familiar with everything that comes along with it. Behavioral issues are not an issue for me. I also have a...
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Jaclyn J.


Alfred, ME

$23-30/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate, Quality, Caregiver

I am a medical assistant that completed a 9 month program at YCCC and decided home care gives me the most flexible work options for my family. I have acute psych experience, I am a certified Direct Support Professional and CRMA- I worked with disabled individuals in a day program designing their daily activities and goals,...
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Jaclyn J.


Alfred, ME

$24-35/hr6 yrs exp

Compassiknate Quality Caregiving

I have over six years of experience mixed in the medical field of caregiving. I have worked in acute psych, ranging ages from five to geriatrics. I have worked as a direct support professional, with adults that have anywhere from intellectual disabilities to brain injuries. I've designed day programs in a day program as a...
Jaclyn can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, transportation, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Phyllis R K.


Kennebunk, ME

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I Can Help You!

My professional career has been focused on the care toward the needs of those with special needs, and intellectual disabilities. Providing someone with the tools and encouragement to take on their own personal challenges is inspiring for me as a caregiver. I look forward to helping you.
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Gabriela B.


Somersworth, NH

$35-50/hr

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm from Brazil and I'm 39 years old. I've been living here for 4 years. I have experience helping patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, and children with special needs. I consider myself dedicated, patient, and kind. I also love animals. I'm a Physical Therapist, with a broad range of expertise in various areas of Physical...
Gabriela can also help with: Errands, transportation, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Gabi is the most compassionate person I know a truly special person ‼️compassionate loving helpful I can’t say enough good about her if she works with your loved one you have an amazing person taking care of your family! Sit down with her and you will be as...

James M.

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Patricia H.


Dover, NH

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

An Experienced Healthcare Professional With Strong Work Ethic Dedicated To Patient Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 27 years of experience providing client and resident care as a certified Healthcare Professional. I have a proven track record of providing exceptional total client care including Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, Hospice, and developmentally disabled. I am passionate for people and providing consistent and...
Patricia can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Trisha provided total care for my brother, who was dying of alcoholism, smoking, malnutrition, and depression. His illnesses affected his ability to function. But Trisha's dedication to him made his last months happy ones. Not only is she an outstanding...

Hilary H.

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Allison H.


York, ME

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Kind And Encouraging Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My passion is to help people who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other infliction's. I can help with Personal Care as well as assistance with the activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, and grooming to name a few and Independent activities of daily living:...
Allison can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Allison is a gem. She is responsible, trusting, and very dedicated to her clients. She has such a big heart. Any family would be lucky to have her."

Jeannie R.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I used to teach special needs cheerleading and would love to get back into caring for special needs. Happy to answer any questions you may have!
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Hope T.


Farmington, NH

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Companion Care & Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have about 8 years of experience with companion Care on my own and 6 years of experience with a certified professional aid working in home as training experience as well before going out on my own for 8 years. I've offered services that include but aren't limited to, dressing, meal prep, medicine reminder, housekeeping,...
Hope can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, dementia
5.0
"Miss T was one of the most responsive and respectful care givers I have met to date using this service. I hired Hope to care for my elderly cousin whom is nonverbal that shares a home with myself to care for her while I wasn't home. She always went above and beyond...

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Sandra L.


Rochester, NH

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

I have been working with Autistic children in the Ellis School for 8 years. I work with troubled and challenging teen through ISN and being a Foster parent and I also provide respite.
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Nicole H.


Hollis Center, ME

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing, Happy And Patient Part/ Full Time Caregiver Available

I have been working with children with special needs for the past 5 years. More specifically, I am a certified Speech and Language therapy assistant which has given me so much experience. I find any gains children accomplish extremely rewarding, and love the look on their face when they have achieved something they have been...
5.0
"Nicole deserves 10 stars! We feel like we hit the lottery with her ever since she started working with our sister with Down Syndrome earlier this year. She is kind, patient, creative, outgoing, and an all-around sweetheart. We are so grateful that she chose to work...

Krista D.

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Caroline R.


Kennebunkport, ME

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, I have been a full time nanny for a few families who have children with special needs. I also have over a year of experience interning in a special education classroom setting in an elementary school. My future goal is to become a special education teacher which makes me very passionate about helping those with special...
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Ashley C.


Saco, ME

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Ashley and I am currently a college sophomore at a state university working towards my degree in Special Education. I have an overwhelming amount of experience for someone at my age. I have been babysitting children who are typical, and children with various kinds of handicaps since the age of 10. Summers during...
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Juliane S.


Biddeford, ME

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate Caring Former Oncology CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I grew up in Shelton, moved to Maine 5 years ago from CT for college, and became a BHP and CNA during my time there. I have 4 years of experience working on an oncology unit in the biggest hospital in Maine, and 1-2 years of experience as a behavioral health professional working with kids with Autism, in addition to general...
Juliane can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, personal care, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Alexandra G.


Dover, NH

$18-24/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Former Para

I have about 2 years of experience as a Special Education Paraprofessional working in an Autism centric program. I have experience with varying levels of abilities and communication skills. This position included ABA therapy, positive behavioral support, working on many different life skills such as Activities of Daily Living...
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Jessica L.


Biddeford, ME

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, I currently work as a coordinator And have been with the for over 7 years. Before that I worked as a and for 6 years worked in a residential facility. I understand the process and time it takes for parents to get the support they need for their child. I enjoy working with special needs children and helping them gain...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Sanford, ME

Sherry B.

5.0

Sherry was my home caregiver for several months and a hip replacement and stroke She is kind, compassionate and professional Her personality is outstanding and really cares about your wellbeing

- Care member

Desarae H.

5.0

Desarae provided my elderly parents with excellent care. She is dependable, caring, honest, compassionate and they love her. Both parents were ill and required assistance with meals, light housekeeping, laundry, medication and oversight. Initially Desarae was hired to care for our Mother who has...

- Kathy W.

Gabriela B.

5.0

Gabi is the most compassionate person I know a truly special person ‼️compassionate loving helpful I can’t say enough good about her if she works with your loved one you have an amazing person taking care of your family! Sit down with her and you will be as impressed as I am🙏❤️ James caregiver to...

- James M.

Patricia H.

5.0

Trisha provided total care for my brother, who was dying of alcoholism, smoking, malnutrition, and depression. His illnesses affected his ability to function. But Trisha's dedication to him made his last months happy ones. Not only is she an outstanding professional, but she also has a deep well of...

- Hilary H.

Allison H.

5.0

Allison is a gem. She is responsible, trusting, and very dedicated to her clients. She has such a big heart. Any family would be lucky to have her.

- Jeannie R.

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