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Jaclyn J.


Alfred, ME

$23-30/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate, Quality, Caregiver

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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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Karen S.


Sanford, ME

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-loving, Friendly, Responsible and Compassionate

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting at 13 for the neighborhood children. I had three or four families that I sat for on a regular basis, and I loved the children as much as they loved me. Unfortunately, as children do, they grew too old to be needing a sitter, though I still see them occasionally. While I am most comfortable with four or less...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids."

Sharrie P.

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Katelyn S.


Sanford, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience with children from newborn to teenager. I have 10 nieces and nephews, so I've had allot of experience with children. I'm also CPR and first aid certified. I have worked with special needs children in the past and am a certified behavioral health Professional, I currently work as a CNA at Maine Med....
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Carrie B.


Sanford, ME

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am currently looking for a loving family to spend my days with. I am an experienced child care provider who will provide fun, safe, and educational experiences for your child. My background is mostly in Montessori and Reggio based child care centers. I am a mother of three wonderful children. Two are on the autism...
Carrie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello! My name is Zoey and I'm a sophomore at the University of New England studying Special Education and Elementary Education. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old with all ages. I have worked as a float teacher in a daycare for the last 3 years with children 6 weeks-5 years of age. Additionally, I have been a...
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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.
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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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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Hayley D.


Biddeford, ME

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

I'm currently a teacher at the Margaret Murphy Center for Children in Auburn. I'm responsible for 2 little girls that have autism and other developmental delays. The kids I take care of at school are low-functioning and predominantly non-verbal. I teach them functional life skills using applied behavioral analysis school. I...
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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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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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Anne Q.


Biddeford, ME

$20-26/hr4 yrs exp

Full time OT, looking for per diem caregiver work with focus on seniors or adults with intellectual disabilities.
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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: Dementia, meal prep, transportation, errands, 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.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience working with children, especially those with special needs. Currently, I am an MSW student at USM, and I work part time. I am comfortable working with infants, children, and pre-teens. I have been trained in first aid/ CPR; however, I do not have a current certification. I am available for date night...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Friendly and helpful! Did a great job, would absolutely hire again"

Andrea J.

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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...

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!
I have been a stay-at-home mom for the past 12 years. Previous to that I worked with people of various ages with special needs, both in a school setting and home settings. I have great people skills and am a caregiver by nature.
Kelley can also help with: Companionship, errands, transportation, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Michelle K.


Berwick, ME

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time To Full-Time Caregiver (Nanny/Babysitter)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been dancing for 20 years, and with that came the ability to teach dance classes. I have been teaching dance classes for 10 years, as well as have taught children with special needs for four years. I have worked at an elementary school for a year as a morning and after school teacher. I have also worked in the...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Eliza S.


Steep Falls, ME

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Eliza's About Me

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! My name is Eliza. I have 20 plus years experience in the childcare field and been nannying for the past 6 years. All of my families have been long term commitments. I have tons of experience with infants through elementary school aged children, multiples, special needs and other disabilities. I've also done newborn...
Eliza can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Caroline, and I just graduated from the University of Vermont with my B. S. in Education. I currently work as a special education teacher in a a specialty program for students with autism. I am originally from the Boston area, and just moved back when I began my job. I have over 6 years of babysitting, teaching and...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alfred, ME

Karen S.

5.0

Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids.

- Sharrie P.

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.

Donnielle W.

5.0

Donnielle watched our toddler when she was just becoming a toddler! We never worried when she was with Phoebe because she is so competent, caring and intune with what is needed. Thank you Donnielle

- Kara S.

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