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Kelly F.


Biddeford, ME

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For Part Time Hours

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I am a local middle school Special Education Teacher. I have a current Heart-saver (first aid, CPR and AED) certification. I am a parent of two young children and have two cats. I am very organized and timely.
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Anne Q.


Biddeford, ME

$20-26/hr • 4 yrs exp

Full time OT, looking for per diem caregiver work with focus on seniors or adults with intellectual disabilities.
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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Hayley D.


Biddeford, ME

$15/hr • 1 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/hr • 8 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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Sydney W.


Biddeford, ME

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Sitter & Safe Space Facilitator

I have 11 years of experience as a babysitter, part-time nanny, and in early childhood education. I hold a Master's in Social Work and I am working toward professional licensure as a clinical social worker. During the school year, I am a special education social worker at a local elementary school. I provide emotional regulation...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Caroline R.


Kennebunkport, ME

$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Caroline is a breath of fresh air. She is a natural with children and demonstrates such maturity and strength in her skills as a tutor and child care provider. Caroline should pursue a career in special education because she exhibits such innate skills with...

Michelle M.

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Denise W.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider/End Of Life In Home Care Specialist

I have my associates degree in Human services. I am a certified home health aide. I have worked with the elderly for over 20 years. I am a compassionate, friendly out going person. I have excellent credentials. I have a spotless driving record and you can check my background on care. com My schedule can vary upon job. I am also...
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Caroline R.


Kennebunkport, ME

$20/hr • 2 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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Donnielle W.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience working with children, especially those with special needs. Currently, I work as a mental health therapist. I am comfortable working with infants, toddlers, and school aged children. 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
"Donnielle is incredible! She blew me away during her interview and I only wish that I had more occasions to hire her. She has cared for my twins twice. Both times I received text updates letting me know that all was well. My girls were fed, changed, and happy when...

Heather H.

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Nicole H.


Hollis Center, ME

$15/hr • 10 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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Sarah B.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hey there! My name is Sarah, I'm 27, and I am currently a preschool teacher and BHP at a special needs/developmental preschool. However, due to a multitude of reasons, I'm hoping to branch off into nannying either part time or full time. Over the years I have worked as a babysitter, as a counselor in a youth residential setting,...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cydni M.


Saco, ME

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I really enjoy working with children and have been babysitting since a young age, I have many nieces and nephews who I grew up watching as well as family friends children etc. I am currently a preschool/toddler teacher at a daycare! I have years experience in home care for a taking care of seniors but have also cared for...
Cydni can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Phyllis R K.


Kennebunk, ME

$20/hr • 10 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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Jaclyn J.


Alfred, ME

$23-30/hr • 5 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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Jaqueline S.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Kind Sitter.

Trustworthy, patient and caring. Also pet sit, special needs, and companion care As a teenager, then foster parent. Read, Beach, movies, board games /cards, knitting, being with animals. kind hearted NON SMOKER Patient, listen and understanding.
Jaqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Maya G.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$30-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am currently a BHP for a nonprofit organization in the state of Maine. i've help my license for three years now and more to come. every year we go through extensive trainings to keep up on our skills. This includes first aid/CPR training, de-escalation training and much more.
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Marie B.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$18-28/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi- I'm a retired self - employed stylist but my main job and passion in life has been raising my 4 children .. special needs included (Down's syndrome and autistic spectrum) There is no better reward than encouraging a child to connect and express their innate gifts and talents. I love to see them shine in confidence and in...
Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
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Mia C.


Saco, ME

$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp

Science And Outdoors Lover

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an outdoor educator at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine, and I'm currently looking for some work during our off-season. I'm currently studying to be a high school science teacher and I love getting kids excited about science. I've been through the whole rigorous college prep school to top University pipeline (I attened...
Mia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a nurturing childcare provider with four years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development, coupled with my positive experiences in babysitting roles, inspired me to pursue a career as a caregiver. I believe in creating a safe and stimulating environment where...
Alydia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Biddeford, ME

Caroline R.

5.0

Caroline is a breath of fresh air. She is a natural with children and demonstrates such maturity and strength in her skills as a tutor and child care provider. Caroline should pursue a career in special education because she exhibits such innate skills with children who present with a variety of...

- Michelle 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.

Nicole H.

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 with our family!

- Krista D.

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