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Karen S.


Boothbay, ME

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Creative Caregiver

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I love kids. Ever since I was 8 years old and my little brother was born, I have loved being around kids. I have a lot of experience with long-term child care gigs, substitute teaching and 1:1 aide work with special needs kids. I am experienced with everything, from infants to young teens. I would love the opportunity to get to...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Meridith G.


Bristol, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider With Years Of Experience In Behavioral Support And Meeting Kids Where They Are.

Hi, my name is Meridith and I have been working in the Early Childhood Education field for over 15 years. I have taught, cared for and worked with children ages 6 weeks through 18 years old. My specialty is children with special needs. Most recently, I was a Childcare Director running a program with 100 children and families and...
Meridith can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Brenda M.


Edgecomb, ME

$18-35/hr1 yrs exp

Taking care of special needs clients helping with all ADLs, meds, meal prep, light house keeping. Have dealt with celebrpalsy, dementia, Alzheimer
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Olivia W.


Waldoboro, ME

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Update: I am unavailable this summer as I will be getting into a rhythm with my own newborn and will be entirely focused on taking care of her. Starting in September I may have availability for mid-afternoons-evenings during the week as well as weekend days. I am reliable, kind, and creative and have over 18 years of...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Olivia is fantastic. She is a caring, attentive, highly reliable, and thoughtful baby sitter, child care expert, and friend of the family. Our oldest son shouts out in delight when he hears it will be an "Olivia day" and our youngest gladly naps with her in a quiet...

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Gabrielle B.


Brunswick, ME

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a Behavioral Health Professional for children with special needs for over 3 year. I've been a nanny for 4 years. I work in the special education department at a school and have for nearly 3 years.
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gabrielle is an amazing nanny and person. She is very dedicated to the children and families she works for. She is very kindhearted and absolutely loves children."

Audrey H.

Hello. I am an ed tec in my school's special education department. I have also worked as a BHP in the past. I don't have a lot of formal training but I'm happy to do what I can.
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Summer W.


Phippsburg, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

Hi There, My name is Summer. I am a mature woman, married, with 2 adult children ages 20 and 23. I am a part time nanny. I love the flexibility and diversity of both positions! Some clients employ me to do both! In my personal life I have experience with autism, add and adhd. I must note; I have no formal training in this area....
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Lynda S.


Brunswick, ME

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

***Looking to begin June or July 2025.*** As a friendly and nurturing childcare provider with two decades of experience, I enjoy caring for children with special needs. With a degree in music therapy and a graduate degree in education, I am well-equipped to ensure your child's safety and well-being. I believe in open...
Lynda can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Nichelle M.


Topsham, ME

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Ray Of Sunshine

I have experience babysitting children of all ages and all different personalities. I am willing to help run errands and pick up around the house. I have worked with special needs children in school and am fairly comfortable with it. I love to watch children's personalities blossom and understand that it takes some children time...
Nichelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Sharon M.


Newcastle, ME

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have worked with clients experiencing all types of disabilities, from dementia/Parkinson's/brain injuries/ALS to name a few. I have also worked with those with different degrees of paralyzed injuries. I have enjoyed most every private case or resident when working in facilities I have encountered. I love people, am passionate...
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Katelyn A.


Bath, ME

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I've worked alongside individuals with various special needs on and off throughout my time in high school and college. This is my passion, and I would love to keep going with this work.
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Sara B.


Newcastle, ME

< $10/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Caregiver / Companion / Housekeeper

I have 33 years of experience with the senior and special needs population. That experience covers respite care, home care, grief support, companionship, and transportation. I am able and willing to assist with meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation to doctor appointments, hair appointments, grocery shopping,...
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Melissa G.


Brunswick, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Need Summertime Care? I'm Available Weekly.

*Please notice my availability schedule as I'm only open for summer time work * I have years of experience working with children in a variety of settings to include running my own daycare, providing mental health supports as a BHP and Children's Case Manager, to my current position in education in mainstream schools and...
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Sara B.


Newcastle, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Caregiver / Companion / Housekeeper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 32 years of experience with the senior and special needs population. That experience covers respite care, home care, grief support, companionship, and transportation. I am able and willing to assist with meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation to doctor appointments, hair appointments, grocery shopping,...
Sara can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Kelly B.


Bath, ME

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver With An RN Background

I was a nurse (RN) before I had children. I stopped nursing to raise a family, which I have, and am now ready to re-enter the workforce. I have let my RN license expire unfortunately. So, although I have not worked for specific clients, I have worked with many, many patients with various special needs. I went into nursing...
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Victoria M.


Bremen, ME

$20-39/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Available For Childcare To Senior Care

I am a semi retired nurse of 32 years. I am married and mother to 4 grown children. I have been a host mother to a girl from China for 3 years. I recently returned from a visit to see my daughter and her children in Seattle. Her husband is deployed and she works full time nights. I spent most of the time with my...
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Mary B.


Harpswell, ME

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Works In Functional Life Skills Classroom

I have been working with children with special needs for over 15 years. I have worked one on one with a child with Epilepsy and have plenty of experience with children with Autism and Learning Disabilities.

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