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Leah O.


Eddington, ME

$24-50/hr5 yrs exp

About Me: BHP

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Hi, I'm Leah, and I have over five years of experience working with children of all ages. My background includes professional roles as a Registered Behavioral Therapist and a Behavioral Health Professional (BHP), where I specialized in working with children with special needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum. I am...
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Sapphira M.


Orono, ME

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Story Teller

I have experience working with children of a variety of ages for the last 5 years, I've driven children safely, so after school pick up or summer activities are perfectly ok, I am willing to complete light house cleaning, laundry, and meal prep/cooking if requested. I love animals. I also have experience with special needs...
Sapphira can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ellen D.


Orono, ME

$26/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate, Experiences And Reliable Sitter

Hello! My name is Ellie, and I'm currently a student at the University of Maine, set to graduate in May with a degree in Elementary Education. I have several years of babysitting and nannying experience, and I've also spent a lot of time in classrooms as a substitute teacher and through my student teaching placements. In...
Ellen can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Meaghan K.


Orono, ME

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With Special Needs Training

Hello! I work as a BHP with children who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the greater Bangor area and I am CPR certified. I graduated with my bachelors from Umaine Orono in May 2023. I love arts and crafts, children and animals of all types. I am reliable and respectful as well as energetic and fun-loving! I do...
Meaghan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

I don't have a lot of experience caring for those with special needs but I do with children and people of all ages from littles ones to teens and adults!
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Tabitha R.


Milford, ME

$16-22/hr

Childcare/cleaning Services

I began babysitting and child care at 13 years old. I have always been around children in some way and I really enjoy them. I have a 10-year-old special needs daughter and I love taking care of her. She's in school full time now and I have some time on my hands during school hours!
Tabitha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emily W.


Orono, ME

$20/hr5 yrs exp

About Me

Hi I'm Emily, I am a senior in college at the University of Maine for Kinesiology and Physical Education. I have been working with kids since I was a kid and hope to be a gym teacher in the future. I have worked with kids being a coach, teacher, tutor, babysitter, camp counselor, and I currently also work with MAS as a Behavior...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Tonya D.


Bangor, ME

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Child Care At Your Service!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Tonya and I have worked in childcare, Senior Care, and in mental health. In childcare I have more than 30 years experience. I have worked with children from newborns, after school, teens along with children who have special needs. I enjoy interacting with children of all ages and helping them love what they do best by...
Tonya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Tonya was an excellent babysitter!! She took excellent care of three of my children from birth until middle school. I would highly recommend Tonya"

Simone S.

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August R.


Bangor, ME

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My Name is August and I have 4 years of paid professional childcare experience. I have worked with ages ranging from newborn to 12+ years old in daycare settings as well as private in home care. I am equipped with all the trainings required to work in a newborn room and preschool such as SIDS, First Aid, CPR, preschool...
August can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've been doing in home health care for 20 years. I'm out going and patient. I have experience with hoyer lifts dementia, Parkinson's disease and special needs. I can help with meal preparation, cooking and light housework. I can also feed and bath your loved one. I can do medication prompting. I'm a non smoker and love pets. I...
Penelope can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
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Naomi M.


Bangor, ME

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have extensive experience in childcare and am the oldest in my family, with four siblings in the U. S. and five in Africa. Growing up, I often babysat my nieces and nephews, which deepened my love for caring for children. At 29 years old, I may not have kids of my own, but l am passionate about nurturing and supporting...
Naomi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Bachelor's mental health Mom Aunt Previously an ed tech 3 in schools Resume upon request Experience with special needs
Karen D Shea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Susan W.


Bangor, ME

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny/Babysitter Available

I have been caring for children of all ages for more than 28 years. I have worked with multiples and special needs children. I have my degrees in Early Childhood Education and Child Development. I am also CPR and first aid certified. I have done everything from babysitting and being a nanny, to working in day cares, interning...
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Shelby L.


Bangor, ME

$15-17/hr3 yrs exp

I Love Working With Kids. I'm Currently An Ed Tech.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as kind, caring and fun. Currently I work as an Ed tech in a special needs preschool. I work 1-1 with the kids and take them through their day. We do work times so I can help little ones learn or help older ones with homework. We have weekly trainings on childhood development. I like working with kids...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Earl M.


Bangor, ME

$50/hr3 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist

I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, driven, and personable. I like caring for people with special needs because my purpose in life is to improve their lives. I'm looking for a job that is flexible. I started caring for people with special needs in 2019 In my spare time, I like to read, go for a walk, and spend time...
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Madison T.


Hampden, ME

$26-30/hr4 yrs exp

BHP

Hi! My name is Madison. I am 23 years old, and have 9 years of overall childcare experience. I have been working as a BHP for children with behavioral & developmental disabilities for the last 4 years! For 5 years prior, I volunteered with children & adults with developmental disabilities. I am looking to take some time off of...
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Grace F.


Bangor, ME

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Grace and I'm a registered BHP, CPR & First Aid certified, and have been working with children for 5 plus years in either babysitting, carpooling, or working with special needs as a BHP. I am also a very good cleaner as an eldest sibling;) I would love to be your go-to sitter or cleaner!
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kylia M.


Bangor, ME

$23-28/hr4 yrs exp

I truly consider it an honor to work with families to help their day go smoothly and happily. I've worked with children as young as newborns, adults as old as 95, and everyone in between. My focus has been with children mostly. I was fortune to graduate high school with an Associates degree in Psychology and later I received...
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Abby B.


Bangor, ME

$19-24/hr3 yrs exp

Hi Parents! I've worked the past 4 years at a summer camp including lots of kids with special needs, I spend a majority of the last three summers 1 on 1 with a sweet girl with developmental delays. I am patient and understanding of a kids needs, I can work to build a strong connection with you child and ensure they feel safe...
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Lacey W.


Bangor, ME

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Residential Training Specialist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years working in a Residential care facility. I have also worked with the elderly, suffering from dementia. I have 10plus years of experience in leadership roles within a residential setting, including behavior management, extensive work within the Autism Spectrum, as well as knowledge in the areas of borderline...

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