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Find special needs caregivers in Gardiner, ME that you’ll love

18 special needs caregivers are listed in Gardiner, ME

The average rate is $16/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Gardiner, ME

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Brooke M.


Gardiner, ME

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since the age of 11 but I come from a large family and have been helping take care of kids since I was six. I am in college and going for a certificate in early childhood. I love kids and am great with all ages, boys and girls! (Though I have more experience with younger children) I have a license and my...
Brooke can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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Madison B.


Gardiner, ME

$18/hr1 yrs exp

Child And Pet Care!

Hey all! I am currently a residential youth and family specialist at Spurwink looking for a childcare position beginning in July. I am an online college student in my third year working to become a clinician. I have experience with children of all ages, all special needs, and flexible with pay. I have a year of professional...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Emily B.


Augusta, ME

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked with a community organization assisting children and teens with various development disabilities with community integration. I also worked for two families helping their teenage children with tasks at home and in the community. I am passionate about helping individuals with development disabilities to live full...
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Anna R.


Randolph, ME

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time/ Full Time Care Giver Available

I have a mixture of experience during my years in child care and education. I would be happy to help a family with special needs, and learn how they would like their loved one looked after. I believe every individual is different. I also have some experience with the elderly and Alzheimer's. Please message me for more...
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Danielle F.


Hallowell, ME

$14-19/hr7 yrs exp

Care Giver

I absolutely love children and have worked with kids of all different ages and abilities. I have over 8 years of experience in child care. I have been a professional nanny, camp counselor, and baby sitter. I volunteer frequently with different organizations that improve the quality of life for children. Those groups range...
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I have my Ed Tech III and will soon graduate with my Bachelors degree in Mental Health, I have experience caring for children with ADHD, severe anxiety, sensory issues, anger issues, behavior issues and depression! I also have experience as a DSP for caring for developmentally disabled adults. I have also taken care of elderly...
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Penelope H.


Jefferson, ME

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
5.0
"Penney is a wonderful caregiver! She brought such comfort to my mother and ailing stepfather, so that they were able to get rest. Highly, highly recommend. She was very communicative, flexible, and would definitely hire again. Thank you so much!"

Meg N.

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Olivia W.


Waldoboro, ME

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am reliable, kind, and creative and have over 15 years of experience caring for children, from infants to young teenagers. I also have experience with caring for children and adults with special needs. I love reading to children, singing songs and helping build vocabulary, working on gross and fine motor skills, and spending...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Olivia is likely the best babysitter you'll ever come across. Completely reliable, punctual, and communicative, and shows the utmost care for our two-year-old. Our son always asks when Olivia will be back, and he talks about her and the days they share. She's one...

Ryan L.

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Cassandra B.


Readfield, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Dependable Babysitter With Over 15 Years Of Experience Caring For Kids Of All Ages

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My babysitting strengths include: -Building awesome blanket forts -Dropping everything for a spontaneous dance party -Enjoying the outdoors (especially summer swimming!) -Encouraging creativity -Managing kids busy schedules, keeping things organized but fun! -Loving family pets (scared of snakes though!) On a more serious note,...
Cassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Working with Cassandra has truly been a pleasure. She is punctual, dependable, creative, and engages our three children in activities with ease (even household chores). We initially hired Cassandra to watch our kids a few times a month for dates nights or the...

Sandy B.

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Julia C.


Washington, ME

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Creative And Friendly Sitter :)

Hi! I'm Julia a 23-year-old female who lives in Washington, Maine and is looking to find a job nannying or babysitting kids over 7 months old. I have about 6 years experience and I'm willing to help around the house as needed. I'm pet friendly. I love creating meaningful memories and learning experiences for the kids in my care!...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Sara B.


Damariscotta, 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, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Hello my name is Jen! I offer residential, turn cleans & small commercial property cleaning services! I also offer errands, transportation, in home child/senior & pet care! I determined a long time ago that the career I chose had to include helping others! I'd be more than happy to discuss details and answer any questions you...
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Sara B.


Damariscotta, 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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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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Renee C.


Sabattus, ME

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with 15 years of experience providing exceptional support and assistance to individuals with special needs. Adept at fostering independence, promoting social integration, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for those under my care through...
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Avery E.


Bowdoinham, ME

$14-22/hr1 yrs exp

I have frequently worked with kids that require some extra help during my career as a gymnastics coach and am very comfortable giving them the assistance and attention they require for a positive life experience!
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Sharon M.


Damariscotta, 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gardiner, ME

Penelope H.

5.0

I wish that we had found Penney sooner! She came in at the end of our loved ones life and was a godsend. Penney handled the end of life care with such compassion and new what to do to keep her comfortable.

- Nancy C.

Olivia W.

5.0

Olivia is the kindest, most empathetic caregiver. She worked with us through a major separation anxiety issue with our baby, providing calm, gentle care even when he was the opposite. She anticipates needs, adapts to the children, and in general is the best caregiver I can imagine. We love having...

- Jennifer W.

Cassandra B.

5.0

We hired Cassandra to watch our 2 year old daughter and she is PERFECT! She has spent the whole week with our little, and I couldn't ask for more. She is on time, professional, has really bonded with our daughter, actively engages her in games/outdoor activities/story time, preps meals for her,...

- Monica C.

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