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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Gray, ME
The average rate is $16/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Gray, ME
5.0
(1)
I have 3 years of experience spanning from in home sitting to working with special needs children at a day care. I raised my younger sisters from a young age and am very passionate about child care. I plan to turn this passion into a career someday, as it is very important to me and something I excel at. I look forward to the...
Michaela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Michaela has been so wonderful with my children. She is creative, fun, and dependable!"
Tricia T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 27-year-old female with many years experience as a care taker for all kinds of individuals. Everyday I push myself to be as patient and creative as possible with the people I am working with. Currently, I am working as a nanny to two boys (6 and 8). I have been working with them since my move to Maine two years ago. I...
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Colleen has been our part time nanny for the past three years. She takes excellent care of our two sons, ages 6 and 8. I find her to be consistently pleasant, responsible and dependable.
From the kids' point of view, she is playful and their favorite "play...
Setareh R.
4.9
(16)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I thrive on working with and caring for young children. I have an extensive background in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and am a certified BHP (Behavior Health Professional). I am a hands-on, nurturing, engaging and caring nanny with years of experience.
I work with children of all ages and am adept in...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Pamela stepped in for a last-minute one-time job when we were in Portland for a wedding. We are first-time COVID parents so this was actually our first time hiring a babysitter instead of relying on grandparents! Pam put us at ease during our phone interview...
Lauren D.
Erin S.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a licensed social worker (LSW) and Behavioral Health Professional working with children, adolescents, and teens during the day specializing in behavioral supports and special needs. I have worked as a babysitter for 10+ years and a social worker for 4 years, for families with children ages birth to 18, and I have a...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Erin was excellent! First time leaving our 4M old with a babysitter and I couldn’t have been more comfortable with her. We came home to a happy sleeping baby and a prepped meal for the next day, it was perfect."
Care member
Jessica B.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jess and I am currently working as an adult community case manager for adults with intellectual disabilities and an array of other diagnoses. I have experience with special needs and social work. I have received a degree in psychology and statistics from Stonehill College. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica has cared for my three children on several occasions. She has always arrived promptly and my kids are always asking for her back. Great with keeping them entertained. I would definitely recommend her! "
Molly J.
Colleen T.
Portland, ME
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Care Taker With A Passion For Working With Others
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 30-year-old female with many years experience as a care taker for all kinds of individuals. Everyday I push myself to be as patient and creative as possible with the people I am working with. I have 6 years nannying experience and 5 in childcare/caretaking. I love keeping active and creative at work! Prior to nannying, I...
Cora L.
South Portland, ME
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Cora. I am from South Portland, Maine. I'm one of four children in my family and started babysitting when I was 15 years old. I worked at my fathers restaurant for 19 years and learned lots of valuable skills that have helped me in my babysitting. I'm very outgoing, organized, and responsible. I enjoy hiking,...
Cora can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My kids love Cora! She's come twice to babysit them, and they've asked when she'll come back. Both times, Cora arrived on time, with lots of energy, creativity, and good cheer. She drew a hopscotch on the driveway that literally had 100 boxes on it, because the...
Valerie T.
4.0
(1)
I am passionate about caring for and teaching children with special needs. I am a certified BHP (Behavior Health Professional) with experience working with children in both the home and school settings. In addition, I have provided Nanny services for children with special needs.
Gabrielle B.
Brunswick, ME
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
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, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Gabrielle has been with my family through the pandemic and through many of our life changes. She is always there to support my children's needs in so many ways. We all love having her with us! Her smile and singing bring joy into our home and her love of the...
Sherry S.
Cassandra M.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!
5.0
(3)
I am a grad student at USM, looking to nanny in my free time! I am a trained midwife, yoga teacher, and postpartum doula. I have a lot of newborn care experience, as well as a range of other ages, and I also have experience working with children with special needs and/or disabilities. I have been babysitting and nannying since I...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind individual who truly cares for how children feel. She took care of both our daughters (and let's be honest, us...
Alana D.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lily. Currently I am a Senior nursing student at UVM and going to graduate school to study Midwifery. I have been working with children since 2007 as a babysitter and as a camp counselor for a local day camp. While at the camp, I had groups with ages ranging from 5-13 years old. I was in charge of organizing...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Greetings! My name is Chelsea, I'm 19 and I am a born and raised Mainer. I attended Grey-New Gloucester High school up until the 10th grade, where my family then made the decision to move to Auburn/Lewiston. I finished my high school education and graduated in 2022 from Lewiston High School at 17 years old. After high school I...
Chelsea can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Molly S.
Portland, ME
$25-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Molly, and I am a hard working 24-year-old student living in Southern, Maine! I have 5 years of nanny/babysitting experience. I care for 3 children ages 5-12 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (5 days a week.) I am also an occasional date night sitter for a 6-year-old with special needs. I know how valuable it is to have a caring,...
Hi there! I work with children with special needs. But my love for children encompasses all. I am a kid at heart and am playful and imaginative, but also follow through with rules that are placed. Being punctual is important to me, if the kids need to be anywhere at anytime, you can depend on me to get them there...
Bryana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
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.
My first child care experience was a nannying job for a 3-year-old (who was, at the time, mostly non-verbal) with autism. I took him on little trips to the beach, the playground, etc. and we worked on potty-training and speaking and swimming. It was challenging but enjoyable. I currently work as a Direct Support Professional at...
Abigail Q.
Portland, ME
$16-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Abbey and I am an experienced and passionate babysitter with 6 years of experience taking care of children. I love doing arts and crafts activities, going to the park and exploring nature, as well as playing games indoors. I have 5+ years of experience as a camp counselor for individuals with special needs. I...
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I am the oldest of 5 children, and all of my younger sibling have ADHD and my 13-year-old sister has childhood bipolar. I also have a 29-year-old cousin who is mentally handicapped and uses sign language. I have worked at daycare with special needs children. I am a very patient person, and love playing outside and doing arts and...
I worked with adults with developmental disabilities for 4 years. I worked at a day habilitation program teaching independence in daily living as well as working at residences assisting with all levels of care.
Hi families! My name is Eliza. I have 20 plus years experience in the childcare field and been nannying for the past 5 years. I have tons of experience with infants through elementary school aged children. I also have tons of experience with multiples and special needs. I am CPR and First Aid Certified, Covid vaccinated and have...
Eliza can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gray, ME
Michaela M.
5.0
Michaela has been so wonderful with my children. She is creative, fun, and dependable!
- Tricia T.
Colleen T.
5.0
Colleen was a wonderful caretaker for our two kids (ages spanned 2-6). She is patient, kind, responsible, on-time, crafty, safe, and caring. She worked 2 days a week for about a year for us and we were sad to see her move on. We would have her watch the kids again for date nights. She was a great...
- Meghan H.
Pamela O.
5.0
Pam was the full time nanny for our daughter from ages 8 months - 2.5 years. She took wonderful care of our daughter, and we really valued her warmth, engagement, and complete focus on her. Pam came up with developmentally appropriate activities and art projects; did music and movement time; and...
- Leslie P.
Erin S.
5.0
Erin was punctual, kind, and great with our boys. She immediately put them at ease talking about their interests, and she was happy to play with anything they wanted to play. She also was able to moderate some behavior issues we have had with our 6 and 3 year old recently. I would highly...
- Stewart M.
Jessica B.
5.0
Jessica only worked for us for short time before heading off for a semester abroad, but she was on time, reliable, had fun with the kids, and got everybody where they needed to be. I'd hire her again.
- Julie M.
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