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Hope D.


New Gloucester, ME

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

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I currently work with children in an early intervention preschool setting with special needs. I love working with children and feel that providing early intervention to the children I work with will enable them to live fuller, richer lives.
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Elizabeth Q.


Gray, ME

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I have a girlfriend with a special needs child that I have interacted with for 15 years. She is going to be 18 soon but, because of her condition, she is developmentally 5 or 6. She has so much to offer and is so smart. I've watched her grow so much, in her own pace, and it is heartwarming to see her expand her horizons with all...

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I am a nurse and I work with behavioral/special needs children in my full time job 2 days a week. I also have worked in pediatric nursing for 6 years now and have experience at all ages. I have also been in childcare for 20 years and have a wide range of experience and skills. I have 2 kiddos of my own a 1. 5-year-old and a...
Alison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Riley H.


Poland, ME

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Riley, an aspiring doula! I have a deep passion for early childhood development, especially the newborns. I have my bachelors in Family & Child Sciences and am in graduate school at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University for Space Operations. I was a foster mom for two special needs children under 4, a preschool...
Riley can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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.
Hi there! My name is Jamie, and I have over 8 years of experience in childcare, including a year as a live-in nanny. I've had the privilege of working with children of all ages, including those with special needs, and I find it incredibly rewarding to provide personalized care and support. In addition to my childcare...
Jamie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Erin N.


Poland, ME

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello all!! I have had the opportunity to work with people ranging from toddlers to adults with special needs throughout middle and high school. Whether it was helping assist in playing sports, or just simple in home caretaking, I have enjoyed every second of it. Working with many different people has opened up my mind and has...
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...
Hi! My name is Katie and I graduated with a Special Education degree from Saint Joseph's College of Maine. This is my third year as a K-3 special education teacher. I have worked and observed in various classroom settings. These include K - 5 general education classrooms, resource rooms, and self-contained classrooms. I am...
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Nevaeh S.


New Gloucester, ME

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. My goals as a Nanny or babysitter is to take care of children, help them grow, and watch them have fun! I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light housework, laundry, and meal preparation. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I...
Nevaeh can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Melissa G.


Brunswick, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Need Summertime Care? I'm Available Weekly.

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 Special Ed programs. I am creative, love to support children in their interests and am...
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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Hi! I have experience caring for autistic youth as young as 1-year-old. I can provide positive behavior support and care.
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Johanna C.


Casco, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Attentive Caregiver Looking To Help Local Families!

Hello, parents! I am a former special educator with 22 years of teaching experience. I offer care for children with disabilities (physical/cognitive impairment, level 3 autism, multiple disabilities, etc.) as well as care for typically developing children. As a former itinerant teacher working with children birth to 21, I have a...
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Madeline G.


Raymond, ME

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

I have a deep passion for helping people, especially those who need a little extra love and attention. I raised my step son for 4 years, he has ASD and ADHD. Through many challenges and rewarding moments, I learned a lot and want to share my skills, kindness, and compassion with others.

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