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Special needs caregivers in Lincolnville, ME

Emily C.


Lincolnville, ME

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Full-time Care Giver

Ive worked with a handful of kids with special needs. Between babysitting and working at a daycare and nannying. The last little boy I nannied for has autism and is only communicating through an Ipad. I took 3 years of american sign language and taught a baby sign language class.
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Josephine M.


Belfast, ME

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

After School Child Care

Hello! My name is Josephine, and I am looking to pick up some extra work doing childcare while I search for a job in luxury hotel management as I am a recent graduate of The Culinary Institute of America. I have childcare experience from years of babysitting through middle school and high school, as well as 4 summers' worth of...
Josephine can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She was very attentive to my boys and knew exactly what they needed before they knew. "

Care member

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Sabrina C.


Camden, ME

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I have a flexible schedule and can work around your needs. I have experience caring for children aged 1-16 as well as special needs (aged 12-16). I also would love to help care for pets and the household. I support outdoor playtime whenever possible and can also assist with homework time. I'm located in Lincolnville but...
Sabrina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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...

Jennifer W.

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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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Karin B.


Warren, ME

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate With A B.A In Geriatrics

I worked in local schools serving as a Guidance Counselor and also ran a self-contained classroom full of children with an ED diagnosis and Autism spectrum. I was a wellness coach for middle school students as well as one on one tutor. My heart leads me back to elder care. I have 30 years experience but more than that I was...
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Susan P.


Rockland, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education teacher for 25 years, encapsulating all areas of need from ADHD to Autism. Foster mom for therapeutic level children, opened and managed several group homes for children. Program Manager for facilities with adults with developmental disabilities.
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Amanda P.


Warren, ME

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Perfect Nanny For Your Kids

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children of all ages for over 25 years. I have cared for special needs as well as typically developing kids. I can offer several references. I love to play with the kids rather than just let them be. I especially love infants and toddlers.
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Selena H.


Rockland, ME

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Educational Technician And Sitter

Throughout my years pursuing my degree, I have worked extensively with children and adolescents on the spectrum, those with learning disabilities or behavioral struggles, and some with traumatic brain injuries. I base much of my approach to working with these individuals on Montessori practices, sensory stimulation and...
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Kylie L.


Warren, ME

$15-18/hr5 yrs exp

I am a fun, laid back, kind hearted person who will always put the safety of kids first! I am CPR and first aid certified and have helped my mom throughout my whole life watching children with and without special needs. I know how to cook and clean. Kids are amazing and I love being around them! I have a 1yr old son who I have...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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