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Tabitha R.


Milford, ME

$16-22/hr

Childcare/cleaning Services

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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, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Caitlin B.


Orono, ME

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Young And Active Sitter Ready To Help!

5.0

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Hi! My name is Caitlin and I am a nanny in the Peabody area! I have worked as a nanny before for as young as 6 months old and have also worked at a preschool as an intern for a couple of months working with children with special needs (and I have loved every second of it!) I am energetic, creative and love to get kids away from...
Caitlin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Caitlin was our nanny for the summer and was dependable, kind, energetic and patient. My children loved spending time with her and looked forward to the activities Caitlin led with them. She took initiative when the children needed it and also checked in with me...

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

First Aid

CPR

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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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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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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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Tonya D.


Bangor, ME

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Child Care At Your Service!

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms. Tonya is a loving, caring, and dependable person. I absolutely loved her as a Childcare Director. She was always truthful and consistent in her work. I am thankful to have had her as a boss."

Terah H.

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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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & 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, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship & 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, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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Marie M.


Bangor, ME

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Giver With Flexibility

Sunny is my nickname. I have over 15 years of child care experience starting with being the middle child of 12 siblings, then caring for the children in my neighborhood. As a young adult I worked with several government agencies with children with disabilities and have had CPR/First Aid and Mandt training, but that was years...
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Rachel A.


Bangor, ME

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Rachel, and I've had the privilege of working as a caregiver for over 10 years, specializing in providing care and support for children with developmental delays, autism, ADHD, and other special needs. I am passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families, and I'm dedicated to...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
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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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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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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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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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