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Amasian C.


Ogunquit, ME

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Amasian, I have a passion for taking care of children. I am creative, supportive, and very communicative. I have experience in working with ages from as early as newborn to 13 years old, multiple kids at once, children with special needs, and experience in a daycare setting. I am CPR, first-aid, and EEC...
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Destiny C.


South Berwick, ME

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

About Me

I have 3 years experience of taking care of a boy with autism/epilepsy. He is mostly non verbal. I'm very patient and knowledgeable in the autism area!
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Stephanie T.


Wells, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

About me I am a Mother and Aunt to many multiples (5) sets of twins so lots of experience with children from premie to young adults with special needs I have worked in the medical field for over 30 years with 3 of those years on woman's , children's pediatric units I have my BLS /CPR and current on all vaccine .
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Chelsea J.


South Berwick, ME

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Child-Favorite

My name is Chelsea , I am 22 years old and live in Somersworth, NH. I have 10+ years of childcare experience working with all ages (including children & adults who have special needs). I am currently a full time nanny to 4, but their littlest is going into preschool this September so I am no longer needed full time! So that...
Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sarah D.


Madbury, NH

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Sarah, I live in Madbury and I am 23-years-old. I have experience with childcare from ages 2-14. I'm good with children with behavioral issues and special needs. I have my drivers license and a car. please feel free to contact me and I will get back to you ASAP!
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"What a wonderful child sitter!!! Sarah is an outstanding sitter who cares and loves your children! She engaged my two daughters in games, educational activities, and putting them to bed. The girls always looked forward to Sarah coming to our home. She is...

Angelo V.

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Caroline R.


Kennebunkport, ME

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, I have been a full time nanny for a few families who have children with special needs. I also have over a year of experience interning in a special education classroom setting in an elementary school. My future goal is to become a special education teacher which makes me very passionate about helping those with special...
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Maggie C.


Greenland, NH

$19-28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with children and have had the opportunity to care for them for the last 10 years. Over the last decade I have cared for families as both a nanny, regular babysitter, as well as a one time babysitter. I have experience with children from all ages as well as multiples and children with special needs.
Maggie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Alexys Z.


Rye, NH

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Are you looking for a sitter who's experienced, reliable, and fun? You've come to the right profile! Hello, my name is Alexys and I have been working with children for over 10 years from 4 weeks to 15 years old. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children. I have my own transportation to travel back and forth as...
Alexys can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My boys (ages 4 and 6) loved having Alexys watch them. They had fun and Alexys was great about cleaning up, giving them snacks, changing clothes, and keeping them active on a summer afternoon. They have asked to have her back!"

Sherri M.

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Janelle D.


Kittery, ME

$21-25/hr1 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mother of 3, high school basketball coach, special needs experience from 1-18 years of age. Fit, fun and confident with all ages!
Janelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Janelle was a fantastic nanny for our 21 month old daughter. She was punctual, attentive, and brought positive energy with her during her visits. I would gladly hire her again and any family would be lucky to work with her. "

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Jessica-lee M.


Portsmouth, NH

$22-24/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Please note that I am only available for babysitting jobs currently. Thank you! Hi there! I am a fun-loving, enthusiastic, and experienced nanny. I have worked for multiple families in the Boston area until I moved to Portsmouth 3 years ago. I come highly recommended by these families as I am experienced in caring for children...
Jessica-lee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Where to begin with Jessica? She is the most wonderful, kind, caring organized caregiver we’ve ever had for our son. Her level of attention to detail, the ease of communication and her happy attitude make it easy to have her in our home and our son’s joy when he...

Care member

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I used to teach special needs cheerleading and would love to get back into caring for special needs. Happy to answer any questions you may have!
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Karen S.


Sanford, ME

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-loving, Friendly, Responsible and Compassionate

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting at 13 for the neighborhood children. I had three or four families that I sat for on a regular basis, and I loved the children as much as they loved me. Unfortunately, as children do, they grew too old to be needing a sitter, though I still see them occasionally. While I am most comfortable with four or less...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids."

Sharrie P.

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Gabriela B.


Somersworth, NH

$35-50/hr

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm from Brazil and I'm 39 years old. I've been living here for 4 years. I have experience helping patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, and children with special needs. I consider myself dedicated, patient, and kind. I also love animals. I'm a Physical Therapist, with a broad range of expertise in various areas of Physical...
Gabriela can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
5.0
"Gabi is the most compassionate person I know a truly special person ‼️compassionate loving helpful I can’t say enough good about her if she works with your loved one you have an amazing person taking care of your family! Sit down with her and you will be as...

James M.

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Katelyn S.


Sanford, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience with children from newborn to teenager. I have 10 nieces and nephews, so I've had allot of experience with children. I'm also CPR and first aid certified. I have worked with special needs children in the past and am a certified behavioral health Professional, I currently work as a CNA at Maine Med....
Katelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love to travel and explore the world!! I nannied for 4 families during college. I nannied full time for a family with 3 kids under 4 for 2 years after college. I also have experience with special needs as I worked at a schools summer program for 5 summers in a row. ! I am fun, outgoing, honest and a clear communicator.
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Phyllis R K.


Kennebunk, ME

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I Can Help You!

My professional career has been focused on the care toward the needs of those with special needs, and intellectual disabilities. Providing someone with the tools and encouragement to take on their own personal challenges is inspiring for me as a caregiver. I look forward to helping you.
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Nicole A.


Portsmouth, NH

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For A Nanny Position This Summer

I'd describe my personality as calm, confident, and considerate. I like working with kids because they are a constant reminder to be present. I'm looking for a job that has consistent hours, a mindful family, and is a fun environment. I started working with kids when I was in high school as a babysitter. In college I worked...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alexandra G.


Dover, NH

$18-24/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Former Para

I have about 2 years of experience as a Special Education Paraprofessional working in an Autism centric program. I have experience with varying levels of abilities and communication skills. This position included ABA therapy, positive behavioral support, working on many different life skills such as Activities of Daily Living...
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Nadia H.


Durham, NH

$10-20/hr

Occupational Therapy Graduate

My name is Nadia and I recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with my undergraduate degree in Occupational Science. I am continuing on to receive my masters in Occupational Therapy in September. I love the field I have chosen and am passionate for those with developmental disabilities and other special needs. I...
Hello! My name is Zoey and I'm a sophomore at the University of New England studying Special Education and Elementary Education. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old with all ages. I have worked as a float teacher in a daycare for the last 3 years with children 6 weeks-5 years of age. Additionally, I have been a...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ogunquit, ME

Sarah D.

5.0

What a wonderful child sitter!!! Sarah is an outstanding sitter who cares and loves your children! She engaged my two daughters in games, educational activities, and putting them to bed. The girls always looked forward to Sarah coming to our home. She is delightful, punctual, and flexible. All the...

- Angelo V.

Alexys Z.

5.0

You will instantly feel comfortable with Alexys like you have known her for years. She is very friendly and nice to chat with and the kids love her.

- Julianne B.

Janelle D.

5.0

Janelle was a fantastic nanny for our 21 month old daughter. She was punctual, attentive, and brought positive energy with her during her visits. I would gladly hire her again and any family would be lucky to work with her.

- Care member

Jessica-lee M.

5.0

Jessica is not just a nanny/babysitter to our family but she has become our dearest family friend. She started to care for my son when he was 2 years old. She was a firm but gentle presence especially with an active boy. She would regularly share photos and updates and was very quick to respond to...

- Care member

Karen S.

5.0

Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids.

- Sharrie P.

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