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58 special needs caregivers are listed in Orrs Island, ME

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Orrs Island, ME

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Jessica B.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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.

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Kelly H.


Lisbon Falls, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring, Experienced Nanny

I have 15+ years of experience working with children from newborn to 12 years old, both in centers and caring for children at home. I have experience with medical special needs (I am also a CNA), behavioral special needs, and developmental delays. I can help with childcare and household management needs. I love getting to be one...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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Jennifer Z.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Warm, Patient, And Energetic Caregiver Looking For Part Time Work!

Warm, patient, and energetic caregiver looking for part time work! With 15 years of experience working with children from infants to pre-teens, and 4 years working with the elderly, I will provide your loved ones with the best care. I am also comfortable caring for children and adults with special needs. As a Registered Nurse, I...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, companionship, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Mary Kate F.


Portland, ME

$16/hr5 yrs exp

A Little About Me...

I am looking for weekend night babysitting jobs! Hi there! I am a caring, fun, and reliable professional seeking a part to full-time nannying job. I am 32 years old, in grad school, and am a former English teacher. I have trained insight on child and adolescent development and have also worked as a personal care attendant for a...
Mary Kate can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kendall D.


Portland, ME

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Sitter With Teaching Experience Seeking Full Or Part-time Work!

- 10+ years providing child care (infants, special needs, multiples) - 2+ years as Montessori teaching assistant, sub, after school care (ages 2-13) - CPR and first aid certified - Fluent in French Hello! My name is Kendall and I've been caring for children for 10 years. I started out as an in-class partner/tutor for younger...
Kendall can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Caitlin H.


Portland, ME

$16-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in childcare since 2017 in various capacities including as a camp counselor, before and after school caregiver, inpatient pediatric psychiatric technician, special needs preschool education technician, and as a babysitter for local families. I enjoy adapting to each child's needs and special interests and...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Safiya N.


Portland, ME

$16/hr2 yrs exp

A Little About Me...

I am a very outgoing, caring, and organized person. I love working with kids because of their endless curiosity. I enjoy watching children grow into themselves and their resilience is very contagious. I work part-time at a rock climbing gym in Portland, where I teach kids and adults how to climb. In my spare time, I like to rock...
Safiya can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

First Aid

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Amelia T.


South Portland, ME

$18-23/hr8 yrs exp

Date Night Babysitter For Families With Children With Special Needs

Hello! I recently graduated from Lesley University and am currently working as a Developmental Specialist doing Early Intervention therapy. I have experience working with kids with all different types of special needs for the past 5 years and I would love to be your go to date night baby sitter!
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Chriss S.


Portland, ME

$16-40/hr2 yrs exp

I have cared for infants whose parents aren't confident in how to care for or doesn't have the time a child with special needs. Every person is treated as a different individual, regardless of diagnosis. If communication has proven difficult in the past, finding ways to be with each person isn't a problem for me (I'm pretty...
I've had great experiences with my previous jobs. I am reliable trust worthy and very caring I like to look out for one another and I enjoy everything I do
My name is Meridan I have experience working with children of all ages, and all different personalities including special needs. I currently work full time in the mental health field, and am looking for a few extra hours. In the past I have had wonderful sitters and would love to continue to create a strong bond with the...
Meridan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Karen S.


Boothbay, ME

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Creative Caregiver

I love kids. Ever since I was 8 years old and my little brother was born, I have loved being around kids. I have a lot of experience with long-term child care gigs, substitute teaching and 1:1 aide work with special needs kids. I am experienced with everything, from infants to young teens. I would love the opportunity to get to...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jade W.


Portland, ME

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

My most apparent childcare experience comes from offering my assistance whenever possible with the care of my younger brother. He is currently 10 and I was 13 when he was born. I was also with a family for a few years in high school with three girls, ages 6 to 11. In college, I worked as camp counselor at a facility for the...
Jade can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sam R.


Portland, ME

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

After nannying and babysitting for 10 years, I am now finishing my bachelors degree and looking to fill in with occasional days/nights, but open to a regular schedule with the right family. I've cared for newborns to preteens with special needs, and strive to be a good role model for the children I care for. I am well versed in...
Sam can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha R.


Yarmouth, ME

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With 10+ Years Of Experience :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as calm, patient, and thoughtful. I started working with kids in 2013 at a sleepaway camp in Maine where I taught drama and directed plays and musicals with kids aged 7-17 and was responsible for anywhere from 3-7 elementary school kids in my cabin. When I got back in the fall, I started babysitting...
Skills:

CPR

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Corinne W.


Westbrook, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

- Only currently available for weeknight and weekend services - Hi there! My name is Corinne! I am in the Westbrook/Portland ME area. I currently work for SMHC as an inpatient behavioral therapist. I graduated from Lesley University with my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Music Therapy. I have been...
Corinne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very easy to communicate with, showed up on time and was super sweet with our 20 month old son. This was our first time using care.com for an out of town wedding and we felt very safe with Corrine. She even sent updates throughout the evening. Would 100% have her...

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Alexis G.


Portland, ME

$17-22/hr

Nursing Student Looking For Part Time Job

Hi! My names Alexis, I am a 25-year-old nursing student . I am currently and emergency department tech at Maine Medical center where I have experienced a wide range of care needs including pediatrics and critical care traumas. Please reach out with any questions - I look forward to meeting you!
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Lily P.


Portland, ME

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter Either Part-Time Or Full-Time

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kate L.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Having worked with children in a variety of settings for over 15 years I have experience in it all! I have worked in homes, school, camps, and private tutoring. I enjoying caring for children of all ages and personalities. Most recently I have been working at a school for children with autism and special needs providing...

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