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Erin N.


Poland, ME

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter

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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...
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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: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Marytracey J.


New Gloucester, ME

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I Am A Very Reliable, Patient, And Creative Person Who Has Approximately 15 Years Of Experience

5.0

(3)

Hello my name is Marytracey. I work per diem as a registered respiratory therapist, and truly love to serve. My goal is to make life easy for you. I will take care of your prize possessions and treat them like my own. I am happy to run errands, shop, manage appointment , caretake or be a companion or watchful eye. I will care...
Marytracey can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Mary is a very responsible happy person. She has a great sense of humor and has an enormous amount of compassion for everyone. She is empathetic to people's needs, was hands on with her own parents care. Mary is now a respiratory therapist , she is always helping...

Deborah W.

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Patrick C.


Gray, ME

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver Available Part Time

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I spent two years working at an art studio / day program for teens and adults with a wide range of developmental and physical disabilities. We helped our clients enhance their lives through art, music, field trips and spending time in the local community while maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Recently I've been...
4.0
"Mike is a hardworking and conscientious man who watches my son after school and school holidays. He is very reliable and enjoys working with kids. "

Josephine P.

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Hope D.


New Gloucester, ME

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

I have worked with children since high school, babysitting and tutoring. Coming from a large family, there have always been children in my life. I have run summer arts and crafts programs and helped out at sporting camps. I am a certified art educator and currently work as a preschool teacher for children with special needs. I...
Hope can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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Nasra M.


Auburn, ME

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Families!, My name is Nasra. I am a third year nursing student at Saint Joseph's College. I'm passionate about helping children grow and develop, and I believe that every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive. I have experience babysitting children of all ages, and I'm comfortable working with...
Nasra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kailee B.


Auburn, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Experienced Caregiver - Available Immediately

Hello! I have been a nanny/caregiver for nearly 20 years. I have cared for children ranging from newborn-18, young adults, and seniors, with and without mental/physical impairments. I am CPR/first aid certified. If you are interested in speaking, I look forward to hearing from you.
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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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Vivienne G.


Auburn, ME

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

RBT

7+ months experience working with children ages 2-6 on the autism spectrum. I have experience with behaviors, feeding, dressing, and many other ADLs.
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Shelby S.


Auburn, ME

$5-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

I am the oldest of 5 children, and all of my younger sibling have ADHD and my 13-year-old sister has childhood bipolar. I also have a 29-year-old cousin who is mentally handicapped and uses sign language. I have worked at daycare with special needs children. I am a very patient person, and love playing outside and doing arts and...
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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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Trudyjune G.


Buckfield, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/ Part-Time Caregiver Elderly Or Special Needs Children And Adults

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a PSS/CRMA/DSP/CNA safety care certified. First Aid and CPR for adults and children. I have experience in working with adults/elderly and children with MR, Autism, nonverbal, severe MR, cancer, Down syndrome, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Rheumatoid Arthritis and ALS, quadriplegic care and strokes, detox off medications...
5.0
"I am a 38-year-old quadriplegic with no voluntary movement below my chest. Trudy help me with eating, bowel program, bed Bath\ shower, stretching, dressing me, brushing my teeth and many more task. She was punctual and even showed up on her day off when another...

David H.

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Jodi A.


Falmouth, ME

$25-30/hr

Part Time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am just finishing a position that I have had since September. My client is a spinal cord injured gentleman (quadriplegic). My roll was to cook and feed breakfast, brush his teeth, stretching and movement exercises. Some light household chores. He is moving to another state.
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Margie R.


Bridgton, ME

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

I worked as a MA, one on one with Dr in Brunswick Pediatrics for 18 years. I'm raising 3 successful children, ages 22, 20 and 17. My oldest is a senior in college, my youngest is a senior at HS this year and my middle child who has Asperger's is thriving and growing in the community, working full time.
5.0
"I have known Margie for 10 years, both personally and professionally. We worked together in a multi-doctor pediatric practice. Margie has always gone above and beyond in patient care and treatment, being especially compassionate and kind to the patients as well as...

Melissa C.

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Jessie B.


Cumberland Center, ME

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Adventurous And Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a Firefighter/EMT and I reside in Raymond. I have experience working with a range of children as little as 10 weeks to 13 years. I also have experience working with foster children and children with special needs. I also have experience with children with anxiety disorders. Additionally, I have worked with numerous...
Jessie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Although she wasn't always on time she was very dedicated to the job. She is very reliable and has wonderful boundaries and morals to watching little kids. My kids loved her! We only let her go because we finally got off a wait list for a pre-k program in a...

Lindsay B.

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

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Jennifer D.


Windham, ME

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Cared For My Mom

Hi! My mom had early onset Alzheimer's and I took care of her for 8 years until she passed away in my home. I learned a lot from caring from my mom and would love to help care for your loved one. It can take a lot out on a family and having someone help gives the family a much needed break. I learned that a little late with my...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Poland, ME

Marytracey J.

5.0

Marytracey is caring, professional, and extremely knowledgeable in her field. We enjoy her friendly personality which has given us a very relaxing feeling. I would highly recommend her services.

- Dottie O.

Patrick C.

4.0

Mike is a hardworking and conscientious man who watches my son after school and school holidays. He is very reliable and enjoys working with kids.

- Josephine P.

Trudyjune G.

5.0

She is very caring, reliable person and knows how to make her charge comfortable. She is clean, and professional.

- Arthur S.

Margie R.

5.0

I have known Margie for 10 years, both personally and professionally. We worked together in a multi-doctor pediatric practice. Margie has always gone above and beyond in patient care and treatment, being especially compassionate and kind to the patients as well as other team members. She has...

- Melissa C.

Jessie B.

5.0

Although she wasn't always on time she was very dedicated to the job. She is very reliable and has wonderful boundaries and morals to watching little kids. My kids loved her! We only let her go because we finally got off a wait list for a pre-k program in a daycare and could not afford to do both...

- Lindsay B.

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