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Katherine D.


South Paris, ME

$22-25/hr4 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Katie and I graduated with a Special Education degree from Saint Joseph's College of Maine. This is my third year as a K-3 special education teacher. I have worked and observed in various classroom settings. These include K - 5 general education classrooms, resource rooms, and self-contained classrooms. I am...
Hi there! My name is Jamie, and I have over 8 years of experience in childcare, including a year as a live-in nanny. I’ve had the privilege of working with children of all ages, including those with special needs, and I find it incredibly rewarding to provide personalized care and support. In addition to my childcare...
Jamie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Trudyjune G.


Buckfield, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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
"Trudy is an exceptional caregiver. She worked with my non-verbal, autistic nephew for two years in his group home in Portland. He felt safe and he trusted her which is very important. She was able to relate to him, communicate with him and help him live a better...

Cathy C.

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Jada L.


Buckfield, ME

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Summer Childcare

Hi there, my name is Jada and I am a mother and graduate student looking to provide childcare for the summer months. I have my CRHC and hold a bachelors degree in elementary education. I have experience working with children of all ages and have taught pre-k and first grade. I am currently in graduate school at USM and studying...
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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

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: Dementia, personal care, respite 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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Kelly H.


Leeds, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always loved children and I used to help my mom babysit and then babysat on my own as a teenager. I have cared for children in my home and theirs. I have also worked at a couple of daycares. I have 2 boys of my own ages 12 and 19. I have experience with newborn to young adults and special needs. I've also cared for twins...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kelly was absolutely fantastic with my twin girls. she cared for them a couple times a week for about 5 months. The only reason she doesn't anymore is due to making the decision for me to be a stay at home mom. She was always on time and communicated very well, I...

Ally N.

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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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Beth B.


Leeds, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny And House Keeping

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 20 yrs experience. I am vaccinated plus booster. I raised 2 sons with my Merchant Marine spouse who was away often. I was an Elem Ed teacher for 15 yrs.( including Special needs for 5 yrs.) I was lucky to care for 2 of 3 kiddos for 2 yrs in their home. I began with their 2 yr old who started preschool once I was...
Beth can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Beth became like family to us. She is kind, patient, creative, hard working, and honest. Definitely a God send to any family lucky enough to have her."

Rikki W.

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Beth B.


Leeds, ME

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Provider

I have worked in the public school system in Maine for almost 5 years with kiddos with special needs. I have worked with kids with developmental delays, cognitive delays, Down's Syndrome, Autism, and Asperger's Syndrome. I have also worked with children who can't walk or take food orally. I can chart bodily functions/and or...
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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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

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.
I'm a childcare provider with 3 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for working with children stems from the natural bond I've always had with them, making me the go-to babysitter for family and friends. As a patient, calm, and friendly individual, I prioritize open communication with parents, using...
Maggie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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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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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Randi-anne L.


Greene, ME

$20/hr5 yrs exp

About Randi-Anne

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children and watching them grow and reach new milestones. I love reading, arts and crafts, and spending time outside. Most of my experience is with infants, but I have worked with children of all ages. I have also worked with children with special needs. Working with infants is definitely...
Randi-anne can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah W.


North Bridgton, ME

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver And SLP Grad Student

I am an energetic, caring, and fun caregiver looking for the perfect fit! I have experience working with kids of all ages as a summer camp counselor, lifeguard, nanny, private school teacher (teaching and providing care for children with disabilities in a residential setting), and most recently substitute special ed teacher. I...
Hi! I have experience caring for autistic youth as young as 1-year-old. I can provide positive behavior support and care.
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Courtney R.


Lewiston, ME

$20-28/hr2 yrs exp

Hi there! If you are looking for a kind and reliable caretaker then I am your girl! I am 22 years old, and I have multiple years of experience working with children on the spectrum. I have done work as a BHP in the past, and I have loved every second of it! I currently live in Maine but I am moving to Sherman Oaks on January...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Paris, ME

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.

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.

Kelly H.

5.0

Kelly was absolutely fantastic with my twin girls. she cared for them a couple times a week for about 5 months. The only reason she doesn't anymore is due to making the decision for me to be a stay at home mom. She was always on time and communicated very well, I loved getting texts with updates or...

- Ally N.

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.

Beth B.

5.0

Beth is simply the best nanny we've ever had! She is knowledgeable, dependable, kind and fun. Our two kids aged 2 and 6 have had Beth through the pandemic and this was critical for us both to work from home and the kids to have a trusted care taker and be able to attend remote school at the same...

- Igor K.

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