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Lacey H.


South Paris, ME

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have worked with all kinds of patients with special needs for 6 years! I am very fun loving and caring. I can assist in bathing, feeding and assisting with medications and a variety of other things! I had a uncle with special needs and he was full of life!
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...
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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
"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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Michele M.


Buckfield, ME

$13-20/hr8 yrs exp

I was a BHP in home for 4 years and in schools for 5 years. I love working with autism specifically! I hope I can help you!
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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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Kelly H.


Leeds, ME

$20-25/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 2 boys of my own ages 11 and 18. I have cared for children in my home and theirs. I have also worked at a couple of daycares. I have experience with newborn to young adults with special needs. I've also cared for twins...
Kelly can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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...

Igor K.

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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Randi-anne L.


Greene, ME

$20/hr4 yrs exp

About Randi-Anne

Hired by 1 family 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jess H.


Greenwood, ME

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

My passions for the natural world and education intersected during college and led me to the field of environmental and outdoor education. I have spent a significant amount of time in the past five years mentoring kids ages 4 and up in both outdoor and classroom settings. I have experience working with children with special...
Jess can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Laura C.


Lewiston, ME

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Mom With Lots Of Time On My Hands!

Looking for a nanny position that allows my 9-month-old son to attend. I have worked with children for 10+ years of all ages, as well as special needs children.
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Johanna C.


Casco, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Former Special Educator Available To Care For Children With Intensive Special Needs

I am a former special educator with 22 years of experience with children who have severe and multiple disabilities. I recently left teaching to help families who may struggle to find child care. I care for kids with: physical impairment (lifting, positioning, adaptive bracing/seating), cognitive impairment (including kiddos who...
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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
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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.
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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Riley H.


Poland, ME

$20/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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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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...
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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

At my current position, we currently have a handful of special needs children. I have worked with children with adhd, autism, general delays and speech delays.

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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.

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.

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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