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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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Gabrielle B.
Brunswick, ME
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a Behavioral Health Professional for children with special needs for over 3 year. I've been a nanny for 4 years. I work in the special education department at a school and have for nearly 3 years.
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Gabrielle has been with my family through the pandemic and through many of our life changes. She is always there to support my children's needs in so many ways. We all love having her with us! Her smile and singing bring joy into our home and her love of the...
Sherry S.
I have been babysitting for about 10 years, and have experience with kids ages 6 weeks-13 years old. I have experience with special needs kids. I just left my job at a daycare center in Cumberland where I worked for 3. 5 years and am looking for something new! I started as a floater between ages 6 weeks - 2 years old. Then I...
Claudia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I was a nurse (RN) before I had children. I stopped nursing to raise a family, which I have, and am now ready to re-enter the workforce. I have let my RN license expire unfortunately. So, although I have not worked for specific clients, I have worked with many, many patients with various special needs. I went into nursing...
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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Alison M.
Freeport, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a nurse and I work with behavioral/special needs children in my full time job 2 days a week. I also have worked in pediatric nursing for 6 years now and have experience at all ages. I have also been in childcare for 20 years and have a wide range of experience and skills. I have 2 kiddos of my own a 1. 5-year-old and a...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Gabrielle B.
Brunswick, ME
$15-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello. I am an ed tec in my school's special education department. I have also worked as a BHP in the past. I don't have a lot of formal training but I'm happy to do what I can.
I have years of experience working with children in a variety of settings to include running my own daycare, providing mental health supports as a BHP and Children's Case Manager, to my current position in education in mainstream schools and Special Ed programs. I am creative, love to support children in their interests and am...
Katelyn A.
Bath, ME
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've worked alongside individuals with various special needs on and off throughout my time in high school and college. This is my passion, and I would love to keep going with this work.
Hi there! I am looking to broaden my horizons, meet new people, experience new adventures and create some changes of scenery. I am a caregiver at heart. I have over 20 years of experience providing supports to folks with varying degrees of disabilities and of all ages, shapes and sizes! I come with a carefree attitude and a...
Kayla H.
Bath, ME
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I currently work with children on the autistic spectrum. It is a very challenging job, but it is also very rewarding.
Marytracey J.
New Gloucester, ME
$25-40/hr • 10 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: Personal care, respite care, dementia
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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.
Dinahmarie B.
Auburn, ME
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I originally was employed by an agency that serves individuals with intellectual disabilities, where I gained valuable experience and trainings on various types of disabilities.
I am currently working with a young man with mental health issues.
I have also been a caregiver to an elderly woman who wanted to pass with dignity in...
5.0
"She was very professional and caring to my father's needs. She was always on time,if she was going to be late she would either text or call. We would still be using Dinah if she were in our area. "
Diane D.
I love caring for kids. Besides being a Nanny I have worked as: a Special Needs Caregiver, Preschool Teacher's Aide, Tutor, Sunday School Teacher, YMCA Jr. Leader, and 24 Hr. Fitness Kid's Club Attendant. These different experiences have led me to become the fun-loving nanny that I am today.
When not working as a Nanny I...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
7+ months experience working with children ages 2-6 on the autism spectrum. I have experience with behaviors, feeding, dressing, and many other ADLs.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with a variety of people including seniors within their home environment, private duty, dementia and Alzheimer's aspects of the field. I have many years as a CNA in a hospital setting and a degree in Medical Assisting. I have an extensive background in intellectual disabilities as well as mental health and special...
Dinahmarie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Melissa P.
Sabattus, ME
$20-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am trustworthy and reliable person with three years experience working as a BHP, Ed Tech lll for level three autism classroom, and assistant teacher for a special needs early education room.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Topsham, ME
Gabrielle B.
4.0
Gabrielle has been with my family through the pandemic and through many of our life changes. She is always there to support my children's needs in so many ways. We all love having her with us! Her smile and singing bring joy into our home and her love of the outdoors takes us on many wonderful...
- Sherry 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.
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.
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.
Dinahmarie B.
5.0
She was very professional and caring to my father's needs. She was always on time,if she was going to be late she would either text or call. We would still be using Dinah if she were in our area.
- Diane D.
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