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Julissa F.


Turner, ME

$16-50/hr

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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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Kelly H.


Leeds, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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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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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, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cassandra B.


Readfield, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Dependable Babysitter With Over 15 Years Of Experience Caring For Kids Of All Ages

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

My babysitting strengths include: -Building awesome blanket forts -Dropping everything for a spontaneous dance party -Enjoying the outdoors (especially summer swimming!) -Encouraging creativity -Managing kids busy schedules, keeping things organized but fun! -Loving family pets (scared of snakes though!) On a more serious note,...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We hired Cassandra to watch our 2 year old daughter and she is PERFECT! She has spent the whole week with our little, and I couldn't ask for more. She is on time, professional, has really bonded with our daughter, actively engages her in games/outdoor...

Monica C.

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Melissa P.


Sabattus, ME

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Experience working as an assistant teacher and Ed tech III for children with special needs. Love babies and am comfortable with pets.
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Melissa P.


Sabattus, ME

$20-40/hr3 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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Shelby S.


Auburn, ME

$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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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:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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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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Amy H.


Manchester, ME

$27-40/hr4 yrs exp

Special Educator

I have worked as a BHP, Ed tech and for the last few years a special education teacher. I work with students on the Autism spectrum as well as students with Lows syndrome, Angelman syndrome, Williams syndrome, Down's syndrome, intellectual disabilities, motor impairments, speech and language delays including students who are non...
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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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello my name is Jen! I offer residential, turn cleans & small commercial property cleaning services! I also offer errands, transportation, in home child/senior & pet care! I determined a long time ago that the career I chose had to include helping others! I'd be more than happy to discuss details and answer any questions you...
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Brittany D.


Jay, ME

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

I've Taken Two Years Of A Early Program Multiple Cooking Classes And The CPR Seminar Twice.

I am 20 years old, Engaged mommy to be. I've taken two years of early childhood education. Several special needs redecorating and helping classes. I think I'm very Adaptable to new schedules and routines!
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Turner, ME

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.

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.

Cassandra B.

5.0

We hired Cassandra to watch our 2 year old daughter and she is PERFECT! She has spent the whole week with our little, and I couldn't ask for more. She is on time, professional, has really bonded with our daughter, actively engages her in games/outdoor activities/story time, preps meals for her,...

- Monica C.

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