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Julia C.


Washington, ME

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Creative And Friendly Sitter :)

Hi! I'm Julia a 23-year-old female who lives in Washington, Maine and is looking to find a job nannying or babysitting kids over 7 months old. I have about 6 years experience and I'm willing to help around the house as needed. I'm pet friendly. I love creating meaningful memories and learning experiences for the kids in my care!...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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Penelope H.


Jefferson, ME

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been doing in home health care for 20 years. I'm out going and patient. I have experience with hoyer lifts dementia, Parkinson's disease and special needs. I can help with meal preparation, cooking and light housework. I can also feed and bath your loved one. I can do medication prompting. I'm a non smoker and love pets. I...
Penelope can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
5.0
"Penney is a wonderful caregiver! She brought such comfort to my mother and ailing stepfather, so that they were able to get rest. Highly, highly recommend. She was very communicative, flexible, and would definitely hire again. Thank you so much!"

Meg N.

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Olivia W.


Waldoboro, ME

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am reliable, kind, and creative and have over 15 years of experience caring for children, from infants to young teenagers. I also have experience with caring for children and adults with special needs. I love reading to children, singing songs and helping build vocabulary, working on gross and fine motor skills, and spending...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Olivia is the kindest, most empathetic caregiver. She worked with us through a major separation anxiety issue with our baby, providing calm, gentle care even when he was the opposite. She anticipates needs, adapts to the children, and in general is the best...

Jennifer W.

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Brooke M.


Gardiner, ME

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since the age of 11 but I come from a large family and have been helping take care of kids since I was six. I am in college and going for a certificate in early childhood. I love kids and am great with all ages, boys and girls! (Though I have more experience with younger children) I have a license and my...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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Emily B.


Augusta, ME

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked with a community organization assisting children and teens with various development disabilities with community integration. I also worked for two families helping their teenage children with tasks at home and in the community. I am passionate about helping individuals with development disabilities to live full...
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Victoria M.


Bremen, ME

$20-39/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Available For Childcare To Senior Care

I am a semi retired nurse of 32 years. I am married and mother to 4 grown children. I have been a host mother to a girl from China for 3 years. I recently returned from a visit to see my daughter and her children in Seattle. Her husband is deployed and she works full time nights. I spent most of the time with my...
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Sabrina C.


Camden, ME

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I have a flexible schedule and can work around your needs. I have experience caring for children aged 1-16 as well as special needs (aged 12-16). I also would love to help care for pets and the household. I support outdoor playtime whenever possible and can also assist with homework time. I'm located in Lincolnville but...
Sabrina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Sara B.


Damariscotta, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Caregiver / Companion / Housekeeper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 32 years of experience with the senior and special needs population. That experience covers respite care, home care, grief support, companionship, and transportation. I am able and willing to assist with meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation to doctor appointments, hair appointments, grocery shopping,...
Sara can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Selena H.


Rockland, ME

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Educational Technician And Sitter

Throughout my years pursuing my degree, I have worked extensively with children and adolescents on the spectrum, those with learning disabilities or behavioral struggles, and some with traumatic brain injuries. I base much of my approach to working with these individuals on Montessori practices, sensory stimulation and...
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Susan P.


Rockland, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education teacher for 25 years, encapsulating all areas of need from ADHD to Autism. Foster mom for therapeutic level children, opened and managed several group homes for children. Program Manager for facilities with adults with developmental disabilities.
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Kylie L.


Warren, ME

$15-18/hr5 yrs exp

I am a fun, laid back, kind hearted person who will always put the safety of kids first! I am CPR and first aid certified and have helped my mom throughout my whole life watching children with and without special needs. I know how to cook and clean. Kids are amazing and I love being around them! I have a 1yr old son who I have...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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Karin B.


Warren, ME

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate With A B.A In Geriatrics

I worked in local schools serving as a Guidance Counselor and also ran a self-contained classroom full of children with an ED diagnosis and Autism spectrum. I was a wellness coach for middle school students as well as one on one tutor. My heart leads me back to elder care. I have 30 years experience but more than that I was...
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Amanda P.


Warren, ME

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Perfect Nanny For Your Kids

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children of all ages for over 25 years. I have cared for special needs as well as typically developing kids. I can offer several references. I love to play with the kids rather than just let them be. I especially love infants and toddlers.
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Sharon M.


Damariscotta, ME

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have worked with clients experiencing all types of disabilities, from dementia/Parkinson's/brain injuries/ALS to name a few. I have also worked with those with different degrees of paralyzed injuries. I have enjoyed most every private case or resident when working in facilities I have encountered. I love people, am passionate...
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Madison B.


Gardiner, ME

$18/hr1 yrs exp

Child And Pet Care!

Hey all! I am currently a residential youth and family specialist at Spurwink looking for a childcare position beginning in July. I am an online college student in my third year working to become a clinician. I have experience with children of all ages, all special needs, and flexible with pay. I have a year of professional...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Anna R.


Randolph, ME

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time/ Full Time Care Giver Available

I have a mixture of experience during my years in child care and education. I would be happy to help a family with special needs, and learn how they would like their loved one looked after. I believe every individual is different. I also have some experience with the elderly and Alzheimer's. Please message me for more...
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Sara B.


Damariscotta, ME

< $10/hr10 yrs exp

Private Duty Caregiver / Companion / Housekeeper

I have 33 years of experience with the senior and special needs population. That experience covers respite care, home care, grief support, companionship, and transportation. I am able and willing to assist with meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation to doctor appointments, hair appointments, grocery shopping,...

Emily C.


Lincolnville, ME

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Full-time Care Giver

Ive worked with a handful of kids with special needs. Between babysitting and working at a daycare and nannying. The last little boy I nannied for has autism and is only communicating through an Ipad. I took 3 years of american sign language and taught a baby sign language class.

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