Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Westbrook, ME

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

I have 10 years experience with children with special needs in an elementary school, including autism, cerebral palsy, Down's Syndrome, ID, and other needs. I focus on safety, communication, mobility, and just being a kid. 30+ credits non-matriculated in graduate level special education courses

Corinne W.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

- Only currently available for weeknight and weekend services - Hi there! My name is Corinne! I am in the Westbrook/Portland ME area. I currently work for SMHC as an inpatient behavioral therapist. I graduated from Lesley University with my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Music Therapy. I have been...

Corinne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Very easy to communicate with, showed up on time and was super sweet with our 20 month old son. This was our first time using care.com for an out of town wedding and we felt very safe with Corrine. She even sent updates throughout the evening. Would 100% have her...

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Kelsey C.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! I am Kelsey & I'm 30 years old. I currently have a full time job however I'm looking to boost my income while doing things I enjoy. Pet Care: I currently volunteer with a local rescue. I have years of experience fostering dogs which includes bottle feeding puppies up to caring for senior dogs. I also have experience with...

Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Anna N.

$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi, I have recently graduated from University with a degree in Psychology. I am currently working on my prerequisites to go back to nursing school and looking for a full time nanny position. I'm comfortable taking care of many children, all ages, and pets too (I'm a big animal person)! I have years of experience working with...

Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Jessica B.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Jess and I am currently working as an adult community case manager for adults with intellectual disabilities and an array of other diagnoses. I have experience with special needs and social work. I have received a degree in psychology and statistics from Stonehill College. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years...

Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0

"Reliable, flexible, sweet and the kids loved her!"

Meghan L.

Kendra S.

$18-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kendra and I graduated from college with a degree in Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies and currently getting my Bachelors in Nursing! I have always been passionate about working with individuals with disabilities. I have experience working with teenagers with autism. I also worked with an individual with a...

Jessie B.

Cumberland Center, ME

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Adventurous And Fun Sitter

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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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.

Sophie V.

$22-28/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

*currently looking for a full time summer nanny position* Hello! I am a graduate of UMaine with a degree in Sociology and I have 10+ years of professional childcare and educational experience. I also have tutored children and can help with remote learning. Additionally, I have experience working with children with special...

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Sophie is amazing with children of all ages, from infants to school age. Sophie has phenomenal communication skills between parents and children, patience and always obtains the most wholesome activities and lessons! Her nurturing and caring self will provide...

Letta O.

Cassandra M.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!

5.0

(3)

I am a grad student at USM, looking to nanny in my free time! I am a trained midwife, yoga teacher, and postpartum doula. I have a lot of newborn care experience, as well as a range of other ages, and I also have experience working with children with special needs and/or disabilities. I have been babysitting and nannying since I...

Cassandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Cassandra is always happy, positive, fun and creative! Our little one loves spending time with her and they are always doing something exciting together. She makes us feel our daughter is safe and well taken care of when she is with her and we trust Cassandra to...

Alexandra M.

Cora L.

South Portland, ME

$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Cora. I am from South Portland, Maine. I'm one of four children in my family and started babysitting when I was 15 years old. I worked at my fathers restaurant for 19 years and learned lots of valuable skills that have helped me in my babysitting. I'm very outgoing, organized, and responsible. I enjoy hiking,...

Cora can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"My kids love Cora! She's come twice to babysit them, and they've asked when she'll come back. Both times, Cora arrived on time, with lots of energy, creativity, and good cheer. She drew a hopscotch on the driveway that literally had 100 boxes on it, because the...

Valerie T.

Bridget C.

South Portland, ME

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Since high school I have regularly cared for children between the ages of 10 months and 10 years. In college, I volunteered weekly in an aftercare program and a special education classroom for elementary-aged kids, as well as taught therapeutic techniques to 6th graders. I have experience working with special needs and d/Deaf or...

Bridget can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Bridget was punctual and did a great job with our 14-month-old son on our date night. She was in great communication when needed. We will definitely hire her again!"

Audra F.

Samika S.

Scarborough, ME

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Samika and I'm 26 years old. I'm a licensed Nail Technician and own my own business which makes me extremely flexible as I make my own schedule! I've been doing childcare for 13 years for multiple families throughout the Portland and surrounding areas. I've watched children ages Newborn-15 years old. I do have training...

Samika can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Greatest babysitter we've ever had! She is always on time and the kids love her. She is a very responsible driver and I trust her driving my 2 young children! Our house is always spotless (without asking) when we return home! We love Samika!"

Kate C.

Jodi A.

Falmouth, ME

$25-30/hr

Part Time Care Giver

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am just finishing a position that I have had since September. My client is a spinal cord injured gentleman (quadriplegic). My roll was to cook and feed breakfast, brush his teeth, stretching and movement exercises. Some light household chores. He is moving to another state.

Caitlin H.

$16-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in childcare since 2017 in various capacities including as a camp counselor, before and after school caregiver, inpatient pediatric psychiatric technician, special needs preschool education technician, and as a babysitter for local families. I enjoy adapting to each child's needs and special interests and...

Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Shae-lynn P.

Windham, ME

$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Fun, Nurturing, Responsible Babysitter

Hello everyone, my name is Shae-Lynn, and I am searching for a part-time nanny job in the Portland area. I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree in criminology at the University of Southern Maine, along with two minors in dance and psychology. I began formally caring for children as a mother's helper at the age of 11 and...

Shae-lynn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more

Kelly M.

$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as level headed, caring and detail oriented. I like caring for people with special needs because I love helping individuals learn to express themselves and gain independence. In my spare time, I like to crochet, hike and spend time with my pets. My skills include training in behavior...

Mary K.

Scarborough, ME

$28-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, Dependable, And Trustworthy!

I would be happy to provide childcare per the schedule you have outlined. I love children of all ages, especially the early childhood developmental stages. I've had the opportunity to work with children, a variety of ages and needs, including special needs. The last 15 years I've worked in the disability field. I'm very loyal,...

Mary can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Rachel W.

$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

About Me

I graduated from university in 2020 with a psychology degree. After that I worked as a registered behavioral technician, working with kids who have autism and other behavioral/developmental disabilities. I worked with kids of ages 2-13. I love working with kids and teaching them new things! :)

Kendall D.

$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Creative Sitter With Teaching Experience Seeking Full Or Part-time Work!

- 10+ years providing child care (infants, special needs, multiples) - 2+ years as Montessori teaching assistant, sub, after school care (ages 2-13) - CPR and first aid certified - Fluent in French Hello! My name is Kendall and I've been caring for children for 10 years. I started out as an in-class partner/tutor for younger...

Kendall can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Kelley P.

Scarborough, ME

$25/hr