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Bonnie T.


Westbrook, ME

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

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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
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Mary A.


Westbrook, ME

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education Teacher Taking A Bend In Career

Hi Caring Parent(s), I am interested in becoming a nanny. I have been a Special Education Teacher for several years. My favorite memories are activities and teaching moments with children including my children, twin boys and a girl 20 months younger, nieces and nephews, foster children, and the special needs children I have...
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Mary A.


Westbrook, ME

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I am interested in becoming a nanny. I have been a Special Education Teacher for several years. My favorite memories are activities and teaching moments with children including my children (twin boys then 20 months later a girl), niece/nephews, foster children, and my special needs children!!) So I am taking a bend in my career...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Corinne W.


Westbrook, ME

$25/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.


Westbrook, ME

$10-25/hr10 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Linnaea M.


Westbrook, ME

$23-28/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am fortunate to say that I have lived in Maine my whole life. I love all things outdoors & spending time with my favorite people. Another passion of mine for as long as I can remember, is caregiving. From a very young age, I always found myself drawn to little ones. They have always brought out the best in me and having the...
Linnaea can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Margie R.


Windham, ME

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

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I worked as a MA, one on one with Dr in Brunswick Pediatrics for 18 years. I'm raising 3 successful children, ages 22, 20 and 17. My oldest is a senior in college, my youngest is a senior at HS this year and my middle child who has Asperger's is thriving and growing in the community, working full time.
5.0
"I have known Margie for 10 years, both personally and professionally. We worked together in a multi-doctor pediatric practice. Margie has always gone above and beyond in patient care and treatment, being especially compassionate and kind to the patients as well as...

Melissa C.

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Pamela O.


Portland, ME

$30-33/hr10 yrs exp

Educated Nanny; BHP (Behavior Health Proffesional)

4.0

(1)

I am passionate about caring for and teaching children with special needs. I am a certified BHP (Behavior Health Professional) with experience working with children in both the home and school settings. In addition, I have provided Nanny services for children with special needs.
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Jessica B.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
" Jessica only worked for us for short time before heading off for a semester abroad, but she was on time, reliable, had fun with the kids, and got everybody where they needed to be. I'd hire her again. "

Julie M.

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Kendra S.


Portland, ME

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

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...
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Kelsey L.


Portland, ME

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kelsey, and I have watched children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years old. Babysitting was my first job as a kid, as is the case for many. The thing with me, however, is that I never actually stopped. For as long as I can remember I have done some form of childcare on the side of my jobs, and I love it....
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Pamela O.


Portland, ME

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Dynamic Nanny

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I thrive on working with and caring for young children. I have an extensive background in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and am a certified BHP (Behavior Health Professional). I am a hands-on, nurturing, engaging and caring Nanny with years of experience. I work with children of all ages and am adept in caring...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We have had Pam as our nanny full-time for the past 6 months for our little boy J., who is now almost a year old. Pam is absolutely wonderful with J. She is extremely caring, attentive, patient, and diligent. She plays with him in his playpen, reads to him, plays...

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Jessie B.


Cumberland Center, ME

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Adventurous And Fun Sitter

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

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Colleen T.


Portland, ME

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Care-giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 27-year-old female with many years experience as a care taker for all kinds of individuals. Everyday I push myself to be as patient and creative as possible with the people I am working with. Currently, I am working as a nanny to two boys (6 and 8). I have been working with them since my move to Maine two years ago. I...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Colleen was a wonderful caretaker for our two kids (ages spanned 2-6). She is patient, kind, responsible, on-time, crafty, safe, and caring. She worked 2 days a week for about a year for us and we were sad to see her move on. We would have her watch the kids again...

Meghan H.

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Cassandra M.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind individual who truly cares for how children feel. She took care of both our daughters (and let's be honest, us...

Alana D.

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Cora L.


South Portland, ME

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & 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.

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Bridget C.


South Portland, ME

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & 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.

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Colleen T.


Portland, ME

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Taker With A Passion For Working With Others

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 30-year-old female with many years experience as a care taker for all kinds of individuals. Everyday I push myself to be as patient and creative as possible with the people I am working with. I have 6 years nannying experience and 5 in childcare/caretaking. I love keeping active and creative at work! Prior to nannying, I...
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Jodi A.


Falmouth, ME

$25-30/hr

Part Time Care Giver

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.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westbrook, ME

Corinne W.

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 again.

- Care member

Margie R.

5.0

I have known Margie for 10 years, both personally and professionally. We worked together in a multi-doctor pediatric practice. Margie has always gone above and beyond in patient care and treatment, being especially compassionate and kind to the patients as well as other team members. She has...

- Melissa C.

Jessica B.

5.0

Jessica only worked for us for short time before heading off for a semester abroad, but she was on time, reliable, had fun with the kids, and got everybody where they needed to be. I'd hire her again.

- Julie M.

Pamela O.

5.0

We have had Pam as our nanny full-time for the past 6 months for our little boy J., who is now almost a year old. Pam is absolutely wonderful with J. She is extremely caring, attentive, patient, and diligent. She plays with him in his playpen, reads to him, plays music, talks with and engages him,...

- Care member

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.

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