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Special needs caregivers in Windham, ME

Jennifer Z.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Warm, Patient, And Energetic Caregiver Looking For Part Time Work!

Warm, patient, and energetic caregiver looking for part time work! With 15 years of experience working with children from infants to pre-teens, and 4 years working with the elderly, I will provide your loved ones with the best care. I am also comfortable caring for children and adults with special needs. As a Registered Nurse, I...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

CPR

Eliza S.


Steep Falls, ME

$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp

Hi families! My name is Eliza. I've been in the child care field for 20 years and been nannying for the past 6 years. I'm a full time nanny through Elizabeth Sage at Portland Nannie's located in South Portland Maine. All of my families have been long term commitments. I have tons of experience with infants through elementary...
Eliza can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I've worked with children in a variety of settings. I have babysat kids around my neighborhood for around 5(ish) years now. I also previously worked as a counselor in training at a farm camp in Shelburne, VT. I currently work at an elementary school after school program through the Essex Junction Recreational department, EJRP. I...

Allie V.


South Portland, ME

$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Allie and I have been passionate about child care for over 8 years. I have worked as a Leader in a daycare. I have nannied for children with special needs. I am trustworthy, reliable, patient, compassionate snd willing to help with light housekeeping, transportation, arts and crafts and fun outside activities...
Allie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Mia C.


Saco, ME

$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp

Science And Outdoors Lover

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an outdoor educator at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine, and I'm currently looking for some work during our off-season. I'm currently studying to be a high school science teacher and I love getting kids excited about science. I've been through the whole rigorous college prep school to top University pipeline (I attened...
Mia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Safiya N.


Portland, ME

$16/hr • 2 yrs exp

A Little About Me...

I am a very outgoing, caring, and organized person. I love working with kids because of their endless curiosity. I enjoy watching children grow into themselves and their resilience is very contagious. I work part-time at a rock climbing gym in Portland, where I teach kids and adults how to climb. In my spare time, I like to rock...
Safiya can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello, families! Most of my experience is with children, focused on special needs and behavioral challenges, but I do think many of the gained skills are applicable to care of adults too. I was a camp counselor, nanny, and babysitter. I currently volunteer as a community sitter with DHHS. I would like to gain more experience in...
Isabella can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep

Madeline G.


Raymond, ME

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

I have a deep passion for helping people, especially those who need a little extra love and attention. I raised my step son for 4 years, he has ASD and ADHD. Through many challenges and rewarding moments, I learned a lot and want to share my skills, kindness, and compassion with others.

Amelia T.


South Portland, ME

$18-23/hr • 8 yrs exp

Date Night Babysitter For Families With Children With Special Needs

Hello! I recently graduated from Lesley University and am currently working as a Developmental Specialist doing Early Intervention therapy. I have experience working with kids with all different types of special needs for the past 5 years and I would love to be your go to date night baby sitter!

Kate L.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Having worked with children in a variety of settings for over 15 years I have experience in it all! I have worked in homes, school, camps, and private tutoring. I enjoying caring for children of all ages and personalities. Most recently I have been working at a school for children with autism and special needs providing...

Hope D.


New Gloucester, ME

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Child Care

I have worked with children since high school, babysitting and tutoring. Coming from a large family, there have always been children in my life. I have run summer arts and crafts programs and helped out at sporting camps. I am a certified art educator and currently work as a preschool teacher for children with special needs. I...
Hope can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Cydni M.


Saco, ME

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I really enjoy working with children and have been babysitting since a young age, I have many nieces and nephews who I grew up watching as well as family friends children etc. I am currently a preschool/toddler teacher at a daycare! I have years experience in home care for a taking care of seniors but have also cared for...
Cydni can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Kimberley W.


Scarborough, ME

$30-47/hr • 10 yrs exp

Homehealth Professional

I have many years of experience with Parkinson's and dementia. I understand the progression of the neurological disease and Iam comfortable in all stages of the disease .
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider/mom with a passion for supporting families with a large range of needs. My calm and friendly demeanor puts children at ease, and my 10 years of experience working a management role in a childcare facility has equipped me with the skills to handle any situation. I have a special...
Alexandrea can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Riley H.


Poland, ME

$20-27/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Mary K.


Scarborough, ME

$28-40/hr • 10 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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hey there! My name is Sarah, I'm 27, and I am currently a preschool teacher and BHP at a special needs/developmental preschool. However, due to a multitude of reasons, I'm hoping to branch off into nannying either part time or full time. Over the years I have worked as a babysitter, as a counselor in a youth residential setting,...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Nyanen D.


Portland, ME

$16/hr • 6 yrs exp

I love spending time with children of all ages, and have caregiving experience both in homes and with after-school organizations. With Middletown Urban Gardeners at Wesleyan, I helped build a community garden with local elementary schoolers, with the Art Department I supported young adults with special needs in arts+crafts, and...
Nyanen can also help with: Craft assistance

Cassandra M.


Portland, ME

$16/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver (Weeknights And Sundays)

My first child care experience was a nannying job for a 3-year-old (who was, at the time, mostly non-verbal) with autism. I took him on little trips to the beach, the playground, etc. and we worked on potty-training and speaking and swimming. It was challenging but enjoyable. I currently work as a Direct Support Professional at...
I am currently a BHP for a nonprofit organization in the state of Maine. i've help my license for three years now and more to come. every year we go through extensive trainings to keep up on our skills. This includes first aid/CPR training, de-escalation training and much more.

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