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Deanna P.


Winterport, ME

$18-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hi I'm Deanna!

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I am a Nutrition major at Umaine and I have almost 10 years of experience working with Children. I currently nanny for another family in the bangor area and am looking for a family who needs an occasional sitter for nights and weekends. I have 6 years of experience working at a daycare and experience working as a bhp with kids...
Deanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jessica K.


Winterport, ME

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nannying, Caregiving, Household Helper.

I am very creatively oriented in thought and action. I believe in the impact that teachers, caregivers, and environment have on children, therefore committed to positive and wholesome support and guidance to children. Along with all of this I love children and understand how important it is to make sure our needs are met in...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Madison T.


Hampden, ME

$26-30/hr4 yrs exp

BHP

Hi! My name is Madison. I am 23 years old, and have 9 years of overall childcare experience. I have been working as a BHP for children with behavioral & developmental disabilities for the last 4 years! For 5 years prior, I volunteered with children & adults with developmental disabilities. I am looking to take some time off of...
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August R.


Bangor, ME

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! My Name is August and I have 4 years of paid professional childcare experience. I have worked with ages ranging from newborn to 12+ years old in daycare settings as well as private in home care. I am equipped with all the trainings required to work in a newborn room and preschool such as SIDS, First Aid, CPR, preschool...
August can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tonya D.


Bangor, ME

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Child Care At Your Service!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Tonya and I have worked in childcare, Senior Care, and in mental health. In childcare I have more than 30 years experience. I have worked with children from newborns, after school, teens along with children who have special needs. I enjoy interacting with children of all ages and helping them love what they do best by...
Tonya can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Ms. Tonya is a loving, caring, and dependable person. I absolutely loved her as a Childcare Director. She was always truthful and consistent in her work. I am thankful to have had her as a boss."

Terah H.

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Grace F.


Bangor, ME

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Grace and I'm a registered BHP, CPR & First Aid certified, and have been working with children for 5 plus years in either babysitting, carpooling, or working with special needs as a BHP. I am also a very good cleaner as an eldest sibling;) I would love to be your go-to sitter or cleaner!
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Meaghan K.


Orono, ME

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With Special Needs Training

Hello! I work as a BHP with children who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the greater Bangor area and I am CPR certified. I graduated with my bachelors from Umaine Orono in May 2023. I love arts and crafts, children and animals of all types. I am reliable and respectful as well as energetic and fun-loving! I do...
Meaghan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rachel A.


Bangor, ME

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Rachel, and I've had the privilege of working as a caregiver for over 10 years, specializing in providing care and support for children with developmental delays, autism, ADHD, and other special needs. I am passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families, and I'm dedicated to...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
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Abby B.


Bangor, ME

$19-24/hr3 yrs exp

Hi Parents! I've worked the past 4 years at a summer camp including lots of kids with special needs, I spend a majority of the last three summers 1 on 1 with a sweet girl with developmental delays. I am patient and understanding of a kids needs, I can work to build a strong connection with you child and ensure they feel safe...
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Naomi M.


Bangor, ME

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have extensive experience in childcare and am the oldest in my family, with four siblings in the U. S. and five in Africa. Growing up, I often babysat my nieces and nephews, which deepened my love for caring for children. At 29 years old, I may not have kids of my own, but l am passionate about nurturing and supporting...
Naomi can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Dakota F.


Belfast, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Cleanings

Graduated. 25 years old, hard working, babysitting experience since I was 10, very reliable, experience with newborns-10 years old, experience with special needs adults, Licnesed Certified CNA, and I am a crm. I have a 5-year-old who goes to school who occasionally I might need to bring him with me but he's very good about...
Dakota can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Emily W.


Orono, ME

$20/hr5 yrs exp

About Me

Hi I'm Emily, I am a senior in college at the University of Maine for Kinesiology and Physical Education. I have been working with kids since I was a kid and hope to be a gym teacher in the future. I have worked with kids being a coach, teacher, tutor, babysitter, camp counselor, and I currently also work with MAS as a Behavior...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Hired by 4 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: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, companionship & more
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Dori O.


Belfast, ME

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Professional And Caring

Hello! My name is Dori, and here's a little about me. Other than my high school experience, I have spent the past year working as a direct care worker, and have extensive experience working with children/adolescents who have ADD/ADHD, ASD, depression (severe), anxiety (severe), ODD, RAD, DMDD, and others. I find this line of...
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Earl M.


Bangor, ME

$50/hr3 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist

I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, driven, and personable. I like caring for people with special needs because my purpose in life is to improve their lives. I'm looking for a job that is flexible. I started caring for people with special needs in 2019 In my spare time, I like to read, go for a walk, and spend time...
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Sapphira M.


Orono, ME

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Story Teller

I have experience working with children of a variety of ages for the last 5 years, I've driven children safely, so after school pick up or summer activities are perfectly ok, I am willing to complete light house cleaning, laundry, and meal prep/cooking if requested. I love animals. I also have experience with special needs...
Sapphira can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lacey W.


Bangor, ME

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Residential Training Specialist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years working in a Residential care facility. I have also worked with the elderly, suffering from dementia. I have 10plus years of experience in leadership roles within a residential setting, including behavior management, extensive work within the Autism Spectrum, as well as knowledge in the areas of borderline...
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Susan W.


Bangor, ME

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny/Babysitter Available

I have been caring for children of all ages for more than 28 years. I have worked with multiples and special needs children. I have my degrees in Early Childhood Education and Child Development. I am also CPR and first aid certified. I have done everything from babysitting and being a nanny, to working in day cares, interning...
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Marie M.


Bangor, ME

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Giver With Flexibility

Sunny is my nickname. I have over 15 years of child care experience starting with being the middle child of 12 siblings, then caring for the children in my neighborhood. As a young adult I worked with several government agencies with children with disabilities and have had CPR/First Aid and Mandt training, but that was years...
I don't have a lot of experience caring for those with special needs but I do with children and people of all ages from littles ones to teens and adults!

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