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Johanna C.


Casco, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Former Special Educator Available To Care For Children With Intensive Special Needs

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I am a former special educator with 22 years of experience with children who have severe and multiple disabilities. I recently left teaching to help families who may struggle to find child care. I care for kids with: physical impairment (lifting, positioning, adaptive bracing/seating), cognitive impairment (including kiddos who...
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Emily E.


Sebago, ME

$19/hr9 yrs exp

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My name is Emily, I have roughly 9 years of experience working with kids. I am currently in school to study early childhood education, and I spent the past summer as a full time nanny for a boy with special needs. I am very patient, compassionate, and reliable. I am totally willing to help with anything you need done around the...
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Marissa B.


Naples, ME

$20-31/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Outdoorsy Nanny

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Hello, my name is Marissa. I have lived in Maine my entire life and love exploring it. I enjoy being outdoors and traveling. I have 17 years of nannying experience with children of all ages and abilities. I have been an infant room teacher, preschool teacher as well as provided private care for children of all ages. I have years...
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Marissa B.


Naples, ME

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I have many years of experience as a BHP thru spurwink services. I enjoy helping with daily tasks, creating activities and going on outings.

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At my current position, we currently have a handful of special needs children. I have worked with children with adhd, autism, general delays and speech delays.
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Erin N.


Poland, ME

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter

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Hello all!! I have had the opportunity to work with people ranging from toddlers to adults with special needs throughout middle and high school. Whether it was helping assist in playing sports, or just simple in home caretaking, I have enjoyed every second of it. Working with many different people has opened up my mind and has...
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Jessie B.


Cumberland Center, ME

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Adventurous And Fun Sitter

5.0

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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...

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Lindsay B.

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Jodi A.


Falmouth, ME

$25-30/hr

Part Time Care Giver

5.0

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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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Patrick C.


Gray, ME

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver Available Part Time

4.0

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Hello! I spent two years working at an art studio / day program for teens and adults with a wide range of developmental and physical disabilities. We helped our clients enhance their lives through art, music, field trips and spending time in the local community while maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Recently I've been...

Recent review:

4.0
Mike is a hardworking and conscientious man who watches my son after school and school holidays. He is very reliable and enjoys working with kids.

Reviewed by Josephine P.

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Jaide C.


Windham, ME

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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Working with both young people in Maine with Multiple sclerosis and the elderly who have suffered strokes and some of whom are sight impaired, uniquely qualifies me for those who are challenged of all ages. Such conditions affords me the opportunity to get into a unique world and share those challenges in a manner that enhances...
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Rebecca R.


Gray, ME

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

M.Ed With Family Nanny And Teen Experience

5.0

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Thank you for looking at my profile! I am a 36-year-old woman in Gray Maine. I'm taking on limited part time nanny and tutoring hours as I transitioned from a 10+ year career in the nonprofit sector to full time graduate studies in Social Work. I hold a M. Ed. in Secondary English Ed including coursework in child development....

Recent review:

5.0
Rebecca is amazing. She's punctual, professional, respects boundaries and rules, while ensuring safety She watched our children a few times, made meals, cleaned, took care of our pets, and has a very...

Reviewed by Sarah N.

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Samantha D.


Standish, ME

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

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I am a Special Education major going into my junior year of college I am looking for a nanny job for this summer! I have experience being a nanny for children with and without special needs. I have been a babysitter/nanny on and off since I was 14! I have worked at a summer camp and I am also a substitute teacher year round! I...
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Arenda C.


New Gloucester, ME

$25-39/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a mom of 2 grown boys. I worked in the school system for 10+ years in a special education setting, this includes extra training with special needs and behaviors. When covid had everything at a stand still I decided to try something new and have been working as a Vet Tech for the last couple years. I prefer to be outdoors...
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Claudia L.


Durham, ME

$20-34/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

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I have been babysitting for about 10 years, and have experience with kids ages 6 weeks-13 years old. I have experience with special needs kids. I just left my job at a daycare center in Cumberland where I worked for 3. 5 years and am looking for something new! I started as a floater between ages 6 weeks - 2 years old. Then I...
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Chelsea O.


Lewiston, ME

$17-18/hr1 yrs exp

Looking For Nannying Jobs!

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Greetings! My name is Chelsea, I'm 19 and I am a born and raised Mainer. I attended Grey-New Gloucester High school up until the 10th grade, where my family then made the decision to move to Auburn/Lewiston. I finished my high school education and graduated in 2022 from Lewiston High School at 17 years old. After high school I...
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Mary K.


Westbrook, ME

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, Dependable, And Trustworthy!

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I would be happy to provide childcare per the schedule you have outline. 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 insurance field. I'm very...
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Hope D.


New Gloucester, ME

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

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I currently work with children in an early intervention preschool setting with special needs. I love working with children and feel that providing early intervention to the children I work with will enable them to live fuller, richer lives.
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Jolyn B.


East Baldwin, ME

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Carer

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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a special education ed tech with my behavioral health professional certification. I have been an ed tech for 5 years, nannied for several and was an in home carer for someone with special needs for a year.
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Hope D.


New Gloucester, ME

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

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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...
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Laura C.


Lewiston, ME

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Mom With Lots Of Time On My Hands!

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Looking for a nanny position that allows my 9-month-old son to attend. I have worked with children for 10+ years of all ages, as well as special needs children.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Casco, ME

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.

Patrick C.

4.0

Mike is a hardworking and conscientious man who watches my son after school and school holidays. He is very reliable and enjoys working with kids.

- Josephine P.

Rebecca R.

5.0

Rebecca is amazing. She's punctual, professional, respects boundaries and rules, while ensuring safety She watched our children a few times, made meals, cleaned, took care of our pets, and has a very friendly, helpful, and compassionate demeanor. She's excellent at providing comfort and support as...

- Sarah N.

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