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53 special needs caregivers are listed in Wells, ME
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
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Hi there! I have been a nanny for over 10 years and I love spending my time watching your little ones grow and learn. I have a degree in physical education, and a passion for travel and the outdoors. I have been living in Maine for the past few years nannying for a family in Kennebunkport. I am looking for part or full time work...
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"Lexi is wonderful! She is great with kids and has a lot of patience! She is really creative with coming up with activities for the kids! She would be an excellent hire!"
Reviewed by Rebecca M.
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I have worked with special needs children and adults. I worked and volunteered at the Beacon of Hope which is an organization for adults. Currently I nanny for 7-year-old twins, one of whom has cerebral palsy.
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I am an occupational therapist who currently works with children living with special needs. I have over 6 years of experience working with children with special needs. I have experience working with non-verbal, deaf/HOH, blind/visually impaired, autism, rare genetic abnormalities, children with mobility difficulties, behavioral...
Mackenzie F.
Wells, ME
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi there! I have over 5 years of experience babysitting children of many different ages. I am a college graduate from UNH and became a Certified Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor. As an instructor, I teach people with varied disabilities and special needs how to ride horses. Since lessons discontinue in the winter, I am...
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I started babysitting at 13 for the neighborhood children. I had three or four families that I sat for on a regular basis, and I loved the children as much as they loved me. Unfortunately, as children do, they grew too old to be needing a sitter, though I still see them occasionally. While I am most comfortable with four or less...
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"Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids."
Reviewed by Sharrie P.
Caroline R.
Kennebunkport, ME
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hello, I have been a full time nanny for a few families who have children with special needs. I also have over a year of experience interning in a special education classroom setting in an elementary school. My future goal is to become a special education teacher which makes me very passionate about helping those with special...
Caroline R.
Kennebunkport, ME
$23-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
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My name is Caroline, and I am currently a student at the University of Vermont in the school of Social Work and Education. I am getting my Masters in Elementary and Special Education. Originally, I am from the Boston area, and moved to Kennebunkport 2 years ago, after summering there my whole life. I have over 6 years of...
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"Caroline is a breath of fresh air. She is a natural with children and demonstrates such maturity and strength in her skills as a tutor and child care provider. Caroline should pursue a career in special...
Reviewed by Michelle M.
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My name is Emilee, I've been working in early childhood education for 13+ years! I am a mom of an 11-year-old and my spouse is currently deployed overseas. I have 2+ years of experience with special needs. I'm currently looking for employment closer to home so I can transport my daughter to and from school. If you have ANY...
Laneisha E.
South Berwick, ME
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Learning Experience With All Ages And Levels Of Need
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Hello! I'm LaNeisha. I have three beautiful children of my own (ages 7, 13, & 14). I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages from birth through adulthood as an Early Childhood Educator and Paraprofessional. I am a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I have worked...
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Hi! I am very passionate and love working with kiddos! I have been working with kiddos with special needs since 2019 as a Behavioral Health Professional and Children's Case Manager! I am currently in an online program to get my Master of Social Work degree and luckily this is a very flexible program that allows me to work full...
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My professional career has been focused on the care toward the needs of those with special needs, and intellectual disabilities. Providing someone with the tools and encouragement to take on their own personal challenges is inspiring for me as a caregiver.
I look forward to helping you.
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I started working with kids over 10 years ago both full and part time. I've worked with groups of up to 15 children at a time (some with physical disabilities) while employed as a camp counselor for three seasons. I was a special needs nanny for a young boy on the autism spectrum. I worked along side the parents to improve his...
Carrie B.
Sanford, ME
$20-30/hr
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I have worked in the public schools as a sub and long term educational technician. I have most of my experience working with children with autism. Two of my own children are on the spectrum.
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I have worked with those with special needs in a variety of settings. I have worked with those with Autism and developmental delays at HOPE House in Easton, MA. I have also worked with those with psychiatric and medical challenges at Hasbro Partial Hospital Program. When I volunteered at Children's Hospital Boston, I worked a...
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Hi! I am a very patient and high energy caregiver who has had 10+ years working with children and 5 years of working with children with special needs. I have worked with children with varying needs and abilities including children on the Autism spectrum, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, conduct disorder, and developmental delays....
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I am a psychology major who has taken coursework in child development. I worked with special needs adults at the HOPE House in Easton, MA. I also worked with children aged 6-18 in a medical-psychiatric partial program so am comfortable working with children who have medical and psychiatric problems. I have also volunteered at...
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I have 3 years experience of taking care of a boy with autism/epilepsy. He is mostly non verbal. I'm very patient and knowledgeable in the autism area!
Carrie B.
Sanford, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am currently looking for a loving family to spend my days with. I am an experienced child care provider who will provide fun, safe, and educational experiences for your child. My background is mostly in Montessori and Reggio based child care centers. I am a mother of three wonderful children. Two are on the autism...
Nicole H.
Dover, NH
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing, Happy And Patient Part/ Full Time Caregiver Available
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I have been working with children with special needs for the past 5 years. More specifically, I am a certified Speech and Language therapy assistant which has given me so much experience. I find any gains children accomplish extremely rewarding, and love the look on their face when they have achieved something they have been...
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"Nicole deserves 10 stars! We feel like we hit the lottery with her ever since she started working with our sister with Down Syndrome earlier this year. She is kind, patient, creative, outgoing, and an...
Reviewed by Krista D.
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I'm from Brazil and I'm 39 years old. I've been living here for 4 years. I have experience helping patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, and children with special needs. I consider myself dedicated, patient, and kind. I also love animals. I'm a Physical Therapist, with a broad range of expertise in various areas of Physical...
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"What a gem! We feel lucky to have found Gabriela. She is attentive, always knowing what needs doing -- whether that is caring for my husband, doing light housework, or offering a kind word to lift our...
Reviewed by Julia K.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wells, ME
Alexis G.
5.0
Lexi is wonderful! She is great with kids and has a lot of patience! She is really creative with coming up with activities for the kids! She would be an excellent hire!
- Rebecca M.
Karen S.
5.0
Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids.
- Sharrie P.
Caroline R.
5.0
Caroline is a breath of fresh air. She is a natural with children and demonstrates such maturity and strength in her skills as a tutor and child care provider. Caroline should pursue a career in special education because she exhibits such innate skills with children who present with a variety of...
- Michelle M.
Nicole H.
5.0
Nicole deserves 10 stars! We feel like we hit the lottery with her ever since she started working with our sister with Down Syndrome earlier this year. She is kind, patient, creative, outgoing, and an all-around sweetheart. We are so grateful that she chose to work with our family!
- Krista D.
Gabriela B.
5.0
What a gem! We feel lucky to have found Gabriela. She is attentive, always knowing what needs doing -- whether that is caring for my husband, doing light housework, or offering a kind word to lift our spirits.
She is always prompt, arriving with a smile on her face and a cheerful greeting....
- Julia K.
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