As a counselor and educator, I have encountered a lot of behavioral and physical needs in children. I have experience with autism, ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, and grief management. I also work at behavioral boot camps and at a juvenile detention center, so I am familiar with acting out.
For over 10 years I have provided compassion-driven care to both seniors and those braving terminal illness, with a special emphasis on EOL care. I believe passionately in insuring the dignity, comfort, and quality-of-life for those in my care. To me, the individuals I care for are just that: Individuals, with passions, quirks,...
Certified Behavioral Health Professional
First AID & CPR certified.
Currently employed as a section 28 Children's Service Coordinator, matching BHP's with children on my case load.
Experience working with children of all ages.
Experience working with childhood mental health and developmental disabilities.
I have specialized in working with children with disabilities for the last 20+ years. While I don't have much expertise with senior care I could be an excellent helper around the house, good conversation, and errand runner.
Mary can also help with: Errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Hi there! My name is Christy. I am Licensed Elementary and Moderate Disabilities public school teacher. 9 years nanny experience and 3 years teaching experience (with and without disabilities). I am from the Boston area and have just relocated to Portland, Maine. Looking for PT/Summer childcare work before entering the Maine...
Hello, I have many years of experience as a teacher and parent of a child with special needs. I believe in developing a positive relationship with all children in order to meet their needs. I recently left the classroom to focus on my writing and to raise a puppy.
I would be happy to provide a free 15 minute consultation to see...
In my earlier years, I worked with people with disabilities in a variety of ways from - day programming to individuals that were non verbal and/ or suffered a brain injury. I have a magnitude of knowledge and experience beginning in college leading to personal and professional experience. Next, early on in my career, I...
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...
I have been a caregiver to children, older adults, and individuals with special needs. I am reliable, trustworthy, and compassionate and have spent decades of my career in service to others. I was the Manager of Adult Services at the University of Miami Center for Autism for 13 years and was working for Maine Health until my...
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...
Hello. I am an ed tec in my school's special education department. I have also worked as a BHP in the past. I don't have a lot of formal training but I'm happy to do what I can.
I have experience with a 10-year-old child who needs special attention. I helped him to become an active member of the community. Independence and personal growth were what I always encouraged. Learning essential life skills was always my goal when it came to my daily routine with the child.
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...
My career working with children started when I was a kid myself- babysitting at the age of 11. I enjoyed babysitting during high school and college so much that it led me to my career of working with children. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a masters in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis. After...
I graduated from university in 2020 with a psychology degree. After that I worked as a registered behavioral technician, working with kids who have autism and other behavioral/developmental disabilities. I worked with kids of ages 2-13. I love working with kids and teaching them new things! :)
I Have work with adults and children with special needs for a long time over 20 years after that.
And and worked at the Portland boys and girls club for 10 years plus in between. I worked at the club for another three years I have a lot of experience with children. And I would love to take care of You're Children if you choose...
I currently provide after school care for an 11-year-old girl with Downs Syndrome. I have been an in-school assistant for a 3-year-old with MS and a 4-year-old with autism. I was an individual developmental therapist for CDS.
I have cared for infants whose parents aren't confident in how to care for or doesn't have the time a child with special needs. Every person is treated as a different individual, regardless of diagnosis. If communication has proven difficult in the past, finding ways to be with each person isn't a problem for me (I'm pretty...
I been working for infant-seniors who have developmental disabilities, autism, & co-occurring disorders since 2014 till now. I have case management skills and worked with children and adult with developmental disabilities, mental health issues and substance abuse and at the same time those who been experiencing with homelessness...