Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Portland, ME

Hello! My name is Kelsey, and I have watched children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years old. Babysitting was my first job as a kid, as is the case for many. The thing with me, however, is that I never actually stopped. For as long as I can remember I have done some form of childcare on the side of my jobs, and I love it.... show more

I am passionate about caring for and teaching children with special needs. I am a certified BHP (Behavior Health Professional) with experience working with children in both the home and school settings. In addition, I have provided Nanny services for children with special needs.

I am a 30-year-old female with many years experience as a care taker for all kinds of individuals. Everyday I push myself to be as patient and creative as possible with the people I am working with. I have 6 years nannying experience and 5 in childcare/caretaking. I love keeping active and creative at work! Prior to nannying, I... show more

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... show more

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... show more

I am a substitute teacher at a public middle school where I often work in classrooms supporting students with a large variety of needs. I am very comfortable working with students with ADHD, anxiety, autism, Down's syndrome, and other verbal or physical disabilities. I am very enthusiastic and oriented towards positivity. I am... show more

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... show more

My entire work history has been in the care industry. I started babysitting at age 11. I worked at a nursing home throughout high school as a unit and dietary aide, and a hospice volunteer. I've spent most of the last 15 years working with children and adults with developmental disabilities. I believe my varied history in... show more

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 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... show more

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... show more

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 worked as a caregiver for the elderly, for adults/teens/children with developmental/psychiatric disabilities, newly postpartum mothers, and so on. I love to help prepare meals, keep things tidy, and engage in conversations with my clients.

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... show more

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.

I have been a stay-at-home mom for the past 12 years. Previous to that I worked with people of various ages with special needs, both in a school setting and home settings. I have great people skills and am a caregiver by nature.

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... show more

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... show more

My experience with those with special needs comes from volunteering and personal experience. I'm a compassionate person who has a lot of patience and love to give! I can meet anyone where they're at and support them there. I would love to learn more about you or your loved one and see if I can make your life a little easier. Be... show more