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Kelsey C.

Westbrook, ME

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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Hello! I am Kelsey & I'm 30 years old. I currently have a full time job however I'm looking to boost my income while doing things I enjoy. Pet Care: I currently volunteer with a local rescue. I have years of experience fostering dogs which includes bottle feeding puppies up to caring for senior dogs. I also have experience with...
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Portland, ME

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with 5 children with special needs in the last 5 years. I am familiar with G-Tube, oxygen use, non-verbal, autism.
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Au-Pair

Portland, ME

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$10/hr
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have worked with Special needs high level care. I worked for another family with 7 children. I provided meals, early childhood education and continued on to middle school homework with them. Riding to and from practices, games, recitals, Drs appts.
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Scarborough, ME

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! I'm looking to provide care for kiddos who are of walking age. I have over 20 years experience caring for children both in-home & within school settings. During the school year, I work full-time as an assistant teacher for special needs children in a preschool in Scarborough. I am CPR and first aid certified and...
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Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hey there! My name is Madison, and I've been sitting for the past decade. I have worked both privately and as an associate teacher at a daycare for infant-to-preschool aged children. I am Red Cross certified in babysitting, First Aid, and CPR, and I have an excellent driving record. I have been employed consistently since I...
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South Portland, ME

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I am looking to help families in need of services for children with special needs. I have 3 years of experience in providing care to ages 3-18-year-olds who have neurodevelopment disorders and psychiatric disorders such as ASD, OCD, PTSD, MDD, eating disorders and personality disorders, as well as children who have a history of...
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Enthusiastic And Crafty Child Uplifter.

Scarborough, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello! I am a 33-year-old female with a passion for childcare! I have a huge variety of child care experience; I've babysat for twins, worked childcare events for Nickelodeon, been a special needs bus aide, and worked as a teacher's aide for an Early Childhood Education lab school and more, and I treasure all of my experiences...
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Patient, Kind, And Easy-going

Gorham, ME

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hello, I'm a Smith College student with a passion for providing compassionate care. Drawing from my experience working with children and young adults facing cognitive and mobility difficulties, I am dedicated to offering a supportive and enriching environment. As a caregiver, my focus extends beyond physical assistance to...
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Recent Medical Graduate, Lover Of Outdoors

Scarborough, ME

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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I'm graduating medical school this spring and seeking short-term job opportunities before I begin family medicine residency. I have several years of child care experience prior to medical school, as well as 3 years working at Boston Children's Hospital. I have also taught swim lessons to children of all ages and children with...
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Gorham, ME

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have a bachelors degree in therapeutic recreation. I have recently worked as a special ed teacher in our local public school department. I have a background in early childhood education and have worked with special needs populations in alternative and adaptive settings. I am a mom of 3 as well! We spend our days on the farm,...
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South Portland, ME

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$18/hr
I have 3 years experience of mental illness I will do my very best to make them comfortable and engaging in their lives
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Special Education Teacher/ Behavioral Strategist

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I currently am employed at a local elementary school and am a Special Education Teacher/Behavioral Strategist. I am very familiar with ABA and teaching students functional life skills/activities of daily living. I live in Portland with my husband and Goldendoodle; we love good food and good coffee. We love to travel and also,...
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Portland, ME

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Meridan I have experience working with children of all ages, and all different personalities including special needs. I currently work full time in the mental health field, and am looking for a few extra hours. In the past I have had wonderful sitters and would love to continue to create a strong bond with the...
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Portland, ME

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as level headed, caring and detail oriented. I like caring for people with special needs because I love helping individuals learn to express themselves and gain independence. In my spare time, I like to crochet, hike and spend time with my pets. My skills include training in behavior...
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Steep Falls, ME

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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi families! My name is Eliza. I've been in the child care field for 20 years and been nannying for the past 6 years. I'm a full time nanny through Elizabeth Sage at Portland Nannie's located in South Portland Maine. All of my families have been long term commitments. I have tons of experience with infants through elementary...
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Portland, ME

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
I love spending time with children of all ages, and have caregiving experience both in homes and with after-school organizations. With Middletown Urban Gardeners at Wesleyan, I helped build a community garden with local elementary schoolers, with the Art Department I supported young adults with special needs in arts+crafts, and...
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About Me

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
1 year experience
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! :)
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Compassionate Caregiver & Future Nurse!

Wells, ME

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hello!! I'm Sarah, a responsible, energetic, and caring college student with a genuine love for working with children and adults. I'm currently studying nursing at Oklahoma State University with long-term goals and emergency and global health- so keeping others, safe, calm, and care for a second nature to me. Over the years,...
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A Little About Me...

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am a very outgoing, caring, and organized person. I love working with kids because of their endless curiosity. I enjoy watching children grow into themselves and their resilience is very contagious. I work part-time at a rock climbing gym in Portland, where I teach kids and adults how to climb. In my spare time, I like to rock...
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Portland, ME

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Most of my experience with disabilities is lived: I have AuDHD. My nieces and nephews (not all blood related) are all on the spectrum; one until recently was considered nonverbal, but thanks to speech therapy while at school, now speaks in 5 word sentences!!! Besides that, I have cared for triplet toddlers with cognitive and...
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