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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...
Gabrielle B.
Brunswick, ME
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
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I have worked as a Behavioral Health Professional for children with special needs for over 3 year. I've been a nanny for 4 years. I work in the special education department at a school and have for nearly 3 years.
4.0
"Gabrielle has been with my family through the pandemic and through many of our life changes. She is always there to support my children's needs in so many ways. We all love having her with us! Her smile and...
Reviewed by Sherry S.
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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...
Hope D.
New Gloucester, ME
$20-30/hr • 5 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.
Arenda C.
New Gloucester, ME
$25-39/hr • 10 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...
Gabrielle B.
Brunswick, ME
$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
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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.
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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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I have experience babysitting children of all ages and all different personalities. I am willing to help run errands and pick up around the house. I have worked with special needs children in school and am fairly comfortable with it. I love to watch children's personalities blossom and understand that it takes some children time...
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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...
Christina J.
Topsham, ME
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
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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.
Sarah R.
Lisbon Falls, ME
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I have worked with children and adults with disabilities for about 6 years, 2-3 years licensed as a BHP. I have worked/assisted with many different things and I'm always willing to learn anything new along with the specific needs of a client.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Jaide C.
Windham, ME
$20-30/hr • 7 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...
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....
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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I was a nurse (RN) before I had children. I stopped nursing to raise a family, which I have, and am now ready to re-enter the workforce. I have let my RN license expire unfortunately. So, although I have not worked for specific clients, I have worked with many, many patients with various special needs. I went into nursing...
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Hi, my name is Anna. I have recently graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a degree in Psychology. I am currently working on my prerequisites to go back to nursing school at SMCC and looking for a full time nanny position.
I'm comfortable taking care of many children, all ages, and pets too (I'm a big animal...
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I have been working with children with special needs for over 15 years. I have worked one on one with a child with Epilepsy and have plenty of experience with children with Autism and Learning Disabilities.
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I have always loved working with children and watching them grow and reach new milestones. I love reading, arts and crafts, and spending time outside.
Most of my experience is with infants, but I have worked with children of all ages. I have also worked with children with special needs.
Working with infants is definitely...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Durham, ME
Gabrielle B.
4.0
Gabrielle has been with my family through the pandemic and through many of our life changes. She is always there to support my children's needs in so many ways. We all love having her with us! Her smile and singing bring joy into our home and her love of the outdoors takes us on many wonderful...
- Sherry S.
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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