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Babysitter

Westbrook, ME

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I have recently graduated from University with a degree in Psychology. I am currently working on my prerequisites to go back to nursing school 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 person)! I have years of experience working with...
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Westbrook, ME

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$30/hr
15 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Nurturing a child's self-esteem, imagination, and personal strenths is one of my greatest passions. With 20 years of experience working with kids of all ages, I bring a calm, patient presence to every home, supporting up to four children. My background includes working in schools from pre-k to middle school, working w/ both...
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Gray, ME

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have a girlfriend with a special needs child that I have interacted with for 15 years. She is going to be 18 soon but, because of her condition, she is developmentally 5 or 6. She has so much to offer and is so smart. I've watched her grow so much, in her own pace, and it is heartwarming to see her expand her horizons with all...
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South Portland, ME

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$28/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! For experience, I have taken multiple classes in college about child development and graduated with an exercise science degree. I was a behavior health professional for 1. 5 years at the Morrison Center working with children with special needs ages 3-5 and loved it! I was an ed tech in a special education functional life...
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Windham, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Danielle! I've worked with multiple families through Care. com in the past and have built strong, trusting relationships with them. I've provided consistent care and support based on each family's needs. I'm happy to say I can provide references from these families who can speak to my reliability and the care I...
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Portland, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Home Care Aide

Gray, ME

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
I'm a nurturing, dependable caregiver with over 17 years of hands-on experience caring for children, adults, and seniors. As a mother of three and a shared living provider for a high-functioning adult with special needs, I bring patience, empathy, and understanding to every person I care for. I'm also a licensed massage...
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Auburn, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
live-in home care
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate, dependable care professional with more than 10 years of experience supporting children, seniors, and individuals with behavioral health, developmental, and daily-living needs. My background includes child protective services, licensed child care, in-home behavioral health, mental health support, case...
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Portland, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Having 20+ years in the education and childcare field, my experience includes preschool, early intervention, behavioral support, nannying, and parent educator. Most currently I work as Special Education in a K-2 Resource Room. My education includes a BA in Social & Behavioral Sciences, with a minor snd focus on child...
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Part-time Caregiver (Weeknights And Sundays)

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
6 years experience
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...
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Behavioral Health Professional

South Portland, ME

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Grimmie and I have a real passion for working with kiddos of all ages and needs! I have experience providing in home therapy to children with special needs and am currently certified as a Behavioral Health Professional! I am a big believer in meeting children where they are and helping them become the best...
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Standish, ME

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I'm Danielle , and I'm a Career Resource Specialist for individuals with disabilities. I'm on Care to offer my support. In addition to working with young adults and older who have disabilities, I used to work in a daycare for 5+ years with infants and toddlers. If you would like to chat more, I'd love for you to reach...
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Windham, ME

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
home modification
Hi! I'm Nicole - a certified teacher with a Master's in Education and a deep passion for working with people of all ages, abilities, and learning styles. My background includes teaching in both traditional and alternative education settings and work as a nanny, veterinary technician, professional cleaner, and supporting adults...
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Bath, ME

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hey! My name is Sasha, I'm 26. Originally a New Yorker but as much as I miss the city, I have absolutely fallen in love with Maine! I work for MaineHealth at an internal medicine office seeing patients of all ages! I am working on getting a degree in Health and Nutrition with hopes of being a Nutritionist working specifically...
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Lewiston, ME

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$15/hr
6 years experience
2 years transportation experience 4 years in home experience (children/adults) Compassionate and engaging!
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Joce L.'s Photo

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hi there! My name is Jocelyn. I'm 20 years old, and I'm a student at Roger Williams University studying psychology and visual art. I'm a perfect fit for your child if they're interested in arts and crafts, music, writing, or creative expression. As someone who knows psychology from an educational standpoint and from personal...
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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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Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Amy, and I have years of experience working with children, including time as a nanny and in supportive care roles. I hold a minor in child development and family relations, as well as disability studies. I have extensive experience working with children and adults with special needs. I'm passionate about...
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Auburn, ME

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$22/hr
8 years experience
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...
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Babysitter, Nanny, And Childcare

Portland, ME

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an educated young childcare professional. I have experience working with children of all ages and children with special needs. I have a BS in Biology from UC Riverside with a minor in Neuroscience and a MS in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of New England. My education background and my professional...
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  • The average posted rate is $10.00/hr as of October 2026

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