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Caregiver Available

Gorham, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
- Only currently available for weeknight and weekend services - Hi there! My name is Corinne! I am in the Westbrook/Portland ME area. I currently work for SMHC as an inpatient behavioral therapist. I graduated from Lesley University with my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Music Therapy. I have been...

Care Member says "Very easy to communicate with, showed up on time and was super sweet with our 20 month old son. This was our first time using care.com for an out of...

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Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a grad student at USM, looking to nanny in my free time! I am a trained midwife, yoga teacher, and postpartum doula. I have a lot of newborn care experience, as well as a range of other ages, and I also have experience working with children with special needs and/or disabilities. I have been babysitting and nannying since I...

Alana D. says "Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind...

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Nurturing, Happy And Patient Part/ Full Time Caregiver Available

Hollis Center, ME

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been working with children with special needs for the past 5 years. More specifically, I am a certified Speech and Language therapy assistant which has given me so much experience. I find any gains children accomplish extremely rewarding, and love the look on their face when they have achieved something they have been...

Krista D. says "Nicole deserves 10 stars! We feel like we hit the lottery with her ever since she started working with our sister with Down Syndrome earlier this year....

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Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Jess and I am currently working as an adult community case manager for adults with intellectual disabilities and an array of other diagnoses. I have experience with special needs and social work. I have received a degree in psychology and statistics from Stonehill College. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years...

Julie M. says " Jessica only worked for us for short time before heading off for a semester abroad, but she was on time, reliable, had fun with the kids, and got...

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Au-Pair

Portland, ME

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$10/hr
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Saco, ME

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I really enjoy working with children and have been babysitting since a young age, I have many nieces and nephews who I grew up watching as well as family friends children etc. I was a preschool/toddler teacher at a daycare! I have years experience of in home care for a taking care of seniors but have also cared for children with...
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Recent Medical Graduate, Lover Of Outdoors

Scarborough, ME

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
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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Portland, ME

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi my name is Melynda I live in Portland and I'm a mother of three boys. I have worked in group homes with people with different disorders for over 4 years. I would love to meet and see if I would be a good match.
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Portland, ME

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$33/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello there! My name is Alexyss and I am seeking a part time nanny position. I am flexible with scheduling. For the right fit I am willing to work more hours and cater to the needs of the family. I have a special connection with children, elderly people, animals, children and adults with special needs. Long story short I am a...
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Hi, I Am Molly!

Portland, ME

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as caring, calm, and patient. I started working with kids about 3-4 years ago during college as a substitute. I had been a coach and babysitter throughout high school as well. Over the last year I have been a BHP with special needs students. In my spare time, I like to read, walk, hike, camp, and...
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South Portland, ME

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$28/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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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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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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Buxton, ME

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$10/hr
20 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have a background on nursing, childhood/preschool education and special needs. Your child will have a patient, loving provider who will keep him/her busy with crafts, educational fun, creative play, sensory, motor skills, outdoor adventures and much more. Your child should look forward to a fun filled day knowing their needs...
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Nursing Student Looking For Part Time Job

Portland, ME

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$17/hr
Hi! My names Alexis, I am a 25-year-old nursing student . I am currently and emergency department tech at Maine Medical center where I have experienced a wide range of care needs including pediatrics and critical care traumas. Please reach out with any questions - I look forward to meeting you!
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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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Babysitter

Westbrook, ME

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Part-Time/Full-Time Nanny Available

South Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am 32, from South Portland/Scarborough, and I am currently working with children with special needs. I have been a full time nanny for almost 10 years. I have my state of Maine Dept. of education fingerprint card (current full background check), I am CPR and First Aid certified, I also know ASL sign language, and love teaching...
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Windham, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Enthusiastic And Crafty Child Uplifter.

Scarborough, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Gorham, ME

Special Needs Caregivers in Gorham, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Corinne W.

Very easy to communicate with, showed up on time and was super sweet with our 20 month old son. This was our first time using care.com for...

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Cassandra M.

Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an...

- Alana D.

Nicole H.

Nicole deserves 10 stars! We feel like we hit the lottery with her ever since she started working with our sister with Down Syndrome earlier...

- Krista D.

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