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Jessie B.

Adventurous And Fun Sitter

Cumberland Center, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Lindsay B. says "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...

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Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience
*currently looking for a full time summer nanny position* Hello! I am a graduate of UMaine with a degree in Sociology and I have 10+ years of professional childcare and educational experience. I also have tutored children and can help with remote learning. Additionally, I have experience working with children with special...

Benjamin W. says "Working alongside Sophie, I got to know how kindhearted and selfless she is. We worked together at a small home school, with kids who came to us...

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Caregiver Available

Gorham, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
- 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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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
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My most apparent childcare experience comes from offering my assistance whenever possible with the care of my younger brother. He is currently 10 and I was 13 when he was born. I was also with a family for a few years in high school with three girls, ages 6 to 11. In college, I worked as camp counselor at a facility for the...
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Au-Pair

Portland, ME

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$10/hr
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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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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Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
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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Flexible, Easy-going, And Experienced

Gorham, ME

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm currently seeking a full-time childcare position in Southern Maine. I'm a student at Smith College, originally from Northern Maine. I have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record. I have over four years of hands-on childcare experience, including caring for infants as young as 3 months and working with children...
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Caregiver

Sanford, ME

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I am looking for a position where I can bring my 8-month-old with me. I worked with adults with developmental disabilities through Coastal Opportunities from 2019 to 2020. I also have experience with disabled children (both mental and physical) during my six years working at Tanglewood 4H Camp and Learning Center. In...
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Part-time BHP Looking For More Work!

Portland, ME

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I'm Olivia! I am a part-time Behavioral Health Professional. I work with children with autism and help with life skills, communication, and other goals that need to be met! I love working with special needs children because I enjoy making a positive difference in their lives. I personally have ADHD, and so I can...
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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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Cumberland Center, ME

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I've worked in various settings with clients that have a wide array of special needs. I have extensive experience working with autism spectrum disorders, mental illnesses, and varying degrees of intellectual disabilities.
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Gorham, ME

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$27/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am fortunate to say that I have lived in Maine my whole life. I love all things outdoors & spending time with my favorite people. Another passion of mine for as long as I can remember, is caregiving. From a very young age, I always found myself drawn to little ones. They have always brought out the best in me and having the...
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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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Sanford, ME

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$20/hr
I have worked in the public schools as a sub and long term educational technician. I have most of my experience working with children with autism. Two of my own children are on the spectrum.
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Portland, ME

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$25/hr
5 years experience
My name is Molly, and I am a hard working 24-year-old student living in Southern, Maine! I have 5 years of nanny/babysitting experience. I care for 3 children ages 5-12 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (5 days a week.) I am also an occasional date night sitter for a 6-year-old with special needs. I know how valuable it is to have a caring,...
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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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Windham, ME

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$18/hr
5 years experience
My name is Morgan. I am a dedicated childcare provider with five years of hands-on experience working with children ranging from 0 to 11 years old, including those with special needs. As a senior in high school, I am furthering my education by taking two college-level courses in Child Psychology and Early Childhood Education...
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A Little About Me...

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.20/hr as of November 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Old Orchard Beach, ME

Special Needs Caregivers in Old Orchard Beach, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Jessie B.

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...

- Lindsay B.

Sophie V.

Working alongside Sophie, I got to know how kindhearted and selfless she is. We worked together at a small home school, with kids who came...

- Benjamin W.

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...

- Care member

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