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Delanie C.
Poland, ME
$15-20/hr
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At my current position, we currently have a handful of special needs children. I have worked with children with adhd, autism, general delays and speech delays.
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Hello all!! I have had the opportunity to work with people ranging from toddlers to adults with special needs throughout middle and high school. Whether it was helping assist in playing sports, or just simple in home caretaking, I have enjoyed every second of it. Working with many different people has opened up my mind and has...
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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.
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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....
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"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.
Sulekha A.
Auburn, ME
$22-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
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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...
Johanna C.
Casco, ME
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Special Educator Available To Care For Children With Intensive Special Needs
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I am a former special educator with 22 years of experience with children who have severe and multiple disabilities. I recently left teaching to help families who may struggle to find child care. I care for kids with: physical impairment (lifting, positioning, adaptive bracing/seating), cognitive impairment (including kiddos who...
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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...
Emily B.
Auburn, ME
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Support Specialist/Behavioral Health Companion For Children And Adults Available PT/FT
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For over 10 years I have provided compassion-driven care to both seniors and those braving terminal illness, with a special emphasis on EOL care. I believe passionately in insuring the dignity, comfort, and quality-of-life for those in my care. To me, the individuals I care for are just that: Individuals, with passions, quirks,...
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.
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I am the oldest of 5 children, and all of my younger sibling have ADHD and my 13-year-old sister has childhood bipolar. I also have a 29-year-old cousin who is mentally handicapped and uses sign language. I have worked at daycare with special needs children. I am a very patient person, and love playing outside and doing arts and...
Trudyjune G.
Buckfield, ME
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time/ Part-Time Caregiver Elderly Or Special Needs Children And Adults
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I am a PSS/CRMA/DSP/CNA safety care certified. First Aid and CPR for adults and children. I have experience in working with adults/elderly and children with MR, Autism, nonverbal, severe MR, cancer, Down syndrome, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Rheumatoid Arthritis and ALS, quadriplegic care and strokes, detox off medications...
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"Trudy is an exceptional caregiver. She worked with my non-verbal, autistic nephew for two years in his group home in Portland. He felt safe and he trusted her which is very important. She was able to relate...
Reviewed by Cathy C.
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...
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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.
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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.
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Hello, I'm Taylor, a 21-year-old from Windham, ME. I have experience with kids of all ages, including children with special needs. I have my driver's license, and am willing to commute to jobs near me. I am certified in CPR/basic life support.
I am not a smoker, drug or alcohol user and prefer to work in homes that are not...
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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...
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Hi there, my name is Jada and I am a mother and graduate student looking to provide childcare for the summer months. I have my CRHC and hold a bachelors degree in elementary education. I have experience working with children of all ages and have taught pre-k and first grade. I am currently in graduate school at USM and studying...
Julissa F.
Turner, ME
$16-50/hr
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Hi! I have experience caring for autistic youth as young as 1-year-old. I can provide positive behavior support and care.
Katherine D.
South Paris, ME
$22-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Katie and I graduated with a Special Education degree from Saint Joseph's College of Maine. This is my third year as a K-3 special education teacher. I have worked and observed in various classroom settings. These include K - 5 general education classrooms, resource rooms, and self-contained classrooms.
I am...
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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Poland, ME
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.
Trudyjune G.
5.0
She is very caring, reliable person and knows how to make her charge comfortable. She is clean, and professional.
- Arthur 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.
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