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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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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.
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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Hi my name is Paige and I'm looking for a full time childcare position. I have 11 years of experience with amazing references. I am CPR and first aid certified as well as special needs knowledge. I have two boys of my own as well. I believe that children are tiny humans with human emotions and use gentle parenting approaches to...
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Light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
transportation
dementia
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I am a caring individual who has lots of experience caring for people in need. Professionally I have worked with children, teens and young adults with special needs. I have some experience caring for adults with special needs, including dementia and Alzheimer's.
I have lots of college credits towards a teaching degree with a...
I have been a nanny/house keeper on and off since high school. During college I studied special education, mathematics and history. I have eight years of experience helping children with special needs in public schools. Most recently I have been a stay at home mom. I have been lucky, able to nanny extra children along side...
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I have 20 years experience between being a nanny, working with special education students, and raising my own 4 children. I worked in the Marshwood school district for 4 years before having my first child. Before Marshwood, I worked at 2 different private schools for children with autism. Last year I cared for a young child with...
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Hello! My name is Natalie and I graduated from UMass Amherst in May with a degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology. I am living at home in Vermont for the next year before attending graduate school for occupational therapy. I have experience working with those who are differently-abled and I've loved every second of it!...
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- $25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
My name is Kylie, I absolutely adore children. I learned I was passionate about this work when I started my job at Woodfords Family Service working as a teacher for children with special needs. I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel, Crafts, Play, Diaper Changing, you name it you got it. I would love to be able to...
My love for children began when I was still a child. I began babysitting when I was an early teen and became a part-time nanny when I was 16 years old. Most recently, I nannied two young boys who are on the autism spectrum; I had been with this family throughout my college years and beyond. I have also been an Education...
Hi my name is Brittany and I currently am attending Southern Maine Community College to pursue a nursing degree. One of my younger brothers has autism and being the oldest of 5 I was the one who helped my parents take care of him. I also have worked in the home care industry for 10+ years.
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10 years experience
Reliable, professional caregiver with 10+ yrs experience providing compassionate care to children, elderly and adults with special needs. Proficient in medication administration, personal hygiene, housekeeping, and maintaining the highest possible level of independence. Fun, energetic and skilled in creating scheduled following...
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I love babysitting kids and pets because they're the best kind of company anyone can ask for. Kids are innocent, pure and can make you laugh with the things they do and the imagination they have. And pets, well, they are everyone's fur babies, and just down right are loyal and love until the end.
I currently work as a line Cook...
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swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
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Nurturing young minds and supporting families through reliable, high-quality care has been my professional focus for 14 years. My background in Early Childhood Education allows me to create engaging environments where children thrive. I am creative and imaginative, often organizing outdoor sports, educational games, or board...
Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, and I am dedicated to making a positive, lasting impact on every life I touch. Over the past five years, I have provided attentive care for up to four children across all age groups, including those with special needs. My approach is defined by patience and a calm,...
I have been working with Autistic children in the Ellis School for 8 years. I work with troubled and challenging teen through ISN and being a Foster parent and I also provide respite.
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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....
Hello, I have been a full time nanny for a few families who have children with special needs. I also have over a year of experience interning in a special education classroom setting in an elementary school. My future goal is to become a special education teacher which makes me very passionate about helping those with special...
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meal prep
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My name is Caroline, and I graduated from the University of Vermont with my B. S. in Education in May of 2024. I currently work as a special education teacher in a program for students with autism. I have over 8 years of babysitting, teaching and childcare experience with children ages newborn-12. I also have extensive...
Michelle M. says "Caroline is a breath of fresh air. She is a natural with children and demonstrates such maturity and strength in her skills as a tutor and child care...
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I used to teach special needs cheerleading and would love to get back into caring for special needs. Happy to answer any questions you may have!
I am a career Nanny with 15+ years of experience. My most recent position was caring for 2 siblings both autistic. I worked closely with the parents and therapists to ensure they both were growing and developing to their fullest potential. We maintained a very structured scheduled and followed ABA guidelines and programs to...
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The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of September 2026
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