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Grace G.

Scarborough, ME

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$25/hr
My experience with those with special needs comes from volunteering and personal experience. I'm a compassionate person who has a lot of patience and love to give! I can meet anyone where they're at and support them there. I would love to learn more about you or your loved one and see if I can make your life a little easier. Be...
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Scarborough, ME

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$22/hr
In my earlier years, I worked with people with disabilities in a variety of ways from - day programming to individuals that were non verbal and/ or suffered a brain injury. I have a magnitude of knowledge and experience beginning in college leading to personal and professional experience. Next, early on in my career, I...
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Homehealth Professional

Scarborough, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have many years of experience with Parkinson's and dementia. I understand the progression of the neurological disease and Iam comfortable in all stages of the disease .
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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Kind, Loving, Dependable, And Trustworthy!

Scarborough, ME

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$30/hr
17 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I would be happy to provide childcare per the schedule you have outlined. I love children of all ages, especially the early childhood developmental stages. I've had the opportunity to work with children, a variety of ages and needs, including special needs. The last 15 years I've worked in the disability field. I'm very loyal,...
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Ready To Help You!

Scarborough, ME

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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for the past 6 years and have been a summer nanny for the past 4 years. I have also worked in a preschool! I am currently studying to be an occupational therapist and I have experience with children with special needs. I am happy to run any errands needed and help with anything around the house! Hope to...
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Recent Medical Graduate, Lover Of Outdoors

Scarborough, ME

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
9 years experience
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. Additionally, I have experience working with children with special needs and the elderly, cleaning, cooking, and assisting with pet care. My passion in life is...

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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Experienced Special Needs Provider

Portland, ME

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Kendra and I graduated from college with a degree in Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies and currently getting my Bachelors in Nursing! I have always been passionate about working with individuals with disabilities. I have experience working with teenagers with autism. I also worked with an individual with a...
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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
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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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South Portland, ME

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I am looking to help families in need of services for children with special needs. I have 3 years of experience in providing care to ages 3-18-year-olds who have neurodevelopment disorders and psychiatric disorders such as ASD, OCD, PTSD, MDD, eating disorders and personality disorders, as well as children who have a history of...
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Saco, ME

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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 am currently a preschool/toddler teacher at a daycare! I have years experience in home care for a taking care of seniors but have also cared for...
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Saco, ME

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have over 30 years of experience working with children. I'm a Mom myself and I have many years of experience working with special needs children.
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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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Au-Pair

Portland, ME

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$10/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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South Portland, ME

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$24/hr
3 years experience
I seek to provide compassionate care that maintains the dignity, respect and privacy of the child and their family. I am a registered behavior technician and have a history of providing applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Empathy,...
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Saco, ME

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$22/hr
Current stay at home mom to two boys, aged 7&11. My youngest son is autistic. I am unfortunately not formally certified for special needs however, I am eager and willing to learn any specific skills required for your loved one.
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Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
I currently work in elementary education, supporting students with special needs - mainly those with behavioral challenges. I love working with children and it gives me so much fulfillment to know that I can be a support to them and their families, and make a difference in their lives. I have a college degree and hold current...
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Registered Nurse And Mom Looking To Care For A Child Who May Have Some Special Needs

Saco, ME

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I have many years experience working with people requiring special needs care. At this time I am seeking out a child to care for in my own home, who may need special assistance with some things. While I am qualified to do various levels of care, I prefer someone who does not require frequent extensive 1:1 assistance. I will be...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.43/hr as of February 2026

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Scarborough, ME are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Cassandra M.

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

- Alana D.

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.

Jessica B.

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,...

- Julie M.

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