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Aubrey O. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Aubrey

Portland, ME
$24.50/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I have it all in my resume

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Ellen W. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Ellen

Portland, ME
$23/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

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Infants
Special Needs
Tess H. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Tess

Portland, ME
$18/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

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Infants
Special Needs

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Sahra A. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Sahra

Portland, ME
$20.50/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

i am honsty and hadwoking

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Gabrielle L. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Gabrielle

Portland, ME
$20/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’m 20 years old & currently taking a break from college.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Natalie F. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Natalie

Portland, ME
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

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Special Needs

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Sarah C. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Sarah

Portland, ME
$14.65/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

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Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Maravilha M. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Maravilha

Portland, ME
$19.72/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hey, my name is maravilha but I go by Mara for short. I am a high school sophomore student at casco bay high. I speak English and português. I don’t have any work experience with babysitting but growing up I babysat my siblings

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Special Needs
Karina Q. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Karina

Portland, ME
$19/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

Hola mi nombre es Karina, soy Ecuatoriana, tengo 36 años, soy cordial, amable, puntual, paciente, se cocinar y brindar seguridad a los niños que estan a mi cargo, tengo más de 13 años de experiencia como niñera.
Ando en busca de trabajo en los horarios que dispongan las familias.

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Infants
Special Needs

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How to Hire Special Needs Child Care in Portland,ME

First, you should understand your requirements and preferences for this position and create your special needs nanny job. Then, as you find candidates that you like, you can message them to learn more about them. After you found the right candidate, you can take advantage of Nanny Lane’s services, including background checks, PLUS, and nanny payroll.

Common Responsibilities of Special Needs Child Care in Portland,ME

The roles and responsibilities of a nanny caring for a child with special needs vary from position to position. Special needs nannies have diverse experiences with different needs and abilities. If your child has a consistent schedule or meals that they like to eat, your nanny’s responsibilities can include pick up/drop-off, meal preparation, and any other tasks needed to ensure the children’s well-being. It is essential to take these factors into account when determining how much you should pay a special needs nanny.

Interview Questions for Special Needs Child Care in Portland,ME

As you start to find your favorite candidates for your special needs nanny position, invite them to a nanny interview. Here’s a list of some nanny interview questions to consider asking:

  • What's your experience caring for children with special needs?
  • How comfortable are you with following a routine?
  • Have you taken any special training?
  • Have you ever had an emergency or difficult situation while caring for a child with special needs?

At the end of the interview, if you’d like to move forward with the candidate, you can ask for references to learn more about their experiences.

Contracts for Special Needs Child Care in Portland,ME

Once you have the right candidate for your special needs nanny job, you should present the candidate a job offer. This stage is an opportunity to foster open communication before they start or a situation arises. After presenting your job offer, facilitate a discussion between your family and your special needs nanny to clarify any confusion. Once you have found an agreement with your special needs nanny, you can document this in a contract.

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