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Find special needs caregivers in Appleton, WI that you’ll love

53 special needs caregivers are listed in Appleton, WI

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Appleton, WI

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Davida C.


Appleton, WI

$18-24/hr7 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Davida, I am a cheerful and patient caregiver. I have 6 years of professional childcare experience, 3 of those years working with children with special needs. I have experience with 1mo-15yo and multiples. My adult and pediatric CPR/AED/first-aid was updated in August 2022 and I have completed coursework in early...
Davida can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Davida has been our son's nanny for a few months now & we are SO Happy with everything she does with & for him. We are new to the area, but she knows all the best places to take him - toddler time at the library, play dates with other nannies & kids, Appleton's...

Emily E.

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Amy S.


Appleton, WI

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny

-Currently working as a ABA therapist. (2 1/2) -Nannied previously (3yrs) - I am willing to become certified in necessary care credentials (with compensation)
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Brittani F.


Appleton, WI

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

The past four years, I have worked with a board spectrum of autistic children, cerebral palsy, downs, etc. I have worked in a respite care facility and have done in home respite care.
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Laura E.


Appleton, WI

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Laura, and I'm looking to be a big sister and mentor figure in my neighborhood. I enjoy staying active through hiking or a trip to the YMCA. Indoors I'm pretty crafty, with painting and knitting. I have three cats and go to school part time for my bachelors degree. I already have my Associates in arts and science! 1+...
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Davida C.


Appleton, WI

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Calm And Caring Nanny

Hi! My name is Davida. I have a passion for caring for disabled children, and learning more about the best ways to provide disabled people care, support, and companionship. My passion was formed in my teen years as a primary caretaker for an autistic family member. I pride myself on being a patient and kind person and finding...
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Annabelle J.


Appleton, WI

$12-17/hr

Looking For Part-time Opportunites

Hello, my name is Annabelle and I am looking to help families with everyday activities and part-time caregiving over the summer. I am currently studying psychology at UWO and hope to one day be a psychiatrist. I have taken 4 child development classes in which I learned how to preform CPR on all ages. I love children, I have been...
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Mollie S.


Appleton, WI

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there. I have worked with children and adults with special needs my entire adult life. During college I worked as a line therapist working with children with ASD. Once I graduated, I decided to explore the adult world and worked as a legal guardian for adults with disabilities. But after doing that for a few years, I realized...
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Hannah W.


Appleton, WI

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

I find joy in helping children learn and master new skills as well as gaining independence in their daily activities. I have been working with students with special needs since graduating college. I have primarily worked with students with Autism, ADHD, and Down Syndrome. I enjoy creating fun and engaging ways and games to help...
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Samee V.


Appleton, WI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Samee! I have been a nanny on and off for 15+ years. I have extensive experience with children that have special needs including but not limited to Down Syndrome, ADHD, Autism, anxiety, and depression. I love doing activities outdoors as well as crafts and games inside. I also encourage fun, creative, educational games...
Samee can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Laura E.


Appleton, WI

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Big Sister Sitter

Hi! I'm a flexible family pet handler and youth care worker located in the Appleton/Hortonville area! I have 1+ years of professional experience working with children 12-18. This includes those with special needs, behavioral issues, and medical routines. I am a part-time student pursuing my degree in psychology. I plan on...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Heidi M.


Appleton, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available Starting April 1

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I am CPR and first aid certified, but need to renew my CPR certification. I am also well versed in Safe Sleep and car seat safety with future aspirations to become a Child Passenger Safety Technician. I have professional experience as a preschool teacher, daycare...
Heidi can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello There. My name is Tatiyanna. I am currently 22 and started babysitting when I was 15. I love kids and have taken many child development classes in high school. In fact in one of the classes I had to plan and present a whole lesson plan to a preschool class that was developmentally appropriate yet fun. I have been a...
Tatiyanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CNA

Carlie H.


Appleton, WI

$12-17/hr2 yrs exp

I provided ABA therapy and respite for kids on the spectrum. I am knowledgeable with medical, my mother is a nurse and I learn very quickly.

Valerie H.


Appleton, WI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hello. I'm Valerie and mom to 3 fantastic kids. My kids are 17, 15, &11. I've been a substitute teacher at Kimberly School District for the past 6 years. I was asked to teach special education at Sunrise Elementary last school year from Feb-May due to an unexpected opening. I have numerous references from teachers and friends....
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Amber S.


Neenah, WI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello. I am currently available to nanny, babysit, clean, or pet sit. I have a lot of experience with kids and animals. I have 10 siblings (two of them being special needs, so I have been exposed to different types of care) , I am babysitting and CPR certified, and I also assisted with the special needs kids program at my school...
Amber can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Heidi D.


Menasha, WI

$12-17/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a very patient, reliable and caring person. I have many years of experience caring for children and others. I am willing to do additional tasks if requested. I am first aid and CPR trained. I have my own transportation as well. I'm able to provide a supervised and safe environment for your kiddos!
5.0
"Heidi is friendly and very kind. She replies to communication promptly and is very punctual as well. Our special needs son was comfortable with her right from the start."

Dawn C.

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Jody B.


Kaukauna, WI

$8-25/hr

Joyful Caregiver

I have decades of helping families in need of special care and respite for their sweet adult children. As a homeschooling mother of two grown children (now in college) I have time to give. Most of my life I have been able to serve the special needs community, and elderly community. I have a number of years experience as a CNA...
Jody can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Helayna G.


Neenah, WI

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

My names helayna and I have helped take care of my grandpa last year on hospice, I helped with diaper changing, feeding, medicine and then took care of my grandmother with dementia she just needed reminders and redirections. I also sense 16 have watched my sister for respite shes a special needs adult, she needs full attention...
Helayna can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, respite care, light cleaning & more
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Carley W.


Neenah, WI

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Carley, and I am a graduate student studying to get my Master's in Occupational Therapy. I am home for a few months while completing my last clinical rotation. I have several years of experience in caring for individuals of all ages (birth to elderly), including working with special needs populations and...
Carley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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