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Special needs caregivers in Big Bend, WI

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Alyssa S.


Waukesha, WI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Alyssa, and I've been caring for kids since I was 13. I am the second oldest of 8 kids, and I have babysat for countless families (with kids of all ages), have spent a few years volunteering in the children's ministry at my church (infants to 2-year-olds), and have worked at a summer youth camp for two summers (ages...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

Hi there! Thank you for looking at my profile. I am a Christian, mom, aunt, sister, Godmother, daughter, and friend. I have caregiving expertise, passion for helping, patience, compassion, and knowledge of CPR. I can help with things such as; household chores, pet care, errands, organizing, or caring for a family member. Please...
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Emily G.


New Berlin, WI

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Former Teacher Ready To Care For Children Of Any Age

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a nanny, teacher, and former day care assistant, I have worked with infants through high school seniors. I love watching kids grow into responsible and thoughtful young people. As a nanny, I have handled transportation, school pick-up, activities, outings, feeding, diapers, and medication. I worked as a certified library...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello! I am Miranda and I am a pediatric emergency room nurse at Children's Wisconsin looking to give care to a family in need! I have a younger sister who has special needs and have had the opportunity to help her persevere through life. I would love to start an adventure with your loved one today!
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Kacey K.


Waukesha, WI

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi I'm Kacey! I'm in my third year of college at UW-La Crosse for elementary education. I love working with kids and some of my experiences with kids include teaching 3-4-year-olds at the daycare on campus, being a summer school assistant teacher, dance teacher, day care volunteer, elementary school volunteer, Girl Scout camp...
Hello, My name is Sam and I have worked with children for over 3 years in a variety of ways. My experience lies in camp counseling, baby sitting, kayak/ canoe instructing, rock climbing teaching, and being a swim instructor. I love art and drawing and can teach for free as a fun activity. Other than that I also love the outdoors...
Sam can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Gina W.


Waukesha, WI

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Provider

I have many experience in childcare, even children with special needs but I also have experience taking care of an older couple with dementia, I was helping their caregiver assist with bathing, changing, feeding, cleaning, companionship and I treated them like my own, I was truly impacted by their story and honored to take care...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands

Michelle A.


Mukwonago, WI

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver, Tutor, Activity Coordinator, Teacher, Pet Sitter

I was an Art Teacher for over 25 years. I taught in the public school setting at the Elementary, Middle, and High School Levels. I have degrees in Art Education and Art Therapy, as well as a Masters Degree in Education. I am also certified in Adaptive Education and have extensive experience with Special Education students and...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have worked with kids ages 0-teens at Children's Wisconsin for the past 7 years. I stared working at children's in the Cardiac ICU back in 2014 as a CNA and after graduating nursing school stayed in the Cardiac ICU taking care of some of the strongest baby's I've ever met. Kids will forever inspire me to be a better, stronger...

Cheryl S.


Waukesha, WI

$19-25/hr6 yrs exp

I Would Love To Help!

I would love to help you with any special needs, including housekeeping, errands or just chatting. Helping people is something that comes naturally to me and brings me joy.
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Hannah F.


Burlington, WI

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter With Flexible Schedule!

5.0

(3)

Child care experience with a variety of ages from infant on up. Focused on engaging with and entertaining children while always making sure to keep them safe and encourage good behavior - play time geared towards creativity & education, if that's what your family is looking for. English as primary language, with ability to...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Exceptionally mature babysitter! Hannah is always engaged with my children, and finds many creative ways to play. Highly recommended!"

Colleen M.

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Maria F.


Brookfield, WI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Maria, I'm 25 years old, and I have years of experience as a childcare provider. I have cared for babies as young as 2 days old thru kids up to 13yrs old, and up to three children at a time. I also have provided care for children with special needs. I have been working as a full-time nanny since mid-2020,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Maria has been nanny to our 16-month-old son since the summer of 2020, when he was just 5-months-old. It is no exaggeration to say that we would not have survived the past year without her incredible help. Maria's dedication, positive attitude, responsibility,...

Svetlana K.

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Danielle V.


Menomonee Falls, WI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of Teens With A Child Like Spirit!!

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of two teens, but I feel like a kid myself. Give me some paper, crayons and glue and I can amuse myself and your kiddos for hours! I have been substitute teaching in the Elmbrook district for 5 years. I've taught everything from pre-k through eighth grade and have had the experience of monitoring a high school...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very nice! I definitely trust Danielle, she is reliable, and we'd hire her again."

Vanessa K.

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Tami W.


Greendale, WI

$37-40/hr4 yrs exp

Master's Student Looking For Part Time Work!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Tami and I'm a 26-year-old originally from Milwaukee, WI. I'm fully vaccinated with the Moderna vaccine and am CPR certified. I grew up with a very close family friend who is differently-abled, and knew from an early age that this was the population I wanted to work with. I've spent many summers working at a summer...
5.0
"We feel so fortunate to have Tami as a sitter for our special needs 20-month-old daughter. Tami eased seamlessly into our daughter's routines and has willingly learned and introduced creative ways of playing and interacting with her. Tami is patient and loving --...

Hannah W.

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Mikaela M.


Milwaukee, WI

$24/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter And Great Caretaker!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey! My name is Mikaela! I am a college student in the Milwaukee area . I have worked with several families through babysitting and nannying over the past 5-6 years. I have experience with kids with special needs, eating disorders, autism, and kids full of spirit. I have cared for infants all the way to teenagers!:) I am...
Mikaela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mikaela is spectacular! Our little guy instantly loved her and felt safe. We just moved to Wisconsin and feel incredibly fortunate to find Mikaela on care.com. When we first reached out, she gave us a number of references and they all were glowing. We now...

Care member

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Jennifer W.


Sturtevant, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Care With Compassion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

It is simply said best when stated ' Your special needs are my special needs" with that being said My name is Jennifer, I am 44 years old and have 23 plus years experience in a variety of setting in the healthcare field. I have worked in the special needs area and find that it is one of the most fulfilling feelings, knowing The...
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Nicole J.


Sturtevant, WI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I possess a true passion for caring for others. I am a very outgoing, caring, & passionate person. I embrace a high regard while helping others. I understand how difficult it can be to find the right person to care for a loved one. I have been there too, myself. This is what I truly love to do. I have experience working with...
Nicole can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, hospice services
5.0
"We were challenged with our troubled and developmentally disabled 17 year old son who was unable to stay organized and keep up with homework and assignments. His limitations often led to daily arguments and fighting, creating a tumultuous environment in our home....

Darcey H.

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Nicole J.


Sturtevant, WI

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I possess a true passion for caring for others. I am a very outgoing, down to earth, caring, and compassionate person. I embrace a high regard and respect in assisting others and helping individuals succeed. I understand how difficult it can be to find the right person to care for a loved one. I've been there too, myself. This...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We were challenged with our troubled and developmentally disabled 17 year old son who was unable to stay organized and keep up with homework and assignments. His limitations often led to daily arguments and fighting, creating a tumultuous environment in our home....

Darcey H.

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Ariane S.


Milwaukee, WI

$14-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have cared for kids of all ages, personality types, and needs. I am very comfortable with children with special needs of all ages. I am able to help with school work and cooking meals as well as some light housekeeping if needed. I am also comfortable if you have pets in the home that need to be taken care of as well. I have...
Ariane can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ariane is one of the most caring people I can think of and she is incredibly reliable. She will always put your child's health and safety first before anything else! I 100% recommend her for future inquiries"

Lilly R.

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Anita W.


Menomonee Falls, WI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Private Caregiver

3.3

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked at Froedtert Hospital in the ICU department and also the medical head of the trauma floor, spinal cord floor, then the senior health dept for seniors with dementia. I'm an emergency placement home for children working for Milwaukee County. I have held down this position for over 10 years. I am CPR and medication...
4.0
"Anita interviewed with me as well as took care of me. Very good abilities and I would recommend her to anyone that required my type of services. I have been on two types of Insulin since 1983 and have endured all of the problems that a long term Diabetic will...

Michael M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Big Bend, WI

Hannah F.

5.0

Exceptionally mature babysitter! Hannah is always engaged with my children, and finds many creative ways to play. Highly recommended!

- Colleen M.

Maria F.

5.0

Maria cared for our daughter from 3 months to 16 months. She is punctual, dependable, and a great communicator. She immediately assimilated into our daily routine and developed a strong bond with our daughter. She’s all we could have hoped for in a caregiver - and she’s also an excellent baby...

- Alexis Z.

Danielle V.

5.0

Very engaged with the kids from the beginning and quick to adapt to the kids needs! Great experience!

- Care member

Tami W.

5.0

We feel so fortunate to have Tami as a sitter for our special needs 20-month-old daughter. Tami eased seamlessly into our daughter's routines and has willingly learned and introduced creative ways of playing and interacting with her. Tami is patient and loving -- even in the most difficult moments!...

- Hannah W.

Mikaela M.

5.0

Mikaela is spectacular! Our little guy instantly loved her and felt safe. We just moved to Wisconsin and feel incredibly fortunate to find Mikaela on care.com. When we first reached out, she gave us a number of references and they all were glowing. We now understand why. The first weekend Mikaela...

- Care member

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