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Mary S.


Madison, WI

$14-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Carer

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Mature care with five years experience caring for children with traumatic backgrounds. some with physical, developmental, and learning disabilities. Others with mental illnesses. I was a foster parent to these children in my home, over a five-year period. I have a deep love for children and a great sense of humor.
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Angela G.


Madison, WI

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Help my sister out with her 5 kids for years. Middle child is autistic, sensory issues, non verbal, visually impaired. I've been a nanny for 10+ yrs. Been a caregiver for 10+ years. Respite n special needs. Done group homes too
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Samantha S.


Madison, WI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

I began babysitting when I was about 14 years old and babysat regularly throughout my high school years. I have experience in babysitting kids from the age of 1 through kids in early high school. I also worked as a counselor for a camp for three years. There, I worked as the inclusion counselor for children with special needs. I...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Katherine H.


Madison, WI

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

My name is Kat and I love nurturing others. I work as a preschool teacher full time and have had many experiences working with children of varying abilities.
Hi, my name is Susanna! I am currently 22 and a graduate student in UW-Madison's Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program. I have been taking care of children ranging in ages from 3-13 for the past eight years, in both Washington, Colorado and Wisconsin. I was a counselor at Youth Sports Camps run through Colorado State...
Susanna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Erik B.


Madison, WI

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs And Child Caregiver

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My name is Erik and I have been a caregiver for over 10 years now. I work mainly with special needs children and young adults in home but have a lot of experience with after school programs taking care of children from pre k to 5th grade. Very flexible with scheduling and making sure all of your needs are met. I love to cook so...
Erik can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kathleen L.


Madison, WI

$21-31/hr5 yrs exp

Musician, Baker, Artist, & Big Sister

I'm a 25-year-old college graduate with a major in piano performance! I have years of experience teaching piano to a variety of ages, including special needs. My critical reading and formal logic skills helped me land a tech job at Epic with no experience, and I've been plugging away at that for several years. I'm a little...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Cynthia C.


Madison, WI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I've raised three children. I have a lot of experience with taking time and understanding children. I enjoy working and helping with the daily activities with children. I've also worked with special needs children. I'm very patient when it comes to children.
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Lauren S.


Madison, WI

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare

Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a recent graduate of UW Madison. I graduated with a degree in Neurobiology, and Certificate in Disability Rights and Services. I am going to dental school and am expected to matriculate in August 2023. I plan to pursue a career in disability dentistry. I am currently in a gap year, and am looking...
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Erin B.


Madison, WI

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a Nanny for 20 years. I also worked at UCP and IDS with children and teens with special needs. I worked in home as a line therapist helping implement OT. I would also take the kids or teens out to events to help them socialize. I also have family with special needs. My cousin is 33 and requires a lot of care but she...
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Christina S.


Madison, WI

$20-30/hr

Behavior Technician

I provide assistance to kids who deal with challenging behaviors in school and at home. I provide calming strategies and prompt functional language.
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Rebecca F.


Middleton, WI

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny Looking For Positions

I discovered a passion for working with children that have special needs after becoming a nanny for two children with an extra need for help. I felt privileged to be their advocate and an amplifier of their voice in medical and educational settings. I truly enjoy taking initiative to learn all I can to help children, and my...
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Devyn C.


Middleton, WI

$25/hr15 yrs exp

Full Time Career Nanny

Hello! My name is Devyn, I live in Middleton with my significant other, three children (9, 8, and 3. 5), and our 2 dogs. I have been a full time nanny for 15 years now. During this time, I also spent 4 years as a live-in nanny. I have experience with preemies, oxygen tanks, special needs, learning disabilities, behavioral...
Devyn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Katelyn R.


Madison, WI

$24-35/hr4 yrs exp

I have a lifetime of experience with children of all ages and gender. I have ample experience working with children with special needs, and love working with a wide array of cultures. I am kind, yet energetic enough to maintain children's attention, all while managing a balanced affect & arousal level. I have a professional...
Katelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lauren D.


Madison, WI

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Lauren D.'s Special Needs Profile

I am a incoming freshman at the University of Wisconsin Madison as a Special Education and Spanish major. I am so passionate about working with children with special needs. I have had multiple experiences working with children with a variety of special needs and disabilities. I have done day camps as well as been an assistant in...
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Amber P.


Madison, WI

$35-50/hr3 yrs exp

I am a 22-year-old social work student and I have a good amount of experience with kiddos! I have had my internship with children with special needs, and I am CPR/AED certified. I am super flexible with my first job since I work early mornings and Im available afternoon/evenings! I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind,...
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Audrey L.


Madison, WI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible And Empathetic

Professional, with over 10 years of experience working with all ages. Graduated UW- Madison 2015 in Rehabilitation Psychology. Studies and academic placements in counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, early childhood education, and nutrition. Accelerated nursing program at Edgewood college and clinical rotations at...
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Maria S.


Verona, WI

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny Looking For A Position

Im Maria , 24 years old. I speak English, Spanish and native Portuguese. I have cared for special needs children for 2 years now . My experience include autism spectrum and cerebral palsy. I have learned so much with them and we also have had a lot of fun together.
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Taylor O.


Madison, WI

$15-20/hr

College Undergraduate SLP Student

I am currently a college senior studying to become an SLP. I think this job would be great for me to gain experience with kids with special needs as that is something I will encounter in my career and have not been able to get experience with yet. I have been struggling to find a job that works with my class schedule so this job...
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Zuriel Y.


Madison, WI

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Bubbly Sitter!

I am a 24-year-old occupational therapy student with a passion for working with children. I have over 6 years of experience caring for kids ages 3 and up, as well as working respite for kids with special needs for the last 4. I have loved every minute of it! I am currently in my last year of occupational therapy school, where I...
Zuriel can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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