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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Brookfield, WI

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Brookfield, WI

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Maria F.


Brookfield, WI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

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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:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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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Sami R.


Brookfield, WI

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Not only have I babysat children with ages ranging from 0-15, but I have also worked as a part-time caregiver/employee in a school for children with special needs (down syndrome, autism, and physical disabilities). I have a license in babysitting, first aid, and CPR all from the Red Cross.
Sami can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sami is caring and compassionate about everything in her life. She is unique in her own way. Definitely recommend her!"

Vicki G.

Hello! My name is Melanie and I love working with kids of all ages as well as adults with special needs. I graduated with a psychology degree in 2021 and recently graduated with my doctorate in occupational therapy! I have worked at various day and overnight camps, including those specialized for individuals with disabilities. I...
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Nicole S.


Brookfield, WI

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

I'm a teachers Aide in a special needs school. I enjoy working with children of all ages, and love how each and every one is unique. I have a passion for making them feel special, and try to help them see the beauty in themselves.
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Tracy S.


Brookfield, WI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nurse/Caregiver Available

I am a Registered Nurse with the State of WI since 2001. I have over 20 years experience caring for a variety of individuals, mainly in pediatric and special needs services. The clients I have worked with range from birth to 35+ years old. I am also a mother of teenage children and provide care based on a standard that I would...
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Andrea P.


Brookfield, WI

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Occupational Therapist

I'm a licensed Occupational Therapist in Wisconsin with over 23 years of experience. I have past experience with pediatrics which included working with children on the spectrum. I have extensive experience in the hospital setting including both inpatient and outpatient care. In addition to being a licensed Occupational...
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Brianna H.


Brookfield, WI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

I have previously been a Child Care Teacher, a Certified Social Worker, and have worked for a non-profit. I also co-direct a nonprofit specifically for individuals with disabilities. I have experience working in various settings including childcare, the YMCA, being a full time Social Worker, and babysitting and nannying for...
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Eryn O.


Brookfield, WI

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

-Covid vaccinated. -Over 10 years of experience with Alzheimer's. -Care for both men and women of all age's -Cared for those with many need's. -Care for diabetes. -Many medical course's completed. -I am very patient and understanding. -I love doing one on one care as it gives me the opportunity to gain a better connection....
I currently work as a teachers Aide for special needs kids. I have worked with children all of my life. I have been a professional nanny, child care provider, lead teacher in a day care center, tutor, babysitter, childcare coordinator, volunteer, and a mother. I have a passion for kids, and I believe every one of them/us is...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Melanie M.


Brookfield, WI

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Melanie and I love working with kids of all ages as well as adults with special needs. I graduated with a psychology degree in 2021 and my doctorate in occupational therapy this past May! I have worked at various day and overnight camps, including those specialized for individuals with disabilities. I have...
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I am warm-hearted, energetic and enjoy spending my time reading, crafting and playing games. I am experienced and passionate about providing quality care. Compassion with the ability to translate empathic feelings into caring. I'm also very optimistic.
Hello! My name is Macy and I will be home for the summer before heading to Medical School. I am looking for a part time babysitting position before heading to school. I have 4 years of experience working as a full time summer nanny and I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I have worked with newborns, teens,...
Macy can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Caitlin M.


Milwaukee, WI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a foster parent for the past 10 years, but before that I have been caring for children since I was 13 years old thought Sunday school and babysitting opportunities! As a special needs foster mom I am passionate about caring for people with different abilities. I have cared for infants, children, teens, and adults...
5.0
"Caitlin is amazing! We love having her help. She has a wonderful connection with my son, he literally dances when he hears that Caitlin is coming the day. He is so Independent playing with Caitlin that I can truly disconnect and get other things done. With her...

Julia K.

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Jessica N.


Milwaukee, WI

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

Patient And Kind Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I found out very early on that I liked helping people who society tended to leave in the shadows. I have two male special needs cousins: one is 15 and has autism, the second is 13 and has cognitive delays. When I got into middle school, I started a program with students who wanted to help our peers with special needs during a...
5.0
"Jessica is phenomenal and my kids love her. She keeps them so busy that they don't have time enough to care that we are gone (they actually cry when she leaves). Our family has a 7 YOM, 4 YOM, 3 YOF, and a dog/cat that immediately took to her. She is able to care...

Dane S.

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Kayla H.


Waukesha, WI

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I spent the last five summers working as a counselor and on the Administration team at a summer camp for children and adults with special needs. I have been a nanny previously for a family with three children, as well as, a family with two children with Cerebral Palsy. I also did before and after school care for a child on the...
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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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very engaged with the kids from the beginning and quick to adapt to the kids needs! Great experience!"

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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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily was a wonderful woman when we met. We just decided to change our lifestyle so we didn't need a nanny as often as we thought. She was very professional and wanted to engage with the kids while there. She asked some great questions and I know if we would have...

Cindi B.

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brookfield, WI

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.

Sami R.

5.0

Sami is a caring young woman who has become like family to our children; especially our 7-year old son who gets excited that she is coming to babysit yet disappointed that she also has to spend time with his sister. She would promptly return messages about babysitting for us and always arrives a...

- Stacey C.

Ariane S.

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.

Caitlin M.

5.0

Caitlin is amazing! We love having her help. She has a wonderful connection with my son, he literally dances when he hears that Caitlin is coming the day. He is so Independent playing with Caitlin that I can truly disconnect and get other things done. With her experience in special needs she is...

- Julia K.

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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