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Tori E.


Brooklyn, WI

$21-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

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I am a Certified occupational therapy assistant with a masters degree in ABA and education. I have years of experience with a variety of ages and disorders.
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Tori E.


Brooklyn, WI

$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am a certified occupational therapy assistant with a masters degree in ABA and education. I have years of experience with kids and elderly specializing in special needs and cares. I have also grown up on a dairy farm, and showing/caring for horses/dogs/dairy cattle.
Tori can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Brooklyn K.


Oregon, WI

$16-21/hr • 6 yrs exp

Reliable And Caring Babysitter With A Passion For Child Development

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Brook, and I'm an experienced, responsible babysitter who loves helping children learn, grow, and have fun in a safe, nurturing environment. I have 6 years of experience caring for children of all ages and can confidently handle everything from playtime to bedtime routines. As someone with a warm and...
Brooklyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Emma S.


Belleville, WI

$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Super Energetic Babysitter & Nanny

Hello! My names Emma, nice to meet you all! I am 22 years old living in Belleville Wisconsin, I am CPR/Babysitting/First Aid/AED Certified. I have 4 years of experience working as a Special Needs & Non Special Needs Teachers Assistant and have cared for my younger cousins as well. I am known for having high levels of energy and...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Amanda G.


Oregon, WI

$15-26/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi my name is Amanda but prefer to go by I use they them pronouns. I would say I'm very understanding and fun and adventurous! I have many years of experience in caring for others with special needs and young children including infants. As a child I grew up with my older sister who has a developmental disability and epilepsy so...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lesly G.


Madison, WI

$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

(7)

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lesly, I'm 27 years old and I'm from Peru. I currently live in Madison, WI. I'd describe my personality as responsible, respectful and outgoing. I have experience working with newborns, babies, toddlers and teens for more than 8 years. I have a bachelor degree in Hospitality Management and I worked as a Spanish...
Lesly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lesley was great with our rambunctious 3.5 year old daughter. "

Rebecca M.

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Kristin R.


McFarland, WI

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children since I became a certified babysitter when I was 11 years old. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education for K-8th grade with a minor in Early Childhood (Birth-3rd). I have been a private tutor for several different children in all grades, from K through 8th grade, to improve their...
Kristin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kristin is great! My older two girls love her. She always comes with 1 or 2 of her own activities. She is interactive, dependable and we are lucky to have found her. She stresses work/life balance, which I can appreciate being a working mom of 3!"

Adam K.

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Betty R.


Madison, WI

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Senior Care

I'm an experienced senior care provider, who has cared for men and women with numerous diagnoses, such as Alzheimer's, dementia, diabetes, heart disease, paralysis, stroke, brain injury, cancer, mental health, special needs, cerebral palsy, dysphagia and hearing loss. Each senior is unique with their own preferences, interests...
Betty can also help with: Respite care, dementia, home modification, personal care
5.0
"Betty is a very sweet person who took good care of my father. She would visit him or take him for a drive. We were very satisfied with her service."

Dora K.

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Cathy M.


Madison, WI

$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

RN Caregiver for 39 years Pediatric experience Nanny experience: Infant - school-age Special needs adult, teen, and child experience CPR/BLS Certified
Cathy can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Phenomenal caregiver- kind, thoughtful and made the afternoon routine fly by for my youngest. I am so glad to have met her and hope to have her back soon."

Sara F.

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Alafia C.


Cottage Grove, WI

$25-26/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring, & Loving Nanny Ready To Help Support Your Child And Their Development!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with young children for over 5 years and recently was a Teacher at Red Caboose Childcare Center teaching & nurturing children in the 3-year-old classroom. I've cared for children with various special needs and have credentials to teach & care for toddlers & infants. I love to read books, make puzzles & treasure...
Alafia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"My children love Alafia! She is kind, fun, dependable and very loving. My son talks about her all the time and is thrilled every time Alafia takes care of him."

Megan C.

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Erik B.


Madison, WI

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

3.5

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Currently living in Whitewater providing care to young adults/children with special needs. I look forward to being a part of your family and helping in any way that I can!
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Amanda H.


Madison, WI

$20-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families! I am a caring, reliable, and compassionate person. Caring for kids over 24+ years. Newborns up to school-agers in all types of educational settings. I am dedicated and calm. I enjoy teaching young kids through developmentally appropriate activities adapted through play & hands-on learning. I enjoy getting down on...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda is a great caregiver, responsible, and mature. We feel safe and comfortable having her watch our children. Our son always says he has fun playing with her. She is able to handle tough situations. We love Amanda!"

Julie B.

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Katie S.


Madison, WI

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I moved to Madison last August after completing my Ph. D. in Child Clinical Psychology at University of Virginia. I have a full-time job as a postdoctoral fellow during the week, and would love to become a regular weekend, weeknight, and/or special occasion babysitter for a few local families! I have extensive...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie was amazing with our 8 month old daughter. Her communication is excellent and she is incredibly smart, kind and caring. I would highly recommend Katie!"

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Grace R.


Madison, WI

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun And Outgoing Respite Caregiver

Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am looking to care for kind and loving children who are open to learning new things and going on fun adventures. Some information about me: -I have my Masters degree in sustainability which means I enjoy teaching kids about plants and nature as well as gardening...
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Kaitlin J.


Janesville, WI

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kaitlin. I recently moved to Wisconsin with my husband and our 2-year-old. Before moving here I was a nanny in Oklahoma City for a family with a little girl that had special needs. I loved it so much, and was heartbroken to leave. I have been nannying for 5 years and I wouldn't want any other job. My dream one day...
Kaitlin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaitlin is absolutely amazing with a heart of gold. The care she provided for our daughter and even our entire family was far and above expectations. She cared for our daughter as if she was her own. Our daughter had medical conditions (trach and feeding tube) and...

Michael K.

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Rayvin W.


Madison, WI

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started working with people who have all types of disabilities. The thing that made me love my job was that I seen how happy I could make 1 or 20 people feel everyday. Being a CNA that works with special needs people is the best thing that I could've ever asked to be and or do. I've learned that everybody learns different and...
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Catherine A.


Madison, WI

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Provider Happy To Help :)

Hello families! My name is Catherine. I'm a reliable, nurturing, and experienced care provider. I have 20 years of experience working with children including as a full-time nanny, at a daycare center, and as a care provider for teenagers & adults with special needs. I'm a college grad with a BA in Philosophy, Environmental...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Catherine is an extremely caring sitter. She always kept the kids engaged and took them to museum and parks. I could tell my kids had a very positive experience with her based on their conversations. She has kept in touch with me even years after I have stopped...

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Audrey L.


Madison, WI

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently under contract with a family from care. com. I am not available for additional hours/ shifts at this time. I have been unable to update my availability on this app. Experienced caregiver, nanny, teacher, tutor, house manager. Over 20 years experience. Mother of four grown children. Bachelors degree in...
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Audrey is professional, responsible and dependable. Our kids love her. Always ready with some music or a plan to be outside with the kids. Never late, always let us know weeks in advance when she needed time off. We would definitely hire her again."

Tyson M.

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Nicole P.


Verona, WI

$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Engaging, Energetic, And Flexible Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I come from a very large family that offered an opportunity to watch children at a young age. I began nannying in high school for the same family with three boys (ages 4, 7, 12) full-time for three years, as well as for a family with two girls (ages 9 and 11) for one summer. I have also watched children with special needs as...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nicole is upbeat and professional. She is good with my infant and our two large dogs. Would hire again and recommend that you do too."

Lauren B.

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Sommer K.


Verona, WI

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

I have provided extensive care for both children with special needs and neurotypical children. My last job was nannying for children ages 7 to 11 for nearly a year. I have also cared for a brother with special needs and have done aquatic programs with children for special needs as well. I am very available for any services from...
Sommer can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brooklyn, WI

Lesly G.

5.0

Good communication and responsible.

- Care member

Kristin R.

5.0

Kristin was our first nanny experience and she is the best! We were on several wait lists for center daycares but needed more assistance during the wait time. Kristin is very organized, communicative and kind! This is my first baby and Kristin is a wealth of knowledge on how to take care of babies!...

- Care member

Betty R.

5.0

After my rotator cuff surgery Betty set up my sleeping area (10 days sleeping while sitting up) and developed a chart for my meds, some of which were every two hours, some every three hours and some every four hours, which was extremely helpful. She also visited to check on my progress and meds.

- David S.

Cathy M.

5.0

Cathy was wonderful with our toddler son! She was patient and caring, took interest in his interests, and was all around trustworthy and dependable. We wouldn't hesitate to hire her again.

- Alison W.

Alafia C.

5.0

Our family loves Alafia, and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a nanny/child care provider. We first met Alafia when she was one of the teacher's in our older child's preschool classroom. He instantly felt a connection with Alafia and was always excited to see her. Even when he was...

- Blake R.

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