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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a 16-year-old son, I have worked in the past with special needs children, and currently watch an infant 2-3 evenings a week. I have also done occasional child care for friends throughout the years. I do have a job at the moment as a CNA, but can work around it if necessary. I am CPR certified, have my own transportation,...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Kathryn S.
Germantown, WI
$19-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Licenced Emergency Medical Technician With Caretaking Expertise.
I am a licensed EMT with almost 5 years of experience in 911's, private calls, and nursing home calls. I also have experience in car giving for children, elders, and those with disabilities. I believe in patient centered care, meaning that in my work I strive to be the best advocate for client needs that I can. Your needs and...
*No minimum hours, flexible respite care. Certified Medical Assistant with 28 years of clinic medical experience. I can help with transportation services, basic medical management, meal preparation, medication monitoring, companion care, dog duties and so on. I have an associate degree as a Certified Medical Assistant from...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
Hello!
My name is Whitney. I feel extremely blessed that you have chosen to view me as a possibility to work with your child. I have recently become a mommy to a beautiful son and I believe family is the most important thing to me and your child as well. I have a child in my family with severe Autism who I helped watch growing...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have regularly cared for relatives and neighborhood children for 6 years now. I also have experience caring for specials needs children. Some of the activities I enjoy with the children are playing outside, going to the park, board games and art. A few of my interests are singing, playing my ukelele and painting! At the moment...
Allie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with many different special needs clients since becoming a CNA in 2005. I have worked with both children and adults and just love being able to make a difference in someone's life and make them happy!
Curtis N.
Menomonee Falls, WI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Assistant That Works As A Special Education Assistant In School Systems
As things turn out, I have been a caregiver most of my life. It's been one of my proudest accompllishments and greatest joys. I cared for my siblings from the time I was 11 until 16 and then became an orderly my senior year of high school. After college I met my wife, who already had a newborn, and I so enjoyed the adventure....
Addison F.
Germantown, WI
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible And Fun Caretaker For Special Needs Individuals
I am a proud older sister of a 22-year-old lady with Downs syndrome. I raised her with the help of my father and have over 15 years experience taking care of others with Special Needs. I am extremely outgoing, responsible and always gentle. I understand what it takes and the patience involved in care taking for those with...
Dawn A.
Sussex, WI
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been doing home care for 20+ years. I have experience with autism, brain injuries, cognitive disabilities, spinal cord injuries and etc. I also have experience with changing of dressings, tube feedings, medication management, ROM, transfers and etc. I also have years of experience using a hoyer lift. I get great...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience with working with children ranging from 6 weeks old to 7 years old, in which I've been doing since the age of 16 after completing babysitting courses. I also have experience with working with children with special needs, elderly, pet sitting and housekeeping experience from previous jobs that I've...
Tiffani-rose can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tiffani is a God Send! My daughter loves her, she saved me from missing work when a back-up provider bailed at the last minute. She is AMAZING!"
Elizabeth M.
Amanda K.
Milwaukee, WI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Caring, Empathetic Special Educator Looking For Summer 2018 Position
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(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My mom tells me that it was very early on in life that she knew I had a special, caring, empathetic heart. This has been evident in the ways I have cared for others throughout my life, starting when I was still a child. My first babysitting gig was when I was just 10 years old. Since then, my experience is vast, covering ages...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Having Amanda as a care taker for our children is a blessing. My husband and I often joke that our kids are in better care with her than with us! She is very detailed, caring and genuine. She engages with our children and goes above and beyond every single visit....
Nicole M.
5.0
(1)
I have had experience in the field and with my family and previous job opportunities. Also I am willing to learn or getting training on anything that I lack knowledge in.
Shimika N.
Waukesha, WI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Shimika. I live in Milwaukee. I love traveling with my family and friends. I loving helping families with special needs because I know how difficult it can be to deal. My brother grew up with special needs. It has always have a special place in my heart because of him. My mother struggled with all 5 of us...
5.0
"Shimika has been a dream come true with taking care of my quadriplegic sister. She is always on time, has great communication, and so very helpful. She is always there to pitch in when we are in a bind!"
Shelly B.
Emily G.
New Berlin, WI
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children and they have been a part of my life in some capacity at almost all times. I've had experience as a nanny, babysitter and worked with special needs children in a professional capacity. I am a mom of a wonderful 4-year-old!
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily has watched our two girls since July of 2018. They are ages 3 and 1.5 now. She is great and we absolutely love her! She takes them out to the park or library for fun outings and also comes up with great ideas to keep them entertained at home."
Amanda L.
5.0
(3)
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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids are crazy about Mikaela!! She is punctual, dependable and fun to be around. In a very short period of time she gelled with my family and provided the support we need instantly.
I would recommend Mikaela over and over again.
Thank you kindly!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kate. I am 28 years old and have been working with kids and babysitting since I was about 12. I have cared for children of every age, and up to 5 kids at a time. Also, I've worked with special needs kids and adults and am a great caregiver for people with extra needs. I have a nephew who is 8 and a niece who is 3, who...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Showed up on time for meeting. The kids warmed up to her right away. Seems very kind, intelligent, and dependable. We look forward to working with her."
Jessica F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting children at age 11, after taking a certified babysitting course, and being trained in First Aid/CPR. I have done nannying and babysitting jobs most of my life, and I am currently nannying for 6-mo-old boy/girl twins. Previously, I served in a household manager role. I nannied for 6 families during graduate...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel has extensive experience in caring for children of all ages and stages, including children with special needs. She excels at identification of a child's needs and customizes her approach and care provided based on this. She places high focus on...
Care member
5.0
(9)
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
CNA
First Aid
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.
5.0
(5)
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sami is caring and compassionate about everything in her life. She is unique in her own way. Definitely recommend her!"
Vicki G.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Colgate, WI
Tiffani-rose D.
5.0
Tiffani was a great interview! Has a wonderful background in care. I didn't comment on accurate calendar for I believe she had mentioned the schedule would be changing, quite understandable.
- Jasmine P.
Amanda K.
5.0
Being a first time mom I was so nervous to hire my first sitter but Amanda put all my nerves at ease! She is the sweetest person and is so good with our daughter. I trust her 100% and I am able to enjoy date nights with my husband and have someone to rely on when I'm in a bind! We love Amanda!
- Care member
Shimika N.
5.0
Shimika was great with our adult son with special needs. She was dependable, punctual and willingly took on the unique needs of our son. I would hire her again if she was ever available and interested.
- Kurt G.
Emily G.
5.0
Dependable and willing to be flexible with an often times hectic schedule. Kids always enjoy "Emily days".
- Adam H.
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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