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Marquetta M.


Milwaukee, WI

$28-30/hr8 yrs exp

4.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Marquetta but I also go by "M" for short. I am 34-year-old and love to work with seniors and special needs. I been taking care senior since I was 16, all starting with my grandparents. 6 years ago I decided that this is the job I can see my self doing for life. I am very compassionate, loving and will go above and...
Marquetta can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"MARQUETTA IS SIMPLY WONDERFUL! She cared for my dad for one year. Her care was compassionate and excellent. Marquetta has great skills, she kept my dad safe, helped him with all personal care, meals, cleaning, administered medications on time each day. She kept...

Mary S.

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Haley H.


Hartford, WI

$15-16/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Haley! I'm a pediatric RN and have 14+ years of experience with babysitting. I have lots of experience with newborns to teens and very experienced with watching multiple children at once. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children as well. I have dogs so I'm very comfortable with pets too. CPR...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Haley was great with our two boys!"

Kara K.

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Isabella C.


Hartford, WI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

~babysitting/house-sitting/dog-sitting started way back in the fifth grade- experience with newborns up to teenagers, have worked w/special needs children/adults, specific diet/restrictions kids, & many multiple child households. **CURRENTLY** have my own super sweet, smart, & helpful 18-month-old boy looking to bring him with...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Bella was professional, kind, attentive, and patient with our 1yo daughter. I felt very comfortable with her caring for my daughter. She kept my daughter safe and occupied with educational and fun activities. Highly recommend her :)"

Sarah P.

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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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Kayla H.


Waukesha, WI

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a positive and thoughtful individual that absolutely loves the outdoors. I am a school-based occupational therapist and am CPR/First Aid certified. I worked at a summer camp for six years for children and adults with special needs (deaf/HOH, blind/VI, intellectual disability, type one diabetes, ADHD, Autism). I also have...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kala dials into the child's personality right away and relates very easy to kids that have special needs. She's trustworthy, enjoys what she does and is a person to look up to for kids and youth. Kala is the type of person you would want to have in your life not...

Brian R.

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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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Amy B.


Grafton, WI

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Over 12 Years Experience In The Healthcare Field

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a real estate agent, & I do other jobs in my spare time. I love animals and have or have had a wide variety of pets from, currently dog, rabbits, iguanas, leopard geckos, cats, rats, ferret, birds including African Grey, snakes the largest being an 8ft red tail boa. I also volunteer & teach youth & serve on the...
5.0
"Very active, loves animals and children. Responsible and always plans something fun and educational for my children when she spends time with them."

Leah O.

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Holly K.


Milwaukee, WI

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/ Caregiver

I have 1 year of experience working with the elderly, I have 4 years of experience working with special needs children of all ages ranging from 0-14 I can do most work needed such as meal prep, transportation, dressing and more.
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
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Jessica E.


Milwaukee, WI

$25-32/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hi! I have been caregiving for around 5 years. I have experience with various disabilities including dementia, FML, MS, and Parkinsons. I also work with special needs education. Please contact me if I can assist you.
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
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Miranda B.


Waukesha, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Miranda . I am a pediatric emergency room nurse at Children's Wisconsin, looking for a flexible part-time nanny position! I have pediatric medical experience, as well as 13 years of babysitting/nannying for families. I have experience working with special needs children, as my younger sister has special needs....
Miranda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

Educated, professional, and reliable caregiver seeking short-term or part-time job opportunities. I have experience working with aging adult and special needs populations through my career as a Social Worker.
Gabriella can also help with: Errands, transportation
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Lisa C.


Milwaukee, WI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always enjoyed taking care of the elderly and also people with special needs including children. Have been with the same family for seven years. Have always been kind, loyal, and treated the elderly with respect and dignity. Duties I do personal care, cooking, cleaning, transportation even scheduling appointments. Most...
Lisa can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

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Erin M.


Milwaukee, WI

$10-20/hr9 yrs exp

Friendly Face And Loving

I love to enrich children's lives, and in turn have them enrich mine! I have been a nanny, babysitter, and given private swim lessons to boys and girls with ages ranging from 6 months to 18 years. I have also worked with children with a variety of special needs in different capacities. I currently work part-time as a pediatric...
Erin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Maya H.


Cedarburg, WI

$18/hr7 yrs exp

I Have Worked And Ran A Summer Camp For 3 Years

i'm really good at calming down children when they are upset, i've worked with kids with special needs before, I have babysat newborns-13-year-olds, im really good with pets except reptiles haha. I can also do chores around the house if needed and take the kids on fun adventures!
Maya can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Leah D.


Milwaukee, WI

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Reliable And Flexible For Childcare

My name is Leah and I am 27 years old. I have always enjoyed working with children, a passion that began when my younger brother was born when I was 8 years old. From there, I have observed in kindergarten classrooms, taken courses on early childhood education and special education, and provided for childcare for church and...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
I am a college graduate with experience in recreational therapy. I have worked with kids with special needs for 4 years and have work with infants- school aged kids for 5 years. I have a lot of experience working with children and plan to do a lot of creative activities.
Nikayla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I am the oldest of five and I grew up not only caring for my sibling, but countless other families. I am passionate about quality child care and I'm looking forward to having children of my own. I've worked with children of all ages and enjoy working on schoolwork from all grades. When free time arises, I enjoy sharing my love...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

Hi there, my name is Levi. I am a certified peer support specialist with 7 years of experience in social work and direct care provider roles. I have 6 years of experience working with children with diagnosis such as Autism, Apraxia, ADHD, ODD, PTSD, Bipolar, DMDD, and more. I am CPR certified, trained in Trust-Based...
As a childcare provider with six years of experience, I am passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. My nurturing personality and creative spirit help me connect with children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I believe in fostering a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, explore, and...
Aolani can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Alyssa M.


Milwaukee, WI

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver For All Abilities

I am a certified occupational therapist who has worked with both children and adults with special needs. I have worked in adult day programs for people with mental illness (depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and dementia), and cognitive impairments (traumatic brain injuries, Autism, Down syndrome, and general cognitive...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Colgate, WI

Marquetta M.

5.0

Marquetta is amazing, tremendous work ethics, very smart, professional, easy to communicate with, I feel safe when she's providing me with cares, I wish I would've met her sooner !!!

- Jeffrey M.

Haley H.

5.0

Haley watched our children several times. She is on-time, responds to texts and phone calls promptly, is friendly, and my children both liked her. I would definitely hire her again.

- Michelle D.

Isabella C.

5.0

Bella was professional, kind, attentive, and patient with our 1yo daughter. I felt very comfortable with her caring for my daughter. She kept my daughter safe and occupied with educational and fun activities. Highly recommend her :)

- Sarah P.

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.

Kayla H.

5.0

Kayla is amazing! Wishing she was still in our area to help us. Your kid(s) will be in excellent hands. You won't go wrong having her help your family out!

- Kari J.

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