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Mary B.


Marshall, WI

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver/tutor Experienced With Special Needs

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I have worked with several children with special needs, mostly in the areas of social and life skills and communication. I love making a connection with children and their families and helping them reach their goals.
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Cathy M.


Madison, WI

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

RN with 35years of experience: Home health, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. I was an ICU and trauma RN for over 22 years.
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Amanda H.


Madison, WI

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Respite Care Provider for Special Needs Children

I enjoy being a caretaker/personal care worker in making a difference in a child's life. Being a positive role model and making kids feel good about themselves. Providing special activities for them on a daily basis.
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Celina S.


Madison, WI

$16-18/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Celina, and I have been working with children for most of my life. I started babysitting at 13, caring for family and friends' children, and that experience sparked my passion for working with kids. Over the years, I have worked in a variety of childcare settings, including as an after-school summer camp...
Celina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Gloria S.


Madison, WI

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Obtained my CNA thru CWC a center for the profoundly handicapped. My daughter has a behavioral diagnosis as well. Experience thru agency in home care work as well. I want to provide care services for those who need special treatment.
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Marissa L.


Madison, WI

$20-40/hr1 yrs exp

I have worked with seniors and adults with special needs for 1. 5 years to complete activities of daily life, medication management, meal preparation, and some household chores as a DSP.
Marissa can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, errands
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Maria P.


Sun Prairie, WI

$15-26/hr10 yrs exp

I have owned my own child care for 20 plus years. I was a CNA. Love helping adults and Children learn and grow. I also would help families out with their love ones when they went on vacations. I have worked with all types of special needs. Love seeing the smile on their faces when they accomplish something.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Richmond A.


Sun Prairie, WI

$18-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hard Work, Integrity And Professionalism

I'm a professional, I display work efficiency and hardworking skills. I help, assists and remind my clients to do their activities of daily living; thus, personal cares, meal preparation, cleaning and medication administration. My sole responsibility as a caregiver is to make sure my special clients grow to be independent if...
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Lauren L.


Madison, WI

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I am a speech-language pathologist with experience working professionally in medical and educational settings. In the past I have worked in direct care roles for adults with developmental disabilities.
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Anna V.


Madison, WI

$30-50/hr9 yrs exp

A Little About Me

Hi, families! I've been nannying for the past 9 years and have experience with every age group. I have the most experience with infants through elementary aged children. I love working with children because watching them learn, play, and turn into their unique selves is very rewarding! I pride myself in being a safe person in...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Danica D.


Madison, WI

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

A Heart For Those With Special Needs

I love working with people with special needs. My experience started my first year of high school where I joined a club/class for special needs students. In addition to working people with a variety of abilities, I developed a close connection with a boy who was also deaf. He helped me learn sign language, and by my senior year,...
I recently graduated from UWL with a degree in early childhood-middle childhood education. I have experience working with special education students in the classroom. I find it so rewarding to work with special education students and see the different ways each student learns and how they process information and communicate. I...
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Michelle M.


Deerfield, WI

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Do you need regular or respite care for a special needs child? Do you need regular or respite care for your parent or grandparent? Please let me help you find some relief by providing care for them while you do other things. -Just need a little help while you are recovering from an illness or surgery, please let me know and I...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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Noa S.


Sun Prairie, WI

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Special Needs Caregiver!

Hello! My name is Noa, I am a 22-year-old student at Madison College in the early childhood program. I will be graduating this year, 2023 in June with my associates. I have worked in childcare since the age of 16 throughout the Madison School District as well as a nanny for multiple different families. I have 3 years of...
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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, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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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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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...
Hello my name is Nadia I've worked with people with with special needs for many years. I've always knew I wanted to have a job where I help others and that's what inspired me to work with people with special needs, and I've come to love working with people with disabilities I feel as if we both learn a lot from each other and...
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Breanna S.


McFarland, WI

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have my bachelors in psychology and social welfare and justice from Marquette University. I have experience working with children with autism from working as a behavioral treatment technician at Wisconsin Early Autism Project from May 2017 through April 2018. I moved on to working with youth and adult clients (ages 12-20) with...
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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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