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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cross Plains, WI

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Cross Plains, WI

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Erik B.


Madison, WI

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs And Elderly Care

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I have been a caregiver for over 10 years and love to help people. Very flexible and capable of helping whatever is needed!
Erik can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
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Rebecca F.


Middleton, WI

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny Looking For Positions

I discovered a passion for working with children that have special needs after becoming a nanny for two children with an extra need for help. I felt privileged to be their advocate and an amplifier of their voice in medical and educational settings. I truly enjoy taking initiative to learn all I can to help children, and my...
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Cailin A.


Madison, WI

$40/hr7 yrs exp

Private Caregiver

Hi, my name is Cailin and I'm a registered nurse near the West side of Madison. I have worked as a private caregiver for many years and now would like to continue working privately as a nurse for families in need of extra help.
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Alexis L.


Verona, WI

$15-17/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi I'm Alexis and I am 23 years old. I'm going to school for Nursing and I would love to help anyone out! I have training working with children who have special needs. I have 3 years of experience working in elementary schools and prior to that I worked at Wisconsin Early Autism Project. This past summer I was a caregiver for a...
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Alexis L.


Verona, WI

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Excited Nanny

Hi I'm Alexis and I am 23 years old. I'm going to school to be a nurse! I have been working in elementary schools for the past 3 years. Prior to that I worked with kids with special need in home. I have caregiving experience as well. I love helping out and creating a fun environment to learn and play. I look forward to meeting...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah G.


Madison, WI

$16-21/hr7 yrs exp

I've been a behavioral therapist for kids with autism for the last 4 years! I also regularly babysit for 2 kids with autism once a week. I coach track and field for special Olympics as well
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Maria S.


Verona, WI

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny Looking For A Position

Im Maria , 24 years old. I speak English, Spanish and native Portuguese. I have cared for special needs children for 2 years now . My experience include autism spectrum and cerebral palsy. I have learned so much with them and we also have had a lot of fun together.
Hello. I'm a caring and loving mother of 4 adult children. I've worked for REM Wi for over 4 years helping people live independently in their own or shared home and 10 years with Agrace Hospice care. I'm a CNA with over 20 + years experience.
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Kathleen L.


Madison, WI

$21-31/hr5 yrs exp

Musician, Baker, Artist, & Big Sister

I'm a 25-year-old college graduate with a major in piano performance! I have years of experience teaching piano to a variety of ages, including special needs. My critical reading and formal logic skills helped me land a tech job at Epic with no experience, and I've been plugging away at that for several years. I'm a little...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Melissa M.


Verona, WI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Melissa. I am a mother of three children ages 21, 19 and 11. I have been working in the healthcare field for over 20+ years and have 21 years of experience with autism/special needs. I am very active and outgoing. I enjoy spending time outdoors, reading, swimming, crafts, traveling, baking and spending time...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Heidi K.


Verona, WI

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Former Licensed Family Daycare Owner Looking For P/T Work In Or Near Verona.

I had a Family Daycare in Verona while my son was growing up. He is now 28. I ran it for 13 yrs, taking care of all ages, licensed for 8 kids. I have lived in Verona for 24 years. I am looking to help out a family or two as I miss the kiddos. I work at my Verona home and typically have flexible hours. I have excellent...
Heidi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sydney D.


Middleton, WI

$19-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hello!

Hello, I'm Sydney! I have T least 4 years of working with kids that have severe emotional disturbances.
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Kate C.


Verona, WI

$19-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experineced Special Needs Caretaker

I have a younger brother with special needs and have specialized in childcare for special needs children for years. I have watched children with cerebral palsy, cognitive impairments, autism, Down's syndrome, global apraxia, and seizure disorders. I have also assisted with remote learning for my brother, and would be happy to...
Over the past 20 years, I have had the pleasure of nurturing and teaching children from birth through young adulthood, including individuals with special needs. I know that my only real interest is working with children/young adults. Not only am I teaching them and giving to them, but they are in exchange giving me so much...
Myria can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Katie S.


Madison, WI

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

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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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie babysat for our 9-month old after our regular date night babysitter cancelled. Her communication was excellent, and her experience and confidence with young children came through the moment she walked through the door. Our son is active, on the cusp of...

Margot S.

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Cathy M.


Madison, WI

$22-30/hr10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Cathy was wonderful with my kids. My oldest can be a bit of a stubborn handful, and she was able to get him to cooperate beautifully with a loving firmness that gave him structure and kept him feeling safe and loved. She even got him to put his clothes away...

Enye M.

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Betty R.


Madison, WI

$25-30/hr5 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: Personal care, respite care, home modification, dementia
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...

David S.

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Amanda H.


Madison, WI

$20-32/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda nannied for us for two full years. Never once was she late and I think she only asked for two days off that entire time! Amanda is very calm at all times which was a huge help in my family. She often had fun activities planned for him such as art and baking!...

Lisa T.

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Grace R.


Madison, WI

$20/hr6 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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Rayvin W.


Madison, WI

$15-25/hr3 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cross Plains, WI

Katie S.

5.0

Katie is great with kids of all ages, including more challenging situations like caring for twins. She is on time, dependable, and a clear communicator. I just wish she lived closer so we could take advantage of her skilled services on a consistent basis!

- Shannon C.

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.

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.

Amanda H.

5.0

Amanda babysat our 2 1/2 year old son for a 10-hour day and agreed to do so at the last minute. Our son had a great time with her. We definitely plan on hiring her again.

- Vicki H.

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