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Roxanne H.


Darien, WI

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

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I have been working with kids as early as I can remember. I started working with teens and adults/seniors in my 20's. So whether it was in the nursery, with family and friends, working in schools, or through agencies or Care. com I have been involved in many different peoples lives and living arrangements. My skills include...
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Mary Jo N.


Delavan, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Active Sitter For Your Active Child

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have over 10 years of experience as a paraprofessional for students, behavioral disorder students and students with special needs. I am a mother of 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren. I have been a part time nanny for 1 1/2 years to a wonderful family with 4 children. I have also cared for children at Grand Geneva...
Mary Jo can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mary Jo was a wonderful babysitter for our little 11 month old girl. She arrived early and was super flexible as we were staying in a hotel room so there were some logistics to figure out. She took my daughter to a nearby playground and sent lots of cute pictures!...

Ria S.

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Karla D.


Delavan, WI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Great Listener/and Companion

I have a beautiful 18 years old son who has autism. He is high functioning with social skills ever improving. I love to see him laugh and create. He makes me passionate to find joy in everyday living, to not take life too seriously. We work though things like communicating his needs. He gets high praises and rewards when tasks...
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Katie S.


Delavan, WI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant Experienced In Special Education, College Age Health, Elderly Care. I've Worked In Home Health, Hospitals, Clinics, And Assisted Living Facilities.

I'm a honest, hard working person. I love taking care of those in need. I find it very rewarding!
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Karen H.


Delavan, WI

$43/hr10 yrs exp

Mrs. K

Hello, I am 56 and have just become semi retired, I worked in OB/Gyn for 30 years for a private practice as a Medical assistant and office administrator. Then the opportunity came along for me to work for a Natural gas company for the last 5 years. I have 3 children of my own and 3 step children. They range from ages 26 to 16,...
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Brett W.


Delavan, WI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Brett. I'm 61yrs of age. I'm a care provider with 10 yrs+ of experience taking care of the handicap and the disabled. I'm energetic and enjoy both outdoor and indoor activities. I will assist with meal preparation, run errands and light housekeeping as needed. I'm a skilled handyman as well. Thank you for...
I have a nephew who is autistic, as well as a cousin I love taking them out to museums the libraries sometimes we would go swimming let get out and about to not only enjoy them self's but also interacting with other children or even just being outside in the fresh air going on walks going to parks. I don't mind doing anything...
I have cared for people of all ages and backgrounds in various formal and informal settings. I have experience assisting patients with Alzheimer's and Dementia working for the county in a nursing home. From there I worked with kids as a Nursery Coordinator in my church while nannying/babysitting and attending school for Special...
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Julia R.


Whitewater, WI

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I have many years of experience working with children ages 3 months - 12+ years old. I have previously worked as a nanny, special needs caregiver, early childhood education (3-4k) classroom aide, substitute teacher, and tutor. I have a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders. I am currently...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julia was an incredible babysitter. My daughter loved her, and she went above and beyond what was asked of her. We would hire her again in a heartbeat, and you should, too!"

Kelsey and John C.

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Megan S.


Roscoe, IL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Teacher & Former Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Prior to moving to Dallas, I worked as a therapeutic recreation assistant for children and young adults (ages 3-21 years old) in an after-school care and summer camp setting. I also have two years experience as a paraprofessional educator in a severe behavior needs classroom, grades 4 and 5. In addition to caring for children...
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Megan S.


Roscoe, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Teacher

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified teacher with a passion for providing care to young children. I have experience in working with children 0-18, in both academic and childcare settings. I also have past experience in working with kids with special needs and providing therapeutic recreation services. My most recent family and I have been together...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Goes above and beyond. Would definitely recommend services!"

Merissa W.

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Ava S.


Hebron, IL

$20-27/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, I am Ava! I am 23 years old. I am the oldest of 6 siblings ranging from the ages of 20 to 3 years old. I have ample experience caring for newborns and toddlers and experience providing care for babies and toddlers with special needs (my youngest brother is vision impaired, epileptic, and has neurological issues that require...
Ava can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"“Very reliable, patient, and caring. She’s been a great caregiver for my two special needs sons!”"

Care member

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Kaitlin J.


Janesville, WI

$20/hr5 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & 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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Kristy K.


Janesville, WI

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For All Ages, Companion Care, Meal Prep Or Light Housekeeping. 20+ Years Medical Exp.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a married mother of two boys. I love working with people. My oldest is 21 and in the Air force and my youngest is 13. I have been a CNA since 1996 and was working on my nursing degree and stopped to be a mom. I'm looking for full to part time work and can very my hours to your needs.. I worked in hospitals, home health...
Kristy can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kristy is a wonderful caregiver. She is attentive to her clients' physical needs and emotions. She is warm, caring, and humorous. Most importantly, she is very good at what she does! As an employee, she is also punctual, hard working, and willing to take on new...

Renee W.

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Tasha G.


Fort Atkinson, WI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Tasha G.

I have been doing in home work for the last three years. My in home position was with a 71-year-old woman with MS, along with mesothelioma. I showered her, brushed teeth, did ileostomy care, straight cathed her, and provided range of motion everyday. Prior to that I worked in an assisted living for 2. 5 years. I have worked...
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Tracey W.


South Beloit, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Help Others Out

Stay at home mom that now has independent teenagers that don't need mom to be home all the time or that need to be driven to practices. Looking to help out others families while also making extra money (because teenagers are expensive lol). Experience taking care of Special need kids.
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Haley G.


Whitewater, WI

$17-20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Caring!

2.0

(1)

I have gotten my Registered Behavioral Technician certificate this past year and have been working with kids from ages 4-10 who have autism, for a little over a year. Before I became an RBT, I worked in multiple daycares as a lead and assistant teacher. I try to use positive language around the kids I work with and currently...
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Melissa O.


Whitewater, WI

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

It's Not A JOB For Me, It's A JOY For Me!

In my 2 decades of working in Healthcare, I've been able to help with an array of different cares for all walks of life! I've cared for teens & adults, mostly, but my willingness to learn is immense!
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Brandi S.


Milton, WI

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Bubbly Attitude With A Caring Heart

I have 10 years of experience in Social Work and working with children and young adults. I graduated from UW Whitewater with a Social Work and Human Services Degree in 2015. From severe mental health diagnosis to ASD and DD diagnosis, I am your girl for providing care to your littles. Case Manager and Social Worker by day,...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Darien, WI

Mary Jo N.

5.0

Mary Jo was a wonderful babysitter for our little 11 month old girl. She arrived early and was super flexible as we were staying in a hotel room so there were some logistics to figure out. She took my daughter to a nearby playground and sent lots of cute pictures! She also put her to bed and shared...

- Ria S.

Julia R.

5.0

Julia was an incredible babysitter. My daughter loved her, and she went above and beyond what was asked of her. We would hire her again in a heartbeat, and you should, too!

- Kelsey and John C.

Megan S.

5.0

Megan took care of my daughter from age 18 months for over a year and I couldn't be happier with her services. She has a kind spirit, gentle souls with a beautiful bubbly personality. She honest, dependable and trustworthy. My daughter immediately gravitated towards her when they first met. She...

- Domonique S.

Ava S.

5.0

Ava is very responsible and caring. She is truly excellent with challenging kids and they love her!

- Care member

Kaitlin J.

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 Kait learn everything needed and...

- Michael K.

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