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Vanessa H.


DeForest, WI

$15-30/hr

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I am 24 years old and I have lived in Dubuque iowa for 2 1/2 years now. I have been working with all ranges of children for over 7 years now. I have had two years of experience with speech delays, walking delays, add/adhd, and autism. I have also done in home care for elderly . I am also CPR / First aid certified.
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Anita L.


Madison, WI

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hi! I have over 20 years of caring, teaching, and raising children. I have patience and organization skills from raising a special needs child, who is now thriving and attending MATC! I enjoy getting on the floor, interacting and doing activities with kids. I will read to them, tell them silly stories, and snuggle with them. I...
Anita can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anita has been a marvelous caregiver for our little boy—throughout the first year of his life. She has the remarkable ability to connect with our child and create a nurturing environment. We are impressed by her punctuality and availability. Anita has also gone...

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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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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Katie S.


Madison, WI

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 4 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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie is wonderful with children. She is dependable, responsible, and caring. My children have fun, stay safe and are well-cared for when they are with her. Katie is a fantastic nanny and an amazing person. I would highly recommend her to any family!"

Anne K.

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Alex M.


Waunakee, WI

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

I have nannied multiple children with special needs in the past. I have watched children that have cerebral palsy, sensorial needs(spd) among other things, Autism and ADHD. I am also at UW- Whitewater. I am currently in my special education semester. I have a field study that requires me to write 2 40+ page portfolios on one...
Part-time caregiver with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Welfare and Certificate (Minor) in Gerontology. Many years of caregiving experience with children, older adults and individuals with special needs.
Michelle can also help with: Errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Marissa M.


Arlington, WI

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver/Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! If you are looking for a full-time caretaker for your children or loved one, I may be the perfect fit for you. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals between ages 1-101, as well as working with children with special needs. I have two of my own children (school age) and am expecting one of my own this...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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Claudia F.


Madison, WI

$25-35/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Claudia. I have experience working with a child on the autism spectrum through WEAP and ACT for over a year. Additionally, I have raised two boys with mental health challenges. I am committed to helping other children and families facing similar challenges.
Hello, I am certified nursing assistant as of 5 years. I am also certified in first aid, medicine administration, and CPR. I have worked with many kinds of people in long and short term care, mental, home health, rehabilitation, assisted living, etc.
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Noelle W.


Sun Prairie, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Child Care Provider

Experienced child care provider with 10 years of experience. Certified Nursing Assistant with First Aid / CPR training. Mom of 2 boys (1 with special needs).
Noelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Alyssa S.


Windsor, WI

$15/hr5 yrs exp

ADHD/Autism Caregiver/Tutor

Helping a neurodivergent person takes special care and a lot of experience - luckily I have both! I have worked with neurodivergent children in several circumstances. These include: babysitting, nannying, daycares, tutoring, assistant teaching, and much more. Being neurodivergent myself, I also have the unique experience of...
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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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Philius B.


Madison, WI

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Social Worker/care Giver By Profession.

Special needs care, Elderly/Senior care, Good communication skills (verbal and written) problem solving skills, Driving skills with a clean record, computer skills, report writing. I'm a kind and empathetic Social Worker and Certified Nursing Assistant. I don't either smoke or drink.
Philius can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

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Nicole B.


Madison, WI

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

I am a Care Coordinator through Goodwill and work remotely. I started back in 2021 & I instantly fell in love with my job and clients. I am a Sociology Major from UW Madison & currently am getting my BA Psychology for substance abuse counseling at ASU. I'm very patient, passionate & meticulous when it comes to my job and...
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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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: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Elizabeth H.


Madison, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Professional, Babysitter

My name is Beth and I have worked with kids in some shape or form my entire professional career. I was a preschool teacher for 3 years and worked directly with kids between 2 - 5 years old. Since then, my work has been focused in the special needs field and working with children with developmental disabilities.
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Amber K.


Madison, WI

$15-40/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with both adults (coaching Special Olympics) and children (teaching) with disabilities. I am patient and enjoy others' differences.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in DeForest, WI

Anita L.

5.0

Anita is so great with our toddler. He is extremely comfortable with her and they have a great time!

- Care member

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.

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.

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