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Meagan L.


Elkhorn, WI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Licensed Care Giver With Background In Special Education

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Hello! My name is Meagan and I am an Early Childhood Special Education teacher looking to help out families in our community. I am available for typical babysitting jobs and can also be available to care for children with any multitude of disabilities. I am looking forward to becoming a trusted member of your care team!
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Tessa H.


Elkhorn, WI

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Recreation/Care Assistance

Referring to my experience in assistance with those who have a disability, NISRA and NASR, my former places of employment, worked with a variety of individuals who required different levels of support. This included CPR and First Aid assistance, emotional and crisis management, feeding and transfers, showers and changing,...
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Britney M.


Elkhorn, WI

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have a little brother with special needs who is 12 years old so I know how to communicate well with nonverbal kiddos as well as take care of medications and diets. I also work with special needs adults at my local coffee shop at home where I have learned tremendous patience.
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Katlyn B.


Elkhorn, WI

$19/hr3 yrs exp

Weekday Nanny/babysitter

I'd describe my personality as patient, enthusiastic, and hard working. I like working with kids because you get to see them learn and grow and express themselves. I started working with kids when I was very young. I helped raise 3 out of 4 of my younger siblings and when I was in high school I started teaching and coaching...
Katlyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Britney M.


Elkhorn, WI

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Trustworthy Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Britney and I have been babysitting for about 6 years now. I know CPR, the Heimlich, and know how to work with special needs kiddos. I am willing to do just about anything you need me to do whether that's a grocery run, watching some kiddos, or doing light cleaning around your house. :) I have experience with special...
Britney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Mary Jo N.


Delavan, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Active Sitter For Your Active Child

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Only B.


Williams Bay, WI

$25-38/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have enjoyed working as a senior caregiver for the past 14 years. I'm compassionate, experienced and reliable. I've had a variety of clients with special needs. I'm available now since the person I was caring for during the last three years needs to move on to a nursing care facility. I'm also available for respite care. I...
Only can also help with: Transportation, companionship, respite care, dementia
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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...
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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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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Hannah F.


Burlington, WI

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter With Flexible Schedule!

Child care experience with a variety of ages from infant on up. Focused on engaging with and entertaining children while always making sure to keep them safe and encourage good behavior - play time geared towards creativity & education, if that's what your family is looking for. English as primary language, with ability to...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Exceptionally mature babysitter! Hannah is always engaged with my children, and finds many creative ways to play. Highly recommended!"

Colleen M.

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Hannah F.


Burlington, WI

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/companion Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

8 years experience with persons with disabilities through various volunteer and employment positions, including job coaching, in-home care, and summer camp counselor. Trained and comfortable with medication monitoring, first-aid, safe transferring/repositioning, toileting/bathing, nutrition prompting (including G-Tube),...
5.0
"Hannah is fantastic with our son! He is a 13 year old with Autism, and she has done a great job with him. She is also very dependable and punctual. I would highly recommend her to anyone."

Cheryl S.

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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, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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

Hi there! Thank you for looking at my profile. I am a Christian, mom, aunt, sister, Godmother, daughter, and friend. I have caregiving expertise, passion for helping, patience, compassion, and knowledge of CPR. I can help with things such as; household chores, pet care, errands, organizing, or caring for a family member. Please...
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Camryn M.


Dousman, WI

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Camryn, and I have several years of experience working with special needs kiddos. I am currently in Nursing school and am going to be a junior in college this coming year. All throughout high school I've worked alongside kiddos with several different types of special needs while being in the club Best Buddies, being...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with five years of experience, I am passionate about positively impacting children's lives and supporting families. My calm and friendly nature allows me to connect with children and create a safe and nurturing environment. I prioritize open communication with parents, using their preferred method to...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Roxanne H.


Darien, WI

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

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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Kacey K.


Waukesha, WI

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi I'm Kacey! I'm in my third year of college at UW-La Crosse for elementary education. I love working with kids and some of my experiences with kids include teaching 3-4-year-olds at the daycare on campus, being a summer school assistant teacher, dance teacher, day care volunteer, elementary school volunteer, Girl Scout camp...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elkhorn, 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.

Hannah F.

5.0

Exceptionally mature babysitter! Hannah is always engaged with my children, and finds many creative ways to play. Highly recommended!

- Colleen M.

Hannah F.

5.0

Hannah is fantastic with our son! He is a 13 year old with Autism, and she has done a great job with him. She is also very dependable and punctual. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

- Cheryl S.

Ava S.

5.0

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

- Care member

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