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Shannon M.
Elm Grove, WI
$15-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Special Education Teacher Looking For Part Time Summer Job
I graduated from University of Illinois Urbana Champaign in May 2018 with a degree in special education. I currently teach high school special ed life skills in the northwest suburbs. I grew up babysitting my three younger brothers and families in the area. I love spending time with children of all ages and abilities! In the...
Sarah S.
Elm Grove, WI
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Sarah, and I'm a nurse currently in graduate school to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner! Beyond nursing, I possess immense child care experience, from coaching preschool soccer to working as a playroom assistant in a daycare! Also, I have over 60 hours of experience caring for children with special...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Kayla H.
Waukesha, WI
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a positive and thoughtful individual that absolutely loves the outdoors. I am a school-based occupational therapist and am CPR/First Aid certified. I worked at a summer camp for six years for children and adults with special needs (deaf/HOH, blind/VI, intellectual disability, type one diabetes, ADHD, Autism). I also have...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla is amazing! Wishing she was still in our area to help us. Your kid(s) will be in excellent hands. You won't go wrong having her help your family out!"
Kari J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I took a year off after high school to focus on volunteer work, some of this includes PT/OT departments, centers for those with special needs, nursing homes, church nurseries, orphanages, youth homeless shelters (I even received volunteer of the year!)
I worked at the UWM daycare with infants, but left that because I wanted to...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Morgan has been watching out little girl (now 7 months) since May. She's fantastic and our little girl loves her! We would highly recommend her! "
Care member
3.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've worked at Froedtert Hospital in the ICU department and also the medical head of the trauma floor, spinal cord floor, then the senior health dept for seniors with dementia. I'm an emergency placement home for children working for Milwaukee County. I have held down this position for over 10 years. I am CPR and medication...
4.0
"Anita interviewed with me as well as took care of me. Very good abilities and I would recommend her to anyone that required my type of services. I have been on two types of Insulin since 1983 and have endured all of the problems that a long term Diabetic will...
Michael M.
5.0
(1)
I have cared for kids of all ages, personality types, and needs. I am very comfortable with children with special needs of all ages. I am able to help with school work and cooking meals as well as some light housekeeping if needed. I am also comfortable if you have pets in the home that need to be taken care of as well.
I have...
Ariane can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ariane is one of the most caring people I can think of and she is incredibly reliable. She will always put your child's health and safety first before anything else! I 100% recommend her for future inquiries"
Lilly R.
Shelby O.
Milwaukee, WI
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Previously, I have taught Sunday school for four years, have worked multiple pediatric special needs camps, and have babysat since I was 15. In the past I worked for Wisconsin Early Autism Project where I gained valuable experience in working with kids with autism. I absolutely love working with kids and seeing the world...
Shelby can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Shelby is extraordinary with our kids and our pets. She is kind, outgoing and responsible. She connects with our ten year old and our two year old. We feel so lucky to have her in our home when we are otherwise occupied."
Jennifer M.
Marquetta M.
Milwaukee, WI
$28-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Marquetta but I also go by "M" for short. I am 34-year-old and love to work with seniors and special needs. I been taking care senior since I was 16, all starting with my grandparents. 6 years ago I decided that this is the job I can see my self doing for life. I am very compassionate, loving and will go above and...
Marquetta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I worked with her, Marquetta works well with others. Very attentive to the client. She clearly loves to help people and the family. I loved working with her. I know she would be a blessing to have on your team."
Laura M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience with family members as well as others. I've been CNA certified for 5 years and med trained for 2 including both oral and injection medications. I work well with babies and small children and love creating activities to do. I am also lifeguard certified and love being in the water. I am able to help...
Kaylee can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Kaylee is absolutely amazing. She took great care of my baby and was always on time and gave me amazing updates! My son was completely comfortable staying with her and so was I."
Maria B.
Emily G.
New Berlin, WI
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children and they have been a part of my life in some capacity at almost all times. I've had experience as a nanny, babysitter and worked with special needs children in a professional capacity. I am a mom of a wonderful 4-year-old!
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily has watched our two girls since July of 2018. They are ages 3 and 1.5 now. She is great and we absolutely love her! She takes them out to the park or library for fun outings and also comes up with great ideas to keep them entertained at home."
Amanda L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Mikaela!
I am a college student in the Milwaukee area . I have worked with several families through babysitting and nannying over the past 5-6 years. I have experience with kids with special needs, eating disorders, autism, and kids full of spirit. I have cared for infants all the way to teenagers!:)
I am...
Mikaela can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mikaela is spectacular! Our little guy instantly loved her and felt safe. We just moved to Wisconsin and feel incredibly fortunate to find Mikaela on care.com. When we first reached out, she gave us a number of references and they all were glowing. We now...
Care member
Amanda K.
Milwaukee, WI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Caring, Empathetic Special Educator Looking For Summer 2018 Position
4.8
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My mom tells me that it was very early on in life that she knew I had a special, caring, empathetic heart. This has been evident in the ways I have cared for others throughout my life, starting when I was still a child. My first babysitting gig was when I was just 10 years old. Since then, my experience is vast, covering ages...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Having Amanda as a care taker for our children is a blessing. My husband and I often joke that our kids are in better care with her than with us! She is very detailed, caring and genuine. She engages with our children and goes above and beyond every single visit....
Nicole M.
Hailey P.
Milwaukee, WI
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Care Provider- Can Work With Special Needs And All Ages
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for children of all ages. I have done child care in homes and in care centers. I can provide tutoring, cleaning, transportation, or any other services you may need. I provide top quality care filled with compassion and fun. Working with children and helping them grow is my passion. I look forward to meeting you and...
Hailey can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hailey instantly dove in with my children, got in their level and played with them. They had no issues warming up with her & having me leave, which is something they have struggled with before! She played with them & did art, they absolutely love her & I would hire...
Laura T.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Maria, I'm 25 years old, and I have years of experience as a childcare provider. I have cared for babies as young as 2 days old thru kids up to 13yrs old, and up to three children at a time. I also have provided care for children with special needs. I have been working as a full-time nanny since mid-2020,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Maria helped care for my daughter, H, while she was 5-6 months old and I was working from home. Maria was very punctual, dependable, and asked great questions where I could tell she really cared about her. Maria is conscientious and has a calming nature which is...
Christie V.
5.0
(2)
I spent the last five summers working as a counselor and on the Administration team at a summer camp for children and adults with special needs. I have been a nanny previously for a family with three children, as well as, a family with two children with Cerebral Palsy. I also did before and after school care for a child on the...
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a nanny, teacher, and former day care assistant, I have worked with infants through high school seniors. I love watching kids grow into responsible and thoughtful young people. As a nanny, I have handled feeding, diapers, medication, transportation, school pick-up, activities, and outings. I worked as a certified library...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily was a wonderful woman when we met. We just decided to change our lifestyle so we didn't need a nanny as often as we thought. She was very professional and wanted to engage with the kids while there. She asked some great questions and I know if we would have...
Cindi B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tami and I'm a 26-year-old originally from Milwaukee, WI. I'm fully vaccinated with the Moderna vaccine and am CPR certified.
I grew up with a very close family friend who is differently-abled, and knew from an early age that this was the population I wanted to work with. I've spent many summers working at a summer...
5.0
"We feel so fortunate to have Tami as a sitter for our special needs 20-month-old daughter. Tami eased seamlessly into our daughter's routines and has willingly learned and introduced creative ways of playing and interacting with her. Tami is patient and loving --...
Hannah W.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of two teens, but I feel like a kid myself. Give me some paper, crayons and glue and I can amuse myself and your kiddos for hours!
I have been substitute teaching in the Elmbrook district for 5 years. I've taught everything from pre-k through eighth grade and have had the experience of monitoring a high school...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very engaged with the kids from the beginning and quick to adapt to the kids needs! Great experience!"
Care member
Shimika N.
Waukesha, WI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Shimika. I live in Milwaukee. I love traveling with my family and friends. I loving helping families with special needs because I know how difficult it can be to deal. My brother grew up with special needs. It has always have a special place in my heart because of him. My mother struggled with all 5 of us...
5.0
"Shimika was great with our adult son with special needs. She was dependable, punctual and willingly took on the unique needs of our son. I would hire her again if she was ever available and interested."
Kurt G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience with working with children ranging from 6 weeks old to 7 years old, in which I've been doing since the age of 16 after completing babysitting courses. I also have experience with working with children with special needs, elderly, pet sitting and housekeeping experience from previous jobs that I've...
Tiffani-rose can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Tiffani is a God Send! My daughter loves her, she saved me from missing work when a back-up provider bailed at the last minute. She is AMAZING!"
Elizabeth M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elm Grove, WI
Kayla H.
5.0
Kayla is amazing! Wishing she was still in our area to help us. Your kid(s) will be in excellent hands. You won't go wrong having her help your family out!
- Kari J.
Morgan D.
5.0
Morgan has been watching out little girl (now 7 months) since May. She's fantastic and our little girl loves her! We would highly recommend her!
- Care member
Anita W.
4.0
Anita interviewed with me as well as took care of me. Very good abilities and I would recommend her to anyone that required my type of services. I have been on two types of Insulin since 1983 and have endured all of the problems that a long term Diabetic will suffer. I have broken both wrists, my...
- Michael M.
Ariane S.
5.0
Ariane is one of the most caring people I can think of and she is incredibly reliable. She will always put your child's health and safety first before anything else! I 100% recommend her for future inquiries
- Lilly R.
Shelby O.
5.0
Shelby is kind and caring. She made an impression on my 11 year old son immediately on her first visit. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.
- Michael H.
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