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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Not only have I babysat children with ages ranging from 0-15, but I have also worked as a part-time caregiver/employee in a school for children with special needs (down syndrome, autism, and physical disabilities). I have a license in babysitting, first aid, and CPR all from the Red Cross.
Sami can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sami is caring and compassionate about everything in her life. She is unique in her own way. Definitely recommend her!"
Vicki G.
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kala dials into the child's personality right away and relates very easy to kids that have special needs. She's trustworthy, enjoys what she does and is a person to look up to for kids and youth. Kala is the type of person you would want to have in your life not...
Brian R.
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
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, 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, a youth homeless shelter (I even received volunteer of the year!)
I worked at the daycare with infants, but left that because I wanted to...
Morgan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, 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
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
Caitlin M.
Milwaukee, WI
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a foster parent for the past 10 years, but before that I have been caring for children since I was 13 years old thought Sunday school and babysitting opportunities! As a special needs foster mom I am passionate about caring for people with different abilities. I have cared for infants, children, teens, and adults...
5.0
"Caitlin is amazing! We love having her help. She has a wonderful connection with my son, he literally dances when he hears that Caitlin is coming the day. He is so Independent playing with Caitlin that I can truly disconnect and get other things done.
With her...
Julia K.
Marquetta M.
Milwaukee, WI
$25/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: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"MARQUETTA IS SIMPLY WONDERFUL! She cared for my dad for one year. Her care was compassionate and excellent. Marquetta has great skills, she kept my dad safe, helped him with all personal care, meals, cleaning, administered medications on time each day. She kept...
Mary S.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dependable and willing to be flexible with an often times hectic schedule. Kids always enjoy "Emily days"."
Adam H.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Suzanne. I currently work as a nurse at a local area hospital. I only work three days a week so I am looking for something part time to keep my busy. I have four years experience as a nanny and have worked with children between the ages of one and 10. I have a broad rage of experience working with the special needs...
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting children at age 11, after taking a certified babysitting course, and being trained in First Aid/CPR. I have done nannying and babysitting jobs most of my life, and I am currently nannying for 6-mo-old boy/girl twins. Previously, I served in a household manager role. I nannied for 6 families during graduate...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Due to Covid, we explored in-home care for our 2 boys. Rachel immediately stood out based on her experience, warm personality, and our alignment around Covid precautions. She was transparent, communicating precautions & concerns as necessary. She quickly became a...
Leslie L.
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:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria cared for our daughter from 3 months to 16 months. She is punctual, dependable, and a great communicator. She immediately assimilated into our daily routine and developed a strong bond with our daughter. She’s all we could have hoped for in a caregiver - and...
Alexis Z.
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I found out very early on that I liked helping people who society tended to leave in the shadows. I have two male special needs cousins: one is 15 and has autism, the second is 13 and has cognitive delays. When I got into middle school, I started a program with students who wanted to help our peers with special needs during a...
5.0
"Jessica is phenomenal and my kids love her. She keeps them so busy that they don't have time enough to care that we are gone (they actually cry when she leaves). Our family has a 7 YOM, 4 YOM, 3 YOF, and a dog/cat that immediately took to her. She is able to care...
Dane S.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Danielle was very flexible with our needs and connected really well with our son. We would definitely hire her again!"
Alice B.
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.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elm Grove, WI
Sami R.
5.0
Sami is a caring young woman who has become like family to our children; especially our 7-year old son who gets excited that she is coming to babysit yet disappointed that she also has to spend time with his sister.
She would promptly return messages about babysitting for us and always arrives a...
- Stacey C.
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.
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.
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
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.
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