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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

Review for Jessica N. by Dane S.

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

Review for Ariane S. by Lilly R.

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

Review for Kaylee C. by Maria B.

Special needs caregivers in Greendale, WI

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Kendall C.


Greendale, WI

$15-28/hr8 yrs exp

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I have spent most of my life around individuals with special needs between family members and work. I am incredibly passionate about assisting in life and personal skills to help my clients/kiddos obtain the best quality of life possible. I have spent a lot of time in the special education space and my degree emphasizes a speech...
I have spent most of my working experience with children of all ages, a majority of it with special needs individuals. My experience ranges from swim lessons/lifeguards, summer camps, babysitting, life/personal/home skill work with a range of special needs children, and in home respite care for 2 children on the autism spectrum....
Kendall can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jessica N.


Milwaukee, WI

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

Patient And Kind Caregiver

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.

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Ariane S.


Milwaukee, WI

$14-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & 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.

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Kaylee C.


Milwaukee, WI

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible Reliable Full-time Sitter

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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Morgan D.


Milwaukee, WI

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available Fall M/W/F

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
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! "

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Eh Kee Lar P.


Milwaukee, WI

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Objective: Dedicated, responsible caregiver with an Early Childhood Education degree seeking a nanny position. I'd describe my personality as friendly, caring, and open minded. In my spare time, I like to babysit my nieces. My skills include preparing meals for the kids, dressing them, and changing their diapers. Early...
5.0
"Eh Kee Lar is experienced, flexible, and kind!"

Caroline K.

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Caitlin M.


Milwaukee, WI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Sylwia C.


Milwaukee, WI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Great Polish Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sylwia I'm a nanny/babysitter with more than 10 years of experience. Specially with infant, toddlers, and twins. I have previous experience in taking care of special needs child I am a responsible, organized, and punctual person. I have great references from my current nanny job I'm bilingual, English and polish...
Sylwia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sylwia nannied for our 3 year old daughter with Down syndrome for nearly two years. She was great with her and did lots of fun learning activities with shapes, music, spelling, and numbers that really helped us get her ready for Pre-K. She is punctual and reliable,...

Terri W.

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Julia H.


Milwaukee, WI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Julia

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a resident at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center focusing on clinical psychology to complete my PhD in Clinical Psychology. I have many years of professional training with children with special needs (e. g. autism) including Applied Behavioral Analysis and other behavioral therapies. I have been a nanny for several...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julia is great with kids - she is compassionate, thoughtful, and engaging. She is prompt, and reliable - she always shows up on time and communicates throughout the week to confirm dates/times."

Katherine H.

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Margaret S.


Franklin, WI

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Margaret and I am 24 years old. I am a part time student studying dietetics and nutrition with the hopes of becoming a dietician. I love working with kids and have been babysitting for the past 7 years, have nannied full time for the past four years and work as a Sunday childcare provider for my church' s...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"I have know Margaret since she was 9 years old and she has been babysitting for my children since she was in high school. She is a wonderful person and truly loves children. I have 4 children and they all love her. From our family, Margaret has experience with...

Haley S.

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Alexis P.


Oak Creek, WI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Positive And Energetic Experienced Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lexy, and I have over 14 years of childcare experience, including working with newborns, children with special needs, and multiple kids. I've even nannied for a family of six children all under the age of six, so I'm no stranger to managing busy households with care and efficiency. I'm CPR and First Aid certified...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lexi was great with my 3 children, anticipated their needs as well as maintaining their routines at dinner and bedtime. A+ "

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Tina J.


Franklin, WI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

My name is Tina and I'm passionate about making a difference in the lives of the the people that I take care of. I'm currently working as a home health aide caring for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia. I have been in the field caring for people with with special needs and the elderly for 27 years. I am CBRF certified and...
Tina can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Maria F.


Brookfield, WI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Melanie M.


Brookfield, WI

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Melanie and I love working with kids of all ages as well as adults with special needs. I graduated with a psychology degree in 2021 and my doctorate in occupational therapy this past May! I have worked at various day and overnight camps, including those specialized for individuals with disabilities. I have...
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Melanie is the sweetest and she is always available! My daughter loves to spend time with her and we will forever have her as our nanny! Highly recommend!!"

Katie C.

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Diamonique M.


Milwaukee, WI

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/ DSP/ Caregiver

I have had experience in the field and with my family and previous job opportunities. Also I am willing to learn or getting training on anything that I lack knowledge in.
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Emily G.


New Berlin, WI

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Former Teacher Ready To Care For Your Family

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 transportation, school pick-up, activities, outings, feeding, diapers, and medication. I worked as a certified library...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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.

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Brenna M.


Franklin, WI

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Excited, Engaging, Prepared Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Brenna. I am a sophomore at UW- Oshkosh and I would love to try and babysit for you! I am a dual major in special and elementary education. I am someone who is very active in sports and activities, especially when I was growing up. I understand what it's like to have a busy schedule and I enjoyed it. I love being...
Brenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Brenna was the best nanny we have every had! She is always early, her motto is, if you are not 15 minutes early then you're 5 minutes late. She worked for us last summer and over the breaks when she was back from college. She always engaging with the children by...

Mason R.

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Sami R.


Brookfield, WI

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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...

Stacey C.

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Emily G.


New Berlin, WI

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Dependable and willing to be flexible with an often times hectic schedule. Kids always enjoy "Emily days"."

Adam H.

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