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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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Morgan has been watching our little girl (currently 7 months) since May and has been wonderful! Very punctual and reliable and our little girl loves her! We would highly recommend her to any family! "

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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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:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Maria has been nanny to our 16-month-old son since the summer of 2020, when he was just 5-months-old. It is no exaggeration to say that we would not have survived the past year without her incredible help. Maria's dedication, positive attitude, responsibility,...

Svetlana K.

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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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, 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.

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

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Amanda K.


Milwaukee, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Caring, Empathetic Special Educator Looking For Summer 2018 Position

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, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Being a first time mom I was so nervous to hire my first sitter but Amanda put all my nerves at ease! She is the sweetest person and is so good with our daughter. I trust her 100% and I am able to enjoy date nights with my husband and have someone to rely on when...

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Tiffani-rose D.


Milwaukee, WI

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Dietary Aide, College Student

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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Nicolette G.


Muskego, WI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nicolette

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a special needs early childhood teacher for 10 years in Milwaukee Public Schools as well as a teacher for early childhood students in K4. I have had many training's in Autism. I currently serve children who are on the spectrum as well as those who have ADHD or who are delayed in their learning.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Greendale, WI

Jessica N.

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 for them all with ease. She also has...

- Dane S.

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.

Kaylee C.

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.

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

Eh Kee Lar P.

5.0

Eh Kee Lar is experienced, flexible, and kind!

- Caroline K.

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