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76 special needs caregivers are listed in Madison, WI

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Madison, WI

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Rayvin W.


Madison, WI

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started working with people who have all types of disabilities. The thing that made me love my job was that I seen how happy I could make 1 or 20 people feel everyday. Being a CNA that works with special needs people is the best thing that I could've ever asked to be and or do. I've learned that everybody learns different and...
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Amber K.


Madison, WI

$15-40/hr • 7 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with both adults (coaching Special Olympics) and children (teaching) with disabilities. I am patient and enjoy others' differences.
5.0
"I am a college student in need of some executive functioning coaching and Amber was wonderful. She was flexible with my schedule, checked in with me outside of billing hours, and was open to any kind of support I needed. I appreciate how she worked with me to...

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Grace R.


Madison, WI

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun And Outgoing Respite Caregiver

Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am looking to care for kind and loving children who are open to learning new things and going on fun adventures. Some information about me: -I have my Masters degree in sustainability which means I enjoy teaching kids about plants and nature as well as gardening...
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Erik B.


Madison, WI

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

3.5

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Currently living in Whitewater providing care to young adults/children with special needs. I look forward to being a part of your family and helping in any way that I can!
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Cathy M.


Madison, WI

$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

RN Caregiver for 39 years Pediatric experience Nanny experience: Infant - school-age Special needs adult, teen, and child experience CPR/BLS Certified
Cathy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Phenomenal caregiver- kind, thoughtful and made the afternoon routine fly by for my youngest. I am so glad to have met her and hope to have her back soon."

Sara F.

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Catherine A.


Madison, WI

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Provider Happy To Help :)

Hello families! My name is Catherine. I'm a reliable, nurturing, and experienced care provider. I have 20 years of experience working with children including as a full-time nanny, at a daycare center, and as a care provider for teenagers & adults with special needs. I'm a college grad with a BA in Philosophy, Environmental...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Catherine has such a beautiful heart for others. She is kind, honest, hardworking, loyal, and compassionate. She has always shown a deep respect for others and we really appreciated the time she spent working with our family! Catherine would always be welcome back."

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Audrey L.


Madison, WI

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently under contract with a family from care. com. I am not available for additional hours/ shifts at this time. I have been unable to update my availability on this app. Experienced caregiver, nanny, teacher, tutor, house manager. Over 20 years experience. Mother of four grown children. Bachelors degree in...
Audrey can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Audrey is professional, responsible and dependable. Our kids love her. Always ready with some music or a plan to be outside with the kids. Never late, always let us know weeks in advance when she needed time off. We would definitely hire her again."

Tyson M.

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Katie S.


Madison, WI

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I moved to Madison last August after completing my Ph. D. in Child Clinical Psychology at University of Virginia. I have a full-time job as a postdoctoral fellow during the week, and would love to become a regular weekend, weeknight, and/or special occasion babysitter for a few local families! I have extensive...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie is great with kids of all ages, including more challenging situations like caring for twins. She is on time, dependable, and a clear communicator. I just wish she lived closer so we could take advantage of her skilled services on a consistent basis!"

Shannon C.

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Amanda H.


Madison, WI

$20-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families! I am a caring, reliable, and compassionate person. Caring for kids over 24+ years. Newborns up to school-agers in all types of educational settings. I am dedicated and calm. I enjoy teaching young kids through developmentally appropriate activities adapted through play & hands-on learning. I enjoy getting down on...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amanda babysat our 2 1/2 year old son for a 10-hour day and agreed to do so at the last minute. Our son had a great time with her. We definitely plan on hiring her again."

Vicki H.

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Lesly G.


Madison, WI

$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lesly, I'm 27 years old and I'm from Peru. I currently live in Madison, WI. I'd describe my personality as responsible, respectful and outgoing. I have experience working with newborns, babies, toddlers and teens for more than 8 years. I have a bachelor degree in Hospitality Management and I worked as a Spanish...
Lesly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lesley was great with our rambunctious 3.5 year old daughter. "

Rebecca M.

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Betty R.


Madison, WI

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Senior Care

I'm an experienced senior care provider, who has cared for men and women with numerous diagnoses, such as Alzheimer's, dementia, diabetes, heart disease, paralysis, stroke, brain injury, cancer, mental health, special needs, cerebral palsy, dysphagia and hearing loss. Each senior is unique with their own preferences, interests...
Betty can also help with: Personal care, respite care, home modification, dementia
5.0
"After my rotator cuff surgery Betty set up my sleeping area (10 days sleeping while sitting up) and developed a chart for my meds, some of which were every two hours, some every three hours and some every four hours, which was extremely helpful. She also visited...

David S.

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Katie F.


Madison, WI

$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking To Learn How To Care For Children W/ Special Needs

Hello, welcome and thank you for checking out my Care. com profile! Energetic young professional with childcare experience in both residential and educational environments, looking to learn how to care for children with special needs. Background -Babysitting ages 3 months to 13 years -4 years of experience...
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Amanda H.


Madison, WI

$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Respite Care Provider for Special Needs Children

I enjoy being a caretaker/personal care worker in making a difference in a child's life. Being a positive role model and making kids feel good about themselves. Providing special activities for them on a daily basis.
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Lauren D.


Madison, WI

$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Lauren D.'s Special Needs Profile

I am a incoming freshman at the University of Wisconsin Madison as a Special Education and Spanish major. I am so passionate about working with children with special needs. I have had multiple experiences working with children with a variety of special needs and disabilities. I have done day camps as well as been an assistant in...
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Danica D.


Madison, WI

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

A Heart For Those With Special Needs

I love working with people with special needs. My experience started my first year of high school where I joined a club/class for special needs students. In addition to working people with a variety of abilities, I developed a close connection with a boy who was also deaf. He helped me learn sign language, and by my senior year,...
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Mary S.


Madison, WI

$14-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Carer

Mature care with five years experience caring for children with traumatic backgrounds. some with physical, developmental, and learning disabilities. Others with mental illnesses. I was a foster parent to these children in my home, over a five-year period. I have a deep love for children and a great sense of humor.
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Lauren S.


Madison, WI

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare

Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a recent graduate of UW Madison. I graduated with a degree in Neurobiology, and Certificate in Disability Rights and Services. I am going to dental school and am expected to matriculate in August 2023. I plan to pursue a career in disability dentistry. I am currently in a gap year, and am looking...
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Lauren L.


Madison, WI

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I am a speech-language pathologist with experience working professionally in medical and educational settings. In the past I have worked in direct care roles for adults with developmental disabilities.
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Rachel I.


Madison, WI

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist Looking For Summer Work!

Hi, I have been a school based occupational therapist for 2 years. I have worked with children in preschool through middle school. Previous to that, I was a line therapist for Integrative Developmental Services. I love working with children and I love what I do.
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Becky P.


Madison, WI

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Care Provider

Becky - Madison, WI Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has 20 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Madison, WI

Amber K.

5.0

I am a college student in need of some executive functioning coaching and Amber was wonderful. She was flexible with my schedule, checked in with me outside of billing hours, and was open to any kind of support I needed. I appreciate how she worked with me to develop a plan for how we could work...

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Cathy M.

5.0

Cathy was wonderful with our toddler son! She was patient and caring, took interest in his interests, and was all around trustworthy and dependable. We wouldn't hesitate to hire her again.

- Alison W.

Catherine A.

5.0

Catherine is an extremely caring sitter. She always kept the kids engaged and took them to museum and parks. I could tell my kids had a very positive experience with her based on their conversations. She has kept in touch with me even years after I have stopped using her as my kids are older now. I...

- Care member

Audrey L.

5.0

Audrey is very professional and great to work with.

- Joseph C.

Katie S.

5.0

Katie is great with kids of all ages, including more challenging situations like caring for twins. She is on time, dependable, and a clear communicator. I just wish she lived closer so we could take advantage of her skilled services on a consistent basis!

- Shannon C.

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Ratings for Madison, WI special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Madison, WI are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 76 listed special needs caregivers.