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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mequon, WI

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Mequon, WI

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Katie B.


Mequon, WI

$22-27/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night/occasional Babysitter

5.0

(4)

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kate. I am 28 years old and have been working with kids and babysitting since I was about 12. I have cared for children of every age, and up to 5 kids at a time. Also, I've worked with special needs kids and adults and am a great caregiver for people with extra needs. I have a nephew who is 8 and a niece who is 3, who...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Katie to care for our 5 month old at our wedding, overnight on our wedding night (including care for our two dogs), and she also has babysat for us on a couple of date nights. There was a lot going on and a lot of unknowns but Katie was a total rock star,...

Lydia W.

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Katie B.


Mequon, WI

$17-21/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I am am EMT so I can pretty much handle any situation! I also have experience in care taking for people with special needs of all ranges and ages.
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Jenna B.


Mequon, WI

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

My name is Jenna. I am 22 years old and am the youngest and have three older brothers. Ever since I was younger I have been babysitting as I enjoy being around children. I currently work at an autism clinic doing 1:1 therapy with children. I love the outdoors, arts and crafts, and spending some time playing hockey.
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Shannon P.


Mequon, WI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have owned and operated a State Licensed Family Home Daycare for over 29 years. When my Grandmother needed care I retired the Daycare and became one of four family members to provide her round the clock card. I went to part time care to a company call Home Instead to fill some hours when my Grandmother's care was not needed. I...
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Sonata C.


Mequon, WI

$10-25/hr3 yrs exp

I was working in Lithuania in Day care with the special needs kids. I was working three years and I was teacher.
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Sara Y.


Mequon, WI

$10-16/hr5 yrs exp

Care Giver

I have worked in after-school care with kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. I play volleyball in college, so I have coached many teams from the ages 6-14. I have babysat all ages of kids including a 7-month-old, 22 months old, and up to the age of 13. I have experience with all ages in between. I have done observational hours...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Andrea M.


Mequon, WI

$25/hr8 yrs exp

A few things to know about me: - Reliable, compassionate, and extremely patient - Experience caring for all ages (infants - middle school children) including those with special needs and dietary restrictions - Enjoys assisting in the development of the child/children (i. e., providing creative/educational activities) - Happy...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Marquetta M.


Milwaukee, WI

$28-30/hr8 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, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship & 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.

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Amy B.


Grafton, WI

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Over 12 Years Experience In The Healthcare Field

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a real estate agent, & I do other jobs in my spare time. I love animals and have or have had a wide variety of pets from, currently dog, rabbits, iguanas, leopard geckos, cats, rats, ferret, birds including African Grey, snakes the largest being an 8ft red tail boa. I also volunteer & teach youth & serve on the...
5.0
"Amy goes above and beyond for everyone. She is very caring and thoughtful."

Julia M.

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Ellen R.


Milwaukee, WI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Art gives meaning to life! I will support and encourage your loved one in a journey of creative expression of their choosing! I will mentor skills such as painting canvases of beloved places, jackets, walls, posters, ornaments, calendars, mugs, shirts, signs, paper mache, puppets, masks, faces, beading, homemade paper, collages,...
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Alijah C.


Milwaukee, WI

$14-23/hr1 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello parents and caregivers! I'm Alijah. I'm 23 years old, and have a passion for little ones! I have multiple years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care.
Alijah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Maya H.


Cedarburg, WI

$18/hr7 yrs exp

I Have Worked And Ran A Summer Camp For 3 Years

i'm really good at calming down children when they are upset, i've worked with kids with special needs before, I have babysat newborns-13-year-olds, im really good with pets except reptiles haha. I can also do chores around the house if needed and take the kids on fun adventures!
Maya can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kelen M.


Milwaukee, WI

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Kelen and I am currently studying Nursing at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. I grew up with 2 sisters and growing up I babysat my younger sister a lot. In junior high and throughout high school I became involved in best buddies which gave me the chance to work with special needs children which taught me a...
Kelen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi I'm Sarah and I'm an undergraduate student at UWM studying Kinesiology. I am a hardworking, caring, and compassionate person who loves to work with others. I like to say I have a great sense of humor and can get along with anyone. I enjoy listening to music, playing games, baking, and getting to know new people. I would love...
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Magdalena W.


Milwaukee, WI

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Clinical Fellow Speech-Language Pathologist

Hi! My name is Maggie. I just moved back into the area. I lived in Milwaukee, WI where I got my bachelors in speech- language pathology from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee where I also played division one soccer. I then went on to get my masters in speech-language pathology from Marquette University! I am looking for...
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Heidi K.


Milwaukee, WI

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 7 years of being an autistic aid for young children on the spectrum. I. I have worked with many different families as a nanny/special needs provider. For the last two years I was an independent contractor that worked solely with one family who have a 6-year-old non-verbal...
Heidi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

As an Occupational Therapy student, I am passionate about connecting with and assisting individuals of all ages in a supportive and engaging environment. With extensive experience in this field, including working at multiple Special Recreation Associations, providing respite care, and volunteering in Special Education...
I am a college graduate with experience in recreational therapy. I have worked with kids with special needs for 4 years and have work with infants- school aged kids for 5 years. I have a lot of experience working with children and plan to do a lot of creative activities.
Nikayla can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I'm Lyndsay and I love working with kids. I have been supervising kids, ages 2-13, for about about 7 years, and have been absolutely loving it. Currently, I am a college student at the University of Minnesota studying Developmental Psychology. I have watched over 14 kids throughout my time as a sitter, with various ages and...
Lyndsay can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kathryn S.


Germantown, WI

$19-30/hr4 yrs exp

Licenced Emergency Medical Technician With Caretaking Expertise.

I am a licensed EMT with almost 5 years of experience in 911's, private calls, and nursing home calls. I also have experience in car giving for children, elders, and those with disabilities. I believe in patient centered care, meaning that in my work I strive to be the best advocate for client needs that I can. Your needs and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mequon, WI

Katie B.

5.0

We hired Katie to care for our 5 month old at our wedding, overnight on our wedding night (including care for our two dogs), and she also has babysat for us on a couple of date nights. There was a lot going on and a lot of unknowns but Katie was a total rock star, helping make our day stress free....

- Lydia W.

Marquetta M.

5.0

Marquetta is amazing, tremendous work ethics, very smart, professional, easy to communicate with, I feel safe when she's providing me with cares, I wish I would've met her sooner !!!

- Jeffrey M.

Amy B.

5.0

Very active, loves animals and children. Responsible and always plans something fun and educational for my children when she spends time with them.

- Leah O.

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