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167 special needs caregivers are listed in Milwaukee, WI
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Milwaukee, WI
5.0
(1)
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,...
5.0
(1)
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.
Hailey P.
Milwaukee, WI
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Care Provider- Can Work With Special Needs And All Ages
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for children of all ages. I have done child care in homes and in care centers. I can provide tutoring, cleaning, transportation, or any other services you may need. I provide top quality care filled with compassion and fun. Working with children and helping them grow is my passion. I look forward to meeting you and...
Hailey can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hailey was a pleasure to have watch our son B. He is 2 years old and is shy around most people so we were worried he would hide or be timid but that was not the case. He loved having Hailey watch him and was happy, excited and ready to play and Interact. Hailey is...
Casey L.
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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 6 families in your neighborhood
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, youth homeless shelters (I even received volunteer of the year!)
I worked at the UWM daycare with infants, but left that because I wanted to...
Morgan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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! "
Care member
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids are crazy about Mikaela!! She is punctual, dependable and fun to be around. In a very short period of time she gelled with my family and provided the support we need instantly.
I would recommend Mikaela over and over again.
Thank you kindly!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Tiffani was a great interview! Has a wonderful background in care. I didn't comment on accurate calendar for I believe she had mentioned the schedule would be changing, quite understandable."
Jasmine P.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Eh Kee Lar P.
Milwaukee, WI
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Marquetta M.
Milwaukee, WI
$28-30/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: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I worked with her, Marquetta works well with others. Very attentive to the client. She clearly loves to help people and the family. I loved working with her. I know she would be a blessing to have on your team."
Laura M.
I have experience with special needs children ages 11-14, ranging from ADD/ADHD, ASD, down syndrome, as well as children with physical and speech limits. My tasks as a caregiver range from helping with academic work, improving social and emotional skills, hygiene, bathroom, and eating assistance, and much more. I also currently...
I have worked in an assisted living facility for two years where I gained experience working with patients with many different disabilities. I am also a nursing student at marquette University and I have done a clinical in a long-term care facility, and I've learned many skills for my schooling along with my experience at the...
Carolyn W.
Milwaukee, WI
$8-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Child Caregiver Looking To Go Into Special Needs Education
I have lots of experience in child care. I can adjust to the specific child's needs.
Working for three full summers at Ernest P. Wallenberg Special Education Center in San Pedro, CA I assisted in teaching braille and sign language to children who were blind or deaf. I also aided in speech therapy with children who were on the spectrum. I coached high school students with Down Syndrome in their after school...
Sarah W.
Milwaukee, WI
$15-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Caregiver-5 Years Experience Working With Kiddos Who Have Special Needs.
Most my experience has been working in home practicing ABA style therapy with children age 1-7. Working on various tasks such as; self help skills, play skills, language, social skills, motor skills, etc. I also have some experience working with children age 6-12 in a school setting. These experiences have lead me to realize...
I currently work as a special education teacher in Milwaukee Public Schools. I work with students in grades 1-3 with varying needs and backgrounds. Most of the students with whom I work are on the Autism spectrum. I also have a considerable amount of experience working with children who have ADHD and Downs Syndrome.
Prior to...
Hello! I am a special education teacher with a passion for the arts. I love working with people who have special needs and caring for people of all abilities.
My undergraduate degree is in theatre education (mostly focusing on middle and high school-age children), leading to my teaching license in theater. However, I discovered...
I have taught students ages 10-14 with learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional needs, Autism, and cognitive disabilities.
Stephanie H.
Milwaukee, WI
$18-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
Paraprofessional Special Ed Middle School Students 11 To 14 Years Old.
I took a paraprofessional position at an MPS middle school last November. I worked in the same classroom until school ended last week. I was a one on one para for a student who is non verbal with autism. I assisted him throughout the day assisting with class transitioning, eating, joining activities, and taking walks. I assisted...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Milwaukee, WI
Hailey P.
5.0
Hailey instantly dove in with my children, got in their level and played with them. They had no issues warming up with her & having me leave, which is something they have struggled with before! She played with them & did art, they absolutely love her & I would hire her 100 times over!
- Laura T.
Amanda K.
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 I'm in a bind! We love Amanda!
- Care member
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
Mikaela M.
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 understand why. The first weekend Mikaela...
- Care member
Tiffani-rose D.
5.0
Tiffani was a great interview! Has a wonderful background in care. I didn't comment on accurate calendar for I believe she had mentioned the schedule would be changing, quite understandable.
- Jasmine P.
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Ratings for Milwaukee, WI special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Milwaukee, WI are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 167 listed special needs caregivers.