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156 special needs caregivers are listed in Milwaukee, WI
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Milwaukee, WI
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.
Caitlin M.
Milwaukee, WI
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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.
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.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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...
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mikaela is one of the best there is! She helped me daily for several weeks with my 3 year old, 1 year old, and 6 month old boys. She handled the chaos with such grace and my boys loved her. Mikaela is just wonderful and loving with children. I would definitely...
Elizabeth N.
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting children at age 11, after taking a certified babysitting course, and being trained in First Aid/CPR. I have done nannying and babysitting jobs most of my life, and I am currently nannying for 6-mo-old boy/girl twins. Previously, I served in a household manager role. I nannied for 6 families during graduate...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My wife and I have hired Rachel as a date-night sitter on multiple occasions for our three-year old daughter, and she also sat for us overnight while we were out of town once. We've worked with Rachel for about two years now, and definitely plan to continue working...
Timothy P.
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, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, travel, swimming supervision
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.
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: Hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, 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 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...
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...
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...
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
Caitlin M.
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 experience in special needs she is...
- Julia K.
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.
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
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 34 reviews of the 156 listed special needs caregivers.