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Special needs caregivers in Oconomowoc, WI

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Teri D.


Oconomowoc, WI

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

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I'm a loving mom of 3 wonderful children with one on the way as well! I'm very into arts & crafts and getting kids to play with their hands and minds. I believe play-based learning is the best thing for a developing mind. With me, your kids will be engaged in fun activities. When I was younger I used to volunteer at my church...
Teri can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Angela J.


Ixonia, WI

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Experience With Special Needs And Multiples

I have watched newborn up to adult. I currently watch children part time Monday-Friday also before and after school care. I have experience with children and adults with special needs. I currently volunteer at the YMCA in various areas including special Olympics.
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sophia K.


Wales, WI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

From caring for my patients in the ICU to my special needs little brother, to working for a traveling hospice agency, to now being a medical assistant , I have seen it all. I would love to be able to help out and assist you with your needs. I am BLS, CPR, and CNA trained and have over 10+ years of caregiving experience. I also...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Alexandra S.


Nashotah, WI

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Throughout high school and for part of college I was in the best buddies program. For the past year, I have cared for a 10-year-old girl who is on the autism spectrum and has ADHD and I absolutely love spending time with her. I am so passionate about working with people who have special needs and/or learning disabilities that I...
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Sophia K.


Wales, WI

$13-25/hr2 yrs exp

From the ICU to caring for my special needs brother I have come to find a joy in serving others. I am CPR BLS and so on trained. I would love to get to know you as I work beside you professionally and maybe someday as a friend.
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Alexandra S.


Nashotah, WI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

I have 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. My past jobs include caring for children on the autism spectrum, working as a certified Red Cross lifeguard, and working in the emergency room as a medical scribe. In addition, I have volunteered with the elderly and special needs. I recently graduated with a...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kayla H.


Waukesha, WI

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

4.7

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a positive and thoughtful individual that absolutely loves the outdoors. I am a school-based occupational therapist and am CPR/First Aid certified. I worked at a summer camp for six years for children and adults with special needs (deaf/HOH, blind/VI, intellectual disability, type one diabetes, ADHD, Autism). I also have...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kayla is amazing! Wishing she was still in our area to help us. Your kid(s) will be in excellent hands. You won't go wrong having her help your family out!"

Kari J.

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Danielle V.


Menomonee Falls, WI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of Teens With A Child Like Spirit!!

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of two teens, but I feel like a kid myself. Give me some paper, crayons and glue and I can amuse myself and your kiddos for hours! I have been substitute teaching in the Elmbrook district for 5 years. I've taught everything from pre-k through eighth grade and have had the experience of monitoring a high school...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Danielle was very flexible with our needs and connected really well with our son. We would definitely hire her again!"

Alice B.

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Isabella C.


Hartford, WI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

~babysitting/house-sitting/dog-sitting started way back in the fifth grade- experience with newborns up to teenagers, have worked w/special needs children/adults, specific diet/restrictions kids, & many multiple child households. **CURRENTLY** have my own super sweet, smart, & helpful 18-month-old boy looking to bring him with...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Bella was professional, kind, attentive, and patient with our 1yo daughter. I felt very comfortable with her caring for my daughter. She kept my daughter safe and occupied with educational and fun activities. Highly recommend her :)"

Sarah P.

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Haley H.


Hartford, WI

$15-16/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Haley! I'm an RN and have 12+ years of experience with babysitting. I have lots of experience with newborns to teens and very experienced with watching multiple children at once. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children as well. I have dogs so I'm very comfortable with pets too. CPR certified. I...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Haley was great with our two boys!"

Kara K.

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Anita W.


Menomonee Falls, WI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Private Caregiver

3.3

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked at Froedtert Hospital in the ICU department and also the medical head of the trauma floor, spinal cord floor, then the senior health dept for seniors with dementia. I'm an emergency placement home for children working for Milwaukee County. I have held down this position for over 10 years. I am CPR and medication...
4.0
"Anita interviewed with me as well as took care of me. Very good abilities and I would recommend her to anyone that required my type of services. I have been on two types of Insulin since 1983 and have endured all of the problems that a long term Diabetic will...

Michael M.

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Brittany W.


Slinger, WI

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Child Care Provider, Part Time Evenings And Weekends.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Brittany! I'm 25 years old and live in the Jackson/Hartford area. I work full time in Human Resources, but I have availability starting in the early evenings Monday to Friday and open availability weekends. I have watched kids ranging in age from newborn to 11, including twins. I have also worked with special...
Brittany can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brittany babysat for us last week and my 6 year old loved her! She played with her the whole time, read, did some drawing and kept busy. Not to mention the house was cleaned up and in great shape when we got home. We look forward to having her a long time to come...

Dana C.

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Jamie S.


Sussex, WI

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Date Night Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with individuals with special needs since I was 17. I began working with students at my high school by tutoring them. In college, I was a personal caregiver, and provided personal care services to students with disabilities attending the school. In addition, I have worked at a summer camp for individuals with...
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Shimika N.


Waukesha, WI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Shimika. I live in Milwaukee. I love traveling with my family and friends. I loving helping families with special needs because I know how difficult it can be to deal. My brother grew up with special needs. It has always have a special place in my heart because of him. My mother struggled with all 5 of us...
5.0
"Shimika has been a dream come true with taking care of my quadriplegic sister. She is always on time, has great communication, and so very helpful. She is always there to pitch in when we are in a bind!"

Shelly B.

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Kayla H.


Waukesha, WI

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I spent the last five summers working as a counselor and on the Administration team at a summer camp for children and adults with special needs. I have been a nanny previously for a family with three children, as well as, a family with two children with Cerebral Palsy. I also did before and after school care for a child on the...
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Emilie S.


Waukesha, WI

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

College Nursing Student

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting, nannying and providing respite care for 10 years. My experience has ranged from newborns to even special needs adults. I am a full time nurse but looking for part time weekend and occasional week night jobs.
Emilie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Julia H.


Slinger, WI

$20-22/hr3 yrs exp

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with anything you need. I have experience with special needs and ages from infant-12. I love dogs and cats too so that does not bother me. I would love to chat.
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Miranda B.


Waukesha, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Miranda . I am a pediatric emergency room nurse at Children's Wisconsin, looking for a flexible part-time nanny position! I have pediatric medical experience, as well as 13 years of babysitting/nannying for families. I have experience working with special needs children, as my younger sister has special needs....
Miranda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sarah L.


Slinger, WI

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter

I love working with children. I have experience working with special ed children as well as diabetics.
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5 years of experience in working with kids. I'm from Germany and came to America 4 years ago. I'm a physical therapist specialized in special needs kids I came to the US as an Aupair caring for one special needs child(age 4-6). After I finished my 2 year Aupair program I decided to stay here permanently. I'm found to a...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oconomowoc, WI

Kayla H.

5.0

Kayla is amazing! Wishing she was still in our area to help us. Your kid(s) will be in excellent hands. You won't go wrong having her help your family out!

- Kari J.

Danielle V.

5.0

Very engaged with the kids from the beginning and quick to adapt to the kids needs! Great experience!

- Care member

Isabella C.

5.0

Bella was professional, kind, attentive, and patient with our 1yo daughter. I felt very comfortable with her caring for my daughter. She kept my daughter safe and occupied with educational and fun activities. Highly recommend her :)

- Sarah P.

Haley H.

5.0

Haley watched our children several times. She is on-time, responds to texts and phone calls promptly, is friendly, and my children both liked her. I would definitely hire her again.

- Michelle D.

Anita W.

4.0

Anita interviewed with me as well as took care of me. Very good abilities and I would recommend her to anyone that required my type of services. I have been on two types of Insulin since 1983 and have endured all of the problems that a long term Diabetic will suffer. I have broken both wrists, my...

- Michael M.

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