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Amy B.


Grafton, WI

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Over 12 Years Experience In The Healthcare Field

4.8

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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
"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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Kayla H.


Waukesha, WI

$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kala dials into the child's personality right away and relates very easy to kids that have special needs. She's trustworthy, enjoys what she does and is a person to look up to for kids and youth. Kala is the type of person you would want to have in your life not...

Brian R.

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Kayla H.


Waukesha, WI

$25/hr • 7 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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Mikaela M.


Milwaukee, WI

$24/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter And Great Caretaker!

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, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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...

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Shimika N.


Waukesha, WI

$20-30/hr • 10 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 was great with our adult son with special needs. She was dependable, punctual and willingly took on the unique needs of our son. I would hire her again if she was ever available and interested."

Kurt G.

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Kayla W.


Port Washington, WI

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Ive always helped at school with the special needs kids. Currently going to school to get a major in Special education. Id be willing to do whatever is needed. I myself has a hearing loss and over coming it. Please feel free to ask anything and Ill tell you the 100% truth! I hope to hear from you soon!
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Carlie J.


Milwaukee, WI

$19-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Prior to staying home with my children, who are now school aged, I worked several years as social worker in child protective services. Most recently I have provided in-home therapy for children with special needs(mainly autism).
Carlie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sami R.


Brookfield, WI

$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Not only have I babysat children with ages ranging from 0-15, but I have also worked as a part-time caregiver/employee in a school for children with special needs (down syndrome, autism, and physical disabilities). I have a license in babysitting, first aid, and CPR all from the Red Cross.
Sami can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Nicole S.


Brookfield, WI

$33/hr • 10 yrs exp

I currently work as a teachers Aide for special needs kids. I have worked with children all of my life. I have been a professional nanny, child care provider, lead teacher in a day care center, tutor, babysitter, childcare coordinator, volunteer, and a mother. I have a passion for kids, and I believe every one of them/us is...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

I am a gentle & caring person. I am an educator by profession. I am a great listener & I have experience caring for people with special needs. I love books, coffee, music, & movies. I am a family man-- married 24 years & the father of 3 children. I enjoy writing, running, & playing guitar. I take joy in helping others. I am a...
Christopher can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands
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Dorene R.


Waukesha, WI

$8-13/hr

I Am Here To Help.

Kind and caring wife and mother who loves to work with people of all ages. Hardworking and caring and will get the job done with a smile on my face. Great listener and enjoys to laugh and make the best in all situations. Currently working with ladies with special needs. Previously was a preschool teacher for 15+ years.
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Tracy S.


Brookfield, WI

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Nurse/Caregiver Available

I am a Registered Nurse with the State of WI since 2001. I have over 20 years experience caring for a variety of individuals, mainly in pediatric and special needs services. The clients I have worked with range from birth to 35+ years old. I am also a mother of teenage children and provide care based on a standard that I would...
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Amber S.


Pewaukee, WI

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time (Occasional) CNA Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with many different special needs clients since becoming a CNA in 2005. I have worked with both children and adults and just love being able to make a difference in someone's life and make them happy!
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Audrey B.


Milwaukee, WI

$18-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Audrey, and I have a passion for teaching and caregiving. I have experience watching kids ages 0-12, as well as special needs. I also used to be a substitute paraprofessional in elementary schools in both traditional and special ed classrooms, have experience being a piano teacher after studying at the Milwaukee...
Audrey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Shada R.


Waukesha, WI

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced physical therapist assistant who assists people with their ADL's and functional mobility. Experience with teaching and implementing a strategic way to perform ADL's needed to promote independence with kids with autism. I'm also aware of sensory input deficits and interventions used to increase sensory integration....
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Oumou D.


Milwaukee, WI

$12-17/hr • 2 yrs exp

As an educator , I had the opportunity to teach students with disabilities. i, also worked for the Mentor Network , taking care of individuals with severe to moderate disabilities in a group home.
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Alyssa S.


Waukesha, WI

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Alyssa, and I've been caring for kids since I was 13. I am the second oldest of 8 kids, and I have babysat for countless families (with kids of all ages), have spent a few years volunteering in the children's ministry at my church (infants to 2-year-olds), and have worked at a summer youth camp for two summers (ages...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Anya M.


Milwaukee, WI

$17-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Anya. I'm a freshman at Concordia University Wisconsin studying rehabilitation science on the pre-occupational therapy track. I have 7 years of working with kids ranging in all ages. My experience includes working at a children's summer camp planning activities, lifeguarding and counseling for kids ages 8-14. have...
Anya can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Melissa M.


Milwaukee, WI

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Am A Assistant Teacher For 10 Years+

I love working with children. I have been a assistant teacher for 10 years in various daycare's in the Milwaukee area. I have worked with children birth through 12 years and I have also worked with special needs children. I look forward to meeting you and your child(ren)
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Melanie M.


Brookfield, WI

$22-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Melanie and I love working with kids of all ages as well as adults with special needs. I graduated with a psychology degree in 2021 and recently graduated with my doctorate in occupational therapy! I have worked at various day and overnight camps, including those specialized for individuals with disabilities. I...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Richfield, WI

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.

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.

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

Shimika N.

5.0

Shimika was great with our adult son with special needs. She was dependable, punctual and willingly took on the unique needs of our son. I would hire her again if she was ever available and interested.

- Kurt G.

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