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Special needs caregivers in Salem, WI

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Lisa H.


Lake Villa, IL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Human Trainer And Wrangler ;)

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to look at my profile! My name is Lisa and I graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's of Arts and Science in Theater Design and Production. During my years there, I've learned such skills as sewing, various arts and crafts methods, and managing teams of people....
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Lisa to watch our two boys, one of which has special needs. Lisa was always punctual and always took good care of the boys. She was always patient and our kiddos loved seeing her everyday. We would definitely recommend Lisa for any of your childcare needs."

Shelby M.

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Sophia D.


McHenry, IL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am interested in your care job!! I have 14 years experience taking care of children of all ages. Also special needs kids. I am CPR certified and I have taken college courses on early child development and early learning. I am very out going and have alot of energy. I love being outside, teaching, and exercising. I'm...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sophia is great. She provides my daughter and all the other kids lots of attention and care. There are a lot of toys for all ages and her home is always clean. My daughter loves going to her house and even talks about her home after she gets home, a great indicator...

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Emma M.


Racine, WI

$17-33/hr4 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy kids because they are constantly learning and growing, and tend to teach adults practical life skills (patience, love and kindness). I'm looking for a job that is flexible but also one that treats their caregivers like their own family with respect and transparency. In my spare time, I like to explore new foods,...
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Stephanie K.


Ingleside, IL

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time /Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in childcare since 1999. In those years I have worked at daycare centers and cared for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old and special needs. From 2005 to 2012 I was a preschool teacher and enjoyed every minute of it. I have also had nanny positions which was also a very enjoyable experience. During that time I cared for...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such as education. Our family loved our time with her and our kids miss her. We only made a change due to one of us...

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Aquina C.


Zion, IL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Certified Caregiver

I am a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician CNA and soon to be LPN. Working with you or your loved one is a passion that I enjoy AND also Special needs. It's a career that I was born for and deeply enjoy. My job is to make your life easier. I provide a variety of services. I...
5.0
"She is vey loving and care for whoever she is responsible for. She has a heart of Gold."

Jessika H.

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Juliana R.


Kenosha, WI

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

Energetic Sitter And Fun Creator

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Juliana! I am COVID vaccinated, CPR certified, and have loads of experience especially with multiples and special needs. A little about me- * I have a huge family I adore! * I'm the oldest out of 9 siblings. * I own an online business where I make and sell realistic and therapeutic baby dolls. * In my free time I love...
Juliana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Kids had a blast playing with Juliana!"

Stacey C.

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Kaylie A.


Racine, WI

$20-22/hr8 yrs exp

Child Entertainer

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years experience as a nanny but lots more as a babysitter! I grew up in a house that was always full of kids of all ages. I learned to love children from being around them all the time. Seeing a child grow and learn is what I strive for. I've worked with family's from new born up to 10 years old. I also have...
Kaylie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Kaylie was very responsive to messages and punctual/ professional. My son liked playing with her. We will hire her again."

Paige C.

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Donyel H.


Round Lake, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Who Teaches With Educational Play!

Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a loving Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of...
Donyel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Donyel was great with my friends daughter. She learnt her personality style quickly and was able to provide interactive care during the time we employed her. We would definitely hire her again!"

Rebecca S.

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Desiree D.


Kenosha, WI

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Desiree! I'm a 43-year-old mother of two. I went back to work a few years ago and recently realized with both mine in school that I'd like to have a bit more flexibility and time available for them. I love children and our elderly and have worked with them for many years in many different settings. Recently, I...
Desiree can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Desiree loved and cared our children as if they were her own. From the beginning we felt confident that she was the perfect fit for our family. Although we no longer "work" together we remain in touch as friends! "

Kristin D.

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Stephanie A.


Pleasant Prairie, WI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

My Experience With Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I received my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from UW- Whitewater and received my Masters degree in Education in Professional Development from UW- LaCrosse. I have been teaching for 15 years and love it! I I have taught 4K, 1st, and 2nd grade and have a wealth of knowledge in reading and math for families who may be...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Interviewed and babysat for a night out and was very pleased with how she cared for and interacted with my children. She was punctual and very warm and caring personality. Would have really loved for her to take our nanny position we have this summer. Definitely...

Colleen G.

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Donyel H.


Round Lake, IL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Homecare And Childcare Expert Over 20 Years Of Family Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Caregiver and Consultant with availability throughout Illinois (also domestic and international travel flexibility) to clients wherever you may reside. With over 20 years of experience with Home Healthcare, Childcare, Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite care, Rehabbing, Special Needs, and Family support, well-rounded...
Donyel can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Donyel cares for our daughter like she is her own. She teacher her so much (alphabet, sign language, dancing, how to express frustration) helped with rules, and brought so much joy to the house. She’s the best."

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Donyel H.


Round Lake, IL

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Certified Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Donyel and I have over 20 years of experience in providing care to persons with special needs of all ages, throughout New Jersey and the Tri-state area. With training and certifications including but not limited to Home Healthcare, Adult and Child/Infant CPR/First Aid and AED, Crisis Management, Abuse & Neglect,...
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Hannah F.


Burlington, WI

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/companion Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

8 years experience with persons with disabilities through various volunteer and employment positions, including job coaching, in-home care, and summer camp counselor. Trained and comfortable with medication monitoring, first-aid, safe transferring/repositioning, toileting/bathing, nutrition prompting (including G-Tube),...
5.0
"Hannah is fantastic with our son! He is a 13 year old with Autism, and she has done a great job with him. She is also very dependable and punctual. I would highly recommend her to anyone."

Cheryl S.

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Dawn C.


McHenry, IL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mother And Nanny

4.0

(7)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of a 20 yr old son, a 26-year-old daughter and a grandmother to a 6-year-old boy. I have over 15 years babysitting and Nanny experience with all ages as well as special needs care. I find joy in helping children learn and grow. I enjoy arts and crafts, music, reading, going to parks and taking nature walks. I am...
Dawn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dawn cared for my 3 kids last summer. She was never late or absent. She engaged with the kids and they really liked her."

Shannon C.

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Nicole J.


Sturtevant, WI

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I possess a true passion for caring for others. I am a very outgoing, down to earth, caring, and compassionate person. I embrace a high regard and respect in assisting others and helping individuals succeed. I understand how difficult it can be to find the right person to care for a loved one. I've been there too, myself. This...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole has a gift for interacting with people of all ages and abilities, teaching them and supporting them. She is compassionate and self motivated. Nicole clearly loves caring for people. Anyone would be lucky to have her working with their loved one!"

Julie N.

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Karen R.


McHenry, IL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Honest, Personable, Responsible, Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver /Nanny For Six Families

Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood

My first experience as a childcare provider is when I was a young teenager. Later, I worked with special needs children as a bus driver and teaching assistant for eight years. I have worked with families who had infants, preschool and school-aged children as a nanny since 2011. I fully enjoy being a nanny and I am in excellent...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karen looked after my 3 children ages 4, 6, and 8 for 2 weeks while they were in between schools. She was not just on time but early every single day. Karen jumps in and helps immediately without any direction, which was useful in our chaotic house! She is sweet...

Sonja B.

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Jennifer W.


Sturtevant, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Care With Compassion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

It is simply said best when stated ' Your special needs are my special needs" with that being said My name is Jennifer, I am 44 years old and have 23 plus years experience in a variety of setting in the healthcare field. I have worked in the special needs area and find that it is one of the most fulfilling feelings, knowing The...
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Rhonda L.


McHenry, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Rhonda. I am CNA Certified and also have my certificate in dialysis. I have been doing home healthcare for the past 8 years. I recently cared for a gentlemen that's wheelchair bound and has heart, renal and diabetes. I transfer him from bed to wheelchair, to bathing, to dressing, prepare and serve meals, check...
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Anna N.


McHenry, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Do It All

Hi I'm Anna, 30 yrs old, live in McHenry, mom of two girls age 5yrs and 2 yrs. Experience in formal daycares and in-home care. Have worked with highly sensitive infants, autistic and special needs children, and ages from 6 weeks-14 yrs old. I am CPR and first aid trained, certification is out of date though! I am available...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ana was very kind and enjoyable to be around with my daughter. She watched her for a date night and we were very pleased. "

Paige N.

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Marybeth S.


Round Lake, IL

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a registered nurse from the Philippines, I have worked as a private caregiver for almost 9 years in the Chicago area. I am very committed, dedicated, and passionate. I take my task and responsibility very seriously, I create a system and take the initiative to improve care and comfort. I make sure I add value and quality of...
5.0
"MaryBeth was part of a team of caregivers that provided home-based care for my 96 year old mother in the period preceding her death. Mary Beth was kind and caring, and engaged effectively with my mom. I would highly recommend MaryBeth for similar jobs."

Victor C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Salem, WI

Lisa H.

5.0

My three children (2, 7, 9) all adore Lisa and so do we. At the start of the school year she not only watched our 2 year old but also made sure the old two were logged in for classes remotely and she helped them with their work when needed. She made breakfast and lunch for all three kids. She...

- Anna G.

Sophia D.

5.0

Our kids love going to Sophia’s house. She helped when my son was getting potty trained (he did better at her house than mine) He is now a proudly potty trained little man. My daughter loves when she gets to go to Sophia’s always talks about how fun it is.

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Stephanie K.

5.0

Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such as education. Our family loved our time with her and our kids miss her. We only made a change due to one of us deciding to stay home with our kids...

- Care member

Aquina C.

5.0

She is vey loving and care for whoever she is responsible for. She has a heart of Gold.

- Jessika H.

Juliana R.

5.0

Kids had a blast playing with Juliana!

- Stacey C.

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