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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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I came to US from Poland at the age of 17. During college I worked as a TA in the photo department. I moved to WI in May & have 20 years of nanny experience in the Chicago area. Ages from infant to grade school, including a special needs infant on oxygen, fed through a GI tube, who had 3 therapists come on my watch. I also...
Care Member says "I highly recommend Anna as a caretaker. She is warm, nurturing, trustworthy, positive, hard-working, consistent and helped us raise our children (now...
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- $18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I am a cheerful and patient caregiver. I have 6 years of professional childcare experience, 3 of those working with children with special needs. I have experience with 1mo-15yo and multiples. My adult and pediatric CPR/AED/first-aid was updated in 08. 22 and I have completed coursework in early childhood education through...
Care Member says "Davida was an absolute dream. She cared for my 5 year old and 1 year old girls while I was at work this week and they just adored her. My oldest didn’t...
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-Currently working as a ABA therapist. (2 1/2)
-Nannied previously (3yrs)
- I am willing to become certified in necessary care credentials (with compensation)
I have experience with children with special needs. My mom was a special education teacher at my school when I was growing up.
The past four years, I have worked with a board spectrum of autistic children, cerebral palsy, downs, etc. I have worked in a respite care facility and have done in home respite care.
Hi! I'm Laura, and I'm looking to be a big sister and mentor figure in my neighborhood. I enjoy staying active through hiking or a trip to the YMCA. Indoors I'm pretty crafty, with painting and knitting. I have three cats and go to school part time for my bachelors degree. I already have my Associates in arts and science!
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Hi! My name is Davida. I have a passion for caring for disabled children, and learning more about the best ways to provide disabled people care, support, and companionship. My passion was formed in my teen years as a primary caretaker for an autistic family member. I pride myself on being a patient and kind person and finding...
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Hello, my name is Annabelle and I am looking to help families with everyday activities and part-time caregiving over the summer. I am currently studying psychology at UWO and hope to one day be a psychiatrist. I have taken 4 child development classes in which I learned how to preform CPR on all ages. I love children, I have been...
Hi there. I have worked with children and adults with special needs my entire adult life. During college I worked as a line therapist working with children with ASD. Once I graduated, I decided to explore the adult world and worked as a legal guardian for adults with disabilities. But after doing that for a few years, I realized...
I find joy in helping children learn and master new skills as well as gaining independence in their daily activities. I have been working with students with special needs since graduating college. I have primarily worked with students with Autism, ADHD, and Down Syndrome. I enjoy creating fun and engaging ways and games to help...
Hello! I'm a special needs parent myself and have an additional 3+ years of professional experience caring for those with physical and development disabilities. I'm also certified to pass medication in the state of Wisconsin from my prior experience in a group home setting. Please feel free to reach out with any questions about...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Samee!
I have been a nanny on and off for 15+ years. I have extensive experience with children that have special needs including but not limited to Down Syndrome, ADHD, Autism, anxiety, and depression. I love doing activities outdoors as well as crafts and games inside. I also encourage fun, creative, educational games...
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- $15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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I have been babysitting and care giving for children since I was about 12 years old, from the neighbors children to family friends. The kids that I have watched ranged from ages 6 months old to about 10. I have taken care of one child who had special needs who was 6. For a few summers in a row, I had summer jobs of babysitting...
I provided ABA therapy and respite for kids on the spectrum. I am knowledgeable with medical, my mother is a nurse and I learn very quickly.
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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Hello. I am currently available to nanny, babysit, clean, or pet sit. I have a lot of experience with kids and animals. I have 10 siblings (two of them being special needs, so I have been exposed to different types of care) , I am babysitting and CPR certified, and I also assisted with the special needs kids program at my school...
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Carley, and I am a graduate student studying to get my Master's in Occupational Therapy. I am home for a few months while completing my last clinical rotation. I have several years of experience in caring for individuals of all ages (birth to elderly), including working with special needs populations and...
Hi! I'm a very patient, reliable and caring person. I have many years of experience caring for children and others. I am willing to do additional tasks if requested.
I am first aid and CPR trained. I have my own transportation as well.
I'm able to provide a supervised and safe environment for your kiddos!
Dawn C. says "Heidi is friendly and very kind. She replies to communication promptly and is very punctual as well. Our special needs son was comfortable with her right...
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Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
live-in home care
errands
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I have decades of helping families in need of special care and respite for their sweet adult children.
As a homeschooling mother of two grown children (now in college) I have time to give. Most of my life I have been able to serve the special needs community, and elderly community. I have a number of years experience as a CNA...
Light cleaning
hospice services
respite care
meal prep
errands
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My names helayna and I have helped take care of my grandpa last year on hospice, I helped with diaper changing, feeding, medicine and then took care of my grandmother with dementia she just needed reminders and redirections. I also sense 16 have watched my sister for respite shes a special needs adult, she needs full attention...
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Reagan and I am looking to babysit or nanny for local families this summer! I recently graduated from Concordia Wisconsin and am starting a job at a school in Illinois come August as an Occupational Therapist. Because of my degree and my passion I am very open for working with families who have special needs...
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49 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $15.50/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Appleton, WI
Special Needs Caregivers in Appleton, WI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 49 listed special needs caregivers
Anna R.
I highly recommend Anna as a caretaker. She is warm, nurturing, trustworthy, positive, hard-working, consistent and helped us raise our...
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Davida C.
Davida was an absolute dream. She cared for my 5 year old and 1 year old girls while I was at work this week and they just adored her. My...
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Heidi D.
Heidi is friendly and very kind. She replies to communication promptly and is very punctual as well. Our special needs son was comfortable...
- Dawn C.
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