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Alafia C.

Special Needs Care Aide

Cottage Grove, WI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have provided special needs care for children and adults for over 2 years. I was first trained in a preschool setting with children on the spectrum in 2015. I have cared mostly for individuals with autism (verbal and non-verbal), but have care experience with other disabilities such as, fibromyalgia, dementia, blindness and...
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Child Care

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
24 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello Families! I am a caring, reliable, and compassionate person. Caring for kids over 24+ years. Newborns up to school-agers in all types of educational settings. I am dedicated and calm. I enjoy teaching young kids through developmentally appropriate activities adapted through play & hands-on learning. I enjoy getting down on...

Vicki H. says "Amanda babysat our 2 1/2 year old son for a 10-hour day and agreed to do so at the last minute. Our son had a great time with her. We definitely plan on...

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Experienced Child Care Provider

McFarland, WI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I have been working with children since I became a certified babysitter when I was 11 years old. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education for K-8th grade with a minor in Early Childhood (Birth-3rd). I have been a private tutor for several different children in all grades, from K through 8th grade, to improve their...

Care Member says "Kristin was our first nanny experience and she is the best! We were on several wait lists for center daycares but needed more assistance during the wait...

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Sun Prairie, WI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have 18+ years experience in the healthcare field. Experience with a variety of clients such as oncology, Alzheimer's, elderly, hospice, stroke patients and more. Familiar with housekeeping, meal prep, run errands, assist with medications, help with pets, assist with dressing and bathing, gastostromy feedings, foley and ostomy...

Tiffany N. says "Angela is a very reliable worker. If something needs to get done, she's on top of it, no questions asked. She makes sure her residents are well taken...

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Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
live-in home care
Hi there! I am a kind person with a lot of patience. I have about 5 years of experience under my belt with the elderly and have worked with those who have special needs as well. I have worked in group homes, assisted living, and private home health settings. In doing so I have a wide range of experience with tasks from light...

Genevieve M. says "Clarissa is very compassionate and trustworthy."

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Caregiver

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with both adults (coaching Special Olympics) and children (teaching) with disabilities. I am patient and enjoy others' differences.

Care Member says "I am a college student in need of some executive functioning coaching and Amber was wonderful. She was flexible with my schedule, checked in with me...

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Madison, WI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello wonderful families! I'm a warm, nurturing, reliable care provider with 20+ years of experience. I've worked as a full-time nanny, daycare worker, and respite home caregiver for teens & adults with special needs. I am a university graduate (BA in Philosophy & Religious Studies), international yoga teacher, holistic birth...
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Experience Child Care Provider

Sun Prairie, WI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Experienced child care provider with 10 years of experience. Certified Nursing Assistant with First Aid / CPR training. Mom of 2 boys (1 with special needs).
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Babysitter Available

Madison, WI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I began babysitting when I was about 14 years old and babysat regularly throughout my high school years. I have experience in babysitting kids from the age of 1 through kids in early high school. I also worked as a counselor for a camp for three years. There, I worked as the inclusion counselor for children with special needs. I...
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Madison, WI

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Celina, I am a 21-year-old college student. Over the years, I have worked in a variety of childcare settings with all ages (mostly 6months - 12years old), including as an after-school summer camp counselor, a gymnastics coach, a daycare worker, and a nanny. I also have experience working with children with special...
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Queen Of Pivoting

Madison, WI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as calm, creative, and detail-oriented. Kids are fun because they're curiosity and innocence, rolled into a hilarious package. I love a job with specific details when available to work with restrictions, sensitivities, and preferences. The only official capacity I have worked with kids was with a...
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Hard Work, Integrity And Professionalism

Sun Prairie, WI

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I'm a professional, I display work efficiency and hardworking skills. I help, assists and remind my clients to do their activities of daily living; thus, personal cares, meal preparation, cleaning and medication administration. My sole responsibility as a caregiver is to make sure my special clients grow to be independent if...
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Sun Prairie, WI

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$40/hr
20 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a highly adaptable, teacher and mother of three young adults. I have decades of experience caring for children. I currently teach in the Madison school district, working primarily in bilingual immersion programs. My background is in modern languages and international relations, so I'm very comfortable with a variety of...
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Sun Prairie, WI

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$16/hr
6 years experience
I'm a reliable and compassionate caregiver with 5 years of experience in personal care, mobility support, and companionship. I always strive to create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for every client I work with. I enjoy caregiving because I like helping people with special needs feel safe, supported, and cared...
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Marshall, WI

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have a variety of experiences working with children. I am a mom of 5 ranging in age from 14 years to 20 months. I have homeschooled my school age children for 10 years. Beyond that, I have been a nanny, worked in a preschool (with toddlers and preschoolers) and a daycare (with infants and toddlers). I have also worked with...
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Marshall, WI

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$0/hr
3 years experience
My name is Talisa. I currently work in 2 assisted living buildings and am looking for something more flexible and personal. I have all CBRF certifications and am CPR trained. I also have completed all medication training required to pass medications to residents/clients. I also have experience in child care and special needs or...
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Registered Nurse

Madison, WI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
I have always had a passion for taking care of people, and that goes to show in my work experience as I have been working as a CNA for the past 6 years and just graduated in May with my BSN. I have been working at an acute long term care hospital as a nurse since then. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I...
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Special Needs Carer

Madison, WI

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Mature care with five years experience caring for children with traumatic backgrounds. some with physical, developmental, and learning disabilities. Others with mental illnesses. I was a foster parent to these children in my home, over a five-year period. I have a deep love for children and a great sense of humor.
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Sun Prairie, WI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have owned my own child care for 20 plus years. I was a CNA. Love helping adults and Children learn and grow. I also would help families out with their love ones when they went on vacations. I have worked with all types of special needs. Love seeing the smile on their faces when they accomplish something.
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Madison, WI

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi there! I'm Grace, a care worker, musician, artist and art educator. I have been working in childcare roles for over 10 years now. Since then I've expanded to also work with folks of all ages. I currently work at an arts nonprofit on Mondays, mentoring adult artists with developmental disabilities. I have been there for 2...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Cottage Grove, WI

Special Needs Caregivers in Cottage Grove, WI are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Amanda H.

Amanda babysat our 2 1/2 year old son for a 10-hour day and agreed to do so at the last minute. Our son had a great time with her. We...

- Vicki H.

Kristin R.

Kristin was our first nanny experience and she is the best! We were on several wait lists for center daycares but needed more assistance...

- Care member

Angela N.

Angela is a very reliable worker. If something needs to get done, she's on top of it, no questions asked. She makes sure her residents are...

- Tiffany N.

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