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Kristin R.


McFarland, WI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Kristin has been absolutely phenomenal in caring for our daughter from the ages of about 7 months to 17 months. She brings new activities to our home often and it's obvious that they have a lot of fun together...

Reviewed by Alison C.

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Grace R.


Madison, WI

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun And Outgoing Respite Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am looking to care for kind and loving children who are open to learning new things and going on fun adventures. Some information about me: -I have my Masters degree in sustainability which means I enjoy teaching kids about plants and nature as well as gardening...
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Betty R.


Madison, WI

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care

5.0

(3)

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I'm an experienced senior care provider, who has cared for men and women with numerous diagnoses, such as Alzheimer's, dementia, diabetes, heart disease, paralysis, stroke, brain injury, cancer, mental health, special needs, cerebral palsy, dysphagia and hearing loss. Each senior is unique with their own preferences, interests...
5.0
"Betty is a very sweet person who took good care of my father. She would visit him or take him for a drive. We were very satisfied with her service."

Reviewed by Dora K.

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Lindsey M.


Cross Plains, WI

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Stay-at-home-mom (School Counselor) Providing Childcare

5.0

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I am a School Counselor of 8 years, now stay-at-home-mom for my infant (and 9&10y/o). I have a clear passion for children. I have worked with 4K-12 kids in school counseling. I specialize in trauma-informed care, cognitive behavior therapy (using "think sheets" to change behavior), and reaching kids with special needs. I am...
5.0
"My wife and I hired Lindsey after a last minute cancellation by another babysitter, and we are very glad that we did. I can't think of anything about the experience that could have gone better. If you work with...

Reviewed by Kevin D.

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Audrey L.


Madison, WI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

4.7

(3)

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I'm currently under contract with a family from care. com. I am not available for additional hours/ shifts at this time. I have been unable to update my availability on this app. Experienced caregiver, nanny, teacher, tutor, house manager. Over 20 years experience. Mother of four grown children. Bachelors degree in...
5.0
"Audrey is very professional and great to work with."

Reviewed by Joseph C.

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Victoria M.


Madison, WI

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Full-time/Part-time Caregiver

5.0

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I have worked in Special Education for nearly 4 years now and am currently working towards a bachelor's degree in the field. I currently work for Pioneer Center for Human Services in the children and adult group homes for individuals with autism and have been doing so for almost 3 years. I have volunteer experience with several...
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Grace M.


Madison, WI

$14-18/hr6 yrs exp

Looking For Nanny Position!

5.0

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Hi, my name is Grace. I love working with kids and am looking for a nanny position for this summer. I live in Madison and will be free to work a part-time nanny position starting as soon as possible until the end of August. Additionally, I have access to a car for the summer and am fully vaccinated. I am 21 years old and a...
5.0
"Grace is an amazing caregiver and my children love her. Such a great hire and a wonderful person."

Reviewed by Robert T.

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Victoria M.


Madison, WI

$20-28/hr7 yrs exp

My name is Victoria but I also go by Tori

5.0

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Hi there! My name is Victoria but I also go by Tori. I'm 27 years old and I live in Madison with my partner (Nate) and our dog (Kenny). During the school year, I work as a teacher in a therapeutic classroom for 3 & 4-year-olds. I also attend graduate courses online as I pursue my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I...
5.0
"I worked with Victoria, she is very dependable, always on time, honest and exceeds expectations when it comes to working with people. She cares very greatly about the work she does and would recommend allowing...

Reviewed by Emily R.

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Sarah F.


Madison, WI

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

Occastional Sitter Or Up To 2x Per Week

5.0

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NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE My name is Sarah! I'm a 22-year-old graduate new to the Madison area. I am the perfect fit for your family if you are looking for an extra pair of hands this summer Thursday - Friday only. On these days I am very flexible with my hours as well as tasks/duties. I began babysitting around 14 and have...
5.0
"Sarah is a very caring and reliable caregiver. I have seen first hand how engaging and supportive she is of people with special needs & all she interacts with. She engages with everyone to make them feel...

Reviewed by Care member

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Michelle M.


Deerfield, WI

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available!

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Do you need regular or respite care for a special needs child? Do you need regular or respite care for your parent or grandparent? Please let me help you find some relief by providing care for them while you do other things. -Just need a little help while you are recovering from an illness or surgery, please let me know and I...
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Lydia S.


Madison, WI

$8-25/hr1 yrs exp

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Since I was young, I've had a passion for taking care of elder people. I've worked with individuals of all ages, with special needs, and in memory care facilities as well as independent living facilities. I've worked all shifts in many different settings as well. I'm a student at UW and planning to obtain a Bachelors in Science...
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Erika A.


Madison, WI

$23-50/hr7 yrs exp

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I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have a son who is 6 months. I have worked as a respite/caregiver provider for my younger sister who has special needs for the past seven years. I have a lot of knowledge in the medical field. I am also a certified Spanish medical interpreter. I'd describe my personality as funny and...
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Natalie H.


Madison, WI

$18-30/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter & Pet Sitter

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My name is Natalie, and I'm graduating from UW-Madison with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing this May! I'm looking for babysitting and pet sitting jobs before I begin working as a nurse at the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison this September. I have experience working as a nursing assistant at UW-Health and as a...
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Carmela M.


Madison, WI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Engaging Caregiver

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With 25 plus experience in the are of creating activities for residents in LTC, I have experience with both developmentally disabled and older adults.
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Lauren D.


Madison, WI

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

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I am a incoming freshman at the University of Wisconsin Madison as a Special Education and Spanish major. I am so passionate about working with children with special needs. I have had multiple experiences working with children with a variety of special needs and disabilities. I have done day camps as well as been an assistant in...
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Kathleen L.


Madison, WI

$21-31/hr5 yrs exp

Musician, Baker, Artist, & Big Sister

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I'm a 25-year-old college graduate with a major in piano performance! I have years of experience teaching piano to a variety of ages, including special needs. My critical reading and formal logic skills helped me land a tech job at Epic with no experience, and I've been plugging away at that for several years. I'm a little...
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Aosai L.


Madison, WI

$13-25/hr2 yrs exp

Goofy And Fun Friend For Children (and Pets)

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Originally coming from China, I went to MSU and FSU for two of my master's degrees--MA in Media and Information and MS in Family and Child Sciences. I greatly enjoyed studying family relationships. In 2021, I volunteered at Hang Tough foundation in Tallahassee, which is dedicated to helping families with children who have...
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Hannah S.


Madison, WI

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Autism Caregiver

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I am a loving caregiver for disabled people and children with over five years of paid experience! I work in autism research, and also have a lifetime of learning from my sister with high support needs autism, so working with autistic kids* is especially in my realm of experience & very near to my heart. However, I've also worked...

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Great with people & kids. Great communicator, patient, understanding , love to have fun, professional & reliable. Single mom looking for some part time work.
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Audrey B.


Madison, WI

$16-30/hr2 yrs exp

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I have experience as a substitute paraprofessional at elementary schools in both traditional and special education classrooms, 6 years of tutoring experience and several years of nannying and childcare experience. I have plenty of experience with children with a variety of special needs, and I enjoy getting to know each...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in DeForest, WI

Kristin R.

5.0

Kristin is great! My older two girls love her. She always comes with 1 or 2 of her own activities. She is interactive, dependable and we are lucky to have found her. She stresses work/life balance, which I can appreciate being a working mom of 3!

- Adam K.

Betty R.

5.0

After my rotator cuff surgery Betty set up my sleeping area (10 days sleeping while sitting up) and developed a chart for my meds, some of which were every two hours, some every three hours and some every four hours, which was extremely helpful. She also visited to check on my progress and meds.

- David S.

Lindsey M.

5.0

Lindsey was awesome to work with - flexible, dependable, communicative, and provided updates. I 100% would hire her again!

- Shoshanna D.

Audrey L.

5.0

Audrey is very professional and great to work with.

- Joseph C.

Grace M.

5.0

Grace is an amazing caregiver and my children love her. Such a great hire and a wonderful person.

- Robert T.

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