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Shimika N.

Waukesha, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
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...

Kurt G. says "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...

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Part-Time Caregiver

Waukesha, WI

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
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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Part Time/Full Time Caregiver

Waukesha, WI

5.0(0)
from
$9/hr
2 years experience
I have had over 8 years experience with a young man who has Lennox Gustaut Syndrome which is a severe form of Epilepsy and he also has Autism. I was his companion and caregiver on a daily basis for 2 years. This gave me a wide range of experience with special needs. I also have experience babysitting on a regular basis a few...
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Waukesha, WI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Elayna. I'm 25 years old. I have held my CNA certification in the past, CPR certified, and first aid certified. I have also worked at a few daycares over the years as a lead teacher in all different age rooms. I have planned and taught the curriculum that was at each place. I also was a foster mom for a few years...

Randi H. says "Elayna was always dependable and punctual. She was flexible when our schedule changed. She was patient and kind, active and fun with my kids. She...

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Kayla H.'s Photo

Waukesha, WI

4.7(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Kari J. says "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...

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Waukesha, WI

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I am finishing my 4th year of working in special education. I have worked with children who have: autism, ADHD/ADD, behavioral concerns, cognitive disabilities, Down Syndrome, and speech delays/concerns. I truly love spending time with kids/young adults, and would love to find a family to join over summer!
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Waukesha, WI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been in childcare for over 15 years. I have experience with ages 0- 10 and love working with special needs. I love connecting with the families and building relationships with those I care for. I am hardworking and love caring for others
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Experienced Caregiver

Waukesha, WI

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$12/hr
2 years experience
I've been a nanny for 14 years, and became a CNA in 2011 to broaden my caregiver portfolio. I have done elder care including dementia, muscular degeneration, language barrier and assisting in personal cares. I have cared for an autistic boy and have experience with sensory issues and delayed learning.
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Waukesha, WI

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I am a pediatric certified occupational therapist assistant that has always had a passion for working with children. I have experience as an ABA therapist, a full time sitter for families that have children with special needs and a special education assistant in an elementary school setting. I love to plan and encourage kids to...
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Waukesha Sitter Full And Part-Time

Waukesha, WI

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I've been working for autistic families for 2. 5 years and had to leave 1 family because of circumstances out of my control. Would love to find another family that I could work with children or young adults that are on autistic spectrum
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Waukesha, WI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Vanessa and I am 21 years currently attending Carroll University majoring in Elementary Education and an emphasis in Special Education. I have multiple opportunities working with children with special needs from taking care of my stepsister with cerebral palsy, being a special education paraprofessional in a...
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Waukesha, WI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am Miranda and I am a pediatric emergency room nurse at Children's Wisconsin looking to give care to a family in need! I have a younger sister who has special needs and have had the opportunity to help her persevere through life. I would love to start an adventure with your loved one today!
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Waukesha, WI

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Hello, my name is Marina and I'm currently enrolled at UWM majoring in social work. I am seeking to help a family with caretaking needs. I'm available around 20+ hours per week and I can be flexible with that. I have reliable transportation. I have volunteered with the best buddies program through muskego high school, and have...
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I Would Love To Help!

Waukesha, WI

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$19/hr
6 years experience
I would love to help you with any special needs, including housekeeping, errands or just chatting. Helping people is something that comes naturally to me and brings me joy.
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Tutoring And Teaching

Waukesha, WI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I love working with people. I have a Bachelors of Science in elementary education. I have over 25+ years teaching and planning and organizing skills to run a classroom, home, learning center. I have experience with senior care and mentoring and teaching life skills to adults with special needs. I enjoy building relationships and...
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Waukesha, WI

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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College Student Looking To Help Out Some Families With Any Tasks Necessary !

Waukesha, WI

from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I like working with kids because I find it so rewarding to spend time with children and help them grow. I started working with kids when I was 10 years old. My sister was born then, and I immediately loved her and took care of her all the time. She is also autistic, so I have plenty of experience with special needs...
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Waukesha, WI

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Miranda . I am a pediatric emergency room nurse at Children's Wisconsin, looking for a flexible part-time nanny position! I have pediatric medical experience, as well as 13 years of babysitting/nannying for families. I have experience working with special needs children, as my younger sister has special needs....
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Waukesha, WI

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$8/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have a strong passion for caretaking, along my 11 year journey In Healthcare I have worked in several settings including; assistant living, home health & hospice, acute (med surg), and clinic (behavioral health & pediatrics) within those settings I had several opportunities in different roles such as care taker, home health...
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I Am Here To Help.

Waukesha, WI

from
$8/hr
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Waukesha, WI

Special Needs Caregivers in Waukesha, WI are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Shimika N.

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...

- Kurt G.

Elayna M.

Elayna was always dependable and punctual. She was flexible when our schedule changed. She was patient and kind, active and fun with my...

- Randi H.

Kayla H.

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...

- Kari J.

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