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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Waukesha, WI

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Waukesha, WI

Dependable and willing to be flexible with an often times hectic schedule. Kids always enjoy "Emily days".

Review for Emily G. by Adam H.

My wife and I have hired Rachel as a date-night sitter on multiple occasions for our three-year old daughter, and she also sat for us

Review for Rachel R. by Timothy P.

Sami is a caring young woman who has become like family to our children; especially our 7-year old son who gets excited that she is coming

Review for Sami R. by Stacey C.

Special needs caregivers in Waukesha, WI

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Miranda B.


Waukesha, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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....
Miranda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

- College certified lead teacher of birth through twelfth grade - Eight years of experience between Elementary school, daycare facility and an in home daycare center. - Completed more than four childhood education & development & eight nutrition, fitness and home economics courses. Continuing my education with year round...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Hannah P.


Waukesha, WI

$15/hr3 yrs exp

College Student Looking To Help Out Some Families With Any Tasks Necessary !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Dorene R.


Waukesha, WI

$8-13/hr

I Am Here To Help.

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.
I'm TaKacia or TK, and I have over a decade of experience caring for children. I started babysitting at 13 and have since worked as a daycare teacher for over a year, a behavioral technician, and an in-home caregiver. As a mother to a wonderful child with special needs, I have firsthand experience in providing patient,...
Takacia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
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Emily G.


New Berlin, WI

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love working with children and they have been a part of my life in some capacity at almost all times. I've had experience as a nanny, babysitter and worked with special needs children in a professional capacity. I am a mom of a wonderful 4-year-old!
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Emily has watched our two girls since July of 2018. They are ages 3 and 1.5 now. She is great and we absolutely love her! She takes them out to the park or library for fun outings and also comes up with great ideas to keep them entertained at home."

Amanda L.

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Nicolette G.


Muskego, WI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nicolette

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a special needs early childhood teacher for 10 years in Milwaukee Public Schools as well as a teacher for early childhood students in K4. I have had many training's in Autism. I currently serve children who are on the spectrum as well as those who have ADHD or who are delayed in their learning.
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Rachel R.


Milwaukee, WI

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Seasoned Nanny/Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started babysitting children at age 11, after taking a certified babysitting course, and being trained in First Aid/CPR. I have done nannying and babysitting jobs most of my life, and I am currently nannying for 6-mo-old boy/girl twins. Previously, I served in a household manager role. I nannied for 6 families during graduate...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Rachel has extensive experience in caring for children of all ages and stages, including children with special needs. She excels at identification of a child's needs and customizes her approach and care provided based on this. She places high focus on...

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Sami R.


Brookfield, WI

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Not only have I babysat children with ages ranging from 0-15, but I have also worked as a part-time caregiver/employee in a school for children with special needs (down syndrome, autism, and physical disabilities). I have a license in babysitting, first aid, and CPR all from the Red Cross.
Sami can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sami is caring and compassionate about everything in her life. She is unique in her own way. Definitely recommend her!"

Vicki G.

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Emily G.


New Berlin, WI

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Former Teacher Ready To Care For Your Family

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a nanny, teacher, and former day care assistant, I have worked with infants through high school seniors. I love watching kids grow into responsible and thoughtful young people. As a nanny, I have handled transportation, school pick-up, activities, outings, feeding, diapers, and medication. I worked as a certified library...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily was a wonderful woman when we met. We just decided to change our lifestyle so we didn't need a nanny as often as we thought. She was very professional and wanted to engage with the kids while there. She asked some great questions and I know if we would have...

Cindi B.

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Tami W.


Muskego, WI

$37-40/hr4 yrs exp

Master's Student Looking For Part Time Work!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Tami and I'm originally from Milwaukee, WI. I'm fully vaccinated with the Moderna vaccine and am CPR certified. I grew up with a very close family friend who is differently-abled, and knew from an early age that this was the population I wanted to work with. I've spent many summers working at a summer camp for...
5.0
"OMG! Tami made our vacation! It is hard to travel with our special needs son, but Tami gave us the kind of relief we needed. She was kind, responsive and totally knew what to do. Heck, if she moves into my home area, she's got a job for as long as she wants it with...

Susan R.

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Amanda K.


Milwaukee, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Caring, Empathetic Special Educator Looking For Summer 2018 Position

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My mom tells me that it was very early on in life that she knew I had a special, caring, empathetic heart. This has been evident in the ways I have cared for others throughout my life, starting when I was still a child. My first babysitting gig was when I was just 10 years old. Since then, my experience is vast, covering ages...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We LOVE Amanda. She is amazing with our toddler and energetic dog. Amanda always gives us a detailed report and it’s clear she truly loves being with kids! Amanda takes the stress/concern out of leaving our little one."

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Maria F.


Brookfield, WI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Maria, I'm 25 years old, and I have years of experience as a childcare provider. I have cared for babies as young as 2 days old thru kids up to 13yrs old, and up to three children at a time. I also have provided care for children with special needs. I have been working as a full-time nanny since mid-2020,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Maria helped care for my daughter, H, while she was 5-6 months old and I was working from home. Maria was very punctual, dependable, and asked great questions where I could tell she really cared about her. Maria is conscientious and has a calming nature which is...

Christie V.

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Melanie M.


Brookfield, WI

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Melanie and I love working with kids of all ages as well as adults with special needs. I graduated with a psychology degree in 2021 and my doctorate in occupational therapy this past May! I have worked at various day and overnight camps, including those specialized for individuals with disabilities. I have...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Melanie was great! She was super fast to respond and arrived right on time. She did a great job and would hired again! :)"

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Jessica E.


Milwaukee, WI

$25-32/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hi! I have been caregiving for around 5 years. I have experience with various disabilities including dementia, FML, MS, and Parkinsons. I also work with special needs education. Please contact me if I can assist you.
Jessica can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
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Sarah S.


Elm Grove, WI

$20-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Sarah, and I'm a nurse currently in graduate school to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner! Beyond nursing, I possess immense child care experience, from coaching preschool soccer to working as a playroom assistant in a daycare! Also, I have over 60 hours of experience caring for children with special...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I currently work as a teachers Aide for special needs kids. I have worked with children all of my life. I have been a professional nanny, child care provider, lead teacher in a day care center, tutor, babysitter, childcare coordinator, volunteer, and a mother. I have a passion for kids, and I believe every one of them/us is...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Adrianne E.


Milwaukee, WI

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I have been working with special needs children for the past 3 years and I plan to continue that in my career. I am over halfway done with my Specual Education degree at UW-Whitewater and am so excited to continue working with children this summer!
Adrianne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Anna F.


Pewaukee, WI

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

I also have 8+ years of experience including working with special needs children at my hometown school district for two years. Family is really huge and important to me, so being able to help one out is my passion :)
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Ratings for Waukesha, WI special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Waukesha, WI are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.