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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Buffalo, MN

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Buffalo, MN

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Kelley N.


Buffalo, MN

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Patient Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I love caring for children with special needs! I love helping them learn life skills, independence, and meeting their goals! I've done some pca work and I have a lot of experience with multiple types of conditions that require extra care. I only work with children currently and absolutely love it!
5.0
"I really can't say enough about Kelley. She follows my instructions to a T, the boys LOVE her, she plays with them, and always keeps it interesting. My boys are special needs and high energy and she does a phenomenal job. 10/10 definitely recommend her!"

Adele W.

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Dakota T.


Buffalo, MN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi, I'm Dakota! My younger sister was born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy so I have been helping take care of her since I was 2! I have a cousin who has Downs syndrome and my family also founded an organization in 2010 for girls with special needs, so I've also worked with kids and adults with SMA, cystic fibrosis,...
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Jordan C.


Buffalo, MN

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time special needs caregiver

Hello ! I am 25 years old and also a mom to an almost 3-year-old little girl who has taught me more about kids than I thought I'd ever know! * I am not looking to bring my daughter with me, she is in daycare full time* A little bit about me! I have been watching kids for a little over 10 years. 7 years professionally...
I have 8 years of nanny experience and recently have become PCA certified. I tutor math during the school year.
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Hailey B.


Buffalo, MN

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! I am Hailey! I have recently become a certified PCA (Personal Care Assistant) and am interested/wanting to work with kids with special needs! I am young so I do not know everything - but I am willing to sit down and come up with a care plan. I currently work but am looking to be a full time nanny. I babysit when I can and...
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Dakota T.


Buffalo, MN

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/PCA/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Dakota, I'm 26 years old, and I graduated from Minnesota State University in Mankato with a bachelor's degree in Management. I spent the last 7 years working as a DSP and Location Coordinator at a group home for adults with disabilities, and multiple PCA jobs in my spare time. I've worked with kids and adults anywhere...
Dakota can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Marais S.


Buffalo, MN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Or Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience

I have taken care of children, ages infant to 12 as a nanny and babysitter. Also, I worked in a child care facility with a special needs child.
Marais can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Maquilia S.


Maple Lake, MN

$19-25/hr8 yrs exp

Educational Fun

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a recreational youth group, I oversaw students homework and helped assist with studying . I handed out after school lunches & snacks, provided a creative outlet for kids such as games, sorted through the daily activities, providing a head count, cleaning, ensuring all supplies and objects are accounted for, Provided after...
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Michelle F.


Rockford, MN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked as a nursing assistant and LVN and EMT for 20+ years. I have worked with special needs and as a charge nurse in many nursing homes. I have worked in several smaller hospitals where I gained experience in ALL areas of nursing including nursery, pediatrics, emergency, intensive care, medical/surgical and ambulance. I...
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Amanda A.


Saint Michael, MN

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Pediatric Home Care Nurse

Hello! I have over six years of experience as a pediatric nurse and even longer as a PCA/CNA. Lots of experience with a variety of special need situations and ages. Are you looking for some respite or extra help? Feel free to reach out and see if I can be of assistance to you and your family. Good communicator, responsible,...
Hi, my name is Lynne T. and I am a mother of 3 beautiful kids! I was a preschool teacher and skating coach before kids. When my kids were born I decided to stay home with them for 11 years. Once my kids were in school I decided to teach in the elementary schools. Both General Ed and special needs. The last 2 years I decided to...
I am a wife and mom of 2 boys. My boys are older and don't need me around all day. Looking for something to keep me busy during the summer. I have been a full-time special education teacher for 27 years. I have worked with kids with learning disabilities, Autism, etc. I am looking for summer employment, and if applicable...
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Evalina B.


Albertville, MN

$33/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced PCA

Hello, my name is Evie and I am currently a Junior at St. Cloud State University. I am majoring in special education. I am starting my teaching blocks at SCSU so I need someone who is flexible and am ideally hoping to work mornings. In high school I was a PCA for a 29-year-old with cerebral palsy, I also worked in a group home...
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Carriena F.


Saint Michael, MN

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi I'm Carriena I Am A 22 Year Old Very Experienced Nanny!!!!!

I have 10+years of experience, I've been babysitting since 2014 and have been nannying since 2016. I have experience watching infants-13-year-olds and also children with special needs. I love working with children and doing crafts, games, baking, practicing for sports, playing outside, going to the zoo, museums, local park and...
Carriena can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Sue J.


Saint Michael, MN

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Rare Opportunity! Amazing Career Nanny / Household Manager

I love caring for all children! I have been lovingly caring for children of all ages over 25 years! My personality is fun, out going and encouraging. I'm extremely dependable! Many of my nanny parents are physicians . More than providing care I always try to create a loving, safe, secure, encouraging environment for every child!...
Sue can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Ellen S.


Saint Michael, MN

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aid And CPR Certified

Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aid and CPR Certified for 10 years. I have work with special need and Disable people.
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Laura P.


Osseo, MN

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I found my passion for caregiving after taking care of three very close friends with cancer. I love taking care of others. I am very organized and a fast learner. I have worked with age ranges from 25-96. I'm fun loving, quirky, and have a great sense of humor. I have since gotten certified as an end of life specialist. I...
Laura can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"Laura was really wonderful for our family she was totally reliable and did everything we needed her to do."

Frank G.

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Anna D.


Osseo, MN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a 27-year-old Minnesota native. I enjoy working with pets and kids and have experience with special needs. I am BLS certified. Most recently I nannied a baby girl from 4-15 months. I was also the nanny of two young boys (2&4) in 2019 and nannied for a 13 yo boy for 4 years. I also cared for my two young siblings, one of...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Donna H.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a nanny for 20 years. I also am a caregiver. I have cared for children with disabilities as well as with seniors. I also am a pet & house sitter. I live in Plymouth.
5.0
"Donna was very flexible for my short term (2 week) need and I would hire again if I have a need. She was able to adjust to the hours I needed which included a late evening without any difficulty."

Allan P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Buffalo, MN

Kelley N.

5.0

I really can't say enough about Kelley. She follows my instructions to a T, the boys LOVE her, she plays with them, and always keeps it interesting. My boys are special needs and high energy and she does a phenomenal job. 10/10 definitely recommend her!

- Adele W.

Laura P.

5.0

We found Laura about 1 year ago and our entire family is so grateful to have her around. Here is an incomplete list of reasons we love working with Laura: she's a straight-shooter, kind, qualified, honest, hard-working, funny, thoughtful, patient, reliable, and proactive. I highly suggest you talk...

- Michael M.

Donna H.

5.0

I have hired Donna four times in the last two years to care for my cat, Figaro, in my home. Figaro is a six-year old male. Each day when I am out of town Donna puts out a measured amount of food for Figaro and removes the droppings from his litter box. The duration of my out of town trips has ranged...

- Jerry S.

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