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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Buffalo, MN

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 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/hr • 3 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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Hailey B.


Buffalo, MN

$15-25/hr • 1 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/hr • 10 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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dakota is fantastic with kids! My house was always clean and the kids were sad when she had to leave. Dakota kept the kids engaged in several projects. They were never bored. Anyone who has her is very lucky!"

Stephanie S.

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Dakota T.


Buffalo, MN

$15-20/hr • 10 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/hr • 6 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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Marais S.


Buffalo, MN

$15-25/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Maquilia S.


Maple Lake, MN

$19-25/hr • 8 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/hr • 10 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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Carriena F.


Saint Michael, MN

$25/hr • 7 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was so good to the kids and put them at ease! She also picked up after kids and went above and beyond to make sure the house was tidy!! Great attitude!! I'd hire her again in an instant."

Marissa Q.

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Jane H.


Monticello, MN

$20-26/hr • 5 yrs exp

Let's Get Outside And Enjoy Nature.

While I am not currently certified, I was a CNA, PCA and have worked in many settings with children to seniors. I have experience with many types of personalities and am comfortable working alongside most types of people. I find joy in connecting in a variety of ways.
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Lynne T.


Saint Michael, MN

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

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...

Sue J.


Saint Michael, MN

$25-35/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Ellen S.


Saint Michael, MN

$20-50/hr • 10 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/hr • 7 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: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & 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/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Donna H.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-25/hr • 10 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
"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...

Jerry S.

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Meghan S.


Mound, MN

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For Some Little Ones To Take Care Of

I have previous experience as a nanny for a family with 3 and 1. 5 boys. Before that, I was a teaching temp for day cares around the metro in infant and toddler classrooms. I did a year long internship at a children's hospital where I worked in the Occupational Therapy department, helping out one of the therapists. I observed...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Meghan is a conscientious, loving, patient, observant caregiver who puts the child first always. She does activities with them that help them grow and gain confidence in themselves. Meghan arrives on time and is on the full time she is at work. Somehow she has an...

Deb S.

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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.

Dakota T.

5.0

Dakota is fantastic with kids! My house was always clean and the kids were sad when she had to leave. Dakota kept the kids engaged in several projects. They were never bored. Anyone who has her is very lucky!

- Stephanie S.

Carriena F.

5.0

She was so good to the kids and put them at ease! She also picked up after kids and went above and beyond to make sure the house was tidy!! Great attitude!! I'd hire her again in an instant.

- Marissa Q.

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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Ratings for Buffalo, MN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Buffalo, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.