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Find special needs caregivers in Cottage Grove, MN that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cottage Grove, MN

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Cottage Grove, MN

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Emily W.


Saint Paul, MN

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

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I am currently working at a daycare teaching ABA therapy to children with autism in Woodbury. I have obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. I have 3 years of child supervision/nannying. I worked 10 months as a direct support professional in a group home for adult with various mental...
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Ann B.


Saint Paul, MN

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

PCA experience for boy with autism/cerebral palsy. Currently work as an educational assistant for children in grades K-2 with disabilities.
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Bonnie S.


Saint Paul, MN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver

I have 38 years experience as a Recreation Director for the City of St. Paul, and 35 years experience working with Special needs Children. I'm a huge animal lover a believe my next path will be to care for your animals while u are out of town or just need a helping hand. I will come to your home where your fur babies are the...
Bonnie can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, visiting physician, live-in home care, home modification & more
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Miah C.


South Saint Paul, MN

$16-50/hr4 yrs exp

Specialized In Metal Health And Special Needs

hello, thank you for viewing my profile and considering hiring me. I started working in healthcare in 2017. I have experience working with those who have special needs, disability and mental health concerns. I have worked with ages 5-50. I am LGBT+ friendly and fully vaccinated, okay with smoking and pets. I'd describe my...
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Chris A.


Saint Paul, MN

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care, Assistant, Personal Care

Infant, Child, and Personal Care professional with a lifetime of positive, respectful, patient care. As a college student, I was a PCA, live-in Nanny, and babysitter for numerous families. While attending graduate school and raising two children I became a foster parent for over 20 years. Provided dependable, responsive,...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello , My name Anjannette, but you can call me Angie . I have over 7 year of experience working the elderly, Adults & Young Adults with ADHD , Autism, Down syndrome, Behavioral Disorders. I have a passion for helping others and learning new ways to help and approve others quality of life. One thing that I have learn over the...
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I am a very reliable, patient, honest caring and creative person. How it all started I Volunteered at my local church for seven years, helped raised my 5 younger siblings. I worked at Kinder care for three, at the same time I worked with a special needs child one on one for...
Veronica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

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Lisa H.


Rosemount, MN

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

I am a occupational therapist. I have worked in nursing homes and in home health care. I have also worked in group homes with special needs people. I am currently a paraprofessional at a elementary school.
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia
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Ashley D.


Rosemount, MN

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant Available Full Time

I have 11yrs of experience as a PCA, I Love helping people in need and to make them feel special as they are. We are all humans an should be treated as if. We are all equal!
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Tomas Z.


Saint Paul, MN

$9-15/hr

PCA Certified Young Man

I got my PCA license in January of 2013. I am passionate about helping people to live more comfortably and openly in the community
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Miah C.


South Saint Paul, MN

$16-21/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Professional

hello, thank you for viewing my profile and considering hiring me. I started working in healthcare in 2017. I have experience working with those who have special needs, disability and mental health concerns. I have worked with ages 5-50. I am LGBT+ friendly and fully vaccinated, okay with smoking and pets. I'd describe my...
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Vanessa O.


Rosemount, MN

$25-46/hr

Special Needs caregiver

Hi there ! I come from a background full of culture and humbleness. I've been working with kids as a leader in my church from ages 3-11. I am very loving, humble, caring and down to earth . I've also been a CNA/HHA for over 7 years now and I know how to be gentle and patient. I also have experience in retail at a shoe store full...
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Lisa H.


Rosemount, MN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I am a licensed and registered occupational therapist and currently a paraprofessional at our local elementary school. I also have experience working in group homes.
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Jamar S.


South Saint Paul, MN

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Full-Time Summer PCA Available

I found my passion for working with individuals with physical and mental disabilities almost a year ago while working for Fraser in there Day Treatment rooms for children who were between 3 and 6. I left Fraser to pursue a job working at Focus Beyond Transition Services where I help students ages 18-21 with being in the...
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Amy S.


Saint Paul, MN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Provider

Hi! My name is Amy. I am a senior at UW - River Falls who is completing an undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. My plan is to pursue a graduate degree as a Speech Language Pathologist (Speech Therapist). I am passionate about assisting people with special needs to become the best communicators that they...
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Ann V.


Rosemount, MN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Kind, Loyal Caregiver With 14+ Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, loyal, and kind. I like caring for seniors because I love helping people, and seniors have so much wisdom to share! I'm looking for a job that will be a good fit for the client, as well as myself. I was with my last client for over 7 years. Trust, and relationship building is so...
Ann can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

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Diana M.


Saint Paul, MN

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am passionate about every aspect of care-giving for people of all ages and stages in life. I cook, clean, administer medication, help with showers, going to the restroom, dressing and undressing, going on outings, provide a kind, friendly environment.
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Erika O.


Minneapolis, MN

$35/hr6 yrs exp

American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh

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I have worked with children with special needs for the previous three years in a professional context and have a master's degree in special education. Most of my experience is with children and adolescents from 9 months to 17 years. I can connect and engage with a wide range of children and absolutely love working with kiddos! I...
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Erika engages with children in play and my children love her, often requesting for her, asking when they will get to play with her next! Very punctual, neat, asks good questions, and gives helpful updates upon our return."

Michelle P.

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Sara A.


Minneapolis, MN

$30-40/hr

Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! If you're looking for someone to take care of your senior loved ones you've came to the right place! I have experience working as a direct support professional for people with special needs and elderly people. I've also taken care of my grandma for 2 years so please reach out to me with your schedule and I will work...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
5.0
"I hired Sara to help my mom who is confined to a wheelchair with deep cleaning and organization. Sara arrived on time and immediately engaged with my mother to make sure that she was comfortable with having someone working within her home. Not only did Sara do an...

Carrie S.

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Brooke B.


Saint Paul, MN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA & NCS - Sister Of 3 Brothers, Experienced, Loving & Caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Career nanny with over 10 years of formal experience. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) & hold up to date CPR & First Aid certifications. I have SUID (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death) & AHT (Abusive Head Trauma) Prevention Training & I also have completed Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) training & I have taken several infant...
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Brooke is absolutely wonderful with kids. She is very trustworthy and is extra nurturing. My oldest (4yrs old) asks often when we get to have her come back! Highly recommend!"

Lindsay B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cottage Grove, MN

Erika O.

5.0

Erika engages with children in play and my children love her, often requesting for her, asking when they will get to play with her next! Very punctual, neat, asks good questions, and gives helpful updates upon our return.

- Michelle P.

Sara A.

5.0

I hired Sara to help my mom who is confined to a wheelchair with deep cleaning and organization. Sara arrived on time and immediately engaged with my mother to make sure that she was comfortable with having someone working within her home. Not only did Sara do an excellent job with the task at hand,...

- Carrie S.

Brooke B.

5.0

Only babysitter I've ever had. Great with my 3 kids. She loves them and they love her! So blessed with her kind soul.

- Molly H.

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