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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Farmington, MN

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Farmington, MN

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Kaela H.


Lakeville, MN

$21/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'd Love To Meet Some New Families To Babysit/nanny For!

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I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and creative. I love working with kids because there's never a dull moment with them. They never fail to put a smile on my face, and I never get bored when I'm around kids. Making them feel understood and supported brings me joy and is why I love my job so much. At 12 years...
Kaela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Morgan I.


Lakeville, MN

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

I am a sophomore going to school for OT. I have a car and clean driving record. I currently work as a direct support professional while I am at school and absolutely love it! I love getting to engage and help out with tasks and be a friend at the same time!
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Monica T.


Lakeville, MN

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Active, Fun, Flexible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Monica and I am a fourth year nursing student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. I have two years of experience working as a CNA with vulnerable adults. I am trained in CPR, medication administration, vitals, colostomy bags, dietary accommodations, gait trainers, and more. Skills and services include...
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Anna J.


Rosemount, MN

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Care For Your Child!

I am double majoring in Elementary and Special Education with a minor in Specific learning disabilities. I feel as if I am up for any thing! I have had experience with children who have special needs, they have the kindest hearts!
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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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Julie C.


Saint Paul, MN

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Empty Nester Ready To Commit To The Right Family

I'd describe my personality as passionate, caring, and friendly. I liked working with kids because, initially, it was a responsible way to share my love before becoming a mom. Now that my son is grown, I am eager to return to that innocent environment to nurture the new generation. I started working with kids when I was 18...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Amelia S.


Saint Paul, MN

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

CNA, DCP

CNA DCP CPR and first aid I currently work in a home with disabled adults. Work with fully dependent residents. G tube, med passes, breif changes, personal/daily cares(ADLs), lifts, appointments, treatments, online and paper charting, cleaning, cooking, 3 years experience
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Alyssa T.


Lakeville, MN

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Education Experienced Nanny

Hello! My name is Alyssa and I am a special education teacher who has worked as a nanny on and off for the past 10 years. I have such a passion for working with children and individuals with special needs. I earned my degree in special education from Winona state university. I have worked as a PCA, a paraprofessional and now a...
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Emily V.


Savage, MN

$14-18/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emily, I am an elementary music teacher in Columbia Heights. I have experience in caring for children in both small and large group settings. I have classroom experience with children with special needs. I am comfortable with pets, and have a small SUV. I look forward to meeting you!
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Emily was able to manage our busy household including three kids without trouble, we would definitely recommend!"

Jill S.

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Miranda B.


Minneapolis, MN

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Miranda, I have 10+ years of experience in caring for children, from newborns, teens, and special needs. My mother owned a daycare for 20 years with over 35 children that I volunteered at. I also have assisted families that needed help after hours. I have 5 younger sisters. Some tasks that I enjoy is reading, cooking,...
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Miranda is a kind, patient and dependable caregiver. Miranda worked for my childcare center for two consecutive summers and completed her school co-op program with us as well. Miranda helped with curriculum plans, meals, diaper changes, cleaning and communicating...

Lisa M.

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Whitney P.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-22/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Whitney and I am 24 years old. I have 7 years of experience in the field of caregiving. I am a U. S Army Veteran and I am CPR/First Aid certified. I also worked as a Paraprofessional (Special Education Job Coach) at Lionsgate Academy. I have experience with newborns, twins, toddlers, preteens and those with...
Whitney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Whitney interviewed with us because we were looking for temporary childcare while our full time nanny was giving a 2 week notice. Whitney was so smart and sweet...we really enjoyed meeting her and were looking forward to her working with our son. She proved to have...

Coby And Christina P.

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Ali H.


Minneapolis, MN

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Ali. I have a Bachelor's in Kinesiology and a minor in Spanish Studies from the U of M. I got my master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education in 2022 and have worked as an early intervention teacher in special Ed with students between birth and 3 years old since then. I have experience with a variety of...
Ali can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Ali was great with my little one. She adjusted to his needs. She was very good at communicating and coordinating our last minute request for help. I would recommend her!"

Rocio W.

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Paige L.


Saint Paul, MN

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible, And Patient Caregiver!

4.2

(12)

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Paige! With over 16 years of childcare experience, including full-time nannying for children from 2 months to 11 years, I'm passionate about creating fun, safe, and nurturing environments for kids. I've worked with children of all ages, including multiples, special needs and premature infants, and love helping kids grow...
Paige can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"We are very impressed with her ability to care for our four children. Paige kept all my children busy with age appropriate activities. We are excited for Paige to come babysit again! We also appreciate that Paige went above and beyond by cleaning and organizing the...

Ava L.

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Angela N.


Cottage Grove, MN

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Helping Loved Ones

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 20+ years of homecare/cna service with elderly and special needs people. I enjoy working with the elderly because of their wisdom and I like learning from their history. I am looking for companion type jobs. I am patient, experienced and want to make people comfortable in their surroundings. I am a mother to two...
Angela can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Angie is an excellent caregiver! Always on time, friendly with a smile and a good listener. She knows how to encourage my mother to be safe and do her PT and works along side my mom so she feels it’s a partnership rather than being an old lady being taken care...

Deborah C.

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Kaylie V.


Burnsville, MN

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My experience caring for individuals with special needs started when I was about 5yrs old. I needed to help provide day to day support to my brother, who has Autism. As I got older, I began assisting with the Special Olympics program as a coach. I enjoyed working 1:1 with the players and supporting them as they learned and...
5.0
"Kaylie has been a PCA (Personal Care Attendant) for my Autistic son for 5 years. She's been great! With COVID, our needs have changed, since I'm now working from home."

Joan V.

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Kimberly B.


Saint Paul, MN

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hi there! My name is Kim. I am a mom of 4 adult children as well as 'Nama 'and Bonus mom/grandma to many others with over 35 years in Childcare/Caregiver experiences. I have worked with many ages from Infant to Seniors. I have my Associates Degree in Child Development. I am also certified in First Aid, CPR and SIDS as well as a...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"I've known Kim for over 15 years. She is a very caring and upbeat person. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for care. She will go beyond what you are looking for and with over 20 years experience you can't ask for a better caregiver! If I still...

L S.

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Justine D.


Burnsville, MN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional/Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Justine. I am 29 years old. I live in Burnsville, MN. I have over 15 years of experience babysitting. In the past, I have volunteered at a summer camp (9 to 10-year-olds,) and I have babysat (ages newborn - 11 years.) I also have experience with special needs children and adults. Thank you!
Justine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Justine came to work for us one night very last minute after I had a cancellation. She was very polite in our communication. She showed up on time. My house was very clean when I returned. And my kids liked her. Would recommend!"

Ami H.

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Madeline S.


Cottage Grove, MN

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking To Nanny

I have over 10 years of experience babysitting/nannying/teaching children. I have worked with ages ranging from newborns-teens and have had to care for children with special needs as well. I am comfortable with all ages, pets, running errands, picking up, etc. I currently am a 1st grade teacher in Saint Paul. During the summer,...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maddy nannied my kids for about a week during the summer. She stayed at the house with them while I was out of town. I have 2 children (3 & 7). When I came back my house was picked up and the girls had smiles on their faces, upset to see her go. She kept them...

Tony N.

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Shannon M.


Burnsville, MN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Caregiver With 15+ Years Experience With Children And Infants. Former Nursing Assistant

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Thanks for checking out my profile! So a little about my professional experience - I've worked at a daycare located in Tucson for several years and family wise I played a major role in the upbringing of my younger siblings. All in all I have about 15 years experience with childcare. I have training and experience with newborn...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shannon has been caring for our son since the beginning of Sept. when I returned to work full time (he was just under 6 months then). We love how engaged she is with him and how she dives into playing, reading, singing, and taking him for walks with energy....

Katherine W.

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Laurie M.


Minneapolis, MN

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I have over 10 years of experience . I also was the caregiver for my elderly parents l I also have experience with caring for special needs adults. I have also been a CNA so I can handle medication.
Laurie can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Farmington, MN

Emily V.

5.0

I wish she could have come with us to Hawaii. My daughter was in love with Ms. Emily from the moment they met. My little one is ASD and invited her in with "Hey Friend" She became her best friend. Ms Emily is kind compassionate and worked wonderfully with my daughters unique challenges. We went on...

- Erin V.

Miranda B.

5.0

Miranda is a kind, patient and dependable caregiver. Miranda worked for my childcare center for two consecutive summers and completed her school co-op program with us as well. Miranda helped with curriculum plans, meals, diaper changes, cleaning and communicating with parents, as well as working...

- Lisa M.

Whitney P.

5.0

Whitney started to help us with my 9 month old infant while we were away for work as a part time for more than 6 months . And I absolutely trust her .. she is very reliable and extremely punctual nanny/sitter. Her professionalism is commendable. I feel she understands babies/ kids and knows how to...

- Avantika G.

Ali H.

5.0

Ali was great with my little one. She adjusted to his needs. She was very good at communicating and coordinating our last minute request for help. I would recommend her!

- Rocio W.

Paige L.

5.0

Very warm and gentle with my little ones!! Paige keeps my kids off of the TV / iPad and keeps them busy with activities. She always brings science/art projects over to do with my older kids and they love it. I love that she always makes sure my kids clean up after themselves! I appreciate that she...

- Michelle A.

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