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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Forest Lake, MN

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Forest Lake, MN

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Miranda L.


Forest Lake, MN

$30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

4 years experience with special needs children. 10+ years experience with infant to elderly. Okay with cats and dogs laundry lighthouse keeping meal prep/cook. Always open to learn new things.
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is the best in every way !!!!"

Josie K.

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Miranda L.


Forest Lake, MN

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

17+ years experience, bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, transfers, special needs toddlers, to quadriplegics and dementia with seniors. lots of experience, fast learner. always on time.
Miranda can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"I highly recommend Miranda Lufsky as a h Healthcare provider. She has been employed by my family for 5 months to care for an elderly relative who is transition ing from Independent Living to Assisted Living. What sets Miranda apart is her genuine compassion and...

Tristine R.

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Lisa D.


Forest Lake, MN

$15-19/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a nursing assistant background and PCA experience. I have experience caring for seniors, children, special needs care, and pet care.
Lisa can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I can't say enough good about Lisa! She's friendly, compassionate and an excellent caregiver and companion. It's been a joy to have her care for my mom and to be able to enjoy an evening away now and then."

Sharon P.

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Miranda L.


Forest Lake, MN

$16-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello my name is Miranda I have a wide variety of experience from infants to seniors in personal care to special needs. Always open to learn new things.
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Courtnie K.


Forest Lake, MN

$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

2.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, name is Courtnie! I have worked in this field for 8 years. I worked FT in a completely different field but decided to start working PT in a group home and soon fell absolutely in love! I like making someone smile and doing little things to make a person's day better. I take pride in making sure your your loved ones are safe...
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Lisa D.


Forest Lake, MN

$29/hr • 2 yrs exp

PCA, CNA For Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Childcare Provider worked with autistic child/nursing assistant for seniors and specializing in memory loss,
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Hannah F.


Forest Lake, MN

$30-41/hr • 2 yrs exp

Fri - Sun Any Hours

I have two years PCA experience with a senior who had dementia. I am now a registered nurse. I just graduated in December of 2023. I enjoy caring for others and getting to know them!
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Erin P.


Forest Lake, MN

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Nanny

Hi, my name is Erin and I have over 11 years of experience as a professional nanny for all ages and abilities (special needs, allergies, baby Led weaning, experience with Montessori way of learning, Lovevery toys, etc). I worked as a nanny for infant to school aged children for seven years and I'm the mother of a loving...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rosryn M.


Circle Pines, MN

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am patient and responsible am friendly & experienced on transfer Treat clients natural Never force
3.0
"I interviewed Rose for our position, she was lovely. The interview went great, I was ready to hire, she stated she was available anytime. I asked for two references and hoped to see her in a few days for her first shift. I called to confirm, she said she couldn't...

Sue S.

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Amina J.


Hugo, MN

$18-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember, being that I'm the oldest of 4. Whether it was my siblings or the neighborhood kids, I was always watching children. Currently I'm a morning nanny for a special needs family while going to school full time. In the past I was a nanny for a couple summers and volunteered...
Amina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amina is a gem. Amina has been watching our daughters from October 2017 to present. She is dependable, honest, patient, fun, creative, and detailed. She is very good with our two special needs daughters (ADHD, Autism) and our dog. We hire Amina for date nights,...

Amy C.

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Leeanne M.


Chisago City, MN

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked in this field for 30 years. This is my passion. I love how rewarding it is to make a difference in someone's life. I am 52 mom of 4 wonderful men & Grandma to 9 Beautiful grandchildren.
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Ciara B.


Circle Pines, MN

$16-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Warm-hearted & Fun Care Provider With 10+ Years Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ciara, I am a 23-year-old creative and loving kid at heart with 10+ years experience care providing for ages 0-14, including different special needs. I am a retired athlete and momma to a 2-year-old pit mix named Moon! I have experience assisting in Elementary classrooms, helping with classwork and daily tasks...
Ciara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Bethany C.


Circle Pines, MN

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

I have been working with children with disabilities since I was 14 years old. I have always loved working with children, and I have a younger sister with a brain disease and I learned from a young age how to care for her. I am comfortable with feeding tubes, physical and occupational therapy practices, medication distribution,...
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Lisa R.


Stacy, MN

$9-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I Have Worked At A Special Needs Camp That Gas Senior Citizens Come Live In For A Week At A Time.

I previously worked at a Special needs camp that has senior citizens come live in for a week at a time. Duties include- anything they may need help with. Duties Include- Anything They May Need Help With
Lisa can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
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Julie B.


Stacy, MN

$17-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Mother And Grandmother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Julie. I have raised three beautiful children of my own. I have worked in the childcare field since I was 11yr old. I have assisted in preschool teaching worked one on with children that have special needs, I worked at a program in a public school system, worked at a daycare in an adult living community, taught...
Julie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Brooklyn H.


Wyoming, MN

$22/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun-loving Sitter With A Lot Of Experience

Recently graduated with a B. S. in Human Physiology and a minor in Human Relations. With 8+ years of babysitting experience, I come with a plethora of knowledge for different types of situations. I have cared for children with special needs including autism, diabetes, and spinal bifida. I love spending time outside! Nature...
Brooklyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kelly R.


Hugo, MN

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver Available!

I have experience working with special needs children as a full time and part time nanny, along with other babysitting jobs over the years. I am available on a part time or full time basis for nannying and babysitting jobs, Monday through Friday during day time hours. I am able to provide loving, fun, educational care for...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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Rosalie K.


Circle Pines, MN

$18-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

A Loving Caregiver!

The summer of 2021 I took a job as a nanny for a special needs child. The child I cared for everyday was 10 years old. I still occasionally babysit for that family when I come home from college. I learned so many new things I hadn't known before taking that summer position. The girl I cared for was non verbal and I had to change...
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Lisa S.


Hugo, MN

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi, im a professional Certified Nurses aide with 10 years working for Hallmark Home Care caring for children and adults with many different types of disabilities in the privacy of there own home. Helping with personal care with dressing, bathing, medication reminders, companionship, doctor appointments, healthy meals, age...
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Lisa R.


Stacy, MN

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am currently a special ed para in a classroom. I am 1 on 1 with a girl who has angel-mans syndrome. I love working with her and learning about all of her ways to communicate non verbally. In the past I have worked with a girl with a leg injury that needed mental and physical support through the healing process. I've really...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Forest Lake, MN

Miranda L.

5.0

She is the best in every way !!!!

- Josie K.

Miranda L.

5.0

I highly recommend Miranda Lufsky as a h Healthcare provider. She has been employed by my family for 5 months to care for an elderly relative who is transition ing from Independent Living to Assisted Living. What sets Miranda apart is her genuine compassion and empathy. She treats everyone with...

- Tristine R.

Lisa D.

5.0

I can't say enough good about Lisa! She's friendly, compassionate and an excellent caregiver and companion. It's been a joy to have her care for my mom and to be able to enjoy an evening away now and then.

- Sharon P.

Rosryn M.

3.0

I interviewed Rose for our position, she was lovely. The interview went great, I was ready to hire, she stated she was available anytime. I asked for two references and hoped to see her in a few days for her first shift. I called to confirm, she said she couldn't make it and that something came up....

- Sue S.

Amina J.

5.0

Amina is great with my kids now 7/9 -- one w/ ADHD. She also helped tutor them when they were on distance learning. She was always on time and the kids love her!! She watched them on a regular basis all of last school year and still does the occasional sitting.

- Michelle H.

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

Average Rating4.2 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Forest Lake, MN are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.