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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 $22/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Forest Lake, MN

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Lisa D.


Forest Lake, MN

$15-19/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare

5.0

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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: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep & 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/hr10 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/hr8 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/hr2 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/hr2 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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Luxie T.


Forest Lake, MN

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hi, I'm Luxie! I have worked at an early childhood education and daycare center for two years and I couldn't love my job more! I have a full two years of experience caring for infants ranging from 3 months to 1 year, and a year of experience supervising and educating children from ages 2 to 5 years. Additionally, I have worked...
Luxie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Miranda L.


Forest Lake, MN

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Erin P.


Forest Lake, MN

$25-50/hr10 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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

15+ 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, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance & more
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Rosryn M.


Circle Pines, MN

$15-20/hr6 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/hr10 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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Ciara B.


Circle Pines, MN

$16-26/hr10 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, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Bethany C.


Circle Pines, MN

$15-20/hr8 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/hr1 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: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
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Virginia M.


Stacy, MN

$19-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider, Housecleaner, And Senior Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provided daycare and enjoyed the interaction with children very much. After moving to the Twin Cities area 24 years ago, I became a full-time stay at home mom. I most definitely enjoy children and have an abundance of volunteer experience working with children. I have been a teaching leader for toddlers at a Bible study I have...
Virginia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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Julie B.


Stacy, MN

$17-23/hr10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Brooklyn H.


Wyoming, MN

$22/hr8 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kelly R.


Hugo, MN

$20-50/hr10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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Rosalie K.


Circle Pines, MN

$18-20/hr1 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 R.


Stacy, MN

$10-15/hr1 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

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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