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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hugo, MN

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Hugo, MN

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Rebecca W.


Marine on Saint Croix, MN

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

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I have worked in the past 5.5 years as an independent living skills worker for a private company, catering to those with special needs ranging from ADHD to autism spectrum to attachment disorder. Most of my experience is with autism because I have an older brother with autism, as well as cousins.
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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 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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Mary Jane L.


Saint Paul, MN

$27-35/hr5 yrs exp

Paraprofessional/Para Educator Available

I have been a paraprofessional/Para Educator for 6 years and have worked with Special Needs kids at an Elementary School. Assisted students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement. Assisted with behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and...
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Brett O.


Saint Paul, MN

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

I currently work as an in home caregiver for a 14-year-old with autism. Anyone can take care of someone with autism. How you handle meltdowns is the challenge.
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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Michele M.


Stillwater, MN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified PCA

I am a high energy 50-year-old mother of 3 wonderful college students with an endless passion for caring and a sincere desire to make a difference in other peoples' lives. I have more than 13 years experience working as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) caring for people of all ages with varying special needs including dementia,...
I'd describe my personality as caring, creative, and innovative. I like caring for people with special needs because I like helping people and seeing people grow I'm looking to earn extra income to purchase a home for my daughter and I. In my spare time, I like to be in nature, spend time with my family, create art, and be...
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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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Amber M.


Saint Paul, MN

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

Occupational Therapy Student Nanny/PCA

Dedicated, passionate & empathetic occupational therapy graduate student Graduated with a BS in psychology & behavioral sciences in December of 2023 Active personal care assistant (PCA) for children with disabilities since 2020 Previous mental health technician (MHT) for young children with autism I enjoy caring and...
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Chelsea D.


Stillwater, MN

$10/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Personal Care Assistant

I have worked with children with autism, ADD/ADHD, and Down Syndrome at a child care program. Along with this, I have worked with a variety of special needs children at an internship at a pediatric Occupational therapy clinic. I am very passionate about working with children with special needs and that being the reason why I am...
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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Kendra M.


Circle Pines, MN

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Many years of experience with kids of a variety of ages from infant-teen. Experience in both paid and volunteer positions. Experience in both paid and volunteer positions for children with special needs as well.
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kendra is passionate about her empowering both children and adults to reach their full potential. She carries that passion into her care giving. She is responsive, thoughtful, and professional. While my immediate need didn't align with her availability, I would...

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Kendra M.


Circle Pines, MN

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Current occupational therapy graduate student. 2+ years paid special needs experience with kids. 5+ years unpaid special needs experience with kids. 8+ years paid experience with infants to teens. Comfortable with attending to personal cares.

Dawn J.


Circle Pines, MN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

PCA/Caregiver Available Early Evenings And Weekends

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with many different types of children with special needs all my life. I am a daycare provider during the day for the past 27 years, I am one of the few daycare providers that has children in my care with special needs. I am looking for part time work on weekends. I am open to evenings on Friday& Saturday With time...
4.0
"Dawn is a very hard worker. She is task driven and sticks to her job description. Dawn has a passion to care for people of all ages and we are happy she has joined our team."

Jean F.

Anika M.


Saint Paul, MN

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter :)

I absolutely LOVE kids and have been babysitting and watching kids my entire life! I have young siblings so I am very accustom to being around and caring for children! I was a nanny this summer for a 1-year-old with down syndrome so I have experience with special needs children as well! I am extremely compassionate and...
Anika can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Daniel H.


Stillwater, MN

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

CNA

I have experience working in healthcare as a certified nursing assistant in both a hospital and long-term care setting. I have taken care of many patients, including those with special needs. This includes behavioral disorders, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, FASD, autism, mobility disorders, and other developmental disorders.
My Mom has takes care of a 42-year-old woman named Melissa, she is low-functioning, has multiple seizures, but she comes to my house around 4 days a week, We take her to the mall, out to eat, to run errands. She is deaf, but able to see and I love seeing her smile! She loves her diet coke :)
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Ciara M.


Saint Paul, MN

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

Care Taker

I currently have 2 part-time jobs, and they both are Autistic. I help with morning and night routines, driving them around, and providing actitivities throughout the day with them. I do light cooking and light house work. My main focus is on my clients though.
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Ellen W.


Minneapolis, MN

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Happy And Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work full-time as a nanny, which has been the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences I've had in my life. I have worked with the same family since 2016, so I have been a part of hugely significant life events for both the 8-year-old and 4-year-old children I work with. From working closely with a child with...
5.0
"Ellen is punctual, works well in family environment, extremely caring & loves our daughter, Z., who cannot feel pain, fed by g-tube & basically needs 24/7 care. Ellen works well under high stress situations & communicates well with us! She's excellent & part of...

Victoria L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hugo, MN

Kendra M.

5.0

Kendra is passionate about her empowering both children and adults to reach their full potential. She carries that passion into her care giving. She is responsive, thoughtful, and professional. While my immediate need didn't align with her availability, I would trust Kendra to provide excellent...

- Clare G.

Dawn J.

4.0

Dawn is a very hard worker. She is task driven and sticks to her job description. Dawn has a passion to care for people of all ages and we are happy she has joined our team.

- Jean F.

Ellen W.

5.0

Ellen is punctual, works well in family environment, extremely caring & loves our daughter, Z., who cannot feel pain, fed by g-tube & basically needs 24/7 care. Ellen works well under high stress situations & communicates well with us! She's excellent & part of our family!

- Victoria L.

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