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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Rockford, MN
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years
Special needs caregivers in Rockford, MN
5.0
(2)
I believe in doing what you love when it comes to employment. Working with special needs children and seniors over the past 45 years is what I love and enjoy the most. I have a degree and have worked in the medical field in an office setting in the past but I wasn't happy. I truly enjoy working and spending time with seniors and...
Sherri can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Sherri is full of spirit, flexible, and capable. She brings joy and fun to every interaction. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 27-year-old Minnesota native. I enjoy working with pets and kids and have experience with special needs. I am BLS certified. Most recently I nannied a baby girl from 4-15 months. I was also the nanny of two young boys (2&4) in 2019 and nannied for a 13 yo boy for 4 years. I also cared for my two young siblings, one of...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Carla Z.
Elk River, MN
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Responsible Caregiver With Years Of Experience
5.0
(2)
Many years of nursing, teaching, and care giving. Experience caring for children and adults with seizure disorders, spina bifida, Down Syndrome, cancer, and Huntington's Disease. Able to perform cauterization, and give injections.
5.0
"I have known Carla for approximately 8 years. Carla is the grandmother of eight children that are part of two families that I know very well. She is always loving, kind and fun with them while also coaching them to follow family rules and behave appropriately. I've...
Cheryl J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a registered nurse at NMH. I decided to go into health care so that I can bring smiles to my patients in their healing journey. I provide skilled care with empathy to ensure that my patients receive the best care possible and also feel well cared for.
5.0
"He is trustworthy and a great caregiver. Martin care for the person he is serving."
Duff D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a recreational youth group, I oversaw students homework and helped assist with studying . I handed out after school lunches & snacks, provided a creative outlet for kids such as games, sorted through the daily activities, providing a head count, cleaning, ensuring all supplies and objects are accounted for, Provided after...
4.5
(25)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Extensive experience providing childcare for infants through teens for over 45 years. Previously licensed in foster care and adoption and experience with special needs children. I have four grown children, and four grandchildren. I enjoy cooking, meal planning, errands, and light house cleaning. I have energy, patience, a...
Sherri can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sherri is the BEST!!! My 8 month old son and I absolutely love her! She’s been watching him since he was 8 weeks old and he adores her. She’s spends the entire time playing with him and reading books and she’s so sweet, kind and caring to him. It’s wonderful! The...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have previous experience as a nanny for a family with 3 and 1. 5 boys. Before that, I was a teaching temp for day cares around the metro in infant and toddler classrooms. I did a year long internship at a children's hospital where I worked in the Occupational Therapy department, helping out one of the therapists. I observed...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meghan is a conscientious, loving, patient, observant caregiver who puts the child first always. She does activities with them that help them grow and gain confidence in themselves. Meghan arrives on time and is on the full time she is at work. Somehow she has an...
Deb S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have many years of experience and would love to help out with your children! I am a very reliable, responsible, bubbly and fun person who loves kids! I have a special needs sister who I care for a lot and absolutely love it. I have over 10 years of experience and am a NICU nurse. I can help with Light Housekeeping and...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Loved working with Katherine! Showed up on time and ready to go. My children adored her, and my dog did too!"
Tori K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My ability to consistently give the best possible service resulted in requests from clients for me to be their main caregiver for people with special needs. With different types of ages. Able to assess situations and implement actions to resolve problems .
5.0
"Cate takes care of our 28 year old highly autistic son as if she is his mother. Cate is attentive, nurturing and compassionate.
Our son is a 28-year-old individual who, due to his unique needs, requires assistance similar to that of a young child. He relies...
Kathleen I.
Ola A.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
The Closest Thing To Being Cared For Is To Care For Someone Else".
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a personal caregivers, also referred to as personal care aides, help my patients with limitations related to age and ability. I assist my patients with everyday tasks and self-care, such as bathing, taking medication, mobility challenges, seizure disorder, down syndrome, cognitive disabilities, shopping and cooking. I also...
Janet H.
Hopkins, MN
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter and Teacher Available Part and Full-Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy working with children and I have a lot of experience working with children in a variety of settings. My experience includes being a sitter/nanny as well as, a classroom teacher. Currently I am a substitute teacher in Minneapolis and will finish for the year on June 11. I have experience working with children with special...
Janet can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Janet has a special way with children and pets. They always feel comfortable and at ease with her. She is dependable, responsible and a lot of fun. She house sat for me for weeks at a time for my dogs, cats, plants, etc. and everything was ship shape upon our...
Karen H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all! My name is Kelly, and I am looking for a part-time or full-time nanny job for this summer! My start and end dates are flexible, as well as daily start and end times.
I am bilingual in English and Spanish and would love to be with kids who are the same. I have experience and enjoy working with all ages, but am best...
Kelly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"As first-time parents, we are so happy we hired Kelly. She has been a great help to us and our 6-month-old. She has been wonderful with presenting our son with different stimuli -- toys, playing outside, going for walks, some sign language etc. She adapted quickly...
Kara D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Specializing in early childhood special education with emphasis in behavioral and deaf and hard of hearing.
Rachel R.
Eden Prairie, MN
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver And Household Manager Available
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Greetings, My Name is Rachel. My whole life has been centered around working with children. I've had the opportunity to vastly expand my experience. I began babysitting when I was 12 years old. I've gone from going on mission trips, to volunteering in classrooms in middle school and high school, summer camp counselor, working at...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel cared for my infant son and 3 year old with special needs. My daughter with special needs warmed up to her immediately and she was very knowledgeable about all things special needs...sensory issues, etc. She jumped right in and was great with the both baby...
Brianna D.
Sarah D.
Maple Grove, MN
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name Is Sarah a little bit of background on myself. I have three amazing children ages 22 19 and 11. I'm a single mom to the two oldest and raise them on my own. I was a stay at home mom with my children. I was blessed to be able to do that until they went to full-time kindergarten.
I'm very reliable. I'm very honest. I'm...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She takes great care in cleaning my home, respecting my belongings and handling them with care. She does a thorough job each time she is there."
Allison O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with adults and children with special needs for most of my life. My grandma owns group home for adults with disabilities. I'm a certified PCW and am comfortable with personal cares, errands, light cleaning, passing medications.
Alexis O.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have worked in several group homes that housed adults with special needs ranging from physical to mental ailments. I have enjoyed my work and believe people are people no matter what and that is how I intend to treat everyone.
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
Christina D.
Mound, MN
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced PCA, Personal Assistant, Nanny And Special Needs Caregiver
I'm a positive and energetic mother of two. I am very reliable, creative and patient. For over 15 years, I worked on and off as a PCA, nanny, personal assistant and special needs caregiver. Recently, I've been busy as a stay at home mom and working from home in music sales. I love arts, music, poetry, writing and nature and I...
Christina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience with babysitting children as well as my own younger siblings. I have first aid and CPR training. I also have experience with children with special needs from taking care of my brother who has autism. I love getting to know new families and have always had a passion for caretaking. I am always...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kaylee M.
Anoka, MN
$16/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been professionally working in child care for 2 years but have helped run a daycare for 4. Im great with kids and have a lot of experience with special needs children as well.
Kaylee can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rockford, MN
Sherri B.
5.0
Sherri is full of spirit, flexible, and capable. She brings joy and fun to every interaction.
- Care member
Carla Z.
5.0
I have known Carla for approximately 8 years. Carla is the grandmother of eight children that are part of two families that I know very well. She is always loving, kind and fun with them while also coaching them to follow family rules and behave appropriately. I've also employed Carla to care for my...
- Cheryl J.
Martin G.
5.0
He is trustworthy and a great caregiver. Martin care for the person he is serving.
- Duff D.
Sherri B.
5.0
Sherri is the BEST!!! My 8 month old son and I absolutely love her! She’s been watching him since he was 8 weeks old and he adores her. She’s spends the entire time playing with him and reading books and she’s so sweet, kind and caring to him. It’s wonderful! The moment you meet Sherri she exudes...
- Care member
Meghan S.
5.0
Meghan is a conscientious, loving, patient, observant caregiver who puts the child first always. She does activities with them that help them grow and gain confidence in themselves. Meghan arrives on time and is on the full time she is at work. Somehow she has an inbred intuition and second sense...
- Deb S.
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