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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Rockford, MN

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Rockford, MN

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Maquilia S.


Maple Lake, MN

$19-25/hr8 yrs exp

Educational Fun

5.0

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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...
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Meghan S.


Mound, MN

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For Some Little Ones To Take Care Of

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Katherine F.


Minneapolis, MN

$19-28/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter And Smile Creator

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Catherine O.


Anoka, MN

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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.

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Janet H.


Hopkins, MN

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter and Teacher Available Part and Full-Time

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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.

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Kelly D.


Hopkins, MN

$22-32/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/Babysitter

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Specializing in early childhood special education with emphasis in behavioral and deaf and hard of hearing.
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Sarah D.


Maple Grove, MN

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Sarah is extremely loving and kind. She uses gentleness in everything she does. I've seen her around children for several years and she always does what's in the best interest of the child."

Diane R.

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Samantha F.


Maple Grove, MN

$20-22/hr8 yrs exp

Hi, My Name Is Samantha!

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kaylee M.


Anoka, MN

$16/hr5 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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa F.


Hopkins, MN

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Creative Teacher And A Fun Person To Be Around!

I have 2 years of experience as an education assistant. My qualifications are in behavioral intervention support in the classroom. I help students with ADD, ADHD, ODD, learning disabilities, Autism and other special needs. In addition, I support learners in general Ed class room to reach their literacy and academic goals. You...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Jenna L.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My names is Jenna but I go by Jae. I have a degree in recreation therapy with a psychology and Spanish minor. I have first hand experience working with people with Down's syndrome, autism, seizure disorder, dementia, mental health disorders, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, amputations, and many...
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Elizabeth A.


Minneapolis, MN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Friendly Part Time Care Assistant

For the past 15+ years, I have had the pleasure to work full time as a special education para professional in the Edina Public School and Robbinsdale School District at the elementary & secondary grade level with a variety of amazing young children. In addition, I have also worked part time as a CPA with a young adult. I now...
Hi! My name is Emily and I am 18 years old and a senior in high school. I do online school so my schedule is super flexible. I have a clean driving record and drive a safe and reliable car. I am Red Cross CPR, first aid, aed, lifeguard, and swim instructor certified. I have over 5 years experience working with children from...
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Hanna P.


Minnetonka, MN

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hi There, Hanna Here! :)

I graduated from the university of Minnesota, Twin Cities's campus with a BS in family and social sciences. From there, I spent many years working in a occupational and speech therapy clinic for children and adults with special needs. Our focus was on sensory processing disorder, and I have a vast array of experience when it...
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Sabrina B.


Watertown, MN

$20-24/hr9 yrs exp

CHUC, CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Would you love a fun, kind, caring date night or causal nanny/ babysitter? I'm the girl for ya! I would take the time to get know you and child and want to know how to make the experience the best for your child! My experience with children vary. I have experience working with children 6 months to young teen! I also have...
Sabrina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello! My name is Katherine and I am so excited to help you and your family. I just graduated nursing school from Bethel University and absolutely love kids of all ages! I would love to help and support you in any way I can! Let me know how I can help!
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Sari M.


Mound, MN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Hi! I am Sari. I am 28 and I have nannied several summers since I graduated high school. Additionally, I have babysat since I was in 5th grade. I have experience with children of all ages as well as experience with children with special needs. I have worked with multiples and I am very comfortable around animals. In May 2020,...
Sari can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Sheridan T.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Professional

I am a future Occupational Therapist passionate about helping individuals become more independent in their everyday activities. I worked at a daycare filled with excited children of all ages and currently am a Resident Assistant in an Assisted Living home. As you can see, helping people is my passion and I can't wait to see what...
Hi my name is Tailor I am a very positive, patient and energetic person that loves to help care for others! I have worked over 3. 5 years with individuals with many different disabilities as well as working 7 years at my mothers in home daycare and moving to MN and working at a daycare here as well and it has been such a...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rockford, MN

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.

Katherine F.

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.

Catherine O.

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 on caregivers for essential daily...

- Kathleen I.

Janet H.

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 return. She is our favorite house...

- Karen H.

Kelly D.

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 to our routine and tools we use....

- Kara D.

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