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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wayzata, MN

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Wayzata, MN

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Rachel R.


Eden Prairie, MN

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver And Household Manager Available

5.0

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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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Kori S.


Minneapolis, MN

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kori, I am 21 years old, just relocated from St. Paul to Plymouth. I started nannying/babysitting for multiple family friends around the age of 10, as well has helping to take care of my three younger siblings. I have experience with all ages (Newborn-12yrs), as well as with kids with special needs. I have my own car so...
Kori can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had Kori for over a year as a full time nanny for our 4 year old. My daughter absolutely LOVED her! I can't say enough good things about Kori. She was ALWAYS on time, rarely took time time off, did multiple crafts with my daughter, always made outside time a...

Lindsey T.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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.

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Olivia H.


Minneapolis, MN

$14-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Olivia!!!

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Olivia! I am a wifey and mama to a sweet little baby boy. I will be bringing him along if you are comfortable with that, as I am breastfeeding. I am an outgoing, kind, patient, faith-filled, and hardworking individual who loves new experiences, caring for others, values safety & respect, and having fun! As a nanny,...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Olivia has been caring for children of all ages since she was a young teen. The children and their parents speak highly of her and would often schedule her several weeks out as she would book up quickly in the neighborhood. Olivia has continued to study child...

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Donna H.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a nanny for 20 years. I also am a caregiver. I have cared for children with disabilities as well as with seniors. I also am a pet & house sitter. I live in Plymouth.
5.0
"I have hired Donna four times in the last two years to care for my cat, Figaro, in my home. Figaro is a six-year old male. Each day when I am out of town Donna puts out a measured amount of food for Figaro and removes the droppings from his litter box. The duration...

Jerry S.

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Ola A.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

 The Closest Thing To Being Cared For Is To Care For Someone Else".

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...
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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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.

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: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
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Alex I.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-26/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate Care

With over 10 years in healthcare, I'm dedicated to providing caring and personalized support to seniors and individuals with special needs. I have worked in assisted living homes, hospitals, and private residences, allowing me to truly understand the unique challenges faced by those I serve. Whether it's managing health issues...
Alex can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Hey there! Are you looking for a reliable, flexible, and trustworthy nanny or caregiver? Look no more! I spent most of my childhood and 20's taking care of children from all ages! Usually it's hard for kids to open up to unfamiliar faces which is normal, but kids are always drawn to me after one on one interaction. I also have...
Oretha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Hi! I am Geet, a recent graduate from the University of Iowa. I majored in Business Analytics & Information Systems! I have a job lined up at a company called RSM in Minneapolis. I am currently living in Iowa City to spend some more time in the city I love! However with no school, I have lots of free time. The best way for me to...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hi, my name is Cece! I'm 19 years old and I'm looking for a job this summer! I have over four years of experience working in a daycare setting, where I've had the opportunity to care for and support children with a range of developmental disabilities, including ADHD, ADD, autism, and other delays. My passion for working with...
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Olivia H.


Minneapolis, MN

$17-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care History

I have taken care of a maximum of 6 children at once. I have experience working with children diagnosed with special needs and other disorders & disabilities, such as Autism, ADD/ADHD, ODD, Down Syndrome, non-verbal children, and medically challenged children. I am willing to transport children to and from school & activities,...
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Abigail H.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I enjoy working with individuals with special needs and have a few years of experience through various capacities depending on 1. the individual's needs (e. g., able-bodied and vocal-verbal child with high maladaptive behaviors and/or lesser-abled/disabled bodied and non-verbal child or adult with high or low maladaptive...
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Christina D.


Mound, MN

$30-50/hr10 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Eliza T.


Minneapolis, MN

$28-50/hr10 yrs exp

RN Available In Mornings And Weekends

RN with years of caring for children and adults. RN experience mostly in critical care. I am fun, creative, reliable and a go getter
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Shawn D.


Spring Park, MN

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since a young age, I've been passionate in helping the developmentally disabled due to having a close family member that suffered from developmental handicaps. I have over 10 years of experience in this field. I am searching to continue my care taking for a family in need of someone who is willing to share their love, kindness,...
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Deb R.


Minneapolis, MN

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Care Give Available - Will Consider Part-time Or Full-time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Are you looking for a reliable, honest, caring, compassionate caregiver for your aging parent or loved one in need of assistance? I've been working with the senior population for 10 years. My experience includes feeding tubes, medication management/administration, Parkinson's care, Hospice care, dementia/Alzheimer's Care, Hoyer...
Deb can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Mia C.


Minneapolis, MN

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Specialist

I have 10 years of experience in baby sitting. Additionally, I have 3 years of experience with special needs care. I have cared for individuals with cognitive, physical, and emotional disabilities in a school setting as well as in the home. I am 22 years old and have over 2 years of education in social work at university. Aside...
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wayzata, MN

Rachel R.

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 and my daughter. She has a very...

- Brianna D.

Kori S.

5.0

We had Kori for over a year as a full time nanny for our 4 year old. My daughter absolutely LOVED her! I can't say enough good things about Kori. She was ALWAYS on time, rarely took time time off, did multiple crafts with my daughter, always made outside time a priority, was good with our animals...

- Lindsey T.

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.

Olivia H.

5.0

Olivia and her husband provided a great service on short notice. They had no hesitation about meeting our dogs for the first time on the day they needed to start dog sitting services. I was very impressed with their ability to manage our fur babies, we have a 5-year-old Great Pyrenees, a 4-year-old...

- Care member

Donna H.

5.0

I have hired Donna four times in the last two years to care for my cat, Figaro, in my home. Figaro is a six-year old male. Each day when I am out of town Donna puts out a measured amount of food for Figaro and removes the droppings from his litter box. The duration of my out of town trips has ranged...

- Jerry S.

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Wayzata, MN are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.