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Sydney B.

Compassionate And Fun Caregiver

Northfield, MN

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I am a compassionate and patient person who has a heart for the special needs population. I have been a PCA for a young woman with cerebral palsy for three years. I have also worked with a young boy with special needs for two years in a classroom-based setting. For the past two summers, I have been a resident assistant at a...
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Helper

Northfield, MN

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$20/hr
Hi! I would love to help out! I am a pre medicine student studying at St Olaf. I worked as a medical assistant this summer and have lots of experience in the healthcare field. I have also helped a variety of different people, I was recently helping a woman with early onset Alzheimer's.
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Dundas, MN

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$22/hr
In my role as a teacher I have worked with many children with mental and physical disabilities. I was also diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 22. I have discovered a passion for working with people who have disabilities as I have also had many hurdles to overcome in my personal life. I believe every person should be treated...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Lakeville, MN

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have several years of experience, working with several different abilities and diagnoses. I have experience working as a Behavioral therapist, para-professional, pca, job coach and DAPE instructor. I have also worked as a therapeutic wilderness instructor, camp counselor and bike trip leader. I treat everyone I work with with...

Wayne S. says "Greg has been our full-time caregiver for our young adult special needs son, and we couldn't be more pleased with the care he has provided. During the...

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PCA / Care Provider

Rosemount, MN

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm a homemaker with 3 kids - 12, 9, and 3. I care for my 80yo dad. I work as a PCA for a quadriplegic man and a caregiver to two elderly clients. Additionally, I work at a group home for troubled kids.
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About Me

Prior Lake, MN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Liz. I am going to be a senior at the University of Minnesota on the pre-health track. My hope is to become a nurse practitioner and work in the NICU. I have been working as a CNA for the past year at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital in the CVICU. I love this job but I work part time and am...

Sharlene W. says "Liz took care of our son for 2 wonderful years. We could not have asked for a more capable, reliable, and kind person to hire. Her presence in our...

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Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Lakeville, MN

3.0(0)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, currently I nanny 3 kids about 5x a month. Either Mondays, Tuesdays or Fridays. Would love to care for kids near Lakeville on my off days. I have a son whose 8 and off to 3rd grade this Fall. Looking for a flexible schedule as I'm committed to this one family. I love adventure and arts and crafts. Love dogs too. I'm happy to...
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Energetic Caregiver

Farmington, MN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I am Cynthia, an active 40ish year old mother of two teenagers (17 & 19) looking to fill sometime in my schedule. Having 20+ years in experience and education in the field of caregiving. From childcare to early childhood special education to being a PCA (Personal Care Assistant). I have a lot to give when it comes to...

Jane S. says "Cynthia has worked with my daughter for many many years she has multiple special needs"

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Enjoy Working With Special Needs Kids

Lakeville, MN

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I'm a freshman at St. John's University studying Environmental Science. I've enjoyed working with kids at summer sports camps and volunteering at churches and around my high school with kids with special needs. I enjoy working with kids, particularly those with special needs, because it is rewarding and I enjoy serving others....
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Part Time Caregiver

Rosemount, MN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a licensed and registered occupational therapist and currently a paraprofessional at our local elementary school. I also have experience working in group homes.
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Teacher/therapist Looking To Help With Seasonal, Short Term, Or Respite Care

Lakeville, MN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am employed as a full-time early childhood special education teacher during the school year. I also have an occupational therapy degree. In both fields, I have enjoyed working with a wide array of children, adults, and families. I am looking to complement my school year job in a way that both helps families needing care and...
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Experienced With Special Needs And Mom

Faribault, MN

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$13/hr
4 years experience
I've worked with people with disabilities for about 4 years assisting them with finding jobs and caregiving. I've worked with people with autism and understand redirecting and queuing to assist with whatever task they are trying to accomplish. I am also a full time mom with a 2 1/2-month-old son who would need to accompany me,...
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Active, Fun, Flexible

Lakeville, MN

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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Monica and I am a fourth year nursing student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. I have two years of experience working as a CNA with vulnerable adults. I am trained in CPR, medication administration, vitals, colostomy bags, dietary accommodations, gait trainers, and more. Skills and services include...
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CNA, DCP

Saint Paul, MN

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$17/hr
2 years experience
CNA DCP CPR and first aid I currently work in a home with disabled adults. Work with fully dependent residents. G tube, med passes, breif changes, personal/daily cares(ADLs), lifts, appointments, treatments, online and paper charting, cleaning, cooking, 3 years experience
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Farmington, MN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! As a mother myself, I am looking to help families with care for their loved ones. I am an experienced special educator who also has years of experience providing respite care for families.
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Nanny/PCA/Direct Support Professional/ ADN

Webster, MN

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I am 25-year-old graduate from nursing school with a associate degree in nursing who enjoys taking care of others and providing quality care for my employers. I have been nannying off and on for about 6+ years, PCA/DSP for about 3 years. I am certified in CPR and first aid training, I am responsible, nuturing, and ready to help...
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Saint Paul, MN

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$5/hr
1 year experience
I haven't had any experience with special needs children but would love to learn how to care for them. I just started baby-sitting for a family which has four children, and one of them has some autism. There was a child with some disabilities at the day care I worked at. I love teaching kids about their world around them. I've...
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Lakeville, MN

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I'm a patient, friendly, and caring individual with a deep passion for helping others. I've worked with people who have special needs in the past, and I find it very rewarding to help them. I've worked as a CNA in a skilled nursing facility, caring for seniors, as well as working with special needs children in adaptive swim...
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Lakeville, MN

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I was a care taker for a little boy that was mentally disabled. He was 4 years old and couldn't do anything on his own and routinely had mini seizures. I took him on walks where he would hold my hand or sit in his stroller, gave him his routine meds, helped him with eating, grooming, playing and everything in between. He...
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Hampton, MN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
My name is Isabella and I have been a babysitter/nanny for the past 8 years. I grew up on a small family farm outside of Farmington so have experience with animals/pets. I am the oldest at home in a family of 7 siblings so I also have lots of experience with children/infants, meal prep, house cleaning, animals, etc. I am...
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Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Northfield, MN

Special Needs Child Care in Northfield, MN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 44 listed special needs child care

Greg D.

Greg has been our full-time caregiver for our young adult special needs son, and we couldn't be more pleased with the care he has provided....

- Wayne S.

Elizabeth D.

Liz took care of our son for 2 wonderful years. We could not have asked for a more capable, reliable, and kind person to hire. Her presence...

- Sharlene W.

Cynthia S.

Cynthia has worked with my daughter for many many years she has multiple special needs

- Jane S.

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