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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Anoka, MN

The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Anoka, MN

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Laura P.


Osseo, MN

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

5.0

(4)

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I found my passion for caregiving after taking care of three very close friends with cancer. I love taking care of others. I am very organized and a fast learner. I have worked with age ranges from 25-96. I'm fun loving, quirky, and have a great sense of humor. I have since gotten certified as an end of life specialist. I...
5.0
"We found Laura about 1 year ago and our entire family is so grateful to have her around. Here is an incomplete list of reasons we love working with Laura: she's a straight-shooter, kind, qualified, honest,...

Reviewed by Michael M.

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Rose G.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide/Trained Medication Assistant

5.0

(2)

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I have worked in this field for over 8 years and I have worked with children with autism. I'm always passionate for them and I show them love.
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Kalley E.


Saint Paul, MN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

High Energy & Activity Driven Caregiver!

5.0

(1)

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I'm an experienced and dedicated caregiver with 12+ years of childcare experience, including special needs care. I started in 2009 as a caregiver for a newborn and grew into a trusted support for many amazing families. Over the years, I have broadened my caregiving approach to include those with special needs, fostering a...
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Kori S.


Minneapolis, MN

$22/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Lindsey T.

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Emily R.


Minneapolis, MN

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving Nanny

5.0

(2)

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I'm a fun, loving nanny and have 10 years of experience. I get to know each child individually, because not one child is alike. I have my own car that I keep clean at all times to provide the best environment for the little ones. I take pride in my job so you can count on me to always show up with a smile on my face. I also am...
5.0
"Emily has worked for us for the past 7 months and has been great with our kids. She picks up our 3 year old twins each day from preschool and brings them to our house. She is very caring, patient, and...

Reviewed by Jill K.

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Brielle N.


Minneapolis, MN

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant

5.0

(1)

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I have been a licensed PCA for 3 years and prior to that watched and babysat kids with special needs. Professionally I have worked with ages 3-93 yr olds with different care needs. I recently just renewed my CPR and First Aid License as well. I also worked at True Friends for 2 years (a camp specially designed for special needs...
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Katherine F.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-28/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter And Smile Creator

5.0

(2)

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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...
5.0
"Loved working with Katherine! Showed up on time and ready to go. My children adored her, and my dog did too!"

Reviewed by Tori K.

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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".

5.0

(1)

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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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Donna H.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

5.0

(3)

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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 a daycare and Donna filled in for me for a week when I went on vacation. She did exceptionally well working with a large group of children. I have 5. She was flexible in adapting to their needs and...

Reviewed by David And Barbara W.

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Mykayla H.


Minneapolis, MN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I love children and pets!! I've been babysitting for income since I was roughly 10 years old; friends, family, and clients alike have blessed me with their children over the years! Over the years, I've come to know and care for nearly 40+ little ones, including newborns, infants, toddlers, small children, and teens. I have some...
5.0
" Mykayla is punctual, dependable, hardworking, and great with kids. I would've kept her forever if I could've. We absolutely loved her! "

Reviewed by Kelly M.

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Rosryn M.


Circle Pines, MN

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs

4.0

(2)

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I am patient and responsible am friendly & experienced on transfer Treat clients natural Never force
3.0
"I interviewed Rose for our position, she was lovely. The interview went great, I was ready to hire, she stated she was available anytime. I asked for two references and hoped to see her in a few days for her...

Reviewed by Sue S.

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Isabelle R.


Maple Grove, MN

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring, Loving

5.0

(3)

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Hello families, I'm Isabelle! *At this time I am looking for date night/occasional babysitting jobs only* - A few things about me- * I am 24 years old with 10+ years of experience in babysitting/nannying. * I attend SCSU and I am working on my Masters in Special Education and specialize in LD and ASD. * I work as a Special...
5.0
"Isabelle is an amazing nanny & babysitter to have! Our kids absolutely loved her (7m and 2 1/2)! She is super active in their daily lives and gives us great feedback on how the day went! She truly went above...

Reviewed by Connor M.

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Growing up I was close friends with kids with down syndrome, and would help with care for them. I also have family with adhd, ocd, and more. I also have experience with personal mental heath troubles. Through lots of learning I have developed an understanding and patience to care for people who need the extra help.
5.0
"Cheyenne was very responsive and adaptable to our situation. She was patient and attentive to our 11 month old son. I will be hiring her again!"

Reviewed by Alysa M.

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Adria M.


Minneapolis, MN

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Provider

5.0

(1)

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Mother, special education teacher, and multiple pet owner. I support, advocate for and provide education and care for people with special needs.
5.0
"Adria just started working with my son. He thinks she's great and we are glad to have her on our care team! She is patient, organized, funny, and flexible"

Reviewed by Chris J.

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Kalley E.


Saint Paul, MN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Reliable Caregiver!

5.0

(2)

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I'm an experienced and dedicated caregiver with 12+ years of care experience, including special needs care. I started in 2009 as a caregiver for a newborn and grew into a trusted support for many amazing families. Over the years, I have broadened my caregiving approach to include those with special needs, fostering a...
5.0
"Kalley is an absolutely incredible caregiver. I cannot recommend her enough. She is creative, outgoing and responsible. In her time with our family she handled multiple medical and behavioral emergencies with...

Reviewed by Courtney K.

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Martin G.


Minneapolis, MN

$50/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

5.0

(1)

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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."

Reviewed by Duff D.

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Michelle F.


Rockford, MN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have worked as a nursing assistant and LVN and EMT for 20+ years. I have worked with special needs and as a charge nurse in many nursing homes. I have worked in several smaller hospitals where I gained experience in ALL areas of nursing including nursery, pediatrics, emergency, intensive care, medical/surgical and ambulance. I...
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Elizabeth A.


Minneapolis, MN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Compassionate Companion

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My experience has been with special needs children as a paraprofessional. However, the qualities needed to be a senior companion are similar. Patience and caring to help individuals enjoy their quality of life and maximize their potential transfers across all ages.
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Qaali S.


Saint Paul, MN

$25/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Qaali and I've been working for children with special needs for almost 7 months now. I'm currently in college for Dental Hygiene, and I'm 20 yrs old. I have experience with kids from ages 3-15 yrs.
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Lauren K.


Minneapolis, MN

$10-25/hr6 yrs exp

On-Call Babysitter

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I've been working at daycare's and babysitting for over six years. I've also worked as a nanny, including for special needs children. I am currently a lead infant teacher at a private child care facility in the area. I can work with children of all ages, and enjoy spending time with them. I am very flexible and can accommodate...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Anoka, MN

Laura P.

5.0

We found Laura about 1 year ago and our entire family is so grateful to have her around. Here is an incomplete list of reasons we love working with Laura: she's a straight-shooter, kind, qualified, honest, hard-working, funny, thoughtful, patient, reliable, and proactive. I highly suggest you talk...

- Michael M.

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.

Emily R.

5.0

Emily has helped us out with before school child care this school year. Our girls love her. She is extremely patient and kind. Absolutely recommend her!

- Heather D.

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.

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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