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Andrea J.

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny, Available Full-Time, Certified Nursing Assistant

Cottage Grove, MN

4.3(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi everyone! My name is Andrea and I have a son myself who is 6 years old! With over 10 years of experience in the child care/nanny feel that I have gained excellent childcare experience with children of all ages. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a...

Rebecca S. says "Andrea has watched our daughter for 2 and 1/2 years. We have been so blessed to have her as a nanny for our daughter. She is very kind, nurturing and...

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Experienced Babysitter Looking To Nanny

Cottage Grove, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience babysitting/nannying/teaching children. I have worked with ages ranging from newborns-teens and have had to care for children with special needs as well. I am comfortable with all ages, pets, running errands, picking up, etc. I currently am a 1st grade teacher in Saint Paul. During the summer,...

Tony N. says "Maddy nannied my kids for about a week during the summer. She stayed at the house with them while I was out of town. I have 2 children (3 & 7). When I came...

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Part Time/full Time Caregiver

Cottage Grove, MN

1.0(0)
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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a CNA since 2010 and also a nanny for all ages since I was about 12 years old. I have worked with dementia patients, long term care patients and TCU patients. I also have worked with autistic kids. I am a very passionate person all around in everything I do and am. I am very nurturing person. Experiencing and working...
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Care Helper

Cottage Grove, MN

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$17/hr
Assist with minor disabilities , daily and vocational actitivites. Experience with youths and adults
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Cottage Grove, MN

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$27/hr
Hello, my name is Talila B. I am from Minnesota and have been here all my life. I have over 4 years of experience caring for people in all different age ranges. I can help with travel and carpooling along with running errands. I'm a patient person and determined to treat my special needs clients with the utmost respect and care...
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Cottage Grove, MN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Willing to help in most situations! Happy to accommodate however is needed, and find what works best!
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Part Time Caregiver

Cottage Grove, MN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have a passion for helping children succeed in life. I am extremely patient as well as fun loving. I have a background in child development. I have worked with children with many different disabilities.
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Cottage Grove, MN

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$35/hr
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I currently work in home healthcare but I do have over 10 years of child development and teaching experience. As well as experience working with children with special needs in their home and in the classroom.
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Experience Helping Loved Ones

Cottage Grove, MN

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
personal care
+ 1 more
I have 20+ years of homecare/cna service with elderly and special needs people. I enjoy working with the elderly because of their wisdom and I like learning from their history. I am looking for companion type jobs. I am patient, experienced and want to make people comfortable in their surroundings. I am a mother to two...
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Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
My name is Piper and I have many different experiences working with children. Beginning with my 11-year-old brother, I have been helping with him since he was about baby, he has ASD so I have plenty of experience with kids with special needs. I was a pca for a girl with special needs as well. I currently am working as an...
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Rosemount, MN

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Jordan! I'm a child and adolescent therapist with over 10 years of childcare experience ranging from occasional babysitting to long term nannying. I have experience providing overnight newborn care, working with kids with behavioral issues and special needs, working with multiples, and traveling locally and...

Amanda D. says "Jordan was a phenomenal babysitter who spent the week taking our kids to the zoo, parks, libraries, and various events. We absolutely would hire Jordan...

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MaggieMae

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I have cared for special needs newborns just starting life to caring for my patients in Hospice at the end of their life. I have over 25 years of experience caring for the most vulnerable. I guarantee empathy and the most dignified care.

Katie H. says "Mary is likely the most caring, competent provider and person I have ever met. She takes the extra time and effort to make sure you are comfortable and is...

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PCA / Care Provider

Rosemount, MN

5.0(0)
from
$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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Mary

Saint Paul, MN

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$12/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Stay at home mom and homemaker. Foster parent, adoptive parent, parent of children with special needs, complicated health needs. Have homeschooled due to children's health needs k-10 (so far:)), also 5 years working in hospice before I became a FT foster mom.
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Specialized In Metal Health And Special Needs

South Saint Paul, MN

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$16/hr
4 years experience
hello, thank you for viewing my profile and considering hiring me. I started working in healthcare in 2017. I have experience working with those who have special needs, disability and mental health concerns. I have worked with ages 5-50. I am LGBT+ friendly and fully vaccinated, okay with smoking and pets. I'd describe my...
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Saint Paul, MN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I am a 27-year-old mom of two who loves kids! I am hoping to find some part time work where I can bring my two littles along. I graduated with my bachelors degree in nutrition in 2020. I have worked with children/adults who have disabilities since then. I recently moved to Woodbury, MN. I have many years of childcare...
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Saint Paul, MN

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I have limited experience babysitting three brothers who were varied across the autism spectrum. I am open and interested in gaining more experience. My 8-year-old daughter has ADHD and some sensory processing disorder. I enjoy meeting children where they're at and providing an enriching experience. Thanks!
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Special Needs Provider

Saint Paul, MN

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I have experience with all ages and abilities and truly have a passion for helping others. My background is in Occupational therapy and I now currently have a full time job as a special education paraprofessional at Roseville Area High School. I feel most comfortable working with children diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and...
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Dependable Caregiver With 5+ Years Working With Special Needs Adults.

South Saint Paul, MN

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I started my path in caregiving in 2015 when I got my first job working with adults with special needs. Over the last decade I've worked in 5 group homes, caring for young adults all the way to seniors. I am able to perform personal cares (including bathing and toileting), medication administration, transportation, meal...
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Special Needs Professional

South Saint Paul, MN

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$16/hr
8 years experience
hello, thank you for viewing my profile and considering hiring me. I started working in healthcare in 2017. I have experience working with those who have special needs, disability and mental health concerns. I have worked with ages 5-50. I am LGBT+ friendly and fully vaccinated, okay with smoking and pets. I'd describe my...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.30/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.3

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Cottage Grove, MN

Special Needs Caregivers in Cottage Grove, MN are rated 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Andrea J.

Andrea has watched our daughter for 2 and 1/2 years. We have been so blessed to have her as a nanny for our daughter. She is very kind,...

- Rebecca S.

Madeline S.

Maddy nannied my kids for about a week during the summer. She stayed at the house with them while I was out of town. I have 2 children (3 &...

- Tony N.

Jordan B.

Jordan was a phenomenal babysitter who spent the week taking our kids to the zoo, parks, libraries, and various events. We absolutely would...

- Amanda D.

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