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Virginia K.

Certified Personal Assistant (PCA)

Saint Paul, MN

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have worked for several Minnesota Agencies and private care, can provide a resume and professional references upon request. I have been Covid 19 vaccinated and very healthy. I have over 250 cookbooks and prepare meals and Menzies upon request. Academic background is Psychology.
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Erika O.

American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I have worked with children with special needs for the previous three years in a professional context and have a master's degree in special education. Most of my experience is with children and adolescents from 9 months to 17 years. I can connect and engage with a wide range of children and absolutely love working with kiddos! I...

Michelle P. says "Erika engages with children in play and my children love her, often requesting for her, asking when they will get to play with her next! Very punctual,...

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Paige M.

Unapologetically Quirky And Creative Kid At Heart.

Minneapolis, MN

3.5(1)
from
$22/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Experience in everything, including babysitting, nannying, housesitting, pet care, house cleaning and more for about over a decade - chances are I'm what you're looking for. I have an extensive background in customer service, love arts and crafts, and love to have fun while making sure everybody involved is benefiting and...

Brett B. says "Paige is a thoughtful, caring and fun caregiver. She is a clear and consistent communicator who does a great job planning engaging events, helps around the...

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Brooke B.

CNA & NCS - Sister Of 3 Brothers, Experienced, Loving & Caring

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Career nanny with over 10 years of formal experience. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) & hold up to date CPR & First Aid certifications. I have SUID (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death) & AHT (Abusive Head Trauma) Prevention Training & I also have completed Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) training & I have taken several infant...

Molly H. says "Only babysitter I've ever had. Great with my 3 kids. She loves them and they love her! So blessed with her kind soul."

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Emma R.

Reliable And Fun Sitter With Various Healthcare Experience

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota with a B. A. in human physiology. I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at UMN Medical Center and have experience in both geriatric and child care, with experience in the post-mortem field as well. I have been a part-time nanny for one family with a 3-year-old...

Edith J. says "Emma was a wonderful caregiver for our two young daughters! During the COVID-19 pandemic my partner and I were worried about finding safe, reliable...

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Greta E.

Open To Part-time Or One-time Childcare, Pet Care And Housesitting!

Saint Paul, MN

4.8(1)
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$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Greta! I'm a recent Macalester College graduate living in St Paul, available for childcare, pet care, or housesitting. I've described some of my experience below, but feel free to reach out with any questions :) Raised by a preschool teacher, I have been working with kids almost my life. In high school, I...

Carolina M. says "Greta is very kind, honest, and reliable. My 5yo really enjoyed spending time with her and she managed to keep him pretty busy throughout the day. We...

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Kimberly B.

A Little About Me!

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi there! I am a mom of 4 adult children as well as 'Nama 'and Bonus mom/grandma to many. Over 35 years in Childcare/Caregiver experiences, to owning my own, park and rec, shelters and Childcare Coordinator. I have worked with many ages from Infant to Seniors. I have my Associates Degree in Child Development. I am also certified...

Juan Z. says "I may be a little prejudice in this review as I am Kim's fiance but in the 10 years we have been together I have never met another mom as dedicated to the...

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Bethel M.

Bethel..

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello parents and caregivers! I'm Bethel. I'm 19 years old, and have a passion for little ones! I have multiple years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care.

Care Member says "she's such a helpful loving girl, she has so much potential and I can't wait to have her help us out again."

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Anthony P.

Experienced Social Worker And Independent Facilitator Of Love And Logic Curriculum.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have mainly worked with individuals 65 years of age and younger. Strong background partnering with at risk youth. I enjoy working children, teenagers and individuals in their twenties as life is full of undefined possibilities. I am a little kid at heart. Raised a son who is now 19 years old. I Love learning about people of...

Julie S. says "Anthony was good to work with. He kept me updated every step of the way. He did a great job cleaning and repairing s house being sold."

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Ashley R.

Full-time/part-time Babysitter

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I started babysitting about 7 years ago. I have experience working with children from ages 1-10 years old. On top of babysitting, I was a teachers assistant where I learned how to work with children with special needs. I have helped some of the children with their Spanish, writing, and reading skills. I know basic ASL terms and...

Henry H. says "Ashley was great with our three kids. Helpful, positive and energetic. Would definitely hire again."

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Katie W.

MEd Teacher Providing Part-time Care

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Teaching and caring for children is my biggest passion, and since I started babysitting at the age of 12 I have known that I would make a career out of it. I have an MA in Early Childhood Education as well as a BA in Child Psychology. Before I started teaching Pre-K, I babysat, nannied, worked in a toddler daycare, and assistant...

Courtney T. says "Katie cared for my son (together with her son) for almost a year. She is a phenomenal educator and person, and her son is adorable! Katie is reliable,...

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Courtney R.

Patient, Loving, Experienced Nanny

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Courtney and I am 27 years young. I have a laid-back personality with an immense amount of love and patience for all kiddos. I have been a nanny since 2016 and I've had the blessing of meeting and working with 3 different families from care. com! My experience includes ages newborn to teenager and special...

Meg U. says "We are privileged to employ Courtney as our nanny. Courtney has been a reliable, flexible, fun, loving, and hard working nanny for our family and son since...

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Huda A.

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hey, my name is Huda. I am 32 years old. I have experience working with kids since I was 16. I love everything about children and the main reason I love working with them because they bring happiness and positivity in my life! I am very efficient, friendly, dependable and punctual. I have experience with kids of all ages and...

Ariel J. says "Our daughter LOVED Huda. She is caring and loved spending time with our 6 month old daughter. We hope to hire her again when we come back to visit!"

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Madeline R.

Certified PCA

Lake Elmo, MN

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
1 year experience
I am a dependable and reliable PCA. My name is Maddy, I am a certified 22-year-old. I am very trustworthy and responsible. I have taken care of kids with down syndrome and other disabilities. I am open to doing whatever is needed in caring for them. I have my own transportation and can be there when needed. I also have an...

Ramsey L. says "I never had the opportunity to have Maddie on the staff, but from what I have observed, she is caring, courteous, kind and demonstrates all the positive...

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Madeline R.

Caregiver/Babysitter/Childcare/PCA

Lake Elmo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Madeline, I am a professional nanny, I have a lot of experience in being a nanny, I have worked as a care giver for the past 8 years. I grew up helping at a daycare and I also had multiple of my own nanny positions. I've taken care of children from 2 months to 14 years old. I primarily have worked with infants...

Savannah L. says "We hired Madeline for watching our infant son while we were getting on our feet and back to work. Madeline was such a big help to our little family and...

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Alicia B.

Experienced Sitter/Nanny Willing To Work Around Your Schedule!

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been babysitting on my own since I was about 13, but have always been around children of all ages. I am the oldest of three and my mom did day care out of our home for several years. I have looked after children of all ages from newborn to teens. I also worked as a PCA for a few summers for a 15-year-old girl with special...

Laura O. says "Alicia nannied for our two young kids for a year when they were 1&3. She was punctual, a great communicator, available as often as we needed her, and our...

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Bertena J.

Experienced Caregiver

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have experience with watching up to 4 children, ages newborn to 10, with and without medical and special needs. I also spent time working at a nursing home and caretaking a woman with Alzheimer's. I have taken CPR training courses in the past so recertification is an option! Fully Vaccinated! I'm available starting May 12...

Allison D. says "Bert is kind, patient, loving, and dependable. She was the first non-family caregiver our pandemic baby had, and Bert was so good with our daughter as...

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Jessie D.

College Student Passionate About Working With Kids!

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Jessie and I am a junior in college studying elementary special education. I have worked with children in multiple settings over the past four years as a counselor at two summer camps, as a nanny, as an elementary math and reading tutor, and as an after school care assistant. In all of these jobs I have worked...
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Noah R.

I'm Responsible But Make It A Great And Fun Time.

Farmington, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Noah. Back in 2020, I got the opportunity to start nannying and I haven't looked back. With nannying kids ages ranging from 1-12 years old, I feel my experience level is up to par with the best! Three of my families I had the honor to work for had me for 6+ months. Others ranged from weeks to a couple of months...

Thomas A. says "I did a phone interview he was on time very polite and respectful. It just didn't work out for me. He seems like he would be a great candidate."

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Taityana A.

Ready To Work

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Hello! My name is Taityana! I am looking to nanny. I'm very bubbly and fun to be around. I am certified in First Aid/ CPR and a registered care assistant. I am still learning ASL to better assist with special needs. I've been a caregiver for about 3 years and a nanny/ sitter since 2018 now. I've worked with autism, ADHD/ ADD,...

Nicole B. says "We loved Taityana! She was the first sitter we’ve used and she did a wonderful job with our two young boys. Prompt, warm, and down to build forts!...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.7

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Cottage Grove, MN are rated 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Erika O.

Erika engages with children in play and my children love her, often requesting for her, asking when they will get to play with her next!...

- Michelle P.

Paige M.

Paige is a thoughtful, caring and fun caregiver. She is a clear and consistent communicator who does a great job planning engaging events,...

- Brett B.

Brooke B.

Only babysitter I've ever had. Great with my 3 kids. She loves them and they love her! So blessed with her kind soul.

- Molly H.

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