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Natalie M.

Part-Time Nanny

Lakeland, MN

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$20/hr
6 years experience
My name is Natalie, and I'm excited to offer compassionate care services. I attended nursing school and have over 12 years of experience working in childcare. I'm familiar and comfortable working with autism and special needs. Caregiving for others has always been my passion and I genuinely enjoy helping children, seniors and...
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Lakeland, MN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Natalie, and I'm excited to offer compassionate care services. I attended nursing school and have over 12 years of experience working in childcare. I'm familiar and comfortable working with autism and special needs. Caregiving for others has always been my passion and I genuinely enjoy helping children, seniors and...
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Lakeland, MN

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
My name is Natalie, and I'm excited to offer compassionate care services. I attended nursing school and have over 12 years of experience working in childcare. I am familiar and comfortable with autism and special needs. Caring for others has always been my passion and I genuinely enjoy helping children, seniors, and pets.
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Caregiver/Babysitter/Childcare/PCA

Lake Elmo, MN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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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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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Super Friendly Sitter

Lake Elmo, MN

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi my name is Lauryn and I am 22 years old. I have been working in childcare for about 6 years now. I have worked in daycare centers, inside of families homes, and in elementary schools with special needs children. I currently am trying to transition out of schools and into nannying again so I can get my Bachelors degree in...

Care Member says "Lauryn is a true professional in childcare. She goes above and beyond expectations and is a dedicated and attentive caregiver. "

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MaggieMae

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
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$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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River Falls, WI

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am an Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist who works during the school year. I have experience working with special needs and supporting families. Looking to help during my summer time off.
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Children's Minnesota Nursing Aide, Future BSN Looking To Help Part-time/as Needed!

Saint Paul, MN

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$22/hr
12 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a currently enrolled in school to get my bachelors in Nursing, while currently working part time at Children's Minnesota in St. Paul. I have experience working with every age, special needs, and medically complex. I love being active and being outside, as well as giving the appropriate emotional and age-appropriate...
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River Falls, WI

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been working in the caregiving industry for two years. I am currently a part-time nanny and I also work as a respite caregiver for individuals with special needs. I have experience working with young school age children as well as infants. I am very well versed in caring for children with a variety of disabilities...
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Part Time Care Provider

Stillwater, MN

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have worked at a child care program for 3 summers, working with kids preschool age-6th grade, some with special needs. I am an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Prior to that I have more than 10 years of babysitting experience, watching infants to school aged children.
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Stillwater, MN

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Making a positive impact on people's lives is what drives me. My previous experiences in adult and senior care roles for over 18 years has showed me the importance of supporting families and providing reliable care. I am patient, calm, compassionate, and friendly. I earn trust, and I provide regular updates via text or phone...
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Summer Caregiver Available

Stillwater, MN

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$20/hr
I have worked at as a Special Education Assistant at a middle school for the last three and a half months, and during that time have gotten to learn very much about caring for and supporting individuals with special needs. Although I haven't been in this position for very long, I have found that my other experience in childcare...
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Stillwater, MN

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I've been a caregiver for over seven years, and I'm passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. I have some graduate school under my belt, and I've taken ECE and early childhood development courses. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, and I have experience with special needs children. I'm patient, calm,...
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Saint Paul, MN

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$25/hr
I would love the opportunity to join your caregiving team. I am reliable, compassionate, and dedicated. I have 18 years of healthcare experience with Allina and I am comfortable supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs. I truly enjoy working with clients who are active in the community, and I...
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Stillwater, MN

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm 23 years old and currently work as a flight attendant, but will be coming home to continue schooling, I'm looking for babysitting full or part time job opportunities. I have experience with children, including special needs care, and I'm dependable, patient, and caring.
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Hudson, WI

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have experience with babysitting. I have worked with special needs kids. I love playing board games, drawing, coloring, and just having fun.
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Direct Support Professional

Saint Paul, MN

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$18/hr
5 years experience
I have 5 years of paid experience working with individuals who have disabilities. I have worked in residential, day program, and respite environments. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with varying intellectual and physical disabilities. I am a very patient person who is always willing to learn.
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Child Care, Assistant, Personal Care

Saint Paul, MN

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$35/hr
10 years experience
All ages Personal Care professional with a lifetime of positive, respectful, patient care. As a college student, I was a PCA, live-in Nanny, and babysitter for numerous families. While attending graduate school and raising two children I became a foster parent for over 20 years and worked emergency medicine in acute care...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Stillwater, MN

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$22/hr
1 year experience
I recently moved and currently have around 3 years of pca experience. I am looking for a job around 25 hours or more a week
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of September 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Lakeland, MN

Special Needs Caregivers in Lakeland, MN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Madeline R.

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...

- Savannah L.

Madeline R.

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...

- Ramsey L.

Lauryn K.

Lauryn is a true professional in childcare. She goes above and beyond expectations and is a dedicated and attentive caregiver.

- Care member

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