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I have grown up with a little brother who has autism and volunteered with special Olympics my entire life. I also have worked for a private family for a young man with autism. I would work on motor, language, and social skills with him. For the past couple years I have worked in a group home with residents of all different...
Phoebe D.
Saint Paul, MN
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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My interest includes young kids, youth and older adults and I have great working experience with both. I work at a school for kids with Autism or on the Autism spectrum, vocal and nonvocal. I have experience in various care needs and available to offer my help where ever its needed.
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"Phoebe was absolutely amazing with my son and was one of the best nannies I've ever had. Unfortunately we moved and I had to find someone closer, but she is someone I'd highly recommend to anyone needing...
Reviewed by Marinda L.
Erika O.
Minneapolis, MN
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh
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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...
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"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, neat, asks good questions, and gives helpful updates upon...
Reviewed by Michelle P.
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Hi!
I have been told that I have a talent for communicating with and calming special needs persons; I believe that is due to experience and intuition, plus deeply wanting to help those that need it.
I have more than 10 years experience working with young people or adults with special needs. I was a PCA in a group home and...
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"Rebecca helped me when I stayed with my son in Minneapolis. She is dependable, trustworthy, great at communicating and coordinating schedules, and a pleasure to be around. I highly recommend her!"
Reviewed by Emily A.
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I was an educator for 40 years. 8 of those years were students with special needs. They had one or more of the following: deaf, hard of hearing, autism spectrum disorder, severe to mild cognitive delays, behavior issues.
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"Rachael was wonderful with our daughter for the interview. She is patient and kind."
Reviewed by Rebecca H.
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Hello there, looking to bless your family! I'm an eager Mom ready to care for your kids. I currently have Tuesday and Wednesdays open. I enjoy cooking and playing with kids. I'm happy to clean and help out if your kids are napping. I love kids and want to be a blessing. I like dogs but allergic to cats! I look forward to hearing...
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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...
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"Greg worked with our son as his side in school for 2 + years and then became a PCA at his home for a few years. Couldn't have asked for a better person for our son! Our son is SO excited to see Greg when he...
Reviewed by Barb D.
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I'd describe my personality as gentle, kind, creative, patient and very silly!! I love working with children We learn from them as they do from us
I'm a get on the floor and play kind of person. Love tea parties with raspberry tea, games and any that allow me to use that moment in the best way possible Love crafts or...
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"Thoughtful, kind, caring, trustful, and responsible oerson"
Reviewed by Care member
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I have been involved in the care giving field for over 10 years and every client I've ever worked with is near and dear to me. I grew up around many special needs people as my mom works at a day program and often brought clients to our home for holidays and other occasions. In my professional career I have worked in group homes...
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"Kris is an exceptional human being. They were our after school care for my child with autism 3-4 days a week. Kris made after school fun. I felt that Kris brought a good deal of experience as well as...
Reviewed by Jenn D.
Lixin Z.
Minneapolis, MN
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I enjoy working/taking care of people. I have been working as a Certified Medical Assistant in internal medicine for 17years. My clinical experience could help with making clinical decisions if needed. I have also been working as a CNA/HHA/PCA in assisted living/memory care or the last 18 years. The home care skills could help...
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Greetings!
I am a senior caregiver,
preferably overnights
I have 10 years experience as a professional caregiver.
My services include: hygiene , mobility assistance, medication preparation, and night time comfort and care.
My background is full-time ministry , thus I consider senior care as an extension of my vocation.
I...
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"Cindy has been a friend for many years. I have always known her to be dependable, trustworthy and an all over great person. She is outgoing, friendly and has a real gift with people. I have an 87 year old mom...
Reviewed by Linda S.
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My experience caring for individuals with special needs started when I was about 5yrs old. I needed to help provide day to day support to my brother, who has Autism.
As I got older, I began assisting with the Special Olympics program as a coach. I enjoyed working 1:1 with the players and supporting them as they learned and...
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"Kaylie has been a PCA (Personal Care Attendant) for my Autistic son for 5 years. She's been great!
With COVID, our needs have changed, since I'm now working from home."
Reviewed by Joan V.
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I have a special needs brother and been helping him. I also have taken care of other kids with special needs.
Kyla O.
Minneapolis, MN
$22-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi there. I'm Kyla. I have experience working with an awesome group of adults that have Prader-Willi Syndrome. Getting to work and putting a smile on their face or even getting a laugh honestly makes my day!
Those with PWS suffer from rage and other major behavioral issues including violence. They also tend to have mental...
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"Kyla has been working with my 22 year old mentally ill kid. Kyla was able to take our kid to appointments and help extensively around the house, from rabbit care to yard work. She was so good at teaching our...
Reviewed by Kelly R.
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Hi, my name is Margaret. I have a bachelors degree in nursing and spent 26 years as an RN before retiring my nursing license. I am currently certified in CPR and have much nursing experience that includes pediatrics, orthopedics, surgical, patients, medical patients, and Alzheimer's/dementia patients. I am a very compassionate...
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"Margaret is amazing-kind, caring, compassionate and smart. Does what she says she will, which is so important. Anyone would be fortunate to have her assistance to help them to not only survive, but thrive...
Reviewed by Susan M.
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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....
Sara S.
Long Lake, MN
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Special Needs Nanny-Earning Bachelors Degree In Special Ed
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Hi all! I am currently an EBD special education teacher at an elementary school. This is my 4th year of teaching. Prior to that I worked at the school districts childcare program for nine years. I have worked with students with emotional behavior disorders, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, Down syndrome, other health...
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I have cared for many with autism. I do not a huge background of experience with disabled and special needs, but I have done plenty of different jobs with various people. I loved it and loved helping the student. I have mostly been with younger and not so much with older.
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2 years as Hospital CNA & volunteer
1 year as Nursing Home CNA & volunteer
7 years as PCA in Home Care/ Group Home setting
4 years as Nanny
Nicole M.
Hopkins, MN
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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My son is on the spectrum and has aspergers syndrome, so I have worked with autistic children and adults all of my motherhood. Also my other son has adhd and could write a book about it. I have personally worked with a few adults that have had downs syndrome and was the manager of them for a short while. They are beautiful...
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Recent special needs child care reviews in Shakopee, MN
Phoebe D.
5.0
Phoebe was absolutely amazing with my son and was one of the best nannies I've ever had. Unfortunately we moved and I had to find someone closer, but she is someone I'd highly recommend to anyone needing quality childcare. If we are ever back in her area, I'd most definitely hire her again in a...
- Marinda L.
Erika O.
5.0
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, neat, asks good questions, and gives helpful updates upon our return.
- Michelle P.
Rebecca F.
5.0
Rebecca helped me when I stayed with my son in Minneapolis. She is dependable, trustworthy, great at communicating and coordinating schedules, and a pleasure to be around. I highly recommend her!
- Emily A.
Rachael R.
5.0
Rachael was wonderful with our daughter for the interview. She is patient and kind.
- Rebecca H.
Greg D.
5.0
Greg worked with our son as his side in school for 2 + years and then became a PCA at his home for a few years. Couldn't have asked for a better person for our son! Our son is SO excited to see Greg when he comes to work with him!
I highly recommend him to anyone looking at Greg.
- Barb D.