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296 special needs caregivers are listed in Minneapolis, MN
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Minneapolis, MN
Joshua did an amazing job caring for my brother (23) who has down syndrome. He jumped right in, was very comfortable and M. loved him.
Review for Joshua J. by Jennifer O.
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.
Review for Anthony P. by Julie S.
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.…
Review for Kris U. by Jenn D.
Special needs caregivers in Minneapolis, MN
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
13 Years Experience Dealing with Special Needs
Currently Home care Manager
Manage Children and adult special intellectual Disability, From Autism, Cerebral and special disorders.
Non-Ambulatory
Ambulatory Patients
5.0
"Very experienced and dependable, from a lot caregivers we have hired he is by far the best."
Asamoah J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Anthony P.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Social Worker And Independent Facilitator Of Love And Logic Curriculum.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"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."
Julie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"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 sensibility to caring for my child. I highly recommend Kris!"
Jenn D.
Kyla O.
Minneapolis, MN
$22-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"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 kid to be independent that she worked herself out of a...
Kelly R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have take care of ADHD, autistic, handicapped, and normal children for 2 years. I am a very fun, creative, loving, and caring person. I love having fun with kids. It brings joy to my heart when I make children laugh and I see them having fun with me. I know how to change a diaper, and put medicine in a feeding tube. I enjoying...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work full-time as a nanny, which has been the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences I've had in my life. I have worked with the same family since 2016, so I have been a part of hugely significant life events for both the 8-year-old and 4-year-old children I work with. From working closely with a child with...
5.0
"Ellen is punctual, works well in family environment, extremely caring & loves our daughter, Z., who cannot feel pain, fed by g-tube & basically needs 24/7 care. Ellen works well under high stress situations & communicates well with us! She's excellent & part of...
Victoria L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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"
Chris J.
Sophia A.
Minneapolis, MN
$16-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Im Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for individuals with special needs or for neurotypical individuals. I'm a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in psychology and political science, and I am passionate about helping with with the everyday demands of life! I am interested in working with people of...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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 our schedule. If you are looking for someone who is...
David And Barbara W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a special needs brother and been helping him. I also have taken care of other kids with special needs.
Ola A.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
The Closest Thing To Being Cared For Is To Care For Someone Else".
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature, experienced and fun-loving caregiver who loves to play with, read to and teach kids of all ages. I have experience working in a daycare and as a nanny, as well as in homes. I am smart, honest, caring and a good problem solver. I have a professional background in fundraising also, but most recently, I have been...
5.0
"Susie has been a part-time nanny to our boys (now 5 and 7) for three years. She has built strong relationships with them both - my 5 yo put her first on the list of who he wanted to invite to his birthday party! She always treats them with patience and respect,...
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Lixin Z.
Minneapolis, MN
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Erika O.
Minneapolis, MN
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh
5.0
(1)
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...
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
Marietta P.
Minneapolis, MN
$24-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Licensed Teacher Available For Creative, Montessori & Waldorf-influenced Care.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Great references, experience with newborns through elders, twins, special needs, autistic people, cloth diapers, regular diapers, breastfed or formula fed. I have my drivers license and a clean driving record.
I am comfy with pets and don't smoke.
I am a licensed MN teacher, CPR certified, a certified birth and postpartum...
Marietta can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She was always very pleasant, very kind, worked really hard and it was a pleasure to be around her"
Pam B.
Dolma D.
Minneapolis, MN
$27-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always been passionate about the growth and development of children. That's why I've spent the last four years as a childcare provider. Being patient and calm, I thrive on fostering a nurturing environment where kids feel safe and loved. I'm also creative and imaginative, so I'm always coming up with fun and engaging...
5.0
"Dolma provided great care and was punctual. She did us a big favor by coming with a day of notice for Valentine's Day. Our almost 3yo and 10mo were put to bed on time, Dolma was easy to work with, communicated well, and the house was tidy. "
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Olivia! I am a wifey and mama to a sweet little baby boy. I will be bringing him along if you are comfortable with that, as I am breastfeeding. I am an outgoing, kind, patient, faith-filled, and hardworking individual who loves new experiences, caring for others, values safety & respect, and having fun! As a nanny,...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Olivia has been caring for children of all ages since she was a young teen. The children and their parents speak highly of her and would often schedule her several weeks out as she would book up quickly in the neighborhood. Olivia has continued to study child...
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Emma R.
Minneapolis, MN
$16-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Reliable And Fun Sitter With Various Healthcare Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"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 care for our children while trying to juggle our own jobs moving remote. My youngest daughter has special needs...
Edith J.
Ali H.
Minneapolis, MN
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Ali. I have a Bachelor's in Kinesiology and a minor in Spanish Studies from the U of M. I got my master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education in 2022 and have worked as an early intervention teacher in special Ed with students between birth and 3 years old since then. I have experience with a variety of...
Ali can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Loves kids and loves to keep them busy. She always has activities or adventures planned! My kids love Ms. Ali! Any family would be lucky to have Ali watch their kiddos."
Courtney A.
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Ratings for Minneapolis, MN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 122 reviews of the 296 listed special needs caregivers.