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Tasha K.

Passionate Caregiver

Minneapolis, MN

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Experience- Caring for individuals living with Dementia, Alzheimer's, ADD/ADHD, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder Assisting individuals at home, providing assistance for daily activities Shower/Bathing Grooming/Dressing Meal preparation Light house keeping Laundry Errands Outings Provide...
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Kendra M.

Circle Pines, MN

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
2 years experience
Current occupational therapy graduate student. 2+ years paid special needs experience with kids. 5+ years unpaid special needs experience with kids. 8+ years paid experience with infants to teens. Comfortable with attending to personal cares.
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Kendra M.

Circle Pines, MN

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Many years of experience with kids of a variety of ages from infant-teen. Experience in both paid and volunteer positions. Experience in both paid and volunteer positions for children with special needs as well.

Clare G. says "Kendra is passionate about her empowering both children and adults to reach their full potential. She carries that passion into her care giving. She is...

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Dionne D.

Anoka, MN

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
companionship
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Reliable and compassionate caregiver with 10+ years of experience supporting seniors and individuals with special needs. CPR and First Aid certified, with training in Crisis Intervention and Mental Health First Aid. I provide personal care, medication reminders, mobility assistance, companionship, and support for clients with...
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Tatiana M.

Champlin, MN

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I have taken care of a middle school aged boy with Cornelia De Lang Syndrome after school from 3:30 till 6 when his parent would arrive home. I was in charge of meal prep and homework time.
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Lisa P.

I Have Worked In Group Homes For Almost 20 Years

Minneapolis, MN

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have had the honor to help and get to know so many people with a very very wide range of diagnosis.. I have been a manager of 2 group homes in the cities and also one in NY when I moved there awhile ago.. Ive helped planned several activities calendars. I have kept up with people's medical appointments. I have planned...
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Dionne D.

Anoka, MN

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$22/hr
With over 15 years of experience, I provide patient, compassionate care for both seniors and children with special needs. I'm CPR/First Aid certified, trained in Crisis Intervention and Mental Health First Aid, and skilled in personal care, mobility support, medication reminders, and creating calm, engaging routines. I've worked...
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Angela H.

Minneapolis, MN

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$16/hr
I am currently a MNSU Mankato student enrolled in Special Education courses. I will be graduating in December of 2011. I have done 3 field experiences working with individuals with a wide range of disabilities and a wide age range (K-12) I have always had a passion for teaching, and once I began college and learned quickly that...
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Amina J.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember, being that I'm the oldest of 4. Whether it was my siblings or the neighborhood kids, I was always watching children. Currently I'm a morning nanny for a special needs family while going to school full time. In the past I was a nanny for a couple summers and volunteered...

Michelle H. says "Amina is great with my kids now 7/9 -- one w/ ADHD. She also helped tutor them when they were on distance learning. She was always on time and the...

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Katherine F.

Fun Babysitter And Smile Creator

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I have many years of experience and would love to help out with your children! I am a very reliable, responsible, bubbly and fun person who loves kids! I have a special needs sister who I care for a lot and absolutely love it. I have over 10 years of experience and am a NICU nurse. I can help with Light Housekeeping and...

Tori K. says "Loved working with Katherine! Showed up on time and ready to go. My children adored her, and my dog did too!"

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Sarah D.

Maple Grove, MN

4.8(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi My name Is Sarah a little bit of background on myself. I have three amazing children ages 22 19 and 11. I'm a single mom to the two oldest and raise them on my own. I was a stay at home mom with my children. I was blessed to be able to do that until they went to full-time kindergarten. I'm very reliable. I'm very honest. I'm...

Gert M. says "Sarah is a hard worker and she is thorough in her work. She is dependable and it’s good to be able to count on her to show up on time and to do a great job...

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Amber O.

Osseo, MN

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been a county case manager for 9 years, but I prefer direct services. I have been caring for an autistic toddler for 6+ months now. I prefer to be busy, so housekeeping is a plus. I am looking for seasonal work as I have a gardening business in the summer months. I have worked with waivers for many years, and was also an...
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Thea S.

Minneapolis, MN

4.6(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm Thea I am 26 years old I have been working in caregiving for 12 years. I love being outside , reading books , I am not much of tv person but I dont mind a movie or 2 :)my approach on education development is by not being in front of a tv but more being a leader , being outside and enjoying nature with fun activities:) I have...

Care Member says "Thea was AMAZING with my 3 year old! She helped me out very last minute and kept in touch with me the whole time with updates. My son said he had so...

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Kyla O.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Kelly R. says "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...

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Alexis M.

Fun, Outdoorsy, Activity Planner!

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
(I live in Minneapolis my profile won't let me change my location!) My experience in caretaking: I have been nannying and babysitting for 6 + years. For the past 3 years I have been a PCA, Individual Skills Worker, and currently Assistant Program Manager for multiple children/adults with special needs. I am familiar and...

Alexandria G. says "Alexis handled our one-year-old twins very well! She helped with little things around the house without me even having to ask and worked around her...

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Olivia G.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am 24 years old and I just graduated with my Masters in psychology! I'm vaccinated and very Covid-cautious. I am an energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16 years old. A major reason I've loved caring for children is being able to incorporate concepts and strategies I've...
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Oralyn W.

Rogers, MN

4.5(1)
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$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Oralyn, I'm a Masters in Child Psychology and Speech Pathology from the University of Minnesota and UT Austin. Looking to support local families during my summers off. My Experience: I have 6 years experience working with children ages 0-18 years in a classroom and home setting. During the summer I served as...

Andrew D. says "Oralyn has been a joy to our family. She is a great communicator when it comes to scheduling and very professional. My seven year old son can be a bit of...

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Lisa D.

Experienced Childcare

Forest Lake, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
companionship
mobility assistance
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have a nursing assistant background and PCA experience. I have experience caring for seniors, children, special needs care, and pet care.

Sharon P. says "I can't say enough good about Lisa! She's friendly, compassionate and an excellent caregiver and companion. It's been a joy to have her care for my mom...

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Adria M.

Part Time Care Provider

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mother, special education teacher, and multiple pet owner. I support, advocate for and provide education and care for people with special needs.

Chris J. says "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"

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Emma R.

Reliable And Fun Sitter With Various Healthcare Experience

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
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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  • The average posted rate is $11.00/hr as of May 2026

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

Kendra M.

Kendra is passionate about her empowering both children and adults to reach their full potential. She carries that passion into her care...

- Clare G.

Amina J.

Amina is great with my kids now 7/9 -- one w/ ADHD. She also helped tutor them when they were on distance learning. She was always on time...

- Michelle H.

Katherine F.

Loved working with Katherine! Showed up on time and ready to go. My children adored her, and my dog did too!

- Tori K.

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