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Jessica N.

Minneapolis, MN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have a wide variety of experience with children and adults with different disabilities.. I have been a respite provider for adults & children in the past & am a PCA & DSP currently. I have an 24-year-old daughter that lives on her own going to school for nursing.. I am looking for caregivers that may need a break where I can...
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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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Circle Pines, MN

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
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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Minneapolis, MN

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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Bella. I'm currently attending the Medspa Institute of America to earn my Advanced Practice Esthetician license and am in school 4 days a week from 9:00-4:30. M-Th. I'm looking to help out a family while I'm in school. I've been babysitting since I was 12 and have experience caring for children of all ages, including...
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Minneapolis, MN

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I'm someone who connects easily with people who need patience, structure, and encouragement. My experience mentoring youth, supporting families, and helping individuals reach their goals has taught me how to stay calm, think creatively, and communicate clearly in challenging moments. I bring curiosity, warmth, and a steady...
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Circle Pines, MN

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm a 22-year-old college student. I work as a special education paraprofessional in an elementary school throughout the academic year. I enjoy working with children and someday aim to become a teacher. I'm hoping to meet a family this summer to nanny for! I have a strong passion for working with children and take great...
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Minneapolis, MN

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$31/hr
10 years experience
I have work with people with developmental delay, and all from of disabilities. I worked with both kids and Adults in group homes and nursing Facilities. With 13 + years of experience, I had learned a lot in working with children. That experience had help me to be passion, caring, and patience.
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Anoka, MN

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
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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Caring Nurse

Anoka, MN

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
LPN (Nurse) and current on the MN Board of Nursing wanting to help care for your loved one. Compassionate, ethical and punctual. Homecare experience. Hospice experience. Available for immediate start. Fully Vaccinated. Overnight care for your loved one who can't be alone or just needs that extra assistance at night. *Excellent...
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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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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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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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Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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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
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Maple Grove, MN

4.8(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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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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Minneapolis, MN

4.6(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm Thea I am 25 years old I have been working in caregiving for 11 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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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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Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Kori, I am 21 years old, just relocated from St. Paul to Plymouth. I started nannying/babysitting for multiple family friends around the age of 10, as well has helping to take care of my three younger siblings. I have experience with all ages (Newborn-12yrs), as well as with kids with special needs. I have my own car so...

Lindsey T. says "We had Kori for over a year as a full time nanny for our 4 year old. My daughter absolutely LOVED her! I can't say enough good things about Kori. She...

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Personal Care Assistant

Osseo, MN

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I found my passion for caregiving after taking care of three very close friends with cancer. I love taking care of others. I am very organized and a fast learner. I have worked with age ranges from 25-96. I'm fun loving, quirky, and have a great sense of humor. I have since gotten certified as an end of life specialist. I...

Michael M. says "We found Laura about 1 year ago and our entire family is so grateful to have her around. Here is an incomplete list of reasons we love working with...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.00/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Andover, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 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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