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Kimberly B.

A Little About Me!

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! I am a mom of 4 adult children as well as 'Nama 'and Bonus mom/grandma to many. Over 35 years in Childcare/Caregiver experiences, to owning my own, park and rec, shelters and Childcare Coordinator. I have worked with many ages from Infant to Seniors. I have my Associates Degree in Child Development. I am also certified...

Juan Z. says "I may be a little prejudice in this review as I am Kim's fiance but in the 10 years we have been together I have never met another mom as dedicated to the...

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Regina G.

Personal Care Assistant

Minneapolis, MN

3.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
In my experience has being a PCA I have taken care of many special needs children. My first client was a girl she is wheelchair bond, along with having alcohol syndrome. I had to feed her with a feeding tube, I also did daily exercise with her to keep her healthy. I have also take care of two siblings, they both have ADHD. I...

Barb M. says "I know Regina, and her family, from our parish youth and volunteer programs at Epiphany church. Regina is a very kind and compassionate person. Regina is...

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Sophia A.

Caregiver

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for people of all ages. 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 have 5 years of experience in both special needs and non-special needs childcare...

David B. says "Sophia was a wonderful P/T nanny to our autistic son for a year and a half when she was studying in Chicago. She is caring, patient. and knowledgeable and...

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Huda A.

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hey, my name is Huda. I am 32 years old. I have experience working with kids since I was 16. I love everything about children and the main reason I love working with them because they bring happiness and positivity in my life! I am very efficient, friendly, dependable and punctual. I have experience with kids of all ages and...

Ariel J. says "Our daughter LOVED Huda. She is caring and loved spending time with our 6 month old daughter. We hope to hire her again when we come back to visit!"

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Sophia A.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...
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Thea S.

Minneapolis, MN

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm Thea I am 24 years old I have been working in caregiving for 10 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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Greta E.

Open To Part-time Or One-time Childcare, Pet Care And Housesitting!

Saint Paul, MN

4.8(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Greta! I'm a recent Macalester College graduate living in St Paul, available for childcare, pet care, or housesitting. I've described some of my experience below, but feel free to reach out with any questions :) Raised by a preschool teacher, I have been working with kids almost my life. In high school, I...

Carolina M. says "Greta is very kind, honest, and reliable. My 5yo really enjoyed spending time with her and she managed to keep him pretty busy throughout the day. We...

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Janelle J.

Experienced Caregiver/ Nanny

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
What could be better or more rewarding than working with kids! Here's a little about my background: I have been working as a nanny for 2+ years, and have over 15 years of experience as a pediatric/developmental Occupational Therapy clinician, working with children from infancy through their teens, and includes private practice,...

Care Member says "Janelle was our child's nanny from 15 weeks to 18 months, and we couldn't have been happier with her work. During her time with us, Janelle was...

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Joshua J.

Best Care Giver

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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

Jennifer O. says "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."

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Ashley R.

Full-time/part-time Babysitter

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I started babysitting about 7 years ago. I have experience working with children from ages 1-10 years old. On top of babysitting, I was a teachers assistant where I learned how to work with children with special needs. I have helped some of the children with their Spanish, writing, and reading skills. I know basic ASL terms and...

Henry H. says "Ashley was great with our three kids. Helpful, positive and energetic. Would definitely hire again."

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Madeline R.

Caregiver/Babysitter/Childcare/PCA

Lake Elmo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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Kalley E.

High Energy & Activity Driven Caregiver!

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm an experienced and dedicated caregiver with 12+ years of childcare experience, including special needs care. I started in 2009 as a caregiver for a newborn and grew into a trusted support for many amazing families. Over the years, I have broadened my caregiving approach to include those with special needs, fostering a...
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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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Janelle J.

Experienced And Educated Childcare Provider

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello! I have over 15 years of experience as a pediatric Occupational Therapy provider, working in private clinical settings, within client's homes, and in early childhood education/grade school. In addition to my OT experience, I have over 3 years of experience as a nanny, and have previously worked as an in-home personal...

Care Member says "Janelle was our child's nanny from 15 weeks to 18 months, and we couldn't have been happier with her work. During her time with us, Janelle was...

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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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Katherine Y.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
As a childcare provider with seven years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles reinforced my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. Patient, calm, creative, and approachable, I excel at communicating with parents and following their preferred...

Abbie A. says "The only thing I can possibly complain about when it comes to Katie is the fact that she's leaving us! She has been an absolute joy to work with and has...

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Regina G.

PCA

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...
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Courtney K.

Andover, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi I am Courtney! I have many years of experience working with kiddos. I have cared for special needs kids and children with medical complexities. I have watched up to 6 kids at one time and am comfortable watching kids of any age. I enjoy planning out activities for kids to keep them entertained, off screens, and having fun!

Tony B. says "Courtney was awesome. Great communicator, punctual, friendly, and great with the kids. We feel very comfortable having Courtney in our home watching our...

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Mary V.

MaggieMae

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$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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Noelle C.

Caring Registered CNA/TMA. Looking For Part-time Hours / Flexible Schedule

Saint Paul, MN

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello, I am a CNA, HHA/PCA and TMA. I have a cleared background check from the MN Department of Human Services. CPR/AED certified. I have over 20 years of experience working with special need children and adults, I have cared for children, teens and adults on all levels of the Autism spectrum and experienced in handling...

Molly Z. says "Noelle has a kind, gentle energy that my girls really respond to. She is always on time and is flexible if we need her earlier or later on certain days. I...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.33/hr as of June 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Hugo, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kimberly B.

I may be a little prejudice in this review as I am Kim's fiance but in the 10 years we have been together I have never met another mom as...

- Juan Z.

Regina G.

I know Regina, and her family, from our parish youth and volunteer programs at Epiphany church. Regina is a very kind and compassionate...

- Barb M.

Sophia A.

Sophia was a wonderful P/T nanny to our autistic son for a year and a half when she was studying in Chicago. She is caring, patient. and...

- David B.

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