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Kyla O.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$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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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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Ann G.

Compassionate Caregiver

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, body types, and diagnoses residentially, in schools, and at day programs. I currently hold my PCA certification in the state of Minnesota and was a Medicaid provider in Columbus, Ohio. I currently work as a nanny and in assisted living.

Kerry S. says "Anny has been our young-adult daughter's caregiver for almost two years. We are so fortunate to have enlisted her services. Anny is an extremely gifted...

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Anthony P.

Experienced Social Worker And Independent Facilitator Of Love And Logic Curriculum.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Julie S. says "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."

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Lixin Z.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
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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Susan M.

General

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Kris U.

Part Time Care Provider

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Jenn D. says "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...

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Olivia G.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$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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Martu Z.

Caring

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
I have a special needs brother and been helping him. I also have taken care of other kids with special needs.
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Erika O.

American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
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...

Michelle P. says "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,...

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Kori S.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Bertena J.

Experienced Caregiver

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have experience with watching up to 4 children, ages newborn to 10, with and without medical and special needs. I also spent time working at a nursing home and caretaking a woman with Alzheimer's. I have taken CPR training courses in the past so recertification is an option! Fully Vaccinated! I'm available starting May 12...

Allison D. says "Bert is kind, patient, loving, and dependable. She was the first non-family caregiver our pandemic baby had, and Bert was so good with our daughter as...

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Roxanne T.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been interested in teaching and caring for children since I was one myself. I have more than 15 years of experience in caring for children of vary ability levels and ages ranging from infants to 14 years. I have had extensive experience with children with special needs after I graduated with a degree in Early Childhood...

Care Member says "The kids loved their time with Roxanne, she was very attentive, played games with them, and made everyone feel included which isn't easy with our four...

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Holly B.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi my name is Holly. I have 12 years of experience working with children. I am currently a preschool teacher during the day but have worked in a daycare setting with children as young as 6 weeks old and as old as 12. I have multiple years of experience working as a pca for children and teens with special needs. I am...

Ashley B. says "Holly is an excellent caregiver. My little loves spending time with her and asks about her all the time. She communicates in a timely manner and is always...

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Kristiana H.

Babysitter/Nanny Plus

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
In addition to successfully (but not perfectly) raising and launching my own three sons, I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including special needs children. I love children, and love to engage them in reading, music, outings and activities, arts & crafts, discussion and fun. Turns out this is my happy...

Jasmine K. says "We loved Kristiana when we interviewed her! She really engaged with our kids during the interview and they really responded to her. She was a great...

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Amina J.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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 Y.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Katherine F.

Fun Babysitter And Smile Creator

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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Cynthia A.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a semi-retired pediatric nurse of 40+ years. The first part of my career I worked in pediatric hospitals and the last 5years in home care mostly in pediatrics with some special needs adults. Pediatrics is my first love. After raising 5 children and helping them to launch I do know the stresses of parenting and had one...

Emily J. says "Cindy has been a wonderful part-time nanny to my son and his cousin for the last 6 months, starting when they were 6 and 9 months. She talks, sings, and...

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Thea S.

Minneapolis, MN

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
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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  • 235 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.60/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 80 reviews of the 235 listed special needs caregivers

Kyla O.

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...

- Kelly R.

Adria M.

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,...

- Chris J.

Ann G.

Anny has been our young-adult daughter's caregiver for almost two years. We are so fortunate to have enlisted her services. Anny is an...

- Kerry S.

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