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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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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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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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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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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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Donna H.

Part Time Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
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.

Jerry S. says "I have hired Donna four times in the last two years to care for my cat, Figaro, in my home. Figaro is a six-year old male. Each day when I am out of town...

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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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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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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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Ola A.

 The Closest Thing To Being Cared For Is To Care For Someone Else".

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...
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Susan M.

General

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/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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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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Erika O.

American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh

Minneapolis, MN

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

Licensed Teacher Available For Creative, Montessori & Waldorf-influenced Care.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Pam B. says "She was always very pleasant, very kind, worked really hard and it was a pleasure to be around her"

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Dolma D.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Dannah D. says "Dolma was available for us last-minute so we could could enjoy a break on Valentine's Day. She did great with the kids and they were sound asleep and well...

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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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Olivia H.

Hi! I'm Olivia!!!

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
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,...

Care Member says "Olivia and her husband provided a great service on short notice. They had no hesitation about meeting our dogs for the first time on the day they needed...

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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
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Ali H.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
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...

Rocio W. says "Ali was great with my little one. She adjusted to his needs. She was very good at communicating and coordinating our last minute request for help. I would...

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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
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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  • 292 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.23/hr as of June 2025

  • 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 119 reviews of the 292 listed special needs caregivers

Anthony P.

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.

Joshua J.

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.

- Jennifer O.

Kris U.

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....

- Jenn D.

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