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Rachael R.

Sitter For People With Special Needs

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience
I was an educator for 40 years. 8 of those years were students with special needs. They had one or more of the following: deaf, hard of hearing, autism spectrum disorder, severe to mild cognitive delays, behavior issues.

Rebecca H. says "Rachael was wonderful with our daughter for the interview. She is patient and kind."

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Erika O.

American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
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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Rachael R.

Child Care Provider For Children With Special Needs

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I'd describe my personality as gentle, kind, creative, patient and very silly!! I love working with children We learn from them as they do from us I'm a get on the floor and play kind of person. Love tea parties with raspberry tea, games and any that allow me to use that moment in the best way possible Love crafts or...

Care Member says "WE LOVE RACHAEL! And so does our baby! She took such fantastic care of our two year old and chihuahuas. She was kind, playful, warm, so helpful, and...

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Cynthia A.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Willa J.

Full- Or Part-time Babysitter/nanny Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a child care provider and administrator with over 10 years of experience, mostly with school aged children. I have been working in day camp and after school settings since 2015. I have worked with youth with a broad range of backgrounds, needs, languages and interests, and I always enjoy getting to know and having fun with...

Care Member says "Willa has been a great tutor for French and for literature. Thankful to have her for both my girls. "

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Emma C.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I am a 27-year-old licensed educator with over 13 years of experience working with children. I have been a nanny, camp counselor, Para educator, and special education teacher. I have always loved working with children! Covering some basics: I have my own car and I am willing to drive children to activities. I love all...

Kendall B. says "Emma was awesome! She was on time and even stayed later. My son had nothing but great things to say."

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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Paige M.

Unapologetically Quirky And Creative Kid At Heart.

Minneapolis, MN

3.5(1)
from
$22/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Experience in everything, including babysitting, nannying, housesitting, pet care, house cleaning and more for about over a decade - chances are I'm what you're looking for. I have an extensive background in customer service, love arts and crafts, and love to have fun while making sure everybody involved is benefiting and...

Brett B. says "Paige is a thoughtful, caring and fun caregiver. She is a clear and consistent communicator who does a great job planning engaging events, helps around the...

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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
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 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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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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Emily C.

About Emily

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I studied child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work (I've not yet finished my degree but plan to part-time/ online in the Fall of 2025 or spring of 26). I am going to be transferring to a university that has a BSW program so that my masters will only take a year. I...

Manasi C. says "She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in...

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  • 246 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.72/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 96 reviews of the 246 listed special needs caregivers

Rachael R.

Rachael was wonderful with our daughter for the interview. She is patient and kind.

- Rebecca H.

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.

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.

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