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296 special needs caregivers are listed in Minneapolis, MN

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Minneapolis, MN

Our child was asleep while Leah babysat, but she helped us out in a pinch, very last minute. Punctual, dependable. Thank you, Leah!

Review for Leah M. by Heather M.

Alexis handled our one-year-old twins very well! She helped with little things around the house without me even having to ask and worked…

Review for Alexis M. by Alexandria G.

Moriah is amazing with children! While working alongside her I got a great understanding of her patience, knowledge of young children and…

Review for Moriah K. by Janine H.

Special needs caregivers in Minneapolis, MN

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Leah M.


Minneapolis, MN

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

5.0

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I am 36 years old. The longest I have worked with one family is about 10 years. (This was not a nanny position, but Lots of babysitting for this family.) I started out working with one infant, then came his brother, then came another brother so, I have experience working with up to 3 children at a time and I have experience...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our child was asleep while Leah babysat, but she helped us out in a pinch, very last minute. Punctual, dependable. Thank you, Leah!"

Heather M.

Alexis M.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun, Outdoorsy, Activity Planner!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

(I live in Minneapolis my profile won't let me change my location!) My experience in caretaking: I have been nannying and babysitting for 6 + years. For the past 3 years I have been a PCA, Individual Skills Worker, and currently Assistant Program Manager for multiple children/adults with special needs. I am familiar and...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Alexis handled our one-year-old twins very well! She helped with little things around the house without me even having to ask and worked around her school schedule to be there when we needed her. She was good with preparing meals and snacks for the boys and taking...

Alexandria G.

Moriah K.


Minneapolis, MN

$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Please note before reading further that I am only looking for hours on Wednesdays, as I already have 30 hours between M, T, and Th. My name is Moriah and I have been caring for children for well over 12 years now, 10 of those years being a full-time nanny here in the cities. I love my rewarding career and wish to continue...
Moriah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Moriah is amazing with children! While working alongside her I got a great understanding of her patience, knowledge of young children and hard-working personality. She does a wonderful job implementing a balanced day and meeting each child's needs at a...

Janine H.

Joanne H.


Minneapolis, MN

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I started my career in social work working with Special Needs children, specifically with Autistic children. In my later career years I worked for Mount Olivet Rolling Acxres as a Case Supervisor. I currently work as a staff member for Fraser in a high functioning group home of 4 adult men. Based on my experiences and their...
I am experienced in assisting people with developmental disabilities. Duties include: -Administering medications, monitoring and documenting medical and behavioral changes of clients. -Providing updates to doctors regarding client status, assisting clients with activities of daily living, and facilitating. -Field trips for...
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Alyssa R.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny With Experience In Special Education

October 2019 - June 2020 I was a Special Ed Paraprofessional at an elementary school, working mainly with EBD children. During this time I learned so many things, including different teaching techniques, the importance of patience while working with children with special needs, how to deescalate a difficult situation etc....

Amber R.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Available

I taught special education for five years, where I was awarded "Teacher of the Year" and the highest level of effectiveness of a 5. I hold both a masters and bachelors in education from the University of Tennessee in Special Education and Exceptional Education, respectively. I have a PhD as well as a masters degree from the...

Holli G.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-20/hr

Flexible Caregive With Experience With Dementia Available

Comes from a mother who works in special education, foster care and a home very experienced, passionate and comfortable with special needs individuals. Have experience with Austism and cerebral palsy caregiving specifically. Personally I am a very happy, positive, outgoing and friendly person who loves to make people laugh, be...
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Darnitia S.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have worked with a variety of special needs. I have worked in nursing homes, in home care agencies and a dialysis unit. I am willing to learn and adapt to the routine a person is used to. I am pursuing a career as a Surgical Technologist so the health care field is something that I want to flourish in. I am passionate about...
I'm currently a nursing student in the Master of Nursing program at the University of Minnesota. Before nursing school I worked at ACR Homes with individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. All of the clients who I worked with were nonverbal. I have experience using a Hoyer lift, G-tubes, and performing ADLs. I...

Sara G.


Minneapolis, MN

$25-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

Friendly, Fun And Energetic

I worked in a group home setting with high functioning adults with disabilities. I was the residential service coordinator at the group home. I ordered groceries, set up appointments, found fun things for us to do. Currently, I'm working as a designated coordinator at a day program for adults with disabilities both lower and...

Cathie K.


Minneapolis, MN

$18-23/hr • 1 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Therapist

As a Registered Behavior Therapist, I worked in Center-Based therapy using a combination of Discrete Trial Training (DTT) techniques and Natural Environment Training (NET). This combined approach helps children accomplish their individualized goals across specific developmental domains such as functional communication, behavior...
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...

Jada J.


Minneapolis, MN

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

I have experience mainly with neurodivergence such as autism, backgrounds of trauma (PTSD) and mental disorders.

Zoe R.


Minneapolis, MN

$18-23/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Zoe and I graduated in May of 2024 with a Bachelor's in Psychology. I plan on continuing my education and start my path to licensure to become a Clinical Mental Health Counselor! I have worked with children ages 0-18 for 5 years and I am a current Counselor at a residential psychiatric treatment facility for...

Lisa P.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have Worked In Group Homes For Almost 20 Years

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...

Lea S.


Minneapolis, MN

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

I M Kind & Caring. Looking For PCA Work. Have Great References! Willing To Learn New Things!

I'm a mom and wife. I have a small dog and 1 cat. I have been providing care for others for over 20 years. Throughout these years I've helped clients of all ages, toddlers, pre-teen, young adults and seniors. I enjoy doing things for other people. I glad I'm able to give others something they need! If you have questions or would...
My experience here starts with myself- I have ADHD, fun allergies, and chronic pain disorders that sometimes limit my mobility. I have personal and professional experience with folks with Autism as well, and balancing sensory needs is one of my strong suits. I can help kids of all ages with homework strategies, learning how to...

Aisha S.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

CNA , ABA

I was a caregiver Since I was 18 , I love working with seniors and special needs , I am also a CNA worker I worked for different Facilities And Hospitals , I am also An ABA worker I also helped my mom with my two of my siblings That were atustic

Elise R.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Elise

Hi I'm Elise I grew up babysitting kids from the families in my neighborhood and worked in a church nursery during high school. I still nanny/babysit several family friends and relatives very frequently. I've worked with kids from age 0 to 13. I've had experience with taking care of infants doing feeding, diaper changes and...

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Ratings for Minneapolis, MN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 122 reviews of the 296 listed special needs caregivers.