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Fun Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
My name is Hannah and I 20 years old. I love too work with all ages off kids. I work with kids with special needs Monday through Friday, I also work at a after school program on top off that, I also work in the childcare center at lifetime fitness with all ages off kids. I have a lot off experience with kids. Just let me know I...
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Occasional Babysitter Available

Chaska, MN

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
My name is Kira and I am going to be a senior at the University of Missouri this fall. I am also a member of the University Swim and Dive team. I have been caring for young children for 10 years. This began with helping my neighbor with kids ages 0-5 when she needed to get things done around the house. She was supervising me...
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Eden Prairie, MN

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$21/hr
5 years experience
I have worked with many special needs infants, children, adults and seniors. From assisting in a school classroom to helping with personal needs, I am a kind, patient individual who loves to help others succeed in life
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Graduate Psychology Degree With Skills Working With Autism Spectrum, ADHD

Minneapolis, MN

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hello! I am a former psychologist who sought out care. com to provide more direct care work, to get away from paperwork of traditional positions. I now have over 7 years of experience. I have assisted persons with a variety of mental health or physical challenges, such as autism spectrum disorders and ADHD and developmental...
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Care Support-physical And/or Academic

Prior Lake, MN

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am a mom of five children and have a variety of experiences from being a classroom teacher and tutor to providing care for small children. I love people of all ages! I am a licensed Early Childhood and Elementary teacher. I am currently in grad school at Bethel University for a Masters of Special Education. I work a...
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Former Executive That Has Current Experience With Special Needs And Senior Care. I Own Pets As Well.

Chaska, MN

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$25/hr
8 years experience
For the past eight years I have worked with a young man that has a developmental disability and he has become one of the biggest joys of my life. I have worked in the area of Senior care so that is an area of great passion for me as well. I grew up on a farm so I have owned every pet imaginable throughout my life, so if someone...
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Chaska, MN

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$21/hr
Hello! My name is Alexa and I am excited to offer great care to you and your family! I work in a clinic setting with pediatrics and internal medicine. I am experienced with a variety of disabilities and very patient! I'd love to be of help !:)
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Minneapolis, MN

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Kathey, I've worked with 8 families, with 5 star ratings. I enjoy working with people of all ages. I've helped families living with Autism, down syndrome, stroke, dementia, cancer, surgery recovery, and general care. I like to cook, play games, and just be a helpful, willing companion. I've always been in customer...
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Part-time Caregiver

Eden Prairie, MN

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I have always had a deep respect for the elderly. I believe they are living treasures. I love to spend time with them, talking, playing games, reading, cooking and cleaning for them. I also find great pleasure with kids, of all ages. I have so much fun talking with them and finding out who they aspire to be and mentor them to...
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Current Clinical Counseling Student Looking For Side Job!

Eden Prairie, MN

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$22/hr
2 years experience
I am currently enrolled at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in the masters of counseling program. I have experience working with children and adolescents in both residential treatment and Partial Hospitalization settings. I am eager and willing to learn anything that I don't have experience in to meet your needs!
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PCA/Paraprofessional

Prior Lake, MN

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I have 3 years of experience as a Para for children with Autism, Pre-school age to 8yrs old in a school setting and 1 yr in daycare. I can help with many duties in the home, errands and travel. I am also trained and have experience as a PCA since June of 2024.
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I am 27 years old and have 5 years of experience as a middle school/high school center based special education teacher. I work with students with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Cognitive disabilities. I can work with families to plan what supports are needed or would be best for each individual. I am comfortable...
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Special Times With Special Needs

Minneapolis, MN

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have two adult children with special needs. I have spent fun times with them and their friends.
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Counselor/Therapist

Eden Prairie, MN

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I have a variety of experience working with children, and adults . Provide positive feedback, outgoing and have worked with a variety of clients.
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Personal Care Attendant 7+ Years Experience

Prior Lake, MN

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Hello! My name is Jasmine, I am 22 years old and currently live in Bloomington. I have worked as a PCA since I was a freshmen in high school. I have experiences with a range of ages including children and adults. I have worked with multiple types of special needs including bipolar, Down's syndrome, autism, and MR. I have an...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Chaska, MN

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I have had experience with special needs throughout my life. During my college years, I worked in a nursing home for seniors with mental disabilities. I have a nephew with special needs, and have had experience with friends who children have special needs. Currently, I work in a staffing department of a home health company. We...
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Experienced Caregiver

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Amanda, and I'm a loving and patient mother of two wonderful boys, one of whom has special needs. Through my own parenting journey, I've gained a deep understanding of how to nurture children with care, structure, and empathy. Being a mom has taught me how to balance compassion with consistency -- creating a...

Manyvone K. says "Amanda is very good at what she does. She's one of the most caring person I know. You would be very blessed to have her! "

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Patient, Loving, Experienced Nanny

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Courtney and I am 27 years young. I have a laid-back personality with an immense amount of love and patience for all kiddos. I have been a nanny since 2016 and I've had the blessing of meeting and working with 3 different families from care. com! My experience includes ages newborn to teenager and special...

Meg U. says "We are privileged to employ Courtney as our nanny. Courtney has been a reliable, flexible, fun, loving, and hard working nanny for our family and son since...

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Excelsior, MN

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
I have always done some sort of babysitting or nannying for children since I was a teenager in high school. I also work as a paraprofessional with special needs children and I love to spend time with my son who is almost 3 years old. I have had a few PCA jobs in the past and had some jobs working with children.

Jenny A. says "Aasha is very caring and patient, always putting the needs of children first. She loves to play and do crafts with kids. She's very good at making kids...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.22/hr as of January 2026

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Shakopee, MN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Bertena J.

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...

- Allison D.

Amanda D.

Amanda is very good at what she does. She's one of the most caring person I know. You would be very blessed to have her!

- Manyvone K.

Courtney R.

We are privileged to employ Courtney as our nanny. Courtney has been a reliable, flexible, fun, loving, and hard working nanny for our...

- Meg U.

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