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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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Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
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...
Rachael can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachael is an absolute gem. I had never left my 4 year old son alone before so I was a total train wreck. I was nervous to hire anyone but she really stood out to me . I'm so thankful she is who we went with. She is the sweetest lady ever and was so great with my...
Megan C.
Erika O.
Minneapolis, MN
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh
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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...
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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, neat, asks good questions, and gives helpful updates upon our return."
Michelle P.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience caring for individuals with special needs started when I was about 5yrs old. I needed to help provide day to day support to my brother, who has Autism.
As I got older, I began assisting with the Special Olympics program as a coach. I enjoyed working 1:1 with the players and supporting them as they learned and...
5.0
"Kaylie has been a PCA (Personal Care Attendant) for my Autistic son for 5 years. She's been great!
With COVID, our needs have changed, since I'm now working from home."
Joan V.
Anthony P.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Social Worker And Independent Facilitator Of Love And Logic Curriculum.
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"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.
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have several years of experience, working with several different abilities and diagnoses. I have experience working as a Behavioral therapist, para-professional, pca, job coach and DAPE instructor. I have also worked as a therapeutic wilderness instructor, camp counselor and bike trip leader. I treat everyone I work with with...
5.0
"Greg worked with our son as his side in school for 2 + years and then became a PCA at his home for a few years. Couldn't have asked for a better person for our son! Our son is SO excited to see Greg when he comes to work with him!
I highly recommend him to anyone...
Barb D.
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, currently I nanny 3 kids about 5x a month. Either Mondays, Tuesdays or Fridays. Would love to care for kids near Lakeville on my off days. I have a son whose 8 and off to 3rd grade this Fall. Looking for a flexible schedule as I'm committed to this one family. I love adventure and arts and crafts. Love dogs too. I'm happy to...
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(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
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"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 on the list of who he wanted to invite to his birthday party! She always treats them with patience and respect,...
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Kyla O.
Minneapolis, MN
$22-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
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"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 rabbit care to yard work. She was so good at teaching our kid to be independent that she worked herself out of a...
Kelly R.
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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.
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"Rachael was wonderful with our daughter for the interview. She is patient and kind."
Rebecca H.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have grown up with a little brother who has autism and volunteered with special Olympics my entire life. I also have worked for a private family for a young man with autism. I would work on motor, language, and social skills with him. For the past couple years I have worked in a group home with residents of all different...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I have been told that I have a talent for communicating with and calming special needs persons; I believe that is due to experience and intuition, plus deeply wanting to help those that need it.
I have more than 10 years experience working with young people or adults with special needs. I was a PCA in a group home and...
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"Rebecca helped me when I stayed with my son in Minneapolis. She is dependable, trustworthy, great at communicating and coordinating schedules, and a pleasure to be around. I highly recommend her!"
Emily A.
Lixin Z.
Minneapolis, MN
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Antoinette D.
Minneapolis, MN
$16-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello my name is Antoinette I have been a care giver for 10 plus years. I work mostly with senior citizens and people with disabilities
Helena H.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Helena! Currently attending the University of Minnesota for Special Education and Occupational Therapy, I bring a unique blend of psychological/research-based approaches and hands-on experience to my care for persons with disabilities. Growing up in a family of 11 (one being a brother with Autism Spectrum Disorder)...
Shirley N.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sensitive, Experienced, In Many Specialized Care Areas
I understand the challenges parents face when their child gets diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. My daughter (now 28 years old) was diagnosed at 12 years old. I have experience in the following insulin delivery devices: pumps, syringes, pods, pens, AID, and CGM. I completely understand the importance of maintaining healthy BG and...
Hello! My name is Kasey, and I'm looking for part-time work in child or special needs care.
I started my child care career at an in-home daycare, where I worked for 4 years. I cared for children who aged from newborns to school age.
I later (2017) worked for a non-profit, where I worked in-home with individuals living with...
Ryann Q.
Minneapolis, MN
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I have worked 10+ years in disability advocacy and caregiving with a variety of clients in various settings. I used to manage a group home for adults with developmental disabilities, have worked as a CNA in both private and public nursing homes, and helped with Special Olympics.
I'm trained in Person Centered Planning...
2.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work as a PCA every other weekend last 2 years for boys younger than 6. The one boy I mostly work with is non verbal, in a wheelchair, feeding tubes, and needs help with all his needs. I work people with disabilities for my full time job and sometimes have to assist with bathroom, feeding, zippers, and tying shoes. I also talk...
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Recent special needs child care reviews in Shakopee, MN
Rachael R.
5.0
Rachael is an absolute gem. I had never left my 4 year old son alone before so I was a total train wreck. I was nervous to hire anyone but she really stood out to me . I'm so thankful she is who we went with. She is the sweetest lady ever and was so great with my son. She is qualified and has so...
- Megan C.
Erika O.
5.0
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, neat, asks good questions, and gives helpful updates upon our return.
- Michelle P.
Kaylie V.
5.0
Kaylie has been a PCA (Personal Care Attendant) for my Autistic son for 5 years. She's been great!
With COVID, our needs have changed, since I'm now working from home.
- Joan V.
Anthony P.
5.0
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.
Greg D.
5.0
Greg worked with our son as his side in school for 2 + years and then became a PCA at his home for a few years. Couldn't have asked for a better person for our son! Our son is SO excited to see Greg when he comes to work with him!
I highly recommend him to anyone looking at Greg.
- Barb D.