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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hopkins, MN

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Hopkins, MN

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Rebecca F.


Hopkins, MN

$19-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassion, Experience, And Training

5.0

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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.

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Kelly D.


Hopkins, MN

$22-32/hr • 6 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello all! My name is Kelly, and I am looking for a part-time or full-time nanny job for this summer! My start and end dates are flexible, as well as daily start and end times. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and would love to be with kids who are the same. I have experience and enjoy working with all ages, but am best...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"As first-time parents, we are so happy we hired Kelly. She has been a great help to us and our 6-month-old. She has been wonderful with presenting our son with different stimuli -- toys, playing outside, going for walks, some sign language etc. She adapted quickly...

Kara D.

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Janet H.


Hopkins, MN

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter and Teacher Available Part and Full-Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy working with children and I have a lot of experience working with children in a variety of settings. My experience includes being a sitter/nanny as well as, a classroom teacher. Currently I am a substitute teacher in Minneapolis and will finish for the year on June 11. I have experience working with children with special...
Janet can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Janet has a special way with children and pets. They always feel comfortable and at ease with her. She is dependable, responsible and a lot of fun. She house sat for me for weeks at a time for my dogs, cats, plants, etc. and everything was ship shape upon our...

Karen H.

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Kalli P.


Hopkins, MN

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hello! My name is Kalli P. and I am very passionate about working with special needs people. For the past 4 years, I have worked with a young girl who has down syndrome. I have also participated in special needs activities/events through my church. I sincerely love working with special needs and I would love the opportunity to...
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Barbara S.


Hopkins, MN

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Tutor/PCA

I have multiple certifications in special education, as well as a teaching license for Elem Educ. I taught 38 years. Nine of these years were with kdgn-2nd graders. The remaining 29 years I taught within 3-6-year-olds using my Early Child Special Education certification. I went through training to be a PCA for a special child...
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Nakami T.


Hopkins, MN

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

I work to help families achieve their goals through becoming attuned to the needs of each child, bringing a light hearted and joyous outlook to holistic & developmentally appropriate care.
Hi! my name is anna. I have 4 years of experience in personal care! I am PCA and CPR certified. I also have experience with and am open to helping with light housekeeping and cooking/meal preparation. I absolutely love people and all that comes with caring/bonding with them! I first started PCA work at 18 and I've had experience...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a school social worker primarily working with students in special education. I am most familiar working with students diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, and down syndrome. I also have personal experience supporting individuals with cerebral palsy. I'm looking for some part time work while school is off and am hopeful my skills...
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Alison O.


Hopkins, MN

$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist Looking For A Side Job

Hi! My name is Alison. I have my Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy. I work in an elementary school as a registered occupational therapist! I am looking for a part time summer nanny position (Monday-Thursday, 2-3 days a week). I have lots of experience working with children of all ages and abilities. I have experience...
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Anna V.


Hopkins, MN

$16-26/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun And Accepting!

Hello! I'm Anna and I am 25. I just graduated NHCC with 2 AA's and am continuing for my special education teaching license. I grew up with a sibling and cousin with ASD. I was a PCA for about a year when I was 17, and I have worked in the school districts for 7 years now in the special education programs. I love working with...
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Nicole M.


Hopkins, MN

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

My son is on the spectrum and has aspergers syndrome, so I have worked with autistic children and adults all of my motherhood. Also my other son has adhd and could write a book about it. I have personally worked with a few adults that have had downs syndrome and was the manager of them for a short while. They are beautiful...
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Jennifer M.


Hopkins, MN

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

I used to work with a little girl who had spinal bifida. I would feed, play, give her baths, go every where the mom needed to go with the child. I worked with a little boy who couldn't walk (legs were very skinny and weak) I would take him to his therapists appointment., help him walk, feed him, bathe him, do exercises with him...
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Janet H.


Hopkins, MN

$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Ft. Collins Babysitter available Full-Time

I have been working with special needs children for over 20 years. I have worked with children with learning disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, learning delays, sight and hearing difficulties, and children with emotional/behavior issues. As part of my studies in college I completed over 60 quarter hours of coursework in...
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Katie R.


Hopkins, MN

$15-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Have experience working with special needs kids and teens. Worked a part time job as a PCA for an 18-year-old girl with paralysis/developmental delay/autism. Also have experience working with kids on the spectrum from ages 5-10.
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Shayna P.


Hopkins, MN

$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Creative And Safe Fun

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat for family and friends since I was in high school. I have watched up to 8 children on my own at one time. I've watched all ranges of ages and have a lot of experience with all types of kids. I am now a certified Paramedic Degree. I am very comfortable with medications and special needs that may come up in day to...
Shayna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Melissa F.


Hopkins, MN

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Creative Teacher And A Fun Person To Be Around!

I have 2 years of experience as an education assistant. My qualifications are in behavioral intervention support in the classroom. I help students with ADD, ADHD, ODD, learning disabilities, Autism and other special needs. In addition, I support learners in general Ed class room to reach their literacy and academic goals. You...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Daniela Z.


Hopkins, MN

$15-23/hr • 2 yrs exp

Looking To Nanny, Babysit Or Tutor This Summer!

Hi all! I'm 23 and a full time Spanish teacher. I'm looking to pick up a family or two as a nanny or babysitter in Hopkins and surrounding areas. (I can also help with Spanish!) I have experience teaching and working with kids from Pre-K through high school. I do have experience working in educational settings with children with...
Daniela can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Looking for live in health care position for elderly seniors and or hospice have three solid years of experience treating my clients as I would treat and care for as if they were my own parents or grandparents have a loving heart gentle hands great companionship will do light housekeeping will do laundry cook prepare meals clean...

Linda P.


Hopkins, MN

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education -learning Disabilities, Aspergers, Education And Preschool

I have worked with a school district for several years and have mostly worked with middle school but I enjoy high school as well as smaller children. I am patient, soft spoken, nurturing and look at the child's strengths before anything else. I am reliable, responsible and have CPR training as well as First Aid and am med...

Sara R.


Hopkins, MN

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

I currently work as a 5th grade teacher after 3 years of teaching 6th grade in a middle school. Prior to that I spent 7 years as a Special Education educational assistant. During my time in education I have coached soccer, basketball and volleyball. I also taught various after school and summer school activities. I spent a...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hopkins, MN

Rebecca F.

5.0

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.

Kelly D.

5.0

As first-time parents, we are so happy we hired Kelly. She has been a great help to us and our 6-month-old. She has been wonderful with presenting our son with different stimuli -- toys, playing outside, going for walks, some sign language etc. She adapted quickly to our routine and tools we use....

- Kara D.

Janet H.

5.0

Janet has a special way with children and pets. They always feel comfortable and at ease with her. She is dependable, responsible and a lot of fun. She house sat for me for weeks at a time for my dogs, cats, plants, etc. and everything was ship shape upon our return. She is our favorite house...

- Karen H.

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