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Find special needs caregivers in Hopkins, MN that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hopkins, MN

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Hopkins, MN

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Natalie G.


Eden Prairie, MN

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, my passion lies in fostering the growth and development of children. With over a decade of experience, I'm skilled in caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage children in a variety of activities that promote...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"What I liked about Natalie is that she helped my son pronounce words better, as he was pointing out touching stuff around the house"

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Ola A.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

 The Closest Thing To Being Cared For Is To Care For Someone Else".

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a personal caregivers, also referred to as personal care aides, help my patients with limitations related to age and ability. I assist my patients with everyday tasks and self-care, such as bathing, taking medication, mobility challenges, seizure disorder, down syndrome, cognitive disabilities, shopping and cooking. I also...
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Clarissa G.


Eden Prairie, MN

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for about 15 years for friends and family. I was a nanny for four summers during high school and college. I cared for two different families during that time, one family with older children and another with an infant and toddler. I also have experience with non-verbal and special needs children as well....
Clarissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kyla O.


Minneapolis, MN

$22-35/hr4 yrs exp

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...
5.0
"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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Miranda B.


Minneapolis, MN

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Miranda, I have 10+ years of experience in caring for children, from newborns, teens, and special needs. My mother owned a daycare for 20 years with over 35 children that I volunteered at. I also have assisted families that needed help after hours. I have 5 younger sisters. Some tasks that I enjoy is reading, cooking,...
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Miranda is a kind, patient and dependable caregiver. Miranda worked for my childcare center for two consecutive summers and completed her school co-op program with us as well. Miranda helped with curriculum plans, meals, diaper changes, cleaning and communicating...

Lisa M.

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Lixin Z.


Minneapolis, MN

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

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...
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Hans B.


Minneapolis, MN

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate, Patient, And Professional Childcare Provider.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Passionate and dedicated childcare professional with 8 years of hands-on experience. I am committed to fostering a nurturing and safe environment where children feel encouraged to express their interests and emotions freely. I excel at creating engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, and...
Hans can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Hans watched our three young children (5 and under) while my husband and I did house/yard work. They played outside in the snow for hours and our kids adored him! He was very patient and engaging, set good boundaries with them, and interacted well with them from...

Brittany H.

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Kori S.


Minneapolis, MN

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kori, I am 21 years old, just relocated from St. Paul to Plymouth. I started nannying/babysitting for multiple family friends around the age of 10, as well has helping to take care of my three younger siblings. I have experience with all ages (Newborn-12yrs), as well as with kids with special needs. I have my own car so...
Kori can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We had Kori for over a year as a full time nanny for our 4 year old. My daughter absolutely LOVED her! I can't say enough good things about Kori. She was ALWAYS on time, rarely took time time off, did multiple crafts with my daughter, always made outside time a...

Lindsey T.

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Olivia H.


Minneapolis, MN

$14-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Olivia!!!

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Olivia! I am a wifey and mama to a sweet little baby boy. I will be bringing him along if you are comfortable with that, as I am breastfeeding. I am an outgoing, kind, patient, faith-filled, and hardworking individual who loves new experiences, caring for others, values safety & respect, and having fun! As a nanny,...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Olivia has been caring for children of all ages since she was a young teen. The children and their parents speak highly of her and would often schedule her several weeks out as she would book up quickly in the neighborhood. Olivia has continued to study child...

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Joshua J.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-40/hr10 yrs exp

Best Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

13 Years Experience Dealing with Special Needs Currently Home care Manager Manage Children and adult special intellectual Disability, From Autism, Cerebral and special disorders. Non-Ambulatory Ambulatory Patients
5.0
"Joshua did an amazing job caring for my brother (23) who has down syndrome. He jumped right in, was very comfortable and M. loved him."

Jennifer O.

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Marietta P.


Minneapolis, MN

$24-40/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Teacher Available For Creative, Montessori & Waldorf-influenced Care.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Marietta can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"She was always very pleasant, very kind, worked really hard and it was a pleasure to be around her"

Pam B.

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Donna H.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a nanny for 20 years. I also am a caregiver. I have cared for children with disabilities as well as with seniors. I also am a pet & house sitter. I live in Plymouth.
5.0
"I have a daycare and Donna filled in for me for a week when I went on vacation. She did exceptionally well working with a large group of children. I have 5. She was flexible in adapting to their needs and our schedule. If you are looking for someone who is...

David And Barbara W.

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Sherri B.


Wayzata, MN

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available - 30 Hour Minimum Per Week

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

Extensive experience providing childcare for infants through teens for over 45 years. Previously licensed in foster care and adoption and experience with special needs children. I have four grown children, and four grandchildren. I enjoy cooking, meal planning, errands, and light house cleaning. I have energy, patience, a...
Sherri can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sherri was wonderful. Knowing that she has experience with children with special needs was comforting. She put this experience into practice, making sure my children were at ease and understood."

Care member

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Rachel R.


Eden Prairie, MN

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Personal Care Worker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with adults and children with special needs for most of my life. My grandma owns group home for adults with disabilities. I'm a certified PCW and am comfortable with personal cares, errands, light cleaning, passing medications.
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Susan M.


Minneapolis, MN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

General

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...
5.0
"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,...

Care member

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Trisha F.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Compassionate Service Provider

Mother of three & provider to the special needs & elderly community. Trained in personal safety, care & education of preschool and grade school students. Trained respite care for special needs children and the elderly. Volunteer coach to grade school girls volleyball for 10 winning seasons. Essential Healthcare worker. Animal &...
Trisha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Elizabeth A.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

School Age Special Need Experience Care Provider

I have been a special education paraprofessional in the public school for 10+ years working with both elementary and secondary learners. Most recently, I have been in an autism spectrum kindergarten classroom. I have special need children of my own, so understand the challenges that can present.
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have worked in several group homes that housed adults with special needs ranging from physical to mental ailments. I have enjoyed my work and believe people are people no matter what and that is how I intend to treat everyone.
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
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Mary G.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-23/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hi! I am in my last semester at the University of Minnesota working towards a degree in Child Psychology. I have had a great deal of experience working with kids as a teacher, nanny, mentor, etc. I have worked with kids ranging in age from 0 to 18. I have experience working with kids with special needs and children from many...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi my name is Brooke! I am a college student looking for a summer nanny position that could carry into babysitting when i'm home on breaks! I have several years of experience working with kids both supervising and coaching. I previously worked with the city of Eden Prairie as a youth tennis instructor and camp counselor for the...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hopkins, MN

Natalie G.

5.0

What I liked about Natalie is that she helped my son pronounce words better, as he was pointing out touching stuff around the house

- Care member

Kyla O.

5.0

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 job! Thank you Kyla for being our...

- Kelly R.

Miranda B.

5.0

Miranda is a kind, patient and dependable caregiver. Miranda worked for my childcare center for two consecutive summers and completed her school co-op program with us as well. Miranda helped with curriculum plans, meals, diaper changes, cleaning and communicating with parents, as well as working...

- Lisa M.

Hans B.

5.0

Hans watched our three young children (5 and under) while my husband and I did house/yard work. They played outside in the snow for hours and our kids adored him! He was very patient and engaging, set good boundaries with them, and interacted well with them from the start. He also let me know when...

- Brittany H.

Kori S.

5.0

We had Kori for over a year as a full time nanny for our 4 year old. My daughter absolutely LOVED her! I can't say enough good things about Kori. She was ALWAYS on time, rarely took time time off, did multiple crafts with my daughter, always made outside time a priority, was good with our animals...

- Lindsey T.

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