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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hugo, MN

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Hugo, MN

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Regina G.


Minneapolis, MN

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

3.0

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

In my experience has being a PCA I have taken care of many special needs children. My first client was a girl she is wheelchair bond, along with having alcohol syndrome. I had to feed her with a feeding tube, I also did daily exercise with her to keep her healthy. I have also take care of two siblings, they both have ADHD. I...
Regina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I know Regina, and her family, from our parish youth and volunteer programs at Epiphany church. Regina is a very kind and compassionate person. Regina is able to make friendships and get along with everyone, her pleasant personality always shines! Regina is very...

Barb M.

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Kimberly B.


Saint Paul, MN

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hi there! My name is Kim. I am a mom of 4 adult children as well as 'Nama 'and Bonus mom/grandma to many others with over 35 years in Childcare/Caregiver experiences. I have worked with many ages from Infant to Seniors. I have my Associates Degree in Child Development. I am also certified in First Aid, CPR and SIDS as well as a...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"I've known Kim for over 15 years. She is a very caring and upbeat person. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for care. She will go beyond what you are looking for and with over 20 years experience you can't ask for a better caregiver! If I still...

L S.

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Sophia A.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-30/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for people of all ages. I'm a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in psychology and political science, and I am passionate about helping with with the everyday demands of life! I have 5 years of experience in both special needs and non-special needs childcare...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sophia was a wonderful P/T nanny to our autistic son for a year and a half when she was studying in Chicago. She is caring, patient. and knowledgeable and understood him very well. She even visited the city recently and made the effort to visit and re-connect....

David B.

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Sophia A.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Im Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for individuals with special needs or for neurotypical individuals. I'm a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in psychology and political science, and I am passionate about helping with with the everyday demands of life! I am interested in working with people of...
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Leeanne M.


Shafer, MN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked in this field for 30 years. This is my passion. I love how rewarding it is to make a difference in someone's life. I am 52 mom of 4 wonderful men & Grandma to 9 Beautiful grandchildren.
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Thea S.


Minneapolis, MN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

I'm Thea I am 24 years old I have been working in caregiving for 10 years. I love being outside , reading books , I am not much of tv person but I dont mind a movie or 2 :)my approach on education development is by not being in front of a tv but more being a leader , being outside and enjoying nature with fun activities:) I have...
Thea can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Amazing she was on time and efficient my kids loved her I will definitely hire Thea again !"

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Martin G.


Minneapolis, MN

$50/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a registered nurse at NMH. I decided to go into health care so that I can bring smiles to my patients in their healing journey. I provide skilled care with empathy to ensure that my patients receive the best care possible and also feel well cared for.
5.0
"He is trustworthy and a great caregiver. Martin care for the person he is serving."

Duff D.

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Greta E.


Saint Paul, MN

$26/hr8 yrs exp

Open To Part-time Or One-time Childcare, Pet Care And Housesitting!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Greta! I'm a recent Macalester College graduate living in St Paul, available for childcare, pet care, or housesitting. I've described some of my experience below, but feel free to reach out with any questions :) Raised by a preschool teacher, I have been working with kids almost my life. In high school, I...
Greta can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Greta is very kind, honest, and reliable. My 5yo really enjoyed spending time with her and she managed to keep him pretty busy throughout the day. We had her over a couple of times already, and she's always punctual, very understanding and easy to get along with....

Carolina M.

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Janelle J.


Saint Paul, MN

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver/ Nanny

What could be better or more rewarding than working with kids! Here's a little about my background: I have been working as a nanny for 2+ years, and have over 15 years of experience as a pediatric/developmental Occupational Therapy clinician, working with children from infancy through their teens, and includes private practice,...
5.0
"Janelle was our child's nanny from 15 weeks to 18 months, and we couldn't have been happier with her work. During her time with us, Janelle was incredibly mindful and focused on our child's needs. She was always intentional about spending time on activities...

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Ashley R.


Saint Paul, MN

$26/hr7 yrs exp

Full-time/part-time Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting about 7 years ago. I have experience working with children from ages 1-10 years old. On top of babysitting, I was a teachers assistant where I learned how to work with children with special needs. I have helped some of the children with their Spanish, writing, and reading skills. I know basic ASL terms and...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley cared for my 2.5 year old and he adored her! She was on-time, very friendly and I felt like my child was in excellent hands. I would hire Ashley again!"

Hayley S.

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Madeline R.


Lake Elmo, MN

$15-45/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver/Babysitter/Childcare/PCA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Madeline, I am a professional nanny, I have a lot of experience in being a nanny, I have worked as a care giver for the past 8 years. I grew up helping at a daycare and I also had multiple of my own nanny positions. I've taken care of children from 2 months to 14 years old. I primarily have worked with infants...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Madeline is wonderful with my children. She helped me out with my newborn son and 4 year old daughter. She is a very kind and compassionate girl and I would recommend her to anyone. "

Lauren C.

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Kalley E.


Saint Paul, MN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

High Energy & Activity Driven Caregiver!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced and dedicated caregiver with 12+ years of childcare experience, including special needs care. I started in 2009 as a caregiver for a newborn and grew into a trusted support for many amazing families. Over the years, I have broadened my caregiving approach to include those with special needs, fostering a...
Kalley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Adria M.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mother, special education teacher, and multiple pet owner. I support, advocate for and provide education and care for people with special needs.
5.0
"Adria just started working with my son. He thinks she's great and we are glad to have her on our care team! She is patient, organized, funny, and flexible"

Chris J.

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Sara A.


Minneapolis, MN

$30-40/hr

Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! If you're looking for someone to take care of your senior loved ones you've came to the right place! I have experience working as a direct support professional for people with special needs and elderly people. I've also taken care of my grandma for 2 years so please reach out to me with your schedule and I will work...
Sara can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"I hired Sara to help my mom who is confined to a wheelchair with deep cleaning and organization. Sara arrived on time and immediately engaged with my mother to make sure that she was comfortable with having someone working within her home. Not only did Sara do an...

Carrie S.

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Cheryl K.


Saint Paul, MN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

The Care I Give Is Customized To Your Needs. I Do Because I Care.

I have done private pay home health care for more than 14 yrs. With a wide range of experience. People with Dementia/Alzheimer's, TBI, various cancers, ostomy's, Parkinson's/Ataxia, CHF, stroke and more. Comfortable with DC, med set up, showering, various lifts. Go between for patient and MD. I have helped family members...
Cheryl can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Cheryl is one of the most compassionate persons I know! She has the ability to relate well to the elderly and young.She has a wonderful sense of humor! I especially appreciate her honesty and good judgement and she's a hard worker!"

Mary S.

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Emma R.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun Sitter With Various Healthcare Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota with a B. A. in human physiology. I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at UMN Medical Center and have experience in both geriatric and child care, with experience in the post-mortem field as well. I have been a part-time nanny for one family with a 3-year-old...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Emma was a wonderful caregiver for our two young daughters! During the COVID-19 pandemic my partner and I were worried about finding safe, reliable care for our children while trying to juggle our own jobs moving remote. My youngest daughter has special needs...

Edith J.

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Regina G.


Minneapolis, MN

$30-40/hr2 yrs exp

PCA

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have take care of ADHD, autistic, handicapped, and normal children for 2 years. I am a very fun, creative, loving, and caring person. I love having fun with kids. It brings joy to my heart when I make children laugh and I see them having fun with me. I know how to change a diaper, and put medicine in a feeding tube. I enjoying...
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Courtney K.


Andover, MN

$22-24/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi I am Courtney! I have many years of experience working with kiddos. I have cared for special needs kids and children with medical complexities. I have watched up to 6 kids at one time and am comfortable watching kids of any age. I enjoy planning out activities for kids to keep them entertained, off screens, and having fun!
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We have had Courtney as a back up nanny and she is fantastic with our two children! She plays well with them and we can hear giggles all day long! (We work from home currently) Our kids love her and have requested that she come back. Courtney is willing to help out...

Shaunna K.

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Ana M.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As I work on my Masters in Social Work I am seeking summer-employment, hoping to spend my days with children when I'm not in class or studying. With a background in literacy work, Autism therapy, and trauma-based therapies, I have a passion for working with children with complex needs and unique spirits. My vision for this work...
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Mary V.


Saint Paul, MN

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

MaggieMae

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I have cared for special needs newborns just starting life to caring for my patients in Hospice at the end of their life. I have over 25 years of experience caring for the most vulnerable. I guarantee empathy and the most dignified care.
5.0
"Mary is likely the most caring, competent provider and person I have ever met. She takes the extra time and effort to make sure you are comfortable and is very knowledgeable about lots of medical/health related issues. She also is super fun to be around. Mary...

Katie H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hugo, MN

Regina G.

5.0

I know Regina, and her family, from our parish youth and volunteer programs at Epiphany church. Regina is a very kind and compassionate person. Regina is able to make friendships and get along with everyone, her pleasant personality always shines! Regina is very conscientious about her work and...

- Barb M.

Kimberly B.

5.0

I may be a little prejudice in this review as I am Kim's fiance but in the 10 years we have been together I have never met another mom as dedicated to the children she works for and her own as well as my daughter! She is overjoyed that Her own daughter is now expecting our first official grandchild,...

- Juan Z.

Sophia A.

5.0

Sophia was a wonderful P/T nanny to our autistic son for a year and a half when she was studying in Chicago. She is caring, patient. and knowledgeable and understood him very well. She even visited the city recently and made the effort to visit and re-connect. Highly recommended!

- David B.

Thea S.

5.0

Thea has been wonderful caring for my 2 year old son! She's patient, kind, dependable, and professional. It's such a relief to know my son is in good hands!

- Carole J.

Martin G.

5.0

He is trustworthy and a great caregiver. Martin care for the person he is serving.

- Duff D.

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