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292 special needs caregivers are listed in Minneapolis, MN

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Minneapolis, MN

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Rebekah P.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

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I first started babysitting back in 2007. The past two years I have been the nanny of 4 lovely children who will unfortunately be moving to California. I have 4+ years of experience working with children who have special needs and behavior disorders. I am patient, loving, kind and caring. I love working with kids from newborns...
Rebekah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I've been caring for children for the past three years because I have a sincere passion for fostering their growth and development. My patient and friendly nature allows me to create a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages. I'm also very creative and imaginative, so I love coming up with fun and educational...
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Nancy J S.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-49/hr10 yrs exp

RETIRED EDUCATOR LOOKING TO PROVIDE COMPANIONSHIP TO YOUR LOVED ONE

I have worked in a long-term care facility providing spiritual support and encouragement to families impacted by Dementia. I also have several years of experience directing children's and family ministry programs. Having raised a child with Downs syndrome, I am comfortable with disabilities and enjoy serving those with special...
Nancy J can also help with: Transportation, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

The last 5 years I've been working with children with special needs. Before that I worked over 15 years with people over 70 years old. I left my carrer working with eye doctors to home school my son. My son, who no longer lives with me, is cognitivly impaired, diabetic since age 6 and bipolar. Raising him has given me great...
Loura can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Laurie M.


Minneapolis, MN

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I have over 10 years of experience . I also was the caregiver for my elderly parents l I also have experience with caring for special needs adults. I have also been a CNA so I can handle medication.
Laurie can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Rachel R.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Rachel, I'm a mom of two teens with "special needs." They don't need me as much these days, so I'm reaching out to offer my experience to others that may need an extra hand, on a regular schedule or a one-time visit. My pay and availability are negotiable, except for Wednesday and Saturday. My experience...
Rachel can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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Patricia P.


Minneapolis, MN

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Personal And Attentive Care Giver With 5+ Years Of Experience As A DSP

I am a empathetic and supportive caregiver for senior adults and individuals with special needs. My duties and skills range from preparing meals, light housework, coordinating activities, personal hygiene, administering medication, companionship and driver as needed. I am CPR, First Aid AED certified and completed the Medication...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Christine P.


Minneapolis, MN

$30-45/hr3 yrs exp

Heartfelt Caregiver: Compassionate Support For Every Step Of The Journey

My passion lies in working with the elderly and special needs children, inspiring them to engage in meaningful activities that enrich their lives and bring joy. I bring a versatile skill set, strong communication, a people-centered approach, and genuine compassion to create solutions that enhance well-being for those I...
Christine can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I have spent the past 5 years working as a Direct support professional caring for people with special needs. The majoirty of whom were seinors. During my time I have dispensed medications and did personal cares for many of the rindividuals I have worked with.
Isabella can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
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Mihaela M.


Minneapolis, MN

$18-35/hr3 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Compassionate

I have a BA degree in teaching. I have been working as a preschool teacher and special needs Para sub for 5+ years. I have 3 years of experience working in homes for young children and elderly. I can help with House Management Services, Personal Care, and Hospice Care
Mihaela can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Hello! My name is DeContee and I am an experienced and compassionate caregiver dedicated to supporting families and their loved ones. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with children, seniors, and individuals with special needs, helping them thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. I have 14 years of experience....
Decontee can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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Alex I.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-26/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate Care

With over 10 years in healthcare, I'm dedicated to providing caring and personalized support to seniors and individuals with special needs. I have worked in assisted living homes, hospitals, and private residences, allowing me to truly understand the unique challenges faced by those I serve. Whether it's managing health issues...
Alex can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, respite care, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Deb R.


Minneapolis, MN

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Care Give Available - Will Consider Part-time Or Full-time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Are you looking for a reliable, honest, caring, compassionate caregiver for your aging parent or loved one in need of assistance? I've been working with the senior population for 10 years. My experience includes feeding tubes, medication management/administration, Parkinson's care, Hospice care, dementia/Alzheimer's Care, Hoyer...
Deb can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Elizabeth A.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Compassionate Companion

My experience has been with special needs children as a paraprofessional. However, the qualities needed to be a senior companion are similar. Patience and caring to help individuals enjoy their quality of life and maximize their potential transfers across all ages.

Leah M.


Minneapolis, MN

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

5.0

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I am 36 years old. The longest I have worked with one family is about 10 years. (This was not a nanny position, but Lots of babysitting for this family.) I started out working with one infant, then came his brother, then came another brother so, I have experience working with up to 3 children at a time and I have experience...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our child was asleep while Leah babysat, but she helped us out in a pinch, very last minute. Punctual, dependable. Thank you, Leah!"

Heather M.

Alexis M.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Outdoorsy, Activity Planner!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

(I live in Minneapolis my profile won't let me change my location!) My experience in caretaking: I have been nannying and babysitting for 6 + years. For the past 3 years I have been a PCA, Individual Skills Worker, and currently Assistant Program Manager for multiple children/adults with special needs. I am familiar and...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Alexis handled our one-year-old twins very well! She helped with little things around the house without me even having to ask and worked around her school schedule to be there when we needed her. She was good with preparing meals and snacks for the boys and taking...

Alexandria G.

Moriah K.


Minneapolis, MN

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Please note before reading further that I am only looking for hours on Wednesdays, as I already have 30 hours between M, T, and Th. My name is Moriah and I have been caring for children for well over 12 years now, 10 of those years being a full-time nanny here in the cities. I love my rewarding career and wish to continue...
Moriah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Moriah is amazing with children! While working alongside her I got a great understanding of her patience, knowledge of young children and hard-working personality. She does a wonderful job implementing a balanced day and meeting each child's needs at a...

Janine H.

Joanne H.


Minneapolis, MN

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I started my career in social work working with Special Needs children, specifically with Autistic children. In my later career years I worked for Mount Olivet Rolling Acxres as a Case Supervisor. I currently work as a staff member for Fraser in a high functioning group home of 4 adult men. Based on my experiences and their...

Amber R.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-20/hr9 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Available

I taught special education for five years, where I was awarded "Teacher of the Year" and the highest level of effectiveness of a 5. I hold both a masters and bachelors in education from the University of Tennessee in Special Education and Exceptional Education, respectively. I have a PhD as well as a masters degree from the...

Anna J.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Special Education Teacher And Caregiver

I am currently finishing up my Masters in Education with a focus on special education. I spent the last year working in an elementary school special education classroom. In the past I have worked in a middle school as well as transition program. I am passionate about being person centered. I would love to spend the summer...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Minneapolis, MN

Leah M.

5.0

Our child was asleep while Leah babysat, but she helped us out in a pinch, very last minute. Punctual, dependable. Thank you, Leah!

- Heather M.

Alexis M.

5.0

Alexis handled our one-year-old twins very well! She helped with little things around the house without me even having to ask and worked around her school schedule to be there when we needed her. She was good with preparing meals and snacks for the boys and taking them outside to play which is very...

- Alexandria G.

Moriah K.

5.0

Moriah is amazing with children! While working alongside her I got a great understanding of her patience, knowledge of young children and hard-working personality. She does a wonderful job implementing a balanced day and meeting each child's needs at a developmental appropriate level as well as...

- Janine H.

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Ratings for Minneapolis, MN special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 98 reviews of the 292 listed special needs caregivers.