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Special needs caregivers in Minnetonka, MN

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Hanna P.


Minnetonka, MN

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hi There, Hanna Here! :)

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I graduated from the university of Minnesota, Twin Cities's campus with a BS in family and social sciences. From there, I spent many years working in a occupational and speech therapy clinic for children and adults with special needs. Our focus was on sensory processing disorder, and I have a vast array of experience when it...
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Hattie P.


Minnetonka, MN

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Hattie and I have worked as a direct support professional/pca and nursing assistant for the last 3 years. I love working with people who are considered special needs, elderly or just need some help!
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Melissa H.


Minnetonka, MN

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Reliable

I have worked at both ends with 5 years working with older folks and in special education for 10 years with kids ages 10-19 years. I currently work with preschoolers in a small specialized treatment program. People are beautiful.
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Lixin Z.


Minneapolis, MN

$51/hr10 yrs exp

Part -time Home Care

5.0

(7)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy working/ taking care of people. I have been working as a full time Certified Medical Assistant in the clinic for the last 17 years to present. My clinical experience could help with making clinical decision If needed. I am also working as a CNA/HHA/PCA in the assistant living /memory care/group home for the last 18...
Lixin can also help with: Visiting nurse, respite care, personal care, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Lixin was an excellent caregiver for my father-in-law. She is very compassionate and caring. My father-in-law loved spending time with Lixin "

Judy R.

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Erika O.


Minneapolis, MN

$35/hr6 yrs exp

American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh

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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Rebecca F.


Hopkins, MN

$19-22/hr10 yrs exp

Compassion, Experience, And Training

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...
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.

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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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Doreen B.


Chanhassen, MN

$40-50/hr

Special Needs Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I will ensure your loved one is cared for fully. I have four children in which are grown adults and I often get comments on how well behaved and what great young adults they are. I would love to continue to help out and give my love and attention to other children. I had a cousin with Down syndrome and she actually graduated...
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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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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Kristiana H.


Minneapolis, MN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny Plus

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In addition to successfully (but not perfectly) raising and launching my own three sons, I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including special needs children. I love children, and love to engage them in reading, music, outings and activities, arts & crafts, discussion and fun. Turns out this is my happy...
Kristiana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We loved Kristiana when we interviewed her! She really engaged with our kids during the interview and they really responded to her. She was a great communicator and very professional when we set up the interview, and was very punctual. Circumstances didn't allow...

Jasmine K.

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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
"Donna was very flexible for my short term (2 week) need and I would hire again if I have a need. She was able to adjust to the hours I needed which included a late evening without any difficulty."

Allan P.

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Emma C.


Minneapolis, MN

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 27-year-old licensed educator with over 13 years of experience working with children. I have been a nanny, camp counselor, Para educator, and special education teacher. I have always loved working with children! Covering some basics: I have my own car and I am willing to drive children to activities. I love all...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emma was awesome! She was on time and even stayed later. My son had nothing but great things to say."

Kendall B.

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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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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, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Janet H.


Hopkins, MN

$10-25/hr10 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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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Makayla F.


Minneapolis, MN

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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...
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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,...

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Kelly D.


Hopkins, MN

$22-32/hr6 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: Travel, craft assistance, 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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Meghan S.


Mound, MN

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For Some Little Ones To Take Care Of

I have previous experience as a nanny for a family with 3 and 1. 5 boys. Before that, I was a teaching temp for day cares around the metro in infant and toddler classrooms. I did a year long internship at a children's hospital where I worked in the Occupational Therapy department, helping out one of the therapists. I observed...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Meghan is a conscientious, loving, patient, observant caregiver who puts the child first always. She does activities with them that help them grow and gain confidence in themselves. Meghan arrives on time and is on the full time she is at work. Somehow she has an...

Deb S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Minnetonka, MN

Lixin Z.

5.0

Lixin was an excellent caregiver for my father-in-law. She is very compassionate and caring. My father-in-law loved spending time with Lixin

- Judy R.

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.

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.

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.

Marietta P.

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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