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Miah C.


South Saint Paul, MN

$16-21/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs Professional

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hello, thank you for viewing my profile and considering hiring me. I started working in healthcare in 2017. I have experience working with those who have special needs, disability and mental health concerns. I have worked with ages 5-50. I am LGBT+ friendly and fully vaccinated, okay with smoking and pets. I'd describe my...
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Jamar S.


South Saint Paul, MN

$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Full-Time Summer PCA Available

I found my passion for working with individuals with physical and mental disabilities almost a year ago while working for Fraser in there Day Treatment rooms for children who were between 3 and 6. I left Fraser to pursue a job working at Focus Beyond Transition Services where I help students ages 18-21 with being in the...
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Miah C.


South Saint Paul, MN

$16-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Specialized In Metal Health And Special Needs

hello, thank you for viewing my profile and considering hiring me. I started working in healthcare in 2017. I have experience working with those who have special needs, disability and mental health concerns. I have worked with ages 5-50. I am LGBT+ friendly and fully vaccinated, okay with smoking and pets. I'd describe my...
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping, any errands .. I currently work at a school with special needs preschoolers. I've worked with all kids and all ages .
Serenity can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Angela S.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Angela In A Nut Shell

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the nanny you have been looking for! I spent the last year as an elementary special needs aid. I've lived in Denver for a year and before moving was a full-time nanny for a wonderful toddler in San Francisco, CA. We spent our days painting, reading, playing, exploring, and practicing how to be kind to ourselves and others....
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Angi joined our family last summer when my son was 17 months & she has forever changed our lives. No words can do justice to this experienced, professional, thoughtful, kind, creative & generous individual. As our full-time nanny, she was responsible for running my...

Femi O.

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Madeline R.


Lake Elmo, MN

$15-45/hr • 8 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, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"We appreciate Maddy very much. She is a sweet girl and a hard worker. She has been such a help for our family. Thank you! "

Loren B.

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Anthony P.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Social Worker And Independent Facilitator Of Love And Logic Curriculum.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have mainly worked with individuals 65 years of age and younger. Strong background partnering with at risk youth. I enjoy working children, teenagers and individuals in their twenties as life is full of undefined possibilities. I am a little kid at heart. Raised a son who is now 19 years old. I Love learning about people of...
5.0
"Anthony was good to work with. He kept me updated every step of the way. He did a great job cleaning and repairing s house being sold."

Julie S.

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Taityana A.


Minneapolis, MN

$23/hr • 6 yrs exp

Ready To Work

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Taityana! I am looking to nanny. I'm very bubbly and fun to be around. I am certified in First Aid/ CPR and a registered care assistant. I am still learning ASL to better assist with special needs. I've been a caregiver for about 3 years and a nanny/ sitter since 2018 now. I've worked with autism, ADHD/ ADD,...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Taityana was awesome. She was great with the kids and the house was clean when we got home. She gave us a few nice updates on how they were doing too. Was relaxing to know they were well taken care of while we got to go out!"

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Rachael R.


Minneapolis, MN

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child Care Provider For Children With Special Needs

Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as gentle, kind, creative, patient and very silly!! I love working with children We learn from them as they do from us I'm a get on the floor and play kind of person. Love tea parties with raspberry tea, games and any that allow me to use that moment in the best way possible Love crafts or...
Rachael can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachael is an absolute gem. I had never left my 4 year old son alone before so I was a total train wreck. I was nervous to hire anyone but she really stood out to me . I'm so thankful she is who we went with. She is the sweetest lady ever and was so great with my...

Megan C.

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Katie W.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

MEd Teacher Providing Part-time Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Teaching and caring for children is my biggest passion, and since I started babysitting at the age of 12 I have known that I would make a career out of it. I have an MA in Early Childhood Education as well as a BA in Child Psychology. Before I started teaching Pre-K, I babysat, nannied, worked in a toddler daycare, and assistant...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie cared for my son (together with her son) for almost a year. She is a phenomenal educator and person, and her son is adorable! Katie is reliable, organized, and genuinely enjoys her role. I was consistently impressed by her enthusiasm and creativity. She...

Courtney T.

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Angela N.


Cottage Grove, MN

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience Helping Loved Ones

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 20+ years of homecare/cna service with elderly and special needs people. I enjoy working with the elderly because of their wisdom and I like learning from their history. I am looking for companion type jobs. I am patient, experienced and want to make people comfortable in their surroundings. I am a mother to two...
Angela can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I watched Angie engage in conversation with our mother, she treated her with dignity and respect and gently, and she shared common interests with Mom that they enjoyed together such as needlepoint and crocheting."

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Cynthia A.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a semi-retired pediatric nurse of 40+ years. The first part of my career I worked in pediatric hospitals and the last 5years in home care mostly in pediatrics with some special needs adults. Pediatrics is my first love. After raising 5 children and helping them to launch I do know the stresses of parenting and had one...
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Cindy as a nanny for our 11 month old and she was wonderful! She read books, sang songs and was active with him. She was very open and understanding about our parenting choices and followed all eating/sleeping schedules. I would highly recommend Cindy!"

Brittany O.

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Whitney P.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-22/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Whitney and I am 24 years old. I have 7 years of experience in the field of caregiving. I am a U. S Army Veteran and I am CPR/First Aid certified. I also worked as a Paraprofessional (Special Education Job Coach) at Lionsgate Academy. I have experience with newborns, twins, toddlers, preteens and those with...
Whitney can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We had a unique situation in which Whitney watched our 14 mo old while there were other family members in the home. We needed someone who could dedicate their full attention to our daughter as the others were completing a home project. This did not intimidate...

Lauren K.

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Rachael R.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-21/hr • 8 yrs exp

Sitter For People With Special Needs

I was an educator for 40 years. 8 of those years were students with special needs. They had one or more of the following: deaf, hard of hearing, autism spectrum disorder, severe to mild cognitive delays, behavior issues.
5.0
"Rachael was wonderful with our daughter for the interview. She is patient and kind."

Rebecca H.

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Madeline R.


Lake Elmo, MN

$10-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Certified PCA

I am a dependable and reliable PCA. My name is Maddy, I am a certified 22-year-old. I am very trustworthy and responsible. I have taken care of kids with down syndrome and other disabilities. I am open to doing whatever is needed in caring for them. I have my own transportation and can be there when needed. I also have an...
5.0
"I never had the opportunity to have Maddie on the staff, but from what I have observed, she is caring, courteous, kind and demonstrates all the positive characteristics you would want in a caregiver. I had the honor of interviewing her a couple years ago and she...

Ramsey L.

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Caitlyn H.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-20/hr

Part-Time Caregiver

Over the years I have worked with children ages 4-19. I am very passionate about children with special needs and I have much experience with a variety of different disorders. I have coached soccer, basketball, and volleyball to children ages 5-17 and volunteer with Special Olympics here in Grand Forks with individuals ranging...
Caitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Laura K.


Cottage Grove, MN

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I have a passion for helping children succeed in life. I am extremely patient as well as fun loving. I have a background in child development. I have worked with children with many different disabilities.
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Jessica S.


Cottage Grove, MN

$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked in home care for the last 15 years from group homes to nursing homes to hospice. I have experience with autism children to adults, mental health clients, special needs and elderly care that deals with stroke to Parkinsons and more. I also have 5 years of experience with pet care. I have worked at a boarding/doggy...
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, home modification, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Brittany S.


Lake Elmo, MN

$22-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Brittany! I am 24 years old, and I received my Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2022. I have a very giving heart, and I love caring for others. I have experience working with people with mental and physical disabilities as well, so I am comfortable with that. I would be so...
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Simone V.


Inver Grove Heights, MN

$20-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Here To Help

I recently worked in a group home for adults with mental disabilities which exposed me to many different diagnoses and ways of living. I love getting to know people and share interests, time, space, whatever is needed of me. I know it can be difficult to navigate a neurotypical world from my own experiences and I'm passionate...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Saint Paul, MN

Angela S.

5.0

Angi joined our family last summer when my son was 17 months & she has forever changed our lives. No words can do justice to this experienced, professional, thoughtful, kind, creative & generous individual. As our full-time nanny, she was responsible for running my son's day from 9 am to 5 am, but...

- Femi O.

Madeline R.

5.0

We hired Madeline for watching our infant son while we were getting on our feet and back to work. Madeline was such a big help to our little family and we are so appreciative. She really showed such a kind hearted and compassionate attitude toward our baby and us. She was very knowledgeable and...

- Savannah L.

Anthony P.

5.0

Anthony was good to work with. He kept me updated every step of the way. He did a great job cleaning and repairing s house being sold.

- Julie S.

Taityana A.

5.0

We loved Taityana! She was the first sitter we’ve used and she did a wonderful job with our two young boys. Prompt, warm, and down to build forts! Couldn’t ask for more.

- Nicole B.

Rachael R.

5.0

Rachael is an absolute gem. I had never left my 4 year old son alone before so I was a total train wreck. I was nervous to hire anyone but she really stood out to me . I'm so thankful she is who we went with. She is the sweetest lady ever and was so great with my son. She is qualified and has so...

- Megan C.

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