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Special needs caregivers in South Saint Paul, MN

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Talila B.


Cottage Grove, MN

$27-35/hr

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Hello, my name is Talila B. I am from Minnesota and have been here all my life. I have over 4 years of experience caring for people in all different age ranges. I can help with travel and carpooling along with running errands. I'm a patient person and determined to treat my special needs clients with the utmost respect and care...
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Andrea J.


Cottage Grove, MN

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny, Available Full-Time, Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Andrea and I have a son myself who is 6 years old! With over 10 years of experience in the child care/nanny feel that I have gained excellent childcare experience with children of all ages. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

My name is Piper and I have many different childcare experiences. Beginning with my 11-year-old brother, I have been helping with him since he was about baby, he has ASD so I have plenty of experience with kids with special needs. I was a pca for a girl with special needs as well. Between that experience ce I have gained a lot...
Piper can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hello ! I am Z a psychology student looking to gain some experience. I am caring and compassionate and would love an opportunity to learn more and gain some experience I am dependable and responsible please contact me as it is convenient for you .
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Erika O.


Minneapolis, MN

$35/hr6 yrs exp

American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh

5.0

(1)

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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Sophia A.


Minneapolis, MN

$10-30/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, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Chloe W.


Minneapolis, MN

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been taking care of my younger brother and younger sister. They are twins and now 7. I began taking care of them when I was 10. I also gave volunteered at church with the toddlers, infants, and kids with special needs. I have been babysitting young children for years. I am First Aid/CPR certified.
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Chloe was punctual and pleasant, kids liked her."

Kelly R.

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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, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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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Justine D.


Burnsville, MN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional/Part-Time Babysitter Available

4.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Justine. I am 29 years old. I live in Burnsville, MN. I have over 15 years of experience babysitting. In the past, I have volunteered at a summer camp (9 to 10-year-olds,) and I have babysat (ages newborn - 11 years.) I also have experience with special needs children and adults. Thank you!
Justine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Justine came to work for us one night very last minute after I had a cancellation. She was very polite in our communication. She showed up on time. My house was very clean when I returned. And my kids liked her. Would recommend!"

Ami H.

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Thea S.


Minneapolis, MN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 12 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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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.

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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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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: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & 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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Lixin Z.


Minneapolis, MN

$51/hr10 yrs exp

Part -time Home Care

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, hospice services, home modification, respite care, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Lee is a very nice person and very knowledgeable about caring for my husband. We both enjoyed having her help and would hire her again if needed"

Linda Z.

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Grace T.


Minneapolis, MN

$25-50/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Loving And Patient Sitter, Teacher, And Amateur Chef

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Grace and I currently work as a special needs substitute teacher, helping my mother with two younger twin brothers, and babysitting for friends and family. I am looking for a part time position starting as soon as needed. I also nannied for a family and tutored their kids through online school during the Covid-19...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Grace was a fantastic nanny and homework help tutor for my kids when school went online-only during the early part of the COVID pandemic. She kept them on task with school work until it was done, and then rewarded them with a lot entertaining play. The kids loved...

Mary S.

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Amina J.


Hugo, MN

$18-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember, being that I'm the oldest of 4. Whether it was my siblings or the neighborhood kids, I was always watching children. Currently I'm a morning nanny for a special needs family while going to school full time. In the past I was a nanny for a couple summers and volunteered...
Amina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amina is great with my kids now 7/9 -- one w/ ADHD. She also helped tutor them when they were on distance learning. She was always on time and the kids love her!! She watched them on a regular basis all of last school year and still does the occasional sitting."

Michelle H.

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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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Emily V.


Savage, MN

$14-18/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emily, I am an elementary music teacher in Columbia Heights. I have experience in caring for children in both small and large group settings. I have classroom experience with children with special needs. I am comfortable with pets, and have a small SUV. I look forward to meeting you!
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Emily was able to manage our busy household including three kids without trouble, we would definitely recommend!"

Jill S.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a special needs brother and been helping him. I also have taken care of other kids with special needs.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Saint Paul, MN

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.

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.

Chloe W.

5.0

Chloe was punctual and pleasant, kids liked her.

- Kelly R.

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.

Justine D.

4.0

Justine came to work for us one night very last minute after I had a cancellation. She was very polite in our communication. She showed up on time. My house was very clean when I returned. And my kids liked her. Would recommend!

- Ami H.

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