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Bonnie S.

Care Giver

Saint Paul, MN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
dementia
visiting physician
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
I have 38 years experience as a Recreation Director for the City of St. Paul, and 35 years experience working with Special needs Children. I'm a huge animal lover a believe my next path will be to care for your animals while u are out of town or just need a helping hand. I will come to your home where your fur babies are the...
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Rosemount, MN

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
home modification
dementia
I am a occupational therapist. I have worked in nursing homes and in home health care. I have also worked in group homes with special needs people. I am currently a paraprofessional at a elementary school.
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Care For Your Child!

Rosemount, MN

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I am double majoring in Elementary and Special Education with a minor in Specific learning disabilities. I feel as if I am up for any thing! I have had experience with children who have special needs, they have the kindest hearts!
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Child Care, Assistant, Personal Care

Saint Paul, MN

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$35/hr
10 years experience
All ages Personal Care professional with a lifetime of positive, respectful, patient care. As a college student, I was a PCA, live-in Nanny, and babysitter for numerous families. While attending graduate school and raising two children I became a foster parent for over 20 years and worked emergency medicine in acute care...
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Part Time Caregiver

Rosemount, MN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a licensed and registered occupational therapist and currently a paraprofessional at our local elementary school. I also have experience working in group homes.
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Full-Time Summer PCA Available

South Saint Paul, MN

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$18/hr
1 year experience
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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Direct Support Professional

Saint Paul, MN

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$18/hr
5 years experience
I have 5 years of paid experience working with individuals who have disabilities. I have worked in residential, day program, and respite environments. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with varying intellectual and physical disabilities. I am a very patient person who is always willing to learn.
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South Saint Paul, MN

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
About me: I have recently moved to the Twin Cities from WI with my Fiance-I am getting married to my partner of seven years this summer! I enjoy traveling, trying new foods (I am a foodie), and spending time outdoors! Experience: -Gymnastics coach, -After-school care programs, -Daycare teacher, -Part-time/After-school/Full-time...
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Respectful, Fun-loving Caregiver

Saint Paul, MN

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I am a fellow disabled, neurodivergent human looking to help others in the community. I like working with children and adults. I am personable and a very quick learner. My experience is mainly with disabled adults (mental and physical health) but my Education degree is helpful for understanding kiddos. I will also be...
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Rosemount, MN

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
I've been caring for children since I was younger. I help/ still helping raise my 2 nephews who are now turning 4 and 3. I often help my mother on her babysitting jobs, which includes caring for special needs children, feeding, diaper changes and doing learning activities. I'm a very patient person. I love kids and enjoy taking...
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Part-time AM Hours/ On-call

South Saint Paul, MN

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Alexis. I have 15 years of PCA experience and over 8 years in behavioral health, supporting children and teens with developmental and behavioral needs. My approach is calm, patient, and relationship-centered--I meet kids where they are and help them feel safe, regulated, and confident. I've worked in homes, clinics, and...
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Rosemount, MN

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I am a creative, enthusiastic, and patient person who likes to have fun. I have worked with children and adults with a variety of disabilities by taking them on community activities, assisting with activities of daily living, chore services, and I worked as a behavior support specialist in an elementary school. I love to play...
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Saint Paul, MN

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello , My name Anjannette, but you can call me Angie . I have over 7 year of experience working the elderly, Adults & Young Adults with ADHD , Autism, Down syndrome, Behavioral Disorders. I have a passion for helping others and learning new ways to help and approve others quality of life. One thing that I have learn over the...
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Saint Paul, MN

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
A few summers ago, I nannied for a family with two special needs kids. They both had ADHD and autism. With that said, they needed medication at certain times of the day, as well as at least 2 meals per day while I was there. I assisted in picking them up from summer school. They had a limited screen time set by their parents, so...
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Rosemount, MN

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have done babysitting with kids that were in elementary, I taught tennis for elementary and middle schools kids, and I have done therapy for kids with special needs.
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South Saint Paul, MN

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I have worked full-time with children with special needs for almost 6 years. I have extensive experience in nannying, babysitting, and teaching children's dance lessons. I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable care for children. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children of all ages and have...
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PCA Certified Young Man

Saint Paul, MN

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$9/hr
I got my PCA license in January of 2013. I am passionate about helping people to live more comfortably and openly in the community
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Special Needs Caretaker

Saint Paul, MN

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I have had many years working with people with disabilities. Primarily I have worked in the mental health field with people with mental illness. I also have experience working with people with physical disabilities. I have a degree in psychology and enjoy, and am good at, communicating with and supporting people with special...
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Saint Paul, MN

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
From a young age, I discovered my passion for nurturing children and supporting families through positive babysitting experiences. With 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I provide a safe and engaging environment where children can thrive. I'm comfortable caring for up to three...
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Reliable, Caring And Positive Professional

Saint Paul, MN

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$21/hr
10 years experience
With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, and approximately 3 years on this site. I can provide you or your loved one with the highest quality of life you/they deserve. I have worked in private homes, skilled nursing facilities, chemical dependency units, hospitals as well as 5 years in the office managing a home care...
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