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We found Laura about 1 year ago and our entire family is so grateful to have her around. Here is an incomplete list of reasons we love

Review for Laura P. by Michael M.

Daria was responsive and punctual for a babysitting role with my young children. She played well with them and I felt safe leaving my son

Review for Daria H. by Gina W.

Barb was very good to work with. Our son is slow to warm up to people, however he was quickly comfortable with Barb. She has the intangible

Review for Barbara J. by Koda S.

Special needs caregivers in Hamel, MN

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Isabelle C.


Hamel, MN

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Creative And Compassionate Care Taker

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I am a dedicated and compassionate nanny with over 5 years of experience in providing high-quality care to children of all ages, including newborns and children with special needs. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to travel with families, offering a flexible, adaptable approach to childcare in different...
Isabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Laura P.


Osseo, MN

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I found my passion for caregiving after taking care of three very close friends with cancer. I love taking care of others. I am very organized and a fast learner. I have worked with age ranges from 25-96. I'm fun loving, quirky, and have a great sense of humor. I have since gotten certified as an end of life specialist. I...
Laura can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services & more
5.0
"We found Laura about 1 year ago and our entire family is so grateful to have her around. Here is an incomplete list of reasons we love working with Laura: she's a straight-shooter, kind, qualified, honest, hard-working, funny, thoughtful, patient, reliable, and...

Michael M.

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Daria H.


Minneapolis, MN

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I became a childcare provider because I am passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I have experience working with special needs children and am First Aid trained. I have a car and am...
Daria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely loved having Daria be a part of our family and her assistance with childcare was amazing. She did such a wonderful job taking care of our baby and was so flexible."

Jenny J.

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Barbara J.


Maple Plain, MN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

OVERNIGHT NANNY/Household Maintenance For Traveling Parents

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Looking for an EVENING SPECIALIST? I'm an EXPERIENCED, LOVING, SAH MOM with 20 + years professional expertise in child care. I'm seeking evening or overnight positions (such as parent travel with kiddos at home, evening sitting, adolescent supervision for overnights, or overnight nanny). .. If you think I would be a good...
Barbara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Barb was very good to work with. Our son is slow to warm up to people, however he was quickly comfortable with Barb. She has the intangible ability to be calming and warming. We are planning on working with her again!"

Koda S.

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Katherine F.


Minneapolis, MN

$19-28/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter And Smile Creator

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have many years of experience and would love to help out with your children! I am a very reliable, responsible, bubbly and fun person who loves kids! I have a special needs sister who I care for a lot and absolutely love it. I have over 10 years of experience and am a NICU nurse. I can help with Light Housekeeping and...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Loved working with Katherine! Showed up on time and ready to go. My children adored her, and my dog did too!"

Tori K.

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Amber O.


Osseo, MN

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been a county case manager for 9 years, but I prefer direct services. I have been caring for an autistic toddler for 6+ months now. I prefer to be busy, so housekeeping is a plus. I am looking for seasonal work as I have a gardening business in the summer months. I have worked with waivers for many years, and was also an...
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Kaitlyn F.


Rogers, MN

$21-23/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I like working with kids because I find them fun! No day is ever the same and I admire there creativity and energy. I enjoy being able to watch kids grow and succeed. I can also learn a lot from them. I'm looking for a job that is enjoyable to be at and makes me feel comfortable. I started working with kids when I was about...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great communicator and our kids loved her"

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Ann G.


Osseo, MN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, body types, and diagnoses residentially, in schools, and at summer camps. I currently hold my PCA certification in the state of Minnesota and was a Medicaid provider in Columbus, Ohio for nine years. I have home health experience and speak very basic ASL! Please...
5.0
"Anny has been our young-adult daughter's caregiver for almost two years. We are so fortunate to have enlisted her services. Anny is an extremely gifted communicator and companion for persons with special needs. Her competence, dependability, devotion,...

Kerry S.

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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
"I have hired Donna four times in the last two years to care for my cat, Figaro, in my home. Figaro is a six-year old male. Each day when I am out of town Donna puts out a measured amount of food for Figaro and removes the droppings from his litter box. The duration...

Jerry S.

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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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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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Sherri B.


Wayzata, MN

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available - 30 Hour Minimum Per Week

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

Extensive experience providing childcare for infants through teens for over 45 years. Previously licensed in foster care and adoption and experience with special needs children. I have four grown children, and four grandchildren. I enjoy cooking, meal planning, errands, and light house cleaning. I have energy, patience, a...
Sherri can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sherri is the BEST!!! My 8 month old son and I absolutely love her! She’s been watching him since he was 8 weeks old and he adores her. She’s spends the entire time playing with him and reading books and she’s so sweet, kind and caring to him. It’s wonderful! The...

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Michelle F.


Rockford, MN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked as a nursing assistant and LVN and EMT for 20+ years. I have worked with special needs and as a charge nurse in many nursing homes. I have worked in several smaller hospitals where I gained experience in ALL areas of nursing including nursery, pediatrics, emergency, intensive care, medical/surgical and ambulance. I...
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Anna D.


Osseo, MN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a 27-year-old Minnesota native. I enjoy working with pets and kids and have experience with special needs. I am BLS certified. Most recently I nannied a baby girl from 4-15 months. I was also the nanny of two young boys (2&4) in 2019 and nannied for a 13 yo boy for 4 years. I also cared for my two young siblings, one of...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Sherri B.


Wayzata, MN

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Personal Care Assistant

I believe in doing what you love when it comes to employment. Working with special needs children and seniors over the past 45 years is what I love and enjoy the most. I have a degree and have worked in the medical field in an office setting in the past but I wasn't happy. I truly enjoy working and spending time with seniors and...
Sherri can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Sherri is full of spirit, flexible, and capable. She brings joy and fun to every interaction. "

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Sarah D.


Maple Grove, MN

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi My name Is Sarah a little bit of background on myself. I have three amazing children ages 22 19 and 11. I'm a single mom to the two oldest and raise them on my own. I was a stay at home mom with my children. I was blessed to be able to do that until they went to full-time kindergarten. I'm very reliable. I'm very honest. I'm...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Sarah is extremely loving and kind. She uses gentleness in everything she does. I've seen her around children for several years and she always does what's in the best interest of the child."

Diane R.

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Ola A.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

 The Closest Thing To Being Cared For Is To Care For Someone Else".

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a personal caregivers, also referred to as personal care aides, help my patients with limitations related to age and ability. I assist my patients with everyday tasks and self-care, such as bathing, taking medication, mobility challenges, seizure disorder, down syndrome, cognitive disabilities, shopping and cooking. I also...
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Anna W.


Wayzata, MN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver Available

In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different As unique as each of us is that how much unique are our needs, preferences, and dreams. My goal is to listen, understand and apply my skills and knowledge to help the individuals I work with meet their daily goals. I have many years of experience in carrying for...
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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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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Molly F.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

PCA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work as a PCA every other weekend last 2 years for boys younger than 6. The one boy I mostly work with is non verbal, in a wheelchair, feeding tubes, and needs help with all his needs. I work people with disabilities for my full time job and sometimes have to assist with bathroom, feeding, zippers, and tying shoes. I also talk...
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Brooke H.


Minneapolis, MN

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking To Find A Family To House Manage/nanny For!

Hello! My name is Brooke and I am in search for a family to house mange/nanny for. I have lot of experience with children of all ages. I have had 2 nanny jobs, one for a 1year old girl and a 5-year-old boy. I have also had multiple babysitting jobs. I come from a large family and now have many nieces and nephews so I have...

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