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Sherri B.

Experienced Caregiver Available - 30 Hour Minimum Per Week

Wayzata, MN

4.5(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Laura P.

Personal Care Assistant

Osseo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
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...

Michael M. says "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...

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Aasha F.

Excelsior, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have always done some sort of babysitting or nannying for children since I was a teenager in high school. I also work as a paraprofessional with special needs children and I love to spend time with my son who is almost 3 years old. I have had a few PCA jobs in the past and had some jobs working with children.

Jenny A. says "Aasha is very caring and patient, always putting the needs of children first. She loves to play and do crafts with kids. She's very good at making kids...

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Katherine Y.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
As a childcare provider with seven years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles reinforced my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. Patient, calm, creative, and approachable, I excel at communicating with parents and following their preferred...

Abbie A. says "The only thing I can possibly complain about when it comes to Katie is the fact that she's leaving us! She has been an absolute joy to work with and has...

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Kori S.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Lindsey T. says "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...

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Janet H.

Experienced Babysitter and Teacher Available Part and Full-Time

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...

Karen H. says "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...

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Dakota T.

Babysitter/PCA/Nanny

Buffalo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Dakota, I'm 26 years old, and I graduated from Minnesota State University in Mankato with a bachelor's degree in Management. I spent the last 7 years working as a DSP and Location Coordinator at a group home for adults with disabilities, and multiple PCA jobs in my spare time. I've worked with kids and adults anywhere...

Stephanie S. says "Dakota is fantastic with kids! My house was always clean and the kids were sad when she had to leave. Dakota kept the kids engaged in several projects....

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Rebecca F.

Compassion, Experience, And Training

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Emily A. says "Rebecca helped me when I stayed with my son in Minneapolis. She is dependable, trustworthy, great at communicating and coordinating schedules, and a...

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Casey A.

Chanhassen, MN

4.7(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi I'm Casey and I love working with children! I have experience with children ages 1 month-14 Years, special needs included. I was a teacher at a daycare for 6 years, teaching infants and preschool. I have also had an after school nannying job and sporadic babysitting jobs for about 9 years. I work in special education in a...

Care Member says "We first met Casey in the infant room at my son’s daycare. We have since forged a friendship and she has been a wonderful presence for my kids. Casey is...

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Hailey B.

Buffalo, MN

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I am Hailey! I have recently become a certified PCA (Personal Care Assistant) and am interested/wanting to work with kids with special needs! I am young so I do not know everything - but I am willing to sit down and come up with a care plan. I currently work but am looking to be a full time nanny. I babysit when I can and...
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Catherine O.

Caregiver

Anoka, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My ability to consistently give the best possible service resulted in requests from clients for me to be their main caregiver for people with special needs. With different types of ages. Able to assess situations and implement actions to resolve problems .

Kathleen I. says "Cate takes care of our 28 year old highly autistic son as if she is his mother. Cate is attentive, nurturing and compassionate. Our son is a...

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Joshua J.

Best Care Giver

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
13 Years Experience Dealing with Special Needs Currently Home care Manager Manage Children and adult special intellectual Disability, From Autism, Cerebral and special disorders. Non-Ambulatory Ambulatory Patients

Jennifer O. says "Joshua did an amazing job caring for my brother (23) who has down syndrome. He jumped right in, was very comfortable and M. loved him."

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Kelley N.

Patient Special Needs Caregiver

Buffalo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I love caring for children with special needs! I love helping them learn life skills, independence, and meeting their goals! I've done some pca work and I have a lot of experience with multiple types of conditions that require extra care. I only work with children currently and absolutely love it!

Adele W. says "I really can't say enough about Kelley. She follows my instructions to a T, the boys LOVE her, she plays with them, and always keeps it interesting. My...

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Rachel S.

ECSE

Anoka, MN

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
Specializing in early childhood special education with emphasis in behavioral and deaf and hard of hearing.
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Amber O.

Osseo, MN

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Rachel R.

Part Time Personal Care Worker

Eden Prairie, MN

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have been working with adults and children with special needs for most of my life. My grandma owns group home for adults with disabilities. I'm a certified PCW and am comfortable with personal cares, errands, light cleaning, passing medications.
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Susan M.

General

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Carly T.

About Me

Minnetonka, MN

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am Carly and live near Waconia MN. I am currently attending Winona State and will be graduating in 2028, majoring in special ed and minoring in psychology. I have a lot of experience with babysitting/nannying! I have cared for all ages up to 12, along with special needs children and adults! I am CPR and first aid...
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Henry H.

Fun And Engaging Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Supporting families by providing reliable childcare is my goal, and I truly enjoy interacting with children and being a positive influence in their lives. I have two years of paid experience caring for special needs children ages 3 and up, and have spent lots of time around my younger family members. I'm comfortable caring for...
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Melissa M.

Nanny/PCA

Buffalo, MN

from
$17/hr
I have 8 years of nanny experience and recently have become PCA certified. I tutor math during the school year.
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Sherri B.

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....

- Care member

Laura P.

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...

- Michael M.

Aasha F.

Aasha is very caring and patient, always putting the needs of children first. She loves to play and do crafts with kids. She's very good at...

- Jenny A.

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