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Janae S.
Waconia, MN
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I love helping people and that is how I started working with people with special needs. I have worked with adults and children, all with different issues. A few are autism, Down syndrome, bi-polar, muscular dystrophy, etc. I like knowing that I am making a difference in someone's life.
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Hi! I'm a life long resident in my home town. I have been caretaking for families of all sizes and backgrounds for over 20 years. I started babysitting at a young age, transitioned to summer nannying, and moved to a daycare center while finishing my degree. My college degree is is Early Childhood Education. I am first aid and...
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I am a certified Personal Care Attendant who has a bubbly personality and loves children. I have younger siblings with special needs so I am very rounded in how to take care of special needs kids. I also have experience caring for young children.
3.0
"Applied for the job, confirmed availability and then just quit responding even though you can see she is active on the site."
Reviewed by Shawna J.
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I am currently employed Mondays and Fridays but looking for hours Tues-Thurs (preferably 24+ hours). I have 9 years of combined childcare experience through babysitting, nannying, and daycares/schools. I began babysitting when I was 15 years old and have been working full time in childcare since right out of high school. I have...
5.0
"Richelle was wonderful! She immediately sat on the floor with my 15m old son and played, fed him dinner and when the picky toddler came out she was resourceful and found other options to offer him. Richelle was...
Reviewed by Jenna J.
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I've certainly been blessed to be a special part of as many families as I have over time! I've cared for families with as many as 5 children, blended families, for a family that liked to have a nanny travel with them, for children with special needs, for those with 'days old' infants, to teens old enough to drive. Watching the...
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Amy. I know that sounds cliche - but in this case it is true. Amy is reliable and punctual, she communicates well, she asks questions and doesn't assume things, she follows...
Reviewed by Stephanie B.
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My name is Sophia! I have 6 years nannying experience along with experience working with special needs children and adults. I have nannied kids ranging from 9 weeks old to 10 years old. I moved here from South Carolina about a year ago and am looking for a part time nanny position. I am very reliable, have a clean driving record...
5.0
"Sophia is detail oriented, organized, articulate, and always displays an outstanding ability to work independently with limited supervision or as a valuable team member. She is not only reliable, and...
Reviewed by tabitha C.
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Hello! I am a professional nanny. I have been for 20+ years. My daughters each have their own special kind of disability, so I haven't necessarily had professional experience with special needs, I have been a mom with 24/7 experience. 3 of my 6 were born prematurely, only 2 needed to stay in the NICU. If you'd like to talk...
Skyler W.
Young America, MN
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi my nickname is Sky! I have about 8 years of babysitting experience and a lifelong experience of being a kid! I am an everything kind of girl so I'm sure I can find a common interest to share with you and your kiddos! I love outdoors like going for walks, hikes, biking, snowmobiling, horse riding you name it! I am also a huge...
Emily H.
Norwood Young America, MN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher Looking To Babysit On Weekends!
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Hi my name is Emily! I'm looking for occasional babysitting jobs on weekends and some Friday nights. I've been in the early childhood education field now for 18 years. I have my college degree with an Associates in Early Childhood Education. I teach Preschool during the week full time currently and I have experience working with...
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Hello, I am assisting my 88-year-old father with his Alzheimer's and dementia issues. Mostly assist with his medical appointments, taking to and from and making appointments. Assisting him with organization and keeping on task. Some light housekeeping also.
Bonnie T.
Chaska, MN
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
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My experience working with individuals with special needs is mostly with children. I enjoy helping others and am open to all age groups.
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I have been working with children & adults of all kinds of backgrounds & needs. I have been in the child care & personal care attendant (PCA) field for 14 years, & I love it!! I am very passionate about helping individuals who can't help themselves, I feels it's a blessing & it's the right thing to do.
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RN with years of caring for children and adults. RN experience mostly in critical care.
I am fun, creative, reliable and a go getter
Gina G.
Mound, MN
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
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In the past, I have cared for children ranging from the ages of 6months- 10+ years old. I have also been involved in kid camps as being a camp counselor. I graduated from the University of LaCrosse, WI with a degree in Recreation Therapy. I am currently working full time as a CTRS, but am open to part time/ occasional...
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Since a young age, I've been passionate in helping the developmentally disabled due to having a close family member that suffered from developmental handicaps. I have over 10 years of experience in this field. I am searching to continue my care taking for a family in need of someone who is willing to share their love, kindness,...
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Working with those who have special needs is a desire that I have recently discovered within myself. In my teaching experiences, I find myself repeatedly drawn to the children and students who have special needs, knowing that they need love, understanding, and someone to see them as more than their physical disability.
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I am a Community Relations Manager for a Senior Home Care company and am currently looking to babysit or assist others after work hours. I have over 6 years of experience caring for children and adults with disabilities. I would love to be considered for caring for your children. Thank you!
Ireland R.
Chaska, MN
$13-18/hr • 8 yrs exp
Smile Creator And An Epic Sitter ! Always Positive And Good Vibes !
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I have been taking care of children almost half my life. I have a lot of experience with many diff children and I love them! Very thankful for all the Experience I've been able to take in throughout the years. I helped raise my god daughter she taught me a lot that has to do with raising and taking care of a new born and taking...
Christina D.
Mound, MN
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced PCA, Personal Assistant, Nanny And Special Needs Caregiver
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I'm a positive and energetic mother of two. I am very reliable, creative and patient. For over 15 years, I worked on and off as a PCA, nanny, personal assistant and special needs caregiver. Recently, I've been busy as a stay at home mom and working from home in music sales. I love arts, music, poetry, writing and nature and I...
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Hey I'm Anna, I'm in high school. I've helped out with my mom with her kids and help out with the school too!
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Waconia, MN
Ellisha O.
3.0
Applied for the job, confirmed availability and then just quit responding even though you can see she is active on the site.
- Shawna J.
Richelle H.
5.0
Richelle was wonderful! She immediately sat on the floor with my 15m old son and played, fed him dinner and when the picky toddler came out she was resourceful and found other options to offer him. Richelle was also wonderful with our two labs! We can't wait to have her back.
- Jenna J.
Amy Z.
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Amy. I know that sounds cliche - but in this case it is true. Amy is reliable and punctual, she communicates well, she asks questions and doesn't assume things, she follows through - all things so important to you as a parent and employer. But that's not even...
- Stephanie B.
Sophia H.
5.0
Sophia is detail oriented, organized, articulate, and always displays an outstanding ability to work independently with limited supervision or as a valuable team member. She is not only reliable, and professional, but has excellent interpersonal and communicative skills.
She posses the ability to...
- tabitha C.
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