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Maria H.

Ms. Maria

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
***I am currently unavailable.*** Hello! My name is Maria, and I am a licensed MN educator for ages birth-grade three. I am currently teaching second grade at an elementary school, and will become available for employment in mid June 2024. Before this school year I was a nanny part time for five years. I have professionally...

Breanna B. says "Maria was always on time, she took such good care of our daughter and was calm and patient when she would cry when I left for work. We're going to miss...

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Emma D.

River Falls, WI

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
Hi! I'm Emma, I am 19 years old and currently attending school for Respiratory Therapy. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and am CPR certified by American Red Cross. I love caring for people of all ages and I'm ready to offer a helping hand!
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Richelle H.

School Based OT Looking For A Family To Help During Summer!

Hudson, WI

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am an occupational therapy assistant in a school district and am looking for a family to help with child care during summer break. I am a mom of 2 (ages 4 & 2), and I have worked with kids for the past 15 plus years, many with special needs. I love to play and have fun, and learn while we play! I can also help with...
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Michelle S.

Stillwater, MN

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am recent graduate from UW Madison and am back home for my gap year before starting physical therapy school. I have experience baby sitting, working in various day care settings, caring for young kids, and coaching ages 3 to 10 in soccer. I enjoy being around kids and consider myself a dependable, responsible, yet fun person!

Alicia K. says "Michelle is a great caretaker. She was always on time and was great handling our two kiddos. One of them has some emotional regulation issues and she...

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Madison G.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I am a master's student in counseling and used to work with children in behavioral therapy! I am currently nannying 3 days a week and would love more time with kiddos on my days off! I also have lots of experience with children with disabilities and pets so let me know how I can be there for you if that's the case :)

Care Member says "Madison was very accommodating and pleasant! My family was visiting Minnesota for a wedding and we were looking for someone to babysit 3 kids under 4 at...

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Susan R.

Senior Companion And Friend/driver

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
respite care
visiting physician
My great auntie lived with us for the last 15 years of her life. I also took care of my father who had dementia, diabetes, multiple heart problems and a terminal kidney condition. Sadly, they have both passed. Since then, I have been a Nanny, driver, and senior companion and prefer the companion position. I can help with med...

Care Member says "We are very thankful we were able to find Sue to assist with our elderly parent. Sue is very caring, trustworthy, and goes above and beyond. Sue has...

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Sadie H.

Housekeeper

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Attic cleaning
basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a hard working person with 6 years of experience in all around housemaid care taking/maintenance services. I have thorough experience in providing comprehensive housekeeping services in live-in family primary residences as well as nursing homes. Honest and hardworking individual with solid work ethics seeking long or...

Barbie H. says "Sadie is a high energy, organized house cleaner. She is extremely efficient and cares about the details (shaking rugs outside out of the path of the...

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Destiny P.

Educated And Experienced Caregiver

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I hope you are having a great day and thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to get to know me. My name is Destiny, I am a certified nursing assistant, personal care assistant, as well as have an associate's degree in human services and am almost completed with my BA in Psychology. I also am certified in...
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Noelle C.

Caring Registered CNA/TMA. Looking For Part-time Hours / Flexible Schedule

Saint Paul, MN

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello, I am a CNA, HHA/PCA and TMA. I have a cleared background check from the MN Department of Human Services. CPR/AED certified. I have over 20 years of experience working with special need children and adults, I have cared for children, teens and adults on all levels of the Autism spectrum and experienced in handling...

Molly Z. says "Noelle has a kind, gentle energy that my girls really respond to. She is always on time and is flexible if we need her earlier or later on certain days. I...

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Taityana A.

Ready To Work

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Hello! My name is Taityana! I am looking to nanny. I'm very bubbly and fun to be around. I am certified in First Aid/ CPR and a registered care assistant. I am still learning ASL to better assist with special needs. I've been a caregiver for about 3 years and a nanny/ sitter since 2018 now. I've worked with autism, ADHD/ ADD,...

Nicole B. says "We loved Taityana! She was the first sitter we’ve used and she did a wonderful job with our two young boys. Prompt, warm, and down to build forts!...

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Anthony P.

Experienced Social Worker And Independent Facilitator Of Love And Logic Curriculum.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have mainly worked with individuals 65 years of age and younger. Strong background partnering with at risk youth. I enjoy working children, teenagers and individuals in their twenties as life is full of undefined possibilities. I am a little kid at heart. Raised a son who is now 19 years old. I Love learning about people of...

Julie S. says "Anthony was good to work with. He kept me updated every step of the way. He did a great job cleaning and repairing s house being sold."

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Taityana A.

Experienced Caregiver

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Taityana! I am certified in First Aid/ CPR and a registered care assistant. I am still learning ASL to better assist students I work with at Hennepin Schools throughout the year, but as for now I'm looking to explore other options. I've been a caregiver for about 5 years now. I've worked with autism, ADHD/...

Christine S. says "Taityana was very knowledgeable and experienced with special needs care, which left us in good hands. She is kind, warm, considerate, and easy to get...

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Nicole V.

Home Cleaner

Rosemount, MN

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Attic cleaning
basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
I am available for weekly/biweekly home/office cleaning, organization & interior feng shui/decorating. I am also available for PCA services. Please message me with any questions you may have.

Jill H. says "Nicole does an amazing job with house cleaning. we hired her 3 months ago and every time she has been here the whole family can tell, the house sparkles!...

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Michaela V.

Certified Nurse Assitant Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep.

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Don't be deceived by my young age, I am a reliable young woman who takes pride in her work. I am known to be a kind, patient, positive, hardworking, and compassionate person. I love spending time chatting with my clients, giving a listening ear or putting a smile on their face. My goal is make their day a little brighter and...

Leslie T. says "Michaela is still working for me. She is intelligent, competent, reliable, capable, responsible, honest and trustworthy, punctual, flexible, and...

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Janelle J.

Experienced And Educated Childcare Provider

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello! I have over 15 years of experience as a pediatric Occupational Therapy provider, working in private clinical settings, within client's homes, and in early childhood education/grade school. In addition to my OT experience, I have over 3 years of experience as a nanny, and have previously worked as an in-home personal...

Care Member says "Janelle was our child's nanny from 15 weeks to 18 months, and we couldn't have been happier with her work. During her time with us, Janelle was...

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Michelle G.

Your Family Member Is Like My Own Family.

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I am not a nurse- I don't know how to remove it. I do have a van with a wheelchair ramp for going on outings! I'd describe my personality as empathetic, kind and loving. I like caring for seniors because I love to see their eyes light up. I enjoy listening to their stories, even if it's the same one! I'm looking for a job...

Hugh S. says "Michelle lovingly cared for my wife who suffered a stroke and faded into dementia until her death three years later. She took care of "ALL" of her bathroom...

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Janelle J.

Experienced Caregiver/ Nanny

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
What could be better or more rewarding than working with kids! Here's a little about my background: I have been working as a nanny for 2+ years, and have over 15 years of experience as a pediatric/developmental Occupational Therapy clinician, working with children from infancy through their teens, and includes private practice,...

Care Member says "Janelle was our child's nanny from 15 weeks to 18 months, and we couldn't have been happier with her work. During her time with us, Janelle was...

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Elaine C.

Part-time House Cleaner

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I just updated my profile from 2016. As the youngest of 9 kids, I was taught at an early age to do my share of the daily cleaning. I was fortunate to stop working when our kids were 2 and 1 (now 32 and 34) so I know how hard it is to work, take care of kids and clean. I only have 11 years of being paid for cleaning services but...

Care Member says "Elaine is friendly, professional, reliable and fairly priced. She has great attention to detail and takes pride in her work. I highly recommend her as a...

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Mckenzi G.

Highly Motivated & Experienced House Care Professional

Saint Paul, MN

4.8(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
dusting
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
Professional and personable house cleaner with 10+ years experience. I have a strong attention to detail and clean every house efficiently as if it is my own. I pride myself on my strong work ethic and my genuine passion to help others by "lightening their load" as much as I can. I was raised to treat all walks of life with the...

Pat K. says "McKenzi is a fantastic cleaner. She attends to every detail and tries different products to get the best results. McKenzi is easy to talk to, and receptive...

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Abigail H.

Experienced Mother And Nanny

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Abigail (Abbie), a seasoned and passionate nanny dedicated to delivering exceptional childcare experiences. With a sparkle of creativity and a dash of fun, I provide personalized in-home and drop-in care that caters to your family's unique needs and schedule. As a versatile and experienced caregiver, I also offer...

Laura O. says "Abigail reached out to me as a candidate for our nanny job post. She responded promptly to all of my messages and was able to meet with me on the same day...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Afton, MN

Therapy Dogs in Afton, MN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Maria H.

Maria was always on time, she took such good care of our daughter and was calm and patient when she would cry when I left for work. We're...

- Breanna B.

Michelle S.

Michelle is a great caretaker. She was always on time and was great handling our two kiddos. One of them has some emotional regulation...

- Alicia K.

Madison G.

Madison was very accommodating and pleasant! My family was visiting Minnesota for a wedding and we were looking for someone to babysit 3...

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Afton, MN

To find a therapy dog near you in Afton, MN, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Afton, MN is $19.00 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Afton, MN. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Afton, MN, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Afton, MN, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.

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