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Rachel P.

Caregiver For All Abilities

Excelsior, MN

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a recent graduate from PA school looking for a summer opportunity to provide care! I have many years if experience providing cares, medications, therapies, and creating fun memories for individuals with medically complex needs! Whether it's making a craft or baking a fun treat, I always make...
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Olivia D.

Excelsior, MN

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$10/hr
Hi! My name is Olivia, I am 22 years old and just graduated from Miami University this past May! I graduated with a 3. 78 GPA, a major in kinesiology, a minor in business, and awards including making Dean's List and President's List. I will be attending Concordia University in Saint Paul for their doctorate of physical therapy...
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Teresa N.

Personal Household Services, Shopping, Errands, Pet Care, Plant Care, Meal Prep, Laundry

Excelsior, MN

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
I've worked with families, offering a wide variety of services. I have great references available upon request. Currently available, part time hours. I was a live-in caretaker on a property in Wayzata. I am very detail oriented, personable and presentable! I love animals and kids too. I've done nanny positions in the past...
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Kathleen G.

Excelsior, MN

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$25/hr
16 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
16 years of experience have fueled my personal passion for supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. As a Home Health Aide with some college education, I provide respite care, transportation, and home health services. I am also skilled in light housekeeping, meal preparation, and hospice services. My...
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Emilia J.

Excelsior, MN

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I recently graduated with a B. S. in Psychology and a minor in Disability Rights and Services from UW-Madison. I've gained valuable experience in childcare through babysitting and nannying. Additionally, I have worked for 2 years as a paraprofessional in the Minnetonka Public School District, where I supported both general ed...
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Alicia S.

Person Centered

Mound, MN

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked in this field for 15 years. I love what I do and have held positions as a PCA, DSP, Lead DSP, resident service coordinator and House Coordinator. I have experience in seizures, SP tubes, wheel chairs, lifts, hearing aids, asthma, diabetes, stoma care, breathing tubes, feeding tubes and much more. I enjoy taking...

Care Member says "- She is a bright, hard-working individual who has experience with group homes and individuals with special needs. - She is kind, funny, and...

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Julie M.

Mound, MN

4.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
hospice services
respite care
personal care
dementia
I am a kind, honest and compassionate caregiver who can help take care of your senior family member. I am an empty-nester with time and love to give now that my kids are all grown up. I love working with seniors and being a part-time caregiver. I am a former CNA, manager of a memory care, assisted living director and worked in a...

Deb W. says "Julie is passionate, caring, always smiling and wonderful to work with!"

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Marina K.

You Need My Help

Long Lake, MN

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
dusting
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Marina I'm a mom of 6 , my kids are good at basketball I'm good at cleaning . I've been cleaning on and off since 2006 I was born in Ukraine and moved her with my family in 2006, currently I provide part time house cleaning for small circle of families in metro area and also I have two elderly people that I do...

Victor K. says "I had a tough time cleaning the floors and now they look extremely clean. Marina is good with animals, and works very efficiently and sends before and...

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Lauren M.

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
personal care
meal prep
errands
I have 2 years of experience working in-home with seniors. I am also a certified home care aide through the Washington State department of health and a nationally registered EMT. I have assisted with both end-of-life care and day-to-day activities. I have helped with medication management, mobility issues, and just general...

Care Member says "Lauren did a wonderful job caring for my mother-in-law who lived with us after a major stroke. Lauren was teachable, kind and dependable. She was...

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Claire D.

23-Year Old Babysitter/nanny Available

Chaska, MN

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there! I am a 27-year-old actor looking for a consistent part-time job. I have been nannying professionally for 7+ years. I have infant care experience, and classroom experience in after-school programs with kids aged 4-13. I love caring for and entertaining kids. It's very fulfilling for me to provide a service in the most...

Ellie N. says "We love Claire and feel so grateful to have found her! My son and dog really enjoyed spending time with her. Claire is a great communicator and very...

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Doreen B.

Chanhassen, MN

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Doreen. Caregiving is not a job to be done and leave when the shift is done. I believe it is about sharing people's feelings, helping them in every possible way, learning from their life expiriences, and adding more laughter and fun to their day. Every life is important to me. I have over 6 years of experience....

Care Member says "Thank you Doreen for organizing our home. You were great at understanding the task and left the place spotless. I asked Doreen to sort our clothes and...

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Joseph B.

35 Years Professional Executive Level Private In Home Care To AZ, MN, FL, NY, IL, IA. Residents

Eden Prairie, MN

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
+ 1 more
I am considered by many as one of the best most compassionate caregivers. I have worked in this profession for 35 years and have an excellent reputation for quality, compassionate and professional in home care. I have been an Emergency Medical Tech, CPR instructor, Rescue Diver, Physical Therapy Asst. and have worked with Memory...

Janine R. says "Joe is competent, professional, caring and compassionate. He went the extra to ensure that my husband I had a smooth and memorable experience as parents...

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Bernice N.

I Like Staying With Kids At All Times Because They Are Fun

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
My Name Is Bernice but I prefer to be called "Bernice"I'm Very Passionate to service I provide, I respect and I love the kind of work I do.

Ronald N. says "Bernice, she is kind, dependable and good hearted. She can work independently and as a team member."

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Alison O.

Experienced Babysitter With School Break Availability

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alison. I hold a doctoral degree in occupational therapy and a bachelor's in rehabilitation and human services. I am a registered and licensed occupational therapist currently working in a public school district, where I provide OT services to preschool through 5th-grade students. Additionally, I have 5 years...

Jeremy G. says "Allison has watched our 2 kids multiple times. always on time, kids loved her and have requested her back! "

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Cindy C.

Special Needs Provider Seeks Family

Chaska, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Greetings! I am a senior caregiver, preferably overnights I have 10 years experience as a professional caregiver. My services include: hygiene , mobility assistance, medication preparation, and night time comfort and care. My background is full-time ministry , thus I consider senior care as an extension of my vocation. I...

Linda S. says "Cindy has been a friend for many years. I have always known her to be dependable, trustworthy and an all over great person. She is outgoing, friendly and...

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Bezawit T.

Wayzata, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
errands
mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Beza. Caregiving is not a job to be done and leave when the shift is done. I believe it is about sharing people's feelings, helping them in every possible way, learning from their life expiriences, and adding more laughter and fun to their day. Every life is important to me. I have over 4 years of experience....

Martha M. says "Beza is amazing!!! I wish we could hire her for more hours (she's part of a team of caregivers for my mother). So many wonderful aspects to Beza - a...

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Debra B.

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
dementia
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. I started taking care of people at the age 18, I have been doing this my hole life. This is what I was put on this earth to do. I love hearing the story of their lives, meeting family. their pets. I don't mine cooking and cleaning,...

Caprice B. says "I don't have adequate words to express my gratitude and love for Debbie. She is by far the most intuitive and capable caregiver and without her help,...

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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Jessi W.

Cat-lover With Years Of Experience Available To Provide Loving Care When You Can't Be There

Minnetonka, MN

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
Hello! Cat-lover here :) Over the last several years my family and I have fostered more than 40 kittens and cats through a local rescue. We fell in love with each and every one of them, and worked hard to find them the perfect homes. A special foster duo became our forever cats a few years back and we have been spoiling them...
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Charlene B.

Crazy About Dogs

Hopkins, MN

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
dog training
administration of medicine
Hi, I am Charlie. I have had five dogs now, and trained two for therapy and hospice care, and to do dog sitting. I have had many happy customers since starting a few months ago. I am newly divorced after 30 years. I do flowers, and work at a liquor store PT as well. I live in Mound and have a fenced yard. My dog Jackson, a...
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  • The average post rate is $22.40/hr as of February 2026

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

Alicia S.

- She is a bright, hard-working individual who has experience with group homes and individuals with special needs. - She is kind, funny,...

- Care member

Julie M.

Julie is passionate, caring, always smiling and wonderful to work with!

- Deb W.

Marina K.

I had a tough time cleaning the floors and now they look extremely clean. Marina is good with animals, and works very efficiently and sends...

- Victor K.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Excelsior, MN

To find a therapy dog near you in Excelsior, 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 Excelsior, MN is $22.40 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 Excelsior, 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 Excelsior, 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 Excelsior, 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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