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Erin W.

Wayzata, MN

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I'm a past marketing professional, turned work at home mom, turned eager to build relationships with those that need assistance and companionship. I live with my husband, 4 kids and our Aussiedoodle. As a mother of 4 daughters (15, 14, 14, 11) my experience lends itself to being an excellent candidate to help those who are...
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Erika B.

PT Babysitter Available

Wayzata, MN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have cared for children since I was a teenager. Our family owned a day care center, while my father was a physician to allow affordable day care for his employees I enjoy working with all age ranges, but especially preschool. My background check is available through Department of Human Services. I am cleared through BCA,...
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Jasmin H.

Residential Housekeeping

Wayzata, MN

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$21/hr
2 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
I have several years of experience in residential housekeeping, where I've provided thorough and reliable cleaning services for private homes. My responsibilities have included dusting, vacuuming, mopping, deep cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, laundry, and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout each home. I take...
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Elizabeth M B.

Compassionate Caregiver

Wayzata, MN

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$35/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
Since I was young, I've had a heart for the those who have needs and their desire for a listening ear, deep respect and compassion. This is a meaningful way to spend my days and I'm wanting to make a difference in someone's life. I offer my services to run errands, transportation to appointments, light housekeeping, meal prep,...
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Meghan S.

Nanny Looking For Some Little Ones To Take Care Of

Mound, MN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have previous experience as a nanny for a family with 3 and 1. 5 boys. Before that, I was a teaching temp for day cares around the metro in infant and toddler classrooms. I did a year long internship at a children's hospital where I worked in the Occupational Therapy department, helping out one of the therapists. I observed...

Deb S. says "Meghan is a conscientious, loving, patient, observant caregiver who puts the child first always. She does activities with them that help them grow and gain...

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Donna H.

Female Dog Walker And Sitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide dog walking and sitting in your home. I understand how difficult it can be walking your dog when you are at work all day. I love animals! At this time I have a cat and two birds, but would like the opportunity to be around dogs. I had a Keeshond for 13 years when I was younger. Unfortunately, he died. I was living in...

Jerry S. says "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...

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Joyline L.

Fun And Ever Smiley

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I am good at what I do and I do it to the best.

Jeff S. says "She is very friendly and very intelligent."

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Bernice N.

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

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
My Name Is Bernice but I prefer to be called "Bernice"I'm Very Passionate to service people, I respect and I love the kind of work I can do senior care

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

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Coralee W.

Nanny

Eden Prairie, MN

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
In 2008, I left corporate office work to pursue my love of teaching children to become a nanny. I eagerly devoured books and online courses on child development, early childhood education, parenting skills and creative activities. To a genuine love of children, I bring talents for teaching and creative arts. I am devoted to the...

Amy B. says "Corrie instantly connected with our preschool aged son. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with Corrie and I appreciated how she worked learning into every...

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Doreen B.

Chanhassen, MN

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
basement cleaning
attic cleaning
+ 1 more
House cleaning/laundry is my passion. I am very detail oriented. I have provided cleaning/laundry services for the past five years for a family in Orono and for a family in Eden Prairie along with several families in the Chanhassen area. I've cleaned garages, boats, raked leaves, watched pets/houses, polished silver, cleaned...

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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Ann R.

I Strive For Excellence

Minneapolis, MN

4.9(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, thanks for checking out my profile. I have several clients and looking to add a few more. I have daily clients, bi-weekly clients, monthly clients and some I have taken on for short term projects. I can walk dogs, do laundry and even make HelloFresh meals. My career has been in Human Resources as a recruiter, but that...

Care Member says "We had a great experience working with Ann. She is kind, thorough, and efficient. Her weekly help with our home has helped me keep my head above water...

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Kate H.

Fun And Safety-Oriented Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
My experience with child care is diverse and includes serving with AmeriCorps, YMCA, Lutheran Social Services and as a Private Family Nanny/ House Manager. After two years of dedicated assistance and so much love, I am saying farewell to my current nanny family. Looking forward to new opportunities and joys.

Carolyn S. says "Kate is an extremely talented and conscientious nanny. She is capable, reliable and responsible, she has been great with our two year old son, and she is...

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Annie M.

Nanny, Babysitter, And PCA Who Loves Kids!

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Annie M! I recently graduated from the College of St. Benedict, receiving a bachelor's degree in Health Science. I am now working on earning my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the College of St. Scholastica. I am new to the Duluth area and looking for part-time work in the area. I have tons of childcare...

Patti P. says "We had Annie for only a couple of months during the summer to help look after our boys and during that time the they grew to love her. She was patient,...

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John R.

Rehabilitation Case Manager & Home Care Comfort Concierge

Chanhassen, MN

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have over 30 years of clinical care experience in psych nursing, brain injury rehab therapies, case and group home management, and was a certified Assistive Technology Professional for 16 years, specializing in rehabilitation engineering design of custom adaptive equipment, including specialty wheelchair systems. I love to...

Mary Pat S. says "I am very pleased with the services John R has provided for my son. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience which has been so helpful and comforting...

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Janet H.

Experienced Babysitter and Teacher Available Part and Full-Time

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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)
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$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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Debra B.

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
errands
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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Alison O.

Experienced Babysitter With School Break Availability

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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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
Changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
dusting
bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
+ 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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Patricia S.

Experienced Childcare Professional: Nurturing Infants, Potty Training, And Beyond!

Minnetonka, MN

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
With 20 years of childcare expertise, I specialize in infants, potty training, and disciplined yet rewarding care. My calm demeanor ensures a stress-free environment. I help with house chores; dishes, kitchen cleanup, laundry, and toy organization. I've managed 5 kids full-time and am comfortable with up to 8. I strive to make...

Margot M. says "It’s hard to put into words the impact Trish has made on our family. She started with us when our youngest was three months old and over two years later...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Wayzata, MN

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

Meghan S.

Meghan is a conscientious, loving, patient, observant caregiver who puts the child first always. She does activities with them that help...

- Deb S.

Donna H.

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...

- Jerry S.

Joyline L.

She is very friendly and very intelligent.

- Jeff S.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Wayzata, MN

To find a therapy dog near you in Wayzata, 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 Wayzata, MN is $22.00 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 Wayzata, 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 Wayzata, 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 Wayzata, 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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