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Gwyneth K.


Minneapolis, MN

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with children of all ages, from a variety of babysitting and nannying jobs over the years. When I was a teenager I also taught young children how to swim for community service. I was also a live-in nanny in France for a year, and a nanny/personal assistant/personal cook for a lovely family in California for 2+...
Gwyneth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gwyneth was wonderful with our newborn and with our 2 year old. She was very attentive, caring, and loving, and also made sure to be open to learning new skills. She was also flexible to help manage the house with all its moving parts."

Lauren Z.

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Kimberley P.


Burnsville, MN

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver/Companion Looking For Part Time Position To Assist Elderly Person In Need

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved helping people. I am very compassionate and want to provide that extra touch that we all deserve, while helping your loved one keep their dignity, feel safe and cared for in their home. I have been doing home care (part time) for the past 35 years, and worked with over 30 families. Several have been long...
Kimberley can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
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Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Kim goes the extra mile with her clients,attending to their social and emotional needs as well as their medical care. She is one of the most compassionate and caring people I know. She also keeps herself updated on current medical knowledge that would help her...

Mary G.

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Elizabeth G.


Saint Paul, MN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Aid

My name is Elizabeth, I am a mother of 3 beautiful children - 2 of whom are on the autism spectrum. Being an "autism mother" has shown me strength and patience in difficult situations. Beyond my children, I have a long background in caretaking. My experience began when I started caring for my elderly aunt/uncle. I was with them...
Elizabeth can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Elizabeth cared for both of my parents as they declined over a 10 year period. Her devotion and concern for them daily enriched their lives and improved their quality of life. She cares deeply about the elderly and respects their dignity. She paid attention to...

Jane L.

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Olivia B.


Burnsville, MN

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Teacher/Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a graduate student pursuing a Masters in Education K-12, with a concentration in Educational Leadership from Bethel University. Prior to this, I attended Augsburg University where I studied Special Education and Political Science. Currently I hold a MN K-12 Academic Behavioral Strategist Teaching License and have two years...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is very nice and responsible. Got along well with our 3 year old girl. Would hire again after we move! :)"

Justin M.

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Annmarie K.


River Falls, WI

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Provides Expertise & Compassion With Integrity

My goal is to provide the best possible day for you and your loved one, including: Activities of Daily Living, meaningful leisure time tailored to personal interests, light movement/exercise approved by physician, fostering good nutrition/special diet/medication reminders. I bring 20+ years of experience in Occupational Therapy,...
Annmarie can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
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Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! I can't say enough nice things about Annie. From the moment she walked into our family I was immediately at ease and my mom immediately took to her. She's knowledgeable and responsible but more than that she's warm and welcoming and has a...

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Michele L.


Hudson, WI

$36-50/hr10 yrs exp

Residential Cleaning Expert

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

18 years professional service, work independent, or with one assistant, immediate availability, move-in, move-out jobs fine, $35/hour on average, free estimates, $100 minimum, supplies provided. One time jobs OK. No windows or carpet shampooing. References available. Experience mostly in Hudson/Stillwater areas. I do not ask...
Michele can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Michele did an amazing job cleaning our home before my wedding (which happened at our house). She was on time, she cleaned everything we asked (and we have three dogs!!). It was so nice to finally look at our hardwood floors and not see dog fur! Thank you so much...

Sarah H.

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Destiny P.


Saint Paul, MN

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Educated And Experienced Caregiver

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...
Destiny can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Ellen W.


Minneapolis, MN

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Happy And Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work full-time as a nanny, which has been the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences I've had in my life. I have worked with the same family since 2016, so I have been a part of hugely significant life events for both the 8-year-old and 4-year-old children I work with. From working closely with a child with...
5.0
"Ellen is punctual, works well in family environment, extremely caring & loves our daughter, Z., who cannot feel pain, fed by g-tube & basically needs 24/7 care. Ellen works well under high stress situations & communicates well with us! She's excellent & part of...

Victoria L.

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Katie W.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

MEd Teacher Providing Part-time Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Teaching and caring for children is my biggest passion, and since I started babysitting at the age of 12 I have known that I would make a career out of it. I have an MA in Early Childhood Education as well as a BA in Child Psychology. Before I started teaching Pre-K, I babysat, nannied, worked in a toddler daycare, and assistant...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie cared for my son (together with her son) for almost a year. She is a phenomenal educator and person, and her son is adorable! Katie is reliable, organized, and genuinely enjoys her role. I was consistently impressed by her enthusiasm and creativity. She...

Courtney T.

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Leslie D.


Saint Paul, MN

$21-30/hr4 yrs exp

Mother Seeking A Part Time Assistant Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a proud mother of five, and a pro at caregiving. I am looking for a part time position with assisting an elderly or person in need with cooking, cleaning, groceries, errands, etc.
Leslie can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Leslie is an amazing person and a skilled caregiver. She was wonderful to my mother and was always a joy to work with. I will forever be grateful to her for going the extra mile and making my mother's last years so much better. If you have the chance, hire her....

Jennifer H.

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Cecily S.


Saint Paul, MN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Professional And Caring Nursing Assistant Looking For Part Time Work.

Hello everyone! I've been a certified nursing assistant for over 25 years, I've worked in many genres ranging from working in a large hospital to private care. The past 15 years have specifically been caring for the elderly, either in their home or assisted living community. I have extensive experience working with those who...
Cecily can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, home modification, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My name is Kathy and I represent the family of Jacqueline. Cecily was a caregiver to my mother for 1 ½ years and my family is forever in her debt. Cecily was thoughtful, respectful, caring and showed nothing but love to our mother. Her medical knowledge on memory...

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Shannon M.


Burnsville, MN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Caregiver With 15+ Years Experience With Children And Infants. Former Nursing Assistant

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Thanks for checking out my profile! So a little about my professional experience - I've worked at a daycare located in Tucson for several years and family wise I played a major role in the upbringing of my younger siblings. All in all I have about 15 years experience with childcare. I have training and experience with newborn...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shannon has been caring for our son since the beginning of Sept. when I returned to work full time (he was just under 6 months then). We love how engaged she is with him and how she dives into playing, reading, singing, and taking him for walks with energy....

Katherine W.

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Linda S.


Minneapolis, MN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Caregiving comes naturally to me and is very rewarding. I have many years of experience working in home care as well as various healthcare settings. I enjoy providing companionship and assisting people with mobility and exercise. My interest in nutrition led me to become a cook and I am an experienced housekeeper. In 2019 I was...
Linda can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Linda was quietly efficient - one of the best care providers we have had. She was knowledgeable about various medical issues that can be seen in elderly patients.She was also very knowledgeable in what was needed to keep the patients (my husband and myself),...

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Madeline R.


Lake Elmo, MN

$15-45/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver/Babysitter/Childcare/PCA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Madeline, I am a professional nanny, I have a lot of experience in being a nanny, I have worked as a care giver for the past 8 years. I grew up helping at a daycare and I also had multiple of my own nanny positions. I've taken care of children from 2 months to 14 years old. I primarily have worked with infants...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"We hired Madeline for watching our infant son while we were getting on our feet and back to work. Madeline was such a big help to our little family and we are so appreciative. She really showed such a kind hearted and compassionate attitude toward our baby and us....

Savannah L.

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Brianna B.


Farmington, MN

$29/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/babysitter Available Weekdays And Weekends.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Brianna but my friends and family call me Brie! I'm 21 years old this coming May. Currently going to school for radiology. I'm big into family and also my dog ! I enjoy the outdoors! Also trying new things. I've been in nannying for almost 6 years with ages ranging from 6months-13 years old. Live in the town of...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"Brianna is our oldest grandchild and has 9 younger cousins. I have watched her with the cousins for years and see a very kind, caring, and responsible young lady . She has a good sense of humor, loves little kids, and is very respectful. I am her grandma and am...

Mary K.

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Gage C.


Hudson, WI

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Great Life

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Gage. I am a detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with six years of healthcare experience as a senior care provider. I am personable and compassionate, with superior communication and rapport-building skills. I have a strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education.
Gage can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Gage is extremely hard working and takes great care of all his clients/residents. He is very detail oriented, organized, and caring. He took care of my grandpa who had Parkinson's and mild dementia and my grandpa absolutely loved him which really says something...

Raelyn R.

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Taityana A.


Minneapolis, MN

$23/hr6 yrs exp

Ready To Work

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

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,...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Fantastic communication, prompt with time, kids loved her! Never had a better experience with a nanny before her, and she will definitely be called again when we need a night out!"

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Kristen D.


Saint Paul, MN

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Part Time Nanny Position Or PCA Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm looking for a part time Nanny position or a Personal Care Assistant position. I have experience with all ages of children from newborns, toddlers and school age children. I was a Nanny for the same family for over 11 years and cared for both children since they were little babies. I have been very fortunate to have watched...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kristen is a wonderful, kind and personable nanny. She is punctual, great with all ages of children. She is also organized, clean and always willing to help out with whatever. She is always smiling and great to be around! My children took to her immediately when...

Paula G.

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Ella M.


Stillwater, MN

$21/hr8 yrs exp

Kid Approved Adventure Seeker

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi families!! I am an energetic, responsible and caring person with 7 years of experience in childcare. Growing up, my mom had an in-home daycare, so since I was born, I've always been around kiddos. I've been babysitting since I was 12 and I have been a CCA (child care assistant) for 9 months while attending college full time...
Ella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ella is amazing!! She is a natural with little ones, and brought such good energy and enthusiasm to our home each day. She is responsible, trustworthy, and always on time. She was flexible with our family’s needs, followed along with our parenting style, and made...

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Audrey K.


Mendota, MN

$15-25/hr15 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I am a grandmother of 2 children, one boy and one girl. They are already taken care of so I am looking to fill my time assisting a family as a nanny or babysitter doing laundry/housecleaning. I have raised my children who are now young, wonderful adults so I have that experience of wisdom and knowledge to share with other young...
Audrey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Audrey came to our house for an interview, and although it did not work our based on our schedule, she is on top of our list for future needs. My reserved 19 month old twins bonded with her instantly. She is very sweet, nice and calm. I highly recommend her as a...

Sri L.

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Recent personal assistant reviews in Cottage Grove, MN

Gwyneth K.

5.0

Gwyneth was wonderful with our newborn and with our 2 year old. She was very attentive, caring, and loving, and also made sure to be open to learning new skills. She was also flexible to help manage the house with all its moving parts.

- Lauren Z.

Kimberley P.

5.0

Kim goes the extra mile with her clients,attending to their social and emotional needs as well as their medical care. She is one of the most compassionate and caring people I know. She also keeps herself updated on current medical knowledge that would help her clients.

- Mary G.

Elizabeth G.

5.0

Elizabeth cared for both of my parents as they declined over a 10 year period. Her devotion and concern for them daily enriched their lives and improved their quality of life. She cares deeply about the elderly and respects their dignity. She paid attention to the details and noticed their care...

- Jane L.

Olivia B.

5.0

Olive is great! Very mature for her age and our daughter loved her. When she came to babysit our daughter she brought over some little toys and activities that they can do. We would love to hire her again!

- Abby F.

Annmarie K.

5.0

Annmarie is experienced, skilled, and genuinely caring. She is sensitive, aware, anticipates needs and works well with the family as well as the client to establish a plan to meet health care needs.

- Care member

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