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Personal assistants in Cottage Grove, MN

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Virginia K.


Saint Paul, MN

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Personal Assistant (PCA)

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I have worked for several Minnesota Agencies and private care, can provide a resume and professional references upon request. I have been Covid 19 vaccinated and very healthy. I have over 250 cookbooks and prepare meals and Menzies upon request. Academic background is Psychology.

Tricia K.


Saint Paul, MN

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Chef/Asssitant

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been providing personal chef/personal assistant services for two years. I can cook almost anything and provide a free consultation to tailor a meal plan to you and/or your family. I am also available for special occasions, dinner parties, birthday parties, soup delivery to a sick friend. I also do household organizing,...
5.0
"Trish was an incredible help to our busy family in Seattle. She can truly do it all—amazing cook, super efficient with all kinds of household tasks, and a wonderful child caregiver. My only complaint is that she didn’t stay in Seattle long enough! :). She quickly...

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Charlotte D.


Minneapolis, MN

$16-32/hr3 yrs exp

PT Babysitting/Nannying

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Available days from February to May 18th. I'm 40. I have experience as a daycare teacher for children 6 weeks to 17 years old, as a behavior, counselor, social worker, correctional officer, security, and nanny. I love reading and have a MA in English and love playing and engaging in activities. I just completed my paralegal...
Charlotte can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Charlotte took care of my cats while I was out of town for 5 days. She was dependable and trustworthy. She even sent me some fun videos of the kitties playing. I highly recommend her and wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again."

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Emily W.


Farmington, MN

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter For Any Age!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emily. I'm 32 years old, mama of 2 and grew up in the twin cities area. I have a ton of nanny experience with all ages of kids (even newborns). Currently as I transition out of the corporate world my availability is Fridays and every other weekend! You name the job I can do it! Need a personal assistant? Have...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily is always very attentive and loving with our son who was colicky and 3 months old when she started Nannying for us. She is always punctual and energetic. Emily also easily adapts to our requests regarding parenting style and sleep training."

Erine O.

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Gwyneth K.


Minneapolis, MN

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Sandy K.


Saint Paul, MN

$30-49/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Housekeeper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a caregiver, house keeper, assistant for two 90+ senior ladies. I'd been caring for them for a long time. I also cleaned for a family's house and I cleaned monthly for my step-dad. References available. Though I no longer deep clean, I still am a household or personal assistant. I run errands, drive to doctor appts., help...
Sandy can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, vacuuming and/or mopping, bathroom cleaning, refrigerator cleaning & more
5.0
"Sandy is kind hearted and great with communication. She works hard & takes her job seriously. She is creative in implementing strategies to accomplish the task at hand. Grateful to work with you Sandy!"

Gretsey S.

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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: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Kim is incredible! I can't say enough about her generosity, kindness, proactive approach and great communication. Kim is extremely well-organized and professional and has a wonderful approach to the care that she provides. I recommend Kim highly and without...

Karen B.

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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: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
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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Kris U.


Minneapolis, MN

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Versatile Part-Time Housekeeper Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced personal assistant that has worked with an array of clients, from a family of 5, a disabled woman and a professional young couple with a dog. I maintain a high level of cleanliness in my clients' homes, organize spaces, run errands, do laundry, prepare meals, garden work and much more. I have also cleaned and...
Kris can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, pet waste cleanup, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, refrigerator cleaning & more
5.0
"Kris was an absolute God-send to help organize our house and our clothes. She did multiple closets, both our kids rooms, the master, the basement. She kept it up by changing out their clothes as they grew out of them too and even taking the ones for donation we...

Lindsay A.

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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: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

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. "

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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: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room 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: Errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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, errands, personal care, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Leslie is a very loving, caring, responsible, respectful, loyal, energetic & joyful person I totally recommend her.."

Mariana T.

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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: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"We appreciate Maddy very much. She is a sweet girl and a hard worker. She has been such a help for our family. Thank you! "

Loren B.

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Bethel M.


Saint Paul, MN

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Bethel..

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents and caregivers! I'm Bethel. I'm 19 years old, and have a passion for little ones! I have multiple years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care.
Bethel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Very sweet and good with my boys. Even cleaned up our playroom! Easy to talk to and give direction. Would use again anytime!"

Admir M.

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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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Recent personal assistant reviews in Cottage Grove, MN

Tricia K.

5.0

She is very well organized, a great chef, very resourceful with an impeccable personality. I would hire her again.

- Care member

Charlotte D.

5.0

Charlotte took care of my cats while I was out of town for 5 days. She was dependable and trustworthy. She even sent me some fun videos of the kitties playing. I highly recommend her and wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again.

- Care member

Emily W.

5.0

Emily is always very attentive and loving with our son who was colicky and 3 months old when she started Nannying for us. She is always punctual and energetic. Emily also easily adapts to our requests regarding parenting style and sleep training.

- Erine O.

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.

Sandy K.

5.0

Sandy is kind hearted and great with communication. She works hard & takes her job seriously. She is creative in implementing strategies to accomplish the task at hand. Grateful to work with you Sandy!

- Gretsey S.

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