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Kaitlyn F.


Rogers, MN

$21-23/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I like working with kids because I find them fun! No day is ever the same and I admire there creativity and energy. I enjoy being able to watch kids grow and succeed. I can also learn a lot from them. I'm looking for a job that is enjoyable to be at and makes me feel comfortable. I started working with kids when I was about...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kaitlyn is a gift! I hired her to be a part time babysitter for the occasional weekend and she was consistently available for us. She was always on-time, my daughter adores her, and her ability to engage her with creative activities and genuine interest is truly...

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Dakota T.


Buffalo, MN

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/PCA/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Dakota, I'm 26 years old, and I graduated from Minnesota State University in Mankato with a bachelor's degree in Management. I spent the last 7 years working as a DSP and Location Coordinator at a group home for adults with disabilities, and multiple PCA jobs in my spare time. I've worked with kids and adults anywhere...
Dakota can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dakota is fantastic with kids! My house was always clean and the kids were sad when she had to leave. Dakota kept the kids engaged in several projects. They were never bored. Anyone who has her is very lucky!"

Stephanie S.

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Hailey B.


Buffalo, MN

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! I am Hailey! I have recently become a certified PCA (Personal Care Assistant) and am interested/wanting to work with kids with special needs! I am young so I do not know everything - but I am willing to sit down and come up with a care plan. I currently work but am looking to be a full time nanny. I babysit when I can and...
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Breana L.


Anoka, MN

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Caring Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I adore children of all ages, however, I have a special love for infants and toddlers. I had a nannying job for twin infants that I was been with for 14 months so I have experience with multiples. I prefer interacting with children (completing learning-based projects, outdoor playing, etc.) rather than having them watch...
Breana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Breana has been with our family for the past 15 months. She has taken care of our twins since they were 1 month old, starting with a few hours a week to eventually coming everyday. She truly has taken wonderful care of our babies. They love her dearly. Everyday...

Stacy L.

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Carriena F.


Saint Michael, MN

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi I'm Carriena I Am A 22 Year Old Very Experienced Nanny!!!!!

I have 10+years of experience, I've been babysitting since 2014 and have been nannying since 2016. I have experience watching infants-13-year-olds and also children with special needs. I love working with children and doing crafts, games, baking, practicing for sports, playing outside, going to the zoo, museums, local park and...
Carriena can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was so good to the kids and put them at ease! She also picked up after kids and went above and beyond to make sure the house was tidy!! Great attitude!! I'd hire her again in an instant."

Marissa Q.

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Kaitlyn F.


Rogers, MN

$19-30/hr1 yrs exp

Kaitlyn

Hi! My name is Kaitlyn and I will be 21 in April with a bachelors degree in Psychology. I am planning to start graduate school this summer to then get my LPC and masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My end goal is to become a child therapist who helps children and adolescents navigate through behavioral, emotional, and...
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Marais S.


Buffalo, MN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Or Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience

I have taken care of children, ages infant to 12 as a nanny and babysitter. Also, I worked in a child care facility with a special needs child.
Marais can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Haley E.


Anoka, MN

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Haley and I live in North Minneapolis. I have always loved kids, and I have had a few different childcare jobs throughout the years, including a full-time nanny position caring for 4 lively kiddos! I have worked with special needs children and adults, so I am extremely comfortable working with any family....
Haley can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Leilani B.


Anoka, MN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Part Time/Full Time Work

I'm a 48-year-old mother of 4 daughters. I have 10+ years of experience with premature infants to toddlers. I have a degree in practical nursing but do not currently practice due to my choice. I provided childcare for premature infants in my home for the past 8 years. I worked in pediatric nursing before that. I enjoy watching...
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Grace V.


Princeton, MN

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

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I have almost 4 years of daycare experience. I am CPR certified, and first aid certificate that expires 2025. I am 20 years old. I was a lead teacher teaching pre-k but I am very flexible and familiar with infants and toddlers and school ages. I am flexible with schedules and what each family prefers. I'm very understanding and...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
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Jill M.


Anoka, MN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Variety of experience from Fraser working with children age 2-6, day program for adults at Midwest Special Services, 8+ years in group homes, program manager for independent programs (home care, home health, ILS, IHS, employment and PCA), nanny positions and PCA choice. Currently work full time as financial worker at Anoka...
I have 8 years of nanny experience and recently have become PCA certified. I tutor math during the school year.
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Deborah H.


Saint Francis, MN

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Attentive Caregiver

Have 20 plus years of working with teens to seniors. Assisting with DLS, to teaching job skills. As well as ensuring comfort and care of the elderly. Have experience with many different mental health diagnosis of the young and aged population. Looking for a one on one setting. Enjoy cooking and baking, so am able to assist...
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Ashlee P.


Clearwater, MN

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Energetic, Friendly PCA

I am a PCA for my niece who has a trach and a G feeding tube. I have many responsibilities that include suctioning her trach so she can breath as well administering meds and feed through her feeding tube I also administer nebs through her trach and assist in trach changes. Other duties require letting her be a normal 3-year-old...
I am a wife and mom of 2 boys. My boys are older and don't need me around all day. Looking for something to keep me busy during the summer. I have been a full-time special education teacher for 27 years. I have worked with kids with learning disabilities, Autism, etc. I am looking for summer employment, and if applicable...
I always grew up as the oldest cousin/sibling and babysat them frequently. I don't have any official babysitting/nannying experience with non-family members other than helping out my friend's parents with their younger children. I have experience with special needs kids as 2 of my younger cousins have disabilities and I am...
Zoey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Hello! I am a former PCA and have experience with elderly adults and special needs care. While I have experience in toileting, dressing, etc, I prefer to be more of a companion! I can go for walks, watch tv, play games, cook light meals, etc! I would love to chat more and see if we are a good fit!
Mya can also help with: Respite care, transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
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Dakota T.


Buffalo, MN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi, I'm Dakota! My younger sister was born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy so I have been helping take care of her since I was 2! I have a cousin who has Downs syndrome and my family also founded an organization in 2010 for girls with special needs, so I've also worked with kids and adults with SMA, cystic fibrosis,...
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Kaylee M.


Anoka, MN

$16/hr5 yrs exp

I have been professionally working in child care for 2 years but have helped run a daycare for 4. Im great with kids and have a lot of experience with special needs children as well.
Kaylee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Leann K.


Rogers, MN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

PCA/Nanny

I have 18 years of experience working with children in a classroom setting. I have been with Osseo school district for these 18 years. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I am also a mom to three teenagers. I am currently looking only for summer employment.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Big Lake, MN

Kaitlyn F.

5.0

Kaitlyn dog sat for us when we were out of town for a week and went above and beyond what we asked. Would highly recommend her due to her communication, punctuality and willingness to go above and beyond.

- Katie T.

Dakota T.

5.0

Dakota is fantastic with kids! My house was always clean and the kids were sad when she had to leave. Dakota kept the kids engaged in several projects. They were never bored. Anyone who has her is very lucky!

- Stephanie S.

Breana L.

5.0

Breana has been with our family for the past 15 months. She has taken care of our twins since they were 1 month old, starting with a few hours a week to eventually coming everyday. She truly has taken wonderful care of our babies. They love her dearly. Everyday she comes into the house with a...

- Stacy L.

Carriena F.

5.0

She was so good to the kids and put them at ease! She also picked up after kids and went above and beyond to make sure the house was tidy!! Great attitude!! I'd hire her again in an instant.

- Marissa Q.

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