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Samantha L.


Cambridge, MN

$14-17/hr

Sammy. From Cambridge, MN

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I grew up babysitting family friends, and when the opportunities have presented themselves volunteered at child care centers on Reservations where I've dealt with many amazing, high energy children who often have special needs and behavioral issues. I am no stranger to a a crying baby or a whiny dog. I have experience caring for...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Sam never missed a day. She is amazing with kids and far exceeded my expectations. She is a brilliant young woman and I am sad to her leave but excited for her. She has a bright future ahead. I would happily hire her again."

Adam F.

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Carla Z.


Elk River, MN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Responsible Caregiver With Years Of Experience

Many years of nursing, teaching, and care giving. Experience caring for children and adults with seizure disorders, spina bifida, Down Syndrome, cancer, and Huntington's Disease. Able to perform cauterization, and give injections.
5.0
"I have known Carla for approximately 8 years. Carla is the grandmother of eight children that are part of two families that I know very well. She is always loving, kind and fun with them while also coaching them to follow family rules and behave appropriately. I've...

Cheryl J.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Specializing in early childhood special education with emphasis in behavioral and deaf and hard of hearing.
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Carla Z.


Elk River, MN

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Care Giver For Your Child.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have two university degrees, as a nurse that gave me the opportunity to work in the nursery, emergency room and I was working in Florida as a medical assistant for 2 years, I have a university degree as a teacher with a specialization in preschool, children between 2 and 9 years, work as a , teacher for 18 years. In the United...
Carla can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"She is sweet, kind, responsible and punctual."

Hildegard P.

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Catherine O.


Anoka, MN

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My ability to consistently give the best possible service resulted in requests from clients for me to be their main caregiver for people with special needs. With different types of ages. Able to assess situations and implement actions to resolve problems .
5.0
"Cate takes care of our 28 year old highly autistic son as if she is his mother. Cate is attentive, nurturing and compassionate. Our son is a 28-year-old individual who, due to his unique needs, requires assistance similar to that of a young child. He relies...

Kathleen I.

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Lisa R.


Stacy, MN

$9-20/hr1 yrs exp

I Have Worked At A Special Needs Camp That Gas Senior Citizens Come Live In For A Week At A Time.

I previously worked at a Special needs camp that has senior citizens come live in for a week at a time. Duties include- anything they may need help with. Duties Include- Anything They May Need Help With
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, errands, meal prep & 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...
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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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Charlene Z.


Elk River, MN

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Charlene, a Registered Nurse with 27 years of experience providing compassionate and professional care. I specialize in various services, including: ~Respite Care: Short-term relief for primary caregivers for all ages. ~Post-Surgical Care: Expert care following surgery for a smooth recovery. ~Wound Care:...
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Lisa R.


Stacy, MN

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lisa and I'm currently 21 years old and live in Stacy MN. I graduated from the forest lake school district in 2017 and was employed as a special education para in a level 3 developmental cognitive disability classroom(DCD) until summer or 2019. Summer of 2019 I worked at a live in special needs camp as a camp...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sienna B.


Zimmerman, MN

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate Nanny And Educator: Nurturing Young Minds With Love, Creativity, And Adventure

I am a dedicated nanny with 7 years of experience, CPR and first aid certified, with a clean background and a non-smoker/drinker. My caregiving style blends authoritative and free-range approaches, emphasizing Montessori and play-based learning. Prior to nannying, I was a lead Pre-K teacher and later worked at Rogers Elementary...
Sienna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Natalie D.


Braham, MN

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Natural Caretaker Excited To Help A Family

Hi! I'm Natalie and I recently turned 22! I'm a certified PCA (personal care attendant) and I have experienced working with special needs children. I have spent many years caring for children, starting at a young age with babysitting and volunteering through church. To this day I still have regular families I babysit and house...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kylie J.


Zimmerman, MN

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

I have worked with children with disabilities in a variety of settings. I am in graduate school for speech pathology and have a passion for helping children learn how to communicate their needs effectively.
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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Grace V.


Princeton, MN

$17-20/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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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Alaya H.


Zimmerman, MN

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Mom And Caregiver

I am a homeschooling mom and a very experienced caregiver. I am trained in working with all types of kids and adults. I am from a big family with many different special needs and been trained in trauma based caregiving.
Alaya can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, errands, respite care
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Lisa R.


Stacy, MN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am currently a special ed para in a classroom. I am 1 on 1 with a girl who has angel-mans syndrome. I love working with her and learning about all of her ways to communicate non verbally. In the past I have worked with a girl with a leg injury that needed mental and physical support through the healing process. I've really...
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Lexi M.


Stacy, MN

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I'm From Stacy, MN And I'm A Registered EMT And Love Working With Kids! I'm Very Compassionate!

My name is Lexi and I am a current freshman at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, and I'm studying Biology/Pre-Med. I'm hoping to pursue a career in pediatrics. I'm available to start after May 8th, and going until about the end of August. I have nannied for the past 2 summers, for a 3-month-old and then for a 10yr old and...
Lexi can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cambridge, MN

Samantha L.

5.0

Sam never missed a day. She is amazing with kids and far exceeded my expectations. She is a brilliant young woman and I am sad to her leave but excited for her. She has a bright future ahead. I would happily hire her again.

- Adam F.

Carla Z.

5.0

I have known Carla for approximately 8 years. Carla is the grandmother of eight children that are part of two families that I know very well. She is always loving, kind and fun with them while also coaching them to follow family rules and behave appropriately. I've also employed Carla to care for my...

- Cheryl J.

Carla Z.

5.0

She is sweet, kind, responsible and punctual.

- Hildegard P.

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.

Catherine O.

5.0

Cate takes care of our 28 year old highly autistic son as if she is his mother. Cate is attentive, nurturing and compassionate. Our son is a 28-year-old individual who, due to his unique needs, requires assistance similar to that of a young child. He relies on caregivers for essential daily...

- Kathleen I.

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