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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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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Sara A.


Anoka, MN

$30-40/hr

Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! If you're looking for someone to take care of your senior loved ones you've came to the right place! I have experience working as a direct support professional for people with special needs and elderly people. I've also taken care of my grandma for 2 years so please reach out to me with your schedule and I will work...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I hired Sara to help my mom who is confined to a wheelchair with deep cleaning and organization. Sara arrived on time and immediately engaged with my mother to make sure that she was comfortable with having someone working within her home. Not only did Sara do an...

Carrie S.

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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Sara A.


Anoka, MN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter

Hey there! If you're looking for a babysitter/housekeeper or someone to help run errands, pick up or drop off your kids I got you! I have experience working almost my whole life taking care of my younger siblings and I've also worked in the foster care system. I have a 2 year degree in early childhood and currently go to school...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sara is very professional and good with difficult kids and can manage a high stress situation"

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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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Catherine O.


Anoka, MN

$25-30/hr

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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
"Catherine is part of our care team now. She is responsive, dependable, compassionate, and catches on really quickly! We hope to keep her on an ongoing basis!"

Sue S.

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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, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
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Lark H.


Anoka, MN

$18-24/hr

Making Smiles And Memories

I am a dependable, hard working, mother of four (11, 7, 2,&1). I am great with children including children with special needs. I have a certification in CPR for infants, children, and adults. I love doing crafts, going on walks, playing at the playground and playing in the snow with little ones. I know how to incorporate...
Lark can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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Kaitlyn S.


Princeton, MN

$18-33/hr8 yrs exp

Fun, Loving And Reliable Full Time Nanny!

Hi there! My name is Kaitlyn and I am 23 years old. I have 3 years of experience coaching childrens gymnastics with the age range of 1 year - 12 years old. I also have experience working with special needs children. I have around 8 years of experience with babysitting for neighbors, friends, and family. I grew up in a daycare...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, 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, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

CPR

First Aid

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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, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
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Virginia M.


Stacy, MN

$19-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider, Housecleaner, And Senior Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provided daycare and enjoyed the interaction with children very much. After moving to the Twin Cities area 24 years ago, I became a full-time stay at home mom. I most definitely enjoy children and have an abundance of volunteer experience working with children. I have been a teaching leader for toddlers at a Bible study I have...
Virginia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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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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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.

Sara A.

5.0

I hired Sara to help my mom who is confined to a wheelchair with deep cleaning and organization. Sara arrived on time and immediately engaged with my mother to make sure that she was comfortable with having someone working within her home. Not only did Sara do an excellent job with the task at hand,...

- Carrie S.

Sara A.

5.0

Sara is very professional and good with difficult kids and can manage a high stress situation

- Care member

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

Catherine is part of our care team now. She is responsive, dependable, compassionate, and catches on really quickly! We hope to keep her on an ongoing basis!

- Sue S.

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