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Jackie B.


Elk River, MN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I have worked with children with special needs for about 20 years. I did family daycare. I started in the early 90s and have continued doing PCA work. I have recently been a nanny for a family of 3 kids for about 3 years but now, I need more of a full-time job.
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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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Kenneth M.


Elk River, MN

$45-50/hr6 yrs exp

Health And Wellness Practitioner

Hi, I retired back in 2016 and spent time traveling the world and training in different alternative healing modalities. I love the outdoors and keeping active. I'm an empty nester and don't have any grandchildren yet. I realize children are individuals. You set the house rules and I follow - it't that simple. Light cleaning...
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Leann H.


Elk River, MN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Nanny/Doula

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Leann and I have over 20 years of experience in child care. I have worked with children of all ages, including special needs children and in an inpatient psychiatric facility for children. I have specialized in twins and triplets and premature babies as a nanny, am educated in lactation education and was certified...
Leann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rachel S.


Anoka, MN

$18-20/hr

ECSE

5.0

(1)

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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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
"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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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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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Liv R.


Anoka, MN

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny

Former dance instructor, former AVID tutor, Experience in childcare, Former special needs arts mentor/director :)
Liv can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Leah M.


Big Lake, MN

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

My name is Leah! I have over 7 years caring children, but most recently have been working as Behavior Technician at a center for children with autism and related disorders. As a new mom to my 3-month-old daughter, I am now looking for something that will provide me a bit more flexibility to be able to spend more time with my...
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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jodi K.


Big Lake, MN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

The Nanny PT

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am actually a Physical Therapist for over 28 years and I was an independent contractor with my own business. Covid changed my business and I am seeking a fun career change for supplemental income. I managed to have 3 boys in 18 months that included preemie twins. I am comfortable with kids of all ages and with special needs. I...
Jodi can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Courtney D.


Zimmerman, MN

$10-15/hr

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver

I have four years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I have primarily worked with individuals that range in ages from 7 to 72. I firmly believe in helping individuals be as independent as they can be. I have a passion for assisting individuals in learning new things, as well as adapting anything to help...
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Evalina B.


Albertville, MN

$33/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced PCA

Hello, my name is Evie and I am currently a Junior at St. Cloud State University. I am majoring in special education. I am starting my teaching blocks at SCSU so I need someone who is flexible and am ideally hoping to work mornings. In high school I was a PCA for a 29-year-old with cerebral palsy, I also worked in a group home...
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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: Respite care, personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Kim R.


Big Lake, MN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have worked with elementary aged children to adults with physical and developmental disabilities. I have extensive experience with ASD and behavior prevention and management.
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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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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: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Cami M.


Big Lake, MN

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Patient And Kind Caregiver

I am looking for a couple clients to provide care for . I have prior experience providing care for an elderly woman as well as children with behavioral issues . I am very down to earth and easy to get along with , I am up for any challenge you throw at me !

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