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Sage S.


New Prague, MN

$15/hr • 6 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for childcare, and aim to give children a calm and secure environment to grow and develop. My experience in free childcare gives me confidence in my capability to support parents in their mission to nurture their children. My experience with special needs children gives me the ability to support children of...
Sage can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lily V.


Belle Plaine, MN

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello! I am currently working as an early childhood paraprofessional. I have experience working with kiddos with special needs as well as infants! I am looking for evening/weekend babysitting opportunities! I would love to find a family where I can be a reoccurring sitter and build a relationship with your family and child(ren)!
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sydney B.


Jordan, MN

$20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, flexible I like working with kids because I like to see them grow, and there fun to be around. I started working with kids when I was 18 and worked with a special needs kid and really enjoyed it. In my spare time, I like to walk outside in nature, sometimes work on cars with...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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Janes M.


Belle Plaine, MN

$17-22/hr

A Nurse/Mother /Caregiver/Leader

With years of experience as both a caregiver and a nurse, I have dedicated my life to providing quality care and support to those in need. My background spans hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living, home care, and leader, allowing me to adapt to various care settings with ease. While my credentials reflect my expertise, I...
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Emily V.


Savage, MN

$14-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emily, I am an elementary music teacher in Columbia Heights. I have experience in caring for children in both small and large group settings. I have classroom experience with children with special needs. I am comfortable with pets, and have a small SUV. I look forward to meeting you!
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"I wish she could have come with us to Hawaii. My daughter was in love with Ms. Emily from the moment they met. My little one is ASD and invited her in with "Hey Friend" She became her best friend. Ms Emily is kind compassionate and worked wonderfully with my...

Erin V.

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Ellisha O.


Cologne, MN

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic Nanny

3.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified Personal Care Attendant who has a bubbly personality and loves children. I have younger siblings with special needs so I am very rounded in how to take care of special needs kids. I also have experience caring for young children.
Ellisha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

3.0
"Applied for the job, confirmed availability and then just quit responding even though you can see she is active on the site."

Shawna J.

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Cindy C.


Chaska, MN

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider Seeks Family

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! I am a senior caregiver, preferably overnights I have 10 years experience as a professional caregiver. My services include: hygiene , mobility assistance, medication preparation, and night time comfort and care. My background is full-time ministry , thus I consider senior care as an extension of my vocation. I...
5.0
"I volunteered to write this recommendation for Cindy because I am very grateful for her contributions to our family. Cindy offered her services as a personal care provider for my dad for several years. Dad was able to live a very rich and full life with our family...

Rosemarie K.

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Andrew L.


Savage, MN

$25-40/hr • 1 yrs exp

CCHT

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm very passionate and attentive to those with special needs. In my current role as a CCHT in Dialysis I have cared for multiple patients with special needs. The more I care for those with special needs the more I understand their needs. I'm always listening to the needs of my patients and know that sometimes holding their hand...
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Elizabeth D.


Prior Lake, MN

$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Liz. I am going to be a senior at the University of Minnesota on the pre-health track. My hope is to become a nurse practitioner and work in the NICU. I have been working as a CNA for the past year at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital in the CVICU. I love this job but I work part time and am...
5.0
"Liz took care of our son for 2 wonderful years. We could not have asked for a more capable, reliable, and kind person to hire. Her presence in our family was the best experience we could have hoped for. Her efforts helped our son grow, learn, and become more...

Sharlene W.

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Angela S.


Lakeville, MN

$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, currently I nanny 3 kids about 5x a month. Either Mondays, Tuesdays or Fridays. Would love to care for kids near Lakeville on my off days. I have a son whose 8 and off to 3rd grade this Fall. Looking for a flexible schedule as I'm committed to this one family. I love adventure and arts and crafts. Love dogs too. I'm happy to...
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Richelle H.


Cologne, MN

$23-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am currently employed Mondays and Fridays but looking for hours Tues-Thurs (preferably 24+ hours). I have 9 years of combined childcare experience through babysitting, nannying, and daycares/schools. I began babysitting when I was 15 years old and have been working full time in childcare since right out of high school. I have...
Richelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Richelle was wonderful! She immediately sat on the floor with my 15m old son and played, fed him dinner and when the picky toddler came out she was resourceful and found other options to offer him. Richelle was also wonderful with our two labs! We can't wait to...

Jenna J.

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Greg D.


Lakeville, MN

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have several years of experience, working with several different abilities and diagnoses. I have experience working as a Behavioral therapist, para-professional, pca, job coach and DAPE instructor. I have also worked as a therapeutic wilderness instructor, camp counselor and bike trip leader. I treat everyone I work with with...
5.0
"Greg worked with our son as his side in school for 2 + years and then became a PCA at his home for a few years. Couldn't have asked for a better person for our son! Our son is SO excited to see Greg when he comes to work with him! I highly recommend him to anyone...

Barb D.

I have worked with special needs for the last 15 years. In recent years I have seen the demand for senior care rise and would like to extend my services to caring for seniors.
Greg can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, respite care & more
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Sam N.


Lakeville, MN

$18/hr • 2 yrs exp

Enjoy Working With Special Needs Kids

I'm a freshman at St. John's University studying Environmental Science. I've enjoyed working with kids at summer sports camps and volunteering at churches and around my high school with kids with special needs. I enjoy working with kids, particularly those with special needs, because it is rewarding and I enjoy serving others....
Sam can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Brianna M.


Dundas, MN

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Very Flexible

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was about 13 years old and have loved every minute of it. I come from a big family so there are always children, babies, kids with special needs/attention around and at every holiday event. The most recent family I was with had to let me go because of covid but I started with an 8month old, a...
Brianna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
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Linda T.


Lakeville, MN

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Teacher/therapist Looking To Help With Seasonal, Short Term, Or Respite Care

I am employed as a full-time early childhood special education teacher during the school year. I also have an occupational therapy degree. In both fields, I have enjoyed working with a wide array of children, adults, and families. I am looking to complement my school year job in a way that both helps families needing care and...
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Haidyn K.


Prior Lake, MN

$25-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Young But Responsible Care Taker

My name is Haidyn K, I'm 18 years old and recently moved to LA. I am young but I am very responsible and passionate about kids. I have a lot of experience with children/people with disabilities. My 22-year-old brother has Autism so I have witnessed first hand what it's like to be around someone with a disability. My mom worked...
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Hope M.


Lakeville, MN

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

I was a care taker for a little boy that was mentally disabled. He was 4 years old and couldn't do anything on his own and routinely had mini seizures. I took him on walks where he would hold my hand or sit in his stroller, gave him his routine meds, helped him with eating, grooming, playing and everything in between. He...
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Gretchen D.


Prior Lake, MN

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Energetic Stay At Home Momma, Previous Daycare Provider

I am a stay at home mom with four kiddos. 3 boys (13, 10, 6) and 1 fierce little 2-year-old girl. I have spent over a decade caring for children other than my own along with children with special needs, teenagers and tutoring as well. I have served as a Community Soccer commissioner for 3 years working with hundreds of children...
Gretchen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New Prague, MN

Emily V.

5.0

I wish she could have come with us to Hawaii. My daughter was in love with Ms. Emily from the moment they met. My little one is ASD and invited her in with "Hey Friend" She became her best friend. Ms Emily is kind compassionate and worked wonderfully with my daughters unique challenges. We went on...

- Erin V.

Ellisha O.

3.0

Applied for the job, confirmed availability and then just quit responding even though you can see she is active on the site.

- Shawna J.

Cindy C.

5.0

Cindy has been a friend for many years. I have always known her to be dependable, trustworthy and an all over great person. She is outgoing, friendly and has a real gift with people. I have an 87 year old mom that Cindy is going to work with and I am excited for my mom to have Cindy in her life. I...

- Linda S.

Elizabeth D.

5.0

Liz took care of our son for 2 wonderful years. We could not have asked for a more capable, reliable, and kind person to hire. Her presence in our family was the best experience we could have hoped for. Her efforts helped our son grow, learn, and become more capable to face all of his challenges. We...

- Sharlene W.

Richelle H.

5.0

Richelle was our first nanny. We trusted her with our 3-month old infant and she never let us down! She is an excellent communicator and caretaker, going above and beyond regardless of the task. I would hire Richelle again if I had an opportunity!

- Care member

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