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Mauvlette H.


River Falls, WI

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

Mature And Experienced Caregiver(special Needs Also)

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For 10+ years I have worked both with children and the elderly in providing excellent care in both professional(schools) and home settings.
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Joan B.


River Falls, WI

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

I am a retired photographer, mixed-media artist, who raised 3 amazing daughters and 1 wonderful nephew, 4 beautiful dogs, 2 lovely cats, 3 gorgeous birds, & retired early to care for my ailing parents in their last years. I loved every minute. Upon losing my parents, I began volunteering seniors in my neighborhood & eventually...
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Patti A.


River Falls, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Giver - Part Time Or Occasional Weekends Or Evenings

I appreciate older people and have always liked being with them. I have just recently completed a 4 week position taking care of a wonderful fellow who was suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. If you would like a reference from his family I'm sure I could provide you with it. I cared for my father who had congestive heart failure...
I currently work with three teenagers with Down syndrome and other special needs. I have experience with challenging behaviors, toileting, medications and daily life skills. I am passionate about this job because I have the ability to make their days a little brighter and they do the same for me. I love using sign language with...
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Kady S.


River Falls, WI

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

I am currently a behavioral health technician in the St Croix valley area. I have been in this position for over three years and absolutely love helping children learn and grow. I have experience dealing with a wide range of behavioral challenges, and I strive to use the least intrusive means necessary to handle them. I'm...
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Christopher R.


River Falls, WI

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Support

I am a detail oriented person. I have 10 years of experience with personal support (companion) and respite services for persons with physical/mental challenges. I can also provide transportation of needed. Most support can be provided after hours during the week or on the weekends during the day and evening. Some support can be...
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Megan D.


River Falls, WI

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

With experience in both school and home environments, I provide 1:1 intentional respite care in the way each family has discovered works best for their child's unique needs and learning style. When I begin work with a new family, the most effective training comes from simply observing the relationship between the caregiver and...
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Jean P.


River Falls, WI

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Caretaker

I have experience in providing care for many types of individuals with many different care needs: paraplegic and quadriplegic, bed bound hospice, special needs/disabled, and more. As a task oriented person, I enjoy finding out what needs to be done and getting the job done in the easiest, fastest, and best way possible.
Jean can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, errands & more
I am a second-year student at UWRF with an Elementary Education major. I have about 6 years of experience doing mild babysitting, and have been a medically fragile special needs caregiver for the last three. I have experience with autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy as well as experience with medical equipment. I am not a CNA,...
Madeline can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Diana T.


Hudson, WI

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

I have been working with seniors for over 3 years. I have worked with dementia and Alzheimer's residents and residents with special needs like speech and hearing difficulty and mobility difficulties.
Diana can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Amy D.


Hudson, WI

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Child Whisper

1.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a AAS degree in Professional Nanny/Early Childhood. I was a nanny for 17 yrs, then started my own Professional In home Child Care Business. I've worked with families with multiples, children with special needs, in daycare centers. After moving I decided I wanted to go back to nannying.
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Richelle H.


Hudson, WI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

School Based OT Looking For A Family To Help During Summer!

Hello! I am an occupational therapy assistant in a school district and am looking for a family to help with child care during summer vacation. I am a mom to an 2. 5-year-old and a 3-week-old, and I have worked with children for the past 10 years, many with special needs. I love to play and have fun with kiddos, and learn while...
Richelle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Tammy J.


Hudson, WI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver/companion

Hello, I have many years of experience working with kids and adults with special needs and more specifically, kids and adults who have Down Syndrome, Autism, and OCD, among others etc.. My sister has DS and she is living with my parents and continues to enjoy activities out of the house. She is joy-filled and so much fun!...
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Jessica B.


Hudson, WI

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

Special Ed Teacher

During the school year I'm committed to my students at school. In the summer I'd like to support families in a different manner. Experiences with children and youth with special needs in the school setting often leaves me thinking about how else I can help. Supporting families with needs outside the school environment is one way...
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Amy D.


Hudson, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with children with special needs most of my 25yrs of working with children in a variety of settings. I have experience with Fragile X syndrome, ADD, ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome
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Lisa N.


Stillwater, MN

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I've been a caregiver for over seven years, and I'm passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. I have some graduate school under my belt, and I've taken ECE and early childhood development courses. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, and I have experience with special needs children. I'm patient, calm,...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa has helped with my 2 girls as needed for the past 5 years. She deeply cares for the families she works for. She is always so dependable and is willing to go above the norm to help. My kids are always excited to see her! She's very observant of details and is...

Meranda O.

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Angela N.


Cottage Grove, MN

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Helping Loved Ones

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 20+ years of homecare/cna service with elderly and special needs people. I enjoy working with the elderly because of their wisdom and I like learning from their history. I am looking for companion type jobs. I am patient, experienced and want to make people comfortable in their surroundings. I am a mother to two...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Angie has been a wonderful, caring support for my mom. I live out of state, and it is such a blessing to know Angie is there, caring for her with compassion and respect "

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Mary V.


Saint Paul, MN

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

MaggieMae

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I have cared for special needs newborns just starting life to caring for my patients in Hospice at the end of their life. I have over 25 years of experience caring for the most vulnerable. I guarantee empathy and the most dignified care.
5.0
"Mary is likely the most caring, competent provider and person I have ever met. She takes the extra time and effort to make sure you are comfortable and is very knowledgeable about lots of medical/health related issues. She also is super fun to be around. Mary...

Katie H.

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Madeline S.


Cottage Grove, MN

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking To Nanny

I have over 10 years of experience babysitting/nannying/teaching children. I have worked with ages ranging from newborns-teens and have had to care for children with special needs as well. I am comfortable with all ages, pets, running errands, picking up, etc. I currently am a 1st grade teacher in Saint Paul. During the summer,...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maddy nannied my kids for about a week during the summer. She stayed at the house with them while I was out of town. I have 2 children (3 & 7). When I came back my house was picked up and the girls had smiles on their faces, upset to see her go. She kept them...

Tony N.

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Madeline R.


Lake Elmo, MN

$15-45/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver/Babysitter/Childcare/PCA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Madeline, I am a professional nanny, I have a lot of experience in being a nanny, I have worked as a care giver for the past 8 years. I grew up helping at a daycare and I also had multiple of my own nanny positions. I've taken care of children from 2 months to 14 years old. I primarily have worked with infants...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Madeline is wonderful with my children. She helped me out with my newborn son and 4 year old daughter. She is a very kind and compassionate girl and I would recommend her to anyone. "

Lauren C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in River Falls, WI

Lisa N.

5.0

Lisa has helped with my 2 girls as needed for the past 5 years. She deeply cares for the families she works for. She is always so dependable and is willing to go above the norm to help. My kids are always excited to see her! She's very observant of details and is very flexible with schedules, she...

- Meranda O.

Angela N.

5.0

Angie is an excellent caregiver! Always on time, friendly with a smile and a good listener. She knows how to encourage my mother to be safe and do her PT and works along side my mom so she feels it’s a partnership rather than being an old lady being taken care of. She is a gem.

- Deborah C.

Mary V.

5.0

Mary is likely the most caring, competent provider and person I have ever met. She takes the extra time and effort to make sure you are comfortable and is very knowledgeable about lots of medical/health related issues. She also is super fun to be around. Mary will help you anyway she can, just...

- Katie H.

Madeline S.

5.0

Maddy nannied my kids for about a week during the summer. She stayed at the house with them while I was out of town. I have 2 children (3 & 7). When I came back my house was picked up and the girls had smiles on their faces, upset to see her go. She kept them entertained at all times but also knew...

- Tony N.

Madeline R.

5.0

We hired Madeline for watching our infant son while we were getting on our feet and back to work. Madeline was such a big help to our little family and we are so appreciative. She really showed such a kind hearted and compassionate attitude toward our baby and us. She was very knowledgeable and...

- Savannah L.

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