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Laura N.


Scandia, MN

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

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I have been a babysitter since I was 11 years old, and I became a part-time nanny at the age of 16 to a wonderful family with 3 little kiddos. I worked in my church nursery running the infant or toddler rooms. I've cared for up to 5 children in a babysitting setting and 10 children in a daycare/nursery setting. I've also cared...

Laura N.


Scandia, MN

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! I am a nanny looking for a (hopefully) full-time position around the Forest Lake area. I have experience working with families of up to 5 kids, ages newborn to 12+ years, and am qualified to care for children with special needs. I am also CPR and first aid certified. My specialty is babies and toddlers, I just love the...

Lisa D.


Forest Lake, MN

$15-19/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a nursing assistant background and PCA experience. I have experience caring for seniors, children, special needs care, and pet care.
Lisa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I can't say enough good about Lisa! She's friendly, compassionate and an excellent caregiver and companion. It's been a joy to have her care for my mom and to be able to enjoy an evening away now and then."

Sharon P.

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Leeanne M.


Shafer, MN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked in this field for 30 years. This is my passion. I love how rewarding it is to make a difference in someone's life. I am 52 mom of 4 wonderful men & Grandma to 9 Beautiful grandchildren.
15+ years experience, bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, transfers, special needs toddlers, to quadriplegics and dementia with seniors. lots of experience, fast learner. always on time.
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care & more
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Madison P.


Lindstrom, MN

$16/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Hi I'm Madi! I have volunteered and worked at a camp for people with disabilities for 5 years and that has taught me how to organize activities, follow care charts, and supervise groups of campers. I have worked with youth up to seniors, I'm CPR/first aid trained, and have my own transportation. I have worked with many people...
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Courtnie K.


Forest Lake, MN

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

2.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, name is Courtnie! I have worked in this field for 8 years. I worked FT in a completely different field but decided to start working PT in a group home and soon fell absolutely in love! I like making someone smile and doing little things to make a person's day better. I take pride in making sure your your loved ones are safe...
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Rebecca W.


Marine on Saint Croix, MN

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have worked in the past 5.5 years as an independent living skills worker for a private company, catering to those with special needs ranging from ADHD to autism spectrum to attachment disorder. Most of my experience is with autism because I have an older brother with autism, as well as cousins.
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Shiloh B.


Osceola, WI

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Positive Support Specialist

I've been working with people who have disabilities and mental illness for 17 years. I believe everyone should be treated with compassion and dignity.
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Miranda L.


Forest Lake, MN

$16-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name is Miranda I have a wide variety of experience from infants to seniors in personal care to special needs. Always open to learn new things.
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Hannah F.


Forest Lake, MN

$30-41/hr2 yrs exp

Fri - Sun Any Hours

I have two years PCA experience with a senior who had dementia. I am now a registered nurse. I just graduated in December of 2023. I enjoy caring for others and getting to know them!
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Lisa D.


Forest Lake, MN

$29/hr2 yrs exp

PCA, CNA For Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Childcare Provider worked with autistic child/nursing assistant for seniors and specializing in memory loss,
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Miranda L.


Forest Lake, MN

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

4 years experience with special needs children. 10+ years experience with infant to elderly. Okay with cats and dogs laundry lighthouse keeping meal prep/cook. Always open to learn new things.
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kahla W.


Osceola, WI

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

I worked in an after school program where we helped children with homework, did activities and played outside. I also worked in a group home for over a year. I loved the one-on-one opportunities and having enough time to give to one client. I enjoyed cooking and cleaning and taking them out into the community
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Brianna F.


Chisago City, MN

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hi my name is Brianna I have a lot of experience working with little ones. I have always had a passion and joy for young children. I currently have my degree in Early Childhood Education and special needs. I have experience with lesson planning while taking on my internship. I also have three years of nanny experience and seven...
Brianna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Erin P.


Forest Lake, MN

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Nanny

Hi, my name is Erin and I have over 11 years of experience as a professional nanny for all ages and abilities (special needs, allergies, baby Led weaning, experience with Montessori way of learning, Lovevery toys, etc). I worked as a nanny for infant to school aged children for seven years and I'm the mother of a loving...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Luxie T.


Forest Lake, MN

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hi, I'm Luxie! I have worked at an early childhood education and daycare center for two years and I couldn't love my job more! I have a full two years of experience caring for infants ranging from 3 months to 1 year, and a year of experience supervising and educating children from ages 2 to 5 years. Additionally, I have worked...
Luxie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Kathy T.


Lindstrom, MN

$20-40/hr3 yrs exp

Registered Nurse/ Love Home Care

My goal in going to nursing school was to become a home care nurse. I feel it's important to know my patient well and that the home environment is the best place for a patient to be as healthy as they can be and much happier than in a hospital or nursing home. I have a teaching degree and certification in early childhood and...
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Madeline R.


Lake Elmo, MN

$10-50/hr1 yrs exp

Certified PCA

I am a dependable and reliable PCA. My name is Maddy, I am a certified 22-year-old. I am very trustworthy and responsible. I have taken care of kids with down syndrome and other disabilities. I am open to doing whatever is needed in caring for them. I have my own transportation and can be there when needed. I also have an...
5.0
"I never had the opportunity to have Maddie on the staff, but from what I have observed, she is caring, courteous, kind and demonstrates all the positive characteristics you would want in a caregiver. I had the honor of interviewing her a couple years ago and she...

Ramsey L.

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Amina J.


Hugo, MN

$18-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember, being that I'm the oldest of 4. Whether it was my siblings or the neighborhood kids, I was always watching children. Currently I'm a morning nanny for a special needs family while going to school full time. In the past I was a nanny for a couple summers and volunteered...
Amina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amina is a gem. Amina has been watching our daughters from October 2017 to present. She is dependable, honest, patient, fun, creative, and detailed. She is very good with our two special needs daughters (ADHD, Autism) and our dog. We hire Amina for date nights,...

Amy C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Scandia, MN

Lisa D.

5.0

I can't say enough good about Lisa! She's friendly, compassionate and an excellent caregiver and companion. It's been a joy to have her care for my mom and to be able to enjoy an evening away now and then.

- Sharon P.

Madeline R.

5.0

I never had the opportunity to have Maddie on the staff, but from what I have observed, she is caring, courteous, kind and demonstrates all the positive characteristics you would want in a caregiver. I had the honor of interviewing her a couple years ago and she was very kind and compassionate. I...

- Ramsey L.

Amina J.

5.0

Amina is great with my kids now 7/9 -- one w/ ADHD. She also helped tutor them when they were on distance learning. She was always on time and the kids love her!! She watched them on a regular basis all of last school year and still does the occasional sitting.

- Michelle H.

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