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Rachel R.


Eden Prairie, MN

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver And Household Manager Available

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Greetings, My Name is Rachel. My whole life has been centered around working with children. I've had the opportunity to vastly expand my experience. I began babysitting when I was 12 years old. I've gone from going on mission trips, to volunteering in classrooms in middle school and high school, summer camp counselor, working at...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Judy M.


Chaska, MN

$14-19/hr

Companion Care

Hello, I am assisting my 88-year-old father with his Alzheimer's and dementia issues. Mostly assist with his medical appointments, taking to and from and making appointments. Assisting him with organization and keeping on task. Some light housekeeping also.
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Theresa G.


Minneapolis, MN

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Patient And Supportive Caregiver

I have a big heart and love helping others. By day I teach high school media arts. I am a big animal lover, I just lost my cat of 13 years but before that loss she was easily one of my best friends. I am a painter, avid hiker, and nature lover. I have extensive experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities,...
Hi, I'm Kathey, I've worked with 8 families, with 5 star ratings. I enjoy working with people of all ages. I've helped families living with Autism, down syndrome, stroke, dementia, cancer, surgery recovery, and general care. I like to cook, play games, and just be a helpful, willing companion. I've always been in customer...
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Mikala S.


Savage, MN

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

I have studied mental illness extensively as well as neurological disorders. I worked in a residential care facility for youth with cognitive, developmental and psychiatric illness. I currently work in ABA therapy with children with autism. I want to help people as much as I can and reduce the stigma but talking about my job...
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Diane S.


Chaska, MN

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Former Executive That Has Current Experience With Special Needs And Senior Care. I Own Pets As Well.

For the past eight years I have worked with a young man that has a developmental disability and he has become one of the biggest joys of my life. I have worked in the area of Senior care so that is an area of great passion for me as well. I grew up on a farm so I have owned every pet imaginable throughout my life, so if someone...
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Jacqueline W.


Minneapolis, MN

$20-30/hr

Experienced RN With Love And Care Abounding

I have 17 years of healthcare experience in every field imaginable. I have worked with adults in residential care facilities, home health, and hospitals (neurology, orthopedics, labor and delivery, postpartum, and emergency room) and I have worked with pediatrics in the hospital setting. I have 7 years of work as an RN in the...
My younger sister has both low functioning Autism and Mosaic Down Syndrome. I have been a PCA for her since I turned 15 and have helped babysit her prior to becoming her PCA. I have volunteered at Camp Friendship (a camp for those with special needs) two summers in a row, both summers I was there for 2 week. It's always been a...
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Madeline R.


Eden Prairie, MN

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Responsible And Patient Nanny

Hello! My name is Maddie , and I am looking to be hired as a permanent nanny. I have 5+ years of experience in childcare, varying from one time jobs to live-in nannying. I absolutely love childcare and being able to create so many memorable moments for kids. For the past few months I have been caring for a child with special...
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Jennifer J.


Prior Lake, MN

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Care Support-physical And/or Academic

Hello! I am a mom of five children and have a variety of experiences from being a classroom teacher and tutor to providing care for small children. I love people of all ages! I am a licensed Early Childhood and Elementary teacher. I am currently in grad school at Bethel University for a Masters of Special Education. I work a...
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Elizabeth D.


Prior Lake, MN

$20-50/hr1 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...
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Patricia P.


Minneapolis, MN

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caring With Empathy And Respect

I have been caring for individuals with special needs for the past 5 years and love helping individuals live a happy independent and healthy life. My duties and skills range from preparing meals, light housework, coordinating activities, personal hygiene, administering medication, companionship and driver as needed. I am CPR,...
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Haidyn K.


Prior Lake, MN

$25-35/hr1 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...
Hi my name is Brooke! I am a college student looking for a summer nanny position that could carry into babysitting when i'm home on breaks! I have several years of experience working with kids both supervising and coaching. I previously worked with the city of Eden Prairie as a youth tennis instructor and camp counselor for the...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hadie A.


Savage, MN

$25/hr8 yrs exp

I Am A Fun, Loving, Kind, And Happy Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone, my name is Hadie! I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and have had a few nanny jobs since. I am a hard worker and am very reliable. I have taken care of kids from the ages of infants to teenagers, as well as children with special needs. I currently am doing full online college to become a special...
Hadie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

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Kaitlin T.


Eden Prairie, MN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

I have worked with children who have down syndrome and autism.
I am 27 years old and have 5 years of experience as a middle school/high school center based special education teacher. I work with students with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Cognitive disabilities. I can work with families to plan what supports are needed or would be best for each individual. I am comfortable...

Ellen F.


Prior Lake, MN

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Positive Communicator

I have been working with children with autism for over 15 years. I specialize in engaging them in activities and assisting with communication. Most of the students I have worked with are nonverbal. I receive great joy and satisfaction working with children. Special needs. Each child is so unique and competent and incredible. I...
Ellen can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Kate H.


Chaska, MN

$10-20/hr

Special Needs Provider

Working with those who have special needs is a desire that I have recently discovered within myself. In my teaching experiences, I find myself repeatedly drawn to the children and students who have special needs, knowing that they need love, understanding, and someone to see them as more than their physical disability.

Anna K.


Minneapolis, MN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part-time Caregiver, Babysitter, Respite Provider With Nursing Degree.

Hello! My name is Anna and I am 43 years old. I have recently moved back to Minnesota after living in Tucson, AZ for the past 7 years. I have been employed as a homecare LPN since 2008 and am looking to provide families with babysitting, caregiving, and/or respite needs while I prepare to return to school for my RN degree. I...

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