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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Would you love a fun, kind, caring date night or causal nanny/ babysitter? I'm the girl for ya! I would take the time to get know you and child and want to know how to make the experience the best for your child! My experience with children vary. I have experience working with children 6 months to young teen! I also have...
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Christina D.
Mound, MN
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced PCA, Personal Assistant, Nanny And Special Needs Caregiver
I'm a positive and energetic mother of two. I am very reliable, creative and patient. For over 15 years, I worked on and off as a PCA, nanny, personal assistant and special needs caregiver. Recently, I've been busy as a stay at home mom and working from home in music sales. I love arts, music, poetry, writing and nature and I...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have been working with children & adults of all kinds of backgrounds & needs. I have been in the child care & personal care attendant (PCA) field for 14 years, & I love it!! I am very passionate about helping individuals who can't help themselves, I feels it's a blessing & it's the right thing to do.
Emilia J.
Excelsior, MN
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
This year I worked in the DCD room at Minnetonka High School. I also PCA for many kids in our classroom too. I feel at ease working with kids of any ability and making them not only feel safe but identify strengths in order to build skills to be independent.
I have helped my mom in the classroom, she is a teacher's assistant in a cognitively disabled severe classroom. I have also been personal care assistant for a boy with special needs. My cousin has special needs as well. I am passionate about helping children grow and be well cared for.
Hollie P.
Norwood Young America, MN
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a nanny/caregiver since 1998, and I have also been baby-sitting since I was 10 years old. You could say that I have had a career in child care and care giving. I also have experience working with the senior population and populations with special needs. I have had a lot of experience working with different families...
Hollie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
I have had experience with special needs throughout my life. During my college years, I worked in a nursing home for seniors with mental disabilities. I have a nephew with special needs, and have had experience with friends who children have special needs. Currently, I work in a staffing department of a home health company. We...
5.0
(2)
I believe in doing what you love when it comes to employment. Working with special needs children and seniors over the past 45 years is what I love and enjoy the most. I have a degree and have worked in the medical field in an office setting in the past but I wasn't happy. I truly enjoy working and spending time with seniors and...
Sherri can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Sherri is the perfect companion for my wife while I’m away. She is very caring with a great sense of humor that had my wife smiling. She arrives on time and is willing to go the extra mile to help my wife. I look forward to having her sit more with her. I’m...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all! My name is Kelly, and I am looking for a part-time or full-time nanny job for this summer! My start and end dates are flexible, as well as daily start and end times.
I am bilingual in English and Spanish and would love to be with kids who are the same. I have experience and enjoy working with all ages, but am best...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"As first-time parents, we are so happy we hired Kelly. She has been a great help to us and our 6-month-old. She has been wonderful with presenting our son with different stimuli -- toys, playing outside, going for walks, some sign language etc. She adapted quickly...
Kara D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a nanny for 20 years.
I also am a caregiver.
I have cared for children with disabilities as well as with seniors.
I also am a pet & house sitter.
I live in Plymouth.
5.0
"Donna was very flexible for my short term (2 week) need and I would hire again if I have a need. She was able to adjust to the hours I needed which included a late evening without any difficulty."
Allan P.
Lixin Z.
Minneapolis, MN
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy working/taking care of people. I have been working as a Certified Medical Assistant in internal medicine for 17years. My clinical experience could help with making clinical decisions if needed. I have also been working as a CNA/HHA/PCA in assisted living/memory care or the last 18 years. The home care skills could help...
Janet H.
Hopkins, MN
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter and Teacher Available Part and Full-Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy working with children and I have a lot of experience working with children in a variety of settings. My experience includes being a sitter/nanny as well as, a classroom teacher. Currently I am a substitute teacher in Minneapolis and will finish for the year on June 11. I have experience working with children with special...
Janet can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Janet has a special way with children and pets. They always feel comfortable and at ease with her. She is dependable, responsible and a lot of fun. She house sat for me for weeks at a time for my dogs, cats, plants, etc. and everything was ship shape upon our...
Karen H.
Rachel R.
Eden Prairie, MN
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver And Household Manager Available
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel cared for my infant son and 3 year old with special needs. My daughter with special needs warmed up to her immediately and she was very knowledgeable about all things special needs...sensory issues, etc. She jumped right in and was great with the both baby...
Brianna D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with adults and children with special needs for most of my life. My grandma owns group home for adults with disabilities. I'm a certified PCW and am comfortable with personal cares, errands, light cleaning, passing medications.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have many years of experience and would love to help out with your children! I am a very reliable, responsible, bubbly and fun person who loves kids! I have a special needs sister who I care for a lot and absolutely love it. I have over 10 years of experience and am a NICU nurse. I can help with Light Housekeeping and...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Loved working with Katherine! Showed up on time and ready to go. My children adored her, and my dog did too!"
Tori K.
Kori S.
Minneapolis, MN
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kori, I am 21 years old, just relocated from St. Paul to Plymouth. I started nannying/babysitting for multiple family friends around the age of 10, as well has helping to take care of my three younger siblings. I have experience with all ages (Newborn-12yrs), as well as with kids with special needs. I have my own car so...
Kori can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We had Kori for over a year as a full time nanny for our 4 year old. My daughter absolutely LOVED her! I can't say enough good things about Kori. She was ALWAYS on time, rarely took time time off, did multiple crafts with my daughter, always made outside time a...
Lindsey T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I became a childcare provider because I am passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I have experience working with special needs children and am First Aid trained. I have a car and am...
Daria can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We absolutely loved having Daria be a part of our family and her assistance with childcare was amazing. She did such a wonderful job taking care of our baby and was so flexible."
Jenny J.
Michelle F.
Rockford, MN
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have worked as a nursing assistant and LVN and EMT for 20+ years. I have worked with special needs and as a charge nurse in many nursing homes. I have worked in several smaller hospitals where I gained experience in ALL areas of nursing including nursery, pediatrics, emergency, intensive care, medical/surgical and ambulance. I...
Casey A.
Chanhassen, MN
$34/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(15)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Casey and I love working with children! I have experience with children ages 1 month-14 Years, special needs included. I was a teacher at a daycare for 6 years, teaching infants and preschool. I have also had an after school nannying job and sporadic babysitting jobs for about 9 years.
I work in special education in a...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We first met Casey in the infant room at my son’s daycare. We have since forged a friendship and she has been a wonderful presence for my kids. Casey is so knowledgeable and experienced; we highly recommend her! "
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Waconia, MN
Sherri B.
5.0
Sherri is full of spirit, flexible, and capable. She brings joy and fun to every interaction.
- Care member
Kelly D.
5.0
As first-time parents, we are so happy we hired Kelly. She has been a great help to us and our 6-month-old. She has been wonderful with presenting our son with different stimuli -- toys, playing outside, going for walks, some sign language etc. She adapted quickly to our routine and tools we use....
- Kara D.
Donna H.
5.0
I have hired Donna four times in the last two years to care for my cat, Figaro, in my home. Figaro is a six-year old male. Each day when I am out of town Donna puts out a measured amount of food for Figaro and removes the droppings from his litter box. The duration of my out of town trips has ranged...
- Jerry S.
Janet H.
5.0
Janet has a special way with children and pets. They always feel comfortable and at ease with her. She is dependable, responsible and a lot of fun. She house sat for me for weeks at a time for my dogs, cats, plants, etc. and everything was ship shape upon our return. She is our favorite house...
- Karen H.
Rachel R.
5.0
Rachel cared for my infant son and 3 year old with special needs. My daughter with special needs warmed up to her immediately and she was very knowledgeable about all things special needs...sensory issues, etc. She jumped right in and was great with the both baby and my daughter. She has a very...
- Brianna D.
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