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5.0
(7)
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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...
Deborah C.
Kathryn Elizabeth M.
Saint Paul, MN
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(11)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Aloha! My name is Leinani. I was born & raised in Hawaii. I raised my younger brother growing up. I've always loved playing & engaging with children (outdoor activities, going for walks, reading, going to the library, playing games, art/crafts, music/dancing, parks, beach, swimming, teaching letters/animals/colors etc). After...
Kathryn Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I've used Leinani mutiple times! She's friendly and reliable, and my boys love her!"
Heather H.
Seble B.
Cottage Grove, MN
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Seble, I am very happy to be able to help people and I do it with integrity and honesty and you will also be happy with the service I provide to those who need my help so I can help with Bathroom Cleaning and General Room Cleaning. I am reliable. affordable and flexible always making sure that I do what I can to...
Seble can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"She is very honest, loves her job, work very hard. Tries to make her clients happy. Goes beyond her job."
Aynalem K.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Professional and personable house cleaner with 10+ years experience. I have a strong attention to detail and clean every house efficiently as if it is my own. I pride myself on my strong work ethic and my genuine passion to help others by "lightening their load" as much as I can. I was raised to treat all walks of life with the...
Mckenzi can also help with: Changing bed linens, dusting, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning & more
4.0
"Mckenzi really cares about cleaning my house. She is very thorough, asks questions when needed, and listens to and follows through on my wishes and concerns. Mckenzi is a hard worker and really cares about doing a great job.
The only reason I'm giving four stars...
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been providing personal chef/personal assistant services for two years. I can cook almost anything and provide a free consultation to tailor a meal plan to you and/or your family. I am also available for special occasions, dinner parties, birthday parties, soup delivery to a sick friend. I also do household organizing,...
5.0
"She is very well organized, a great chef, very resourceful with an impeccable personality.
I would hire her again. "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a hard working person with 6 years of experience in all around housemaid care taking/maintenance services. I have thorough experience in providing comprehensive housekeeping services in live-in family primary residences as well as nursing homes. Honest and hardworking individual with solid work ethics seeking long or...
Sadie can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Sadie is a high energy, organized house cleaner. She is extremely efficient and cares about the details (shaking rugs outside out of the path of the home, wiping up floors and getting far corners, etc). I am thankful to have her expertise!"
Barbie H.
5.0
(1)
What could be better or more rewarding than working with kids! Here's a little about my background:
I have been working as a nanny for 2+ years, and have over 15 years of experience as a pediatric/developmental Occupational Therapy clinician, working with children from infancy through their teens, and includes private practice,...
5.0
"Janelle was our child's nanny from 15 weeks to 18 months, and we couldn't have been happier with her work.
During her time with us, Janelle was incredibly mindful and focused on our child's needs. She was always intentional about spending time on activities...
Care member
Laura B.
Saint Paul, MN
$23/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Laura and I have a bachelor's degree in child development and family studies. I currently am attending St. Catherine University for my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
I have a busy class schedule, but have morning and evening availability. I worked as an assistant teacher in the infant room at a daycare in...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"She was always very caring and kind to my children and myself. If I couldn't be with my children, it eased my mind knowing that they were with Laura. I would highly recommend her to anyone. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Abigail (Abbie), a seasoned and passionate nanny dedicated to delivering exceptional childcare experiences. With a sparkle of creativity and a dash of fun, I provide personalized in-home and drop-in care that caters to your family's unique needs and schedule.
As a versatile and experienced caregiver, I also offer...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abigail reached out to me as a candidate for our nanny job post. She responded promptly to all of my messages and was able to meet with me on the same day we had our phone interview. I greatly appreciated her flexibility as we were trying to make a quick decision....
Laura O.
Michaela V.
Saint Paul, MN
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Certified Nurse Assitant Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Don't be deceived by my young age, I am a reliable young woman who takes pride in her work. I am known to be a kind, patient, positive, hardworking, and compassionate person. I love spending time chatting with my clients, giving a listening ear or putting a smile on their face. My goal is make their day a little brighter and...
Michaela can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Michaela is still working for me. She is intelligent, competent, reliable, capable, responsible, honest and trustworthy, punctual, flexible, and compassionate. She is thorough, energetic, and experienced. She has excellent judgement and high work standards."
Leslie T.
Sarah G.
Saint Paul, MN
$11-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Sarah and I am a Junior at Concordia St. Paul. I currently play soccer there and am close to completing my degree in Exercise Science in December.
I currently am an Assistant Coach for a U13 Girls State team at CC United, as well as a student worker within the Student Accessibility Services Department. Being a coach...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is very reliable. She babysat my two boys and entertained them the whole time! They loved her! She made sure they were in bed on time and had a good dinner as well.
She also stayed at my house for a week to look after my house and animals. She was very...
Jacey S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have over 15 years of experience as a pediatric Occupational Therapy provider, working in private clinical settings, within client's homes, and in early childhood education/grade school. In addition to my OT experience, I have over 3 years of experience as a nanny, and have previously worked as an in-home personal...
Janelle can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We loved having Janelle as our temporary nanny! She helped with watching our 1.5 year old daughter for a few weeks, and it was a smooth transition from our daughter's normal caregiver (her grandma) to Janelle stepping in short term. She has great energy, care and...
Care member
Aimee D F.
New Richmond, WI
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 30+ years of experience in geriatrics starting as a volunteer in high school, PCA while in college and a degree as an occupational therapy assistant specializing in therapeutic recreation for 13 years and rehabilitation services for 16 years at skilled nursing facilities. I love to clean and I can help with Transportation...
Aimee D can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. I worked at a Nursing Home for 2 years and have had personal experiences with dogs for 5 years. I am experienced and looking for good opportunities. I am a college student so I am available a lot!
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Certified Death Doula, Certified Dementia Practitioner and multiple certifications in Integrative Therapies such as Aromatherapy. Looking to share my time and love to those that need it most!
Sara can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, specialized care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Aliya N.
Saint Paul, MN
$10-20/hr
I provide pet sitting services for dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I have been pet sitting periodically since I was in high school and have cared for everything from elderly felines to rambunctious puppies. I am happy to come to your home and provide live-in service, including light housekeeping, plant care, and mail...
Aliya can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hello! I'm Lexi J, and I'm thrilled to introduce my dog walking and sitting service, born out of a lifelong love for animals. With my dad being the proud owner of a veterinary hospital, I've had the privilege of growing up surrounded by the joy and care of various pets. From routine walks to attentive care, I find immense joy in...
Alexis can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I have had a variety of pets all my life. Of course, I love all dogs! I also have house bunnies! In fact, I've been a foster for Rabbit Rescue of Minnesota for 3 years. While I have not had a paid position, I have repeatedly cared for the pets of family and friends. I would love to meet and snuggle with. your babies.
Anja can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Currently a proud dog owner of a 7-year-old yellow tab, Tucker and been in love with animals all my life! I would love the opportunity to provide more love and care to other animals in need. I've also owned a chocolate lab, and had a cat for years as well. Let's just say I had 3 pets of my own at age 22, so I am that type of...
Taylor can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation
Sarah N.
Saint Paul, MN
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have a love for people of all ages with special needs. I am passionate about helping them grow and learn, as well as care for them. I am currently a designated coordinator at a day program for adults with special needs. I have a background in crisis as well. I studied communication sciences and disorders in college where I...
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Lakeland, MN
Angela N.
5.0
Angi is caring, thoughtful and energetic. Always on time, a great fit for us. We are lucky to know her
- Care member
Kathryn Elizabeth M.
5.0
So amazing with my almost 2 year old. I was in a time crunch for a last minute babysitter and she quickly responded and was happy to answer all my questions. She did multiple activities, took him to the pool, and played outside with him. I really appreciate having someone that is willing to get...
- Kaitlyn R.
Seble B.
5.0
She is very friendly great service on time respectful.
- Maria S.
Mckenzi G.
5.0
McKenzi is a fantastic cleaner. She attends to every detail and tries different products to get the best results. McKenzi is easy to talk to, and receptive to my needs. She is a hard worker and I love having her as my cleaning person.
- Pat K.
Tricia K.
5.0
She is very well organized, a great chef, very resourceful with an impeccable personality.
I would hire her again.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Lakeland, MN
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Lakeland, MN?
To find a therapy dog near you in Lakeland, MN, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Lakeland, MN?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Lakeland, MN is $9.00 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Lakeland, MN?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Lakeland, MN. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Lakeland, MN receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Lakeland, MN, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.
What can a therapy dog near me in Lakeland, MN help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Lakeland, MN, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.