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Laura N.
Scandia, MN
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
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...
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I provide caring professional help to seniors in their homes. I have 15+ years of experience working with the senior community, including memory care. I have a college degree, cleared background check, I know CPR, and most of all I have a huge passion for my work! I'm available throughout the day during weekdays or weekends....
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, transportation, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
4.0
"Shannon is a kind, friendly and thoughtful caregiver."
Sandy S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I started as a companion caregiver many years ago and what I discovered was a true passion for the senior community. I LOVE what I do. Helping others and making someone's day brighter. I am PCA certified with a background study completed by Dept. of Human Services for providing care for vulnerable adults in a adult foster home....
Debbie can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Deb has worked with my father since October 2015. She helps him with dressing, shaving, showering, toileting,, meal preparation, administering meds, housekeeping, exercises, etc. She truly cares for my dad's welfare. Without her and our other care giver, dad...
Dave P.
Hello, my name is kaitlyn. I just moved to Lindstrom with my boyfriend and dog! I enjoy being outside and learning! I'm will be attending my second year of college this fall for therapy/counseling. I love to do crafts, engage in creativity, and give children the best care provider they can have!
Mariah S.
Chisago City, MN
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting services. I love dogs of all sizes! I've dog sat during the day multiple times for a family. I had a lot of fun with the two dogs! I am on time for the most part, unless something happens out of the blue. I'm willing to give baths! I'll play with the dog(s), walk them, feed them, I'm unable to do...
Mariah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Laura Z.
Forest Lake, MN
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Part-Time Caregiver Available To Help You And Your Loved Ones
I am a Christian woman and I have found that my passion and gift from God is working with seniors. I have been a volunteer for nearly 10 years now visiting seniors in assisted living facilities either by myself or ideally with my therapy dog Max! My stepmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in her early 60s. My father was 14...
Laura can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Employed with Senior Helpers of Stillwater on Tuesday and Thursday with a client but open to other opportunities and days. Experienced Home Health Aide, private Senior Care in homes (hospice) and assisted living facilities. Previously Amada Senior Care and Loving Care Home Services. Can no longer transfer clients. Prefer...
Judy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation, dementia, hospice services & more
Amber N.
Forest Lake, MN
$10-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
Tutor and Childcare provider with a bachelor degree in speech, language, and hearing sciences. I also have experience as a behavior technician were I provided behavior therapy for children with behavior disorders and autism spectrum disorder.
Amber N.
Forest Lake, MN
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Tutor and Childcare provider with a bachelor degree in speech, language, and hearing sciences. I also have experience as a behavior technician were I provided behavior therapy for children with behavior disorders and autism spectrum disorder.
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Sarah T.
Osceola, WI
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Sarah. I Enjoy Being Of Service To Others. I'm Quite Reliant And Considerate.
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, and kind.
I like working with kids because I love being able to help and care for others.
In my spare time, I like to go on walks, hiking, and art projects.
One thing you should know about me is I am very dependable.
My skills include keeping kids entertained by different...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Sydney R.
Forest Lake, MN
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi I'm Sydney! I just graduated undergrad and am starting my doctorate in occupational therapy this fall! I have been a full time nanny and have been babysitting for 5 years. Willing to help with errands, laundry, and light cleaning.
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Hello! My name is Sarah. I'm 22 years old, and I enjoy being of service to others. I'm quite reliant and considerate. Available for pet care
Sarah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Victoria and 24 years old. I am currently a part time Elementary teacher looking for a full time Summer job and a part time nanny position in the Fall! I began nannying/babysitting when I was 13 and continue to babysit for family friends and my own nieces and nephews as well. They are all under 12 years old. I...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Margaret H.
Shafer, MN
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Domestic Services: Child Care, Cooking, Cleaning, Pet-care, Tutoring
I enjoy leaving a house tidy, clean and providing extra time to clients- so they can spend more time with pets and family. I have been house cleaning for 1 year total and am efficient and can tailor the cleaning to your needs. Preferably all cleaning is done with eco-friendly products.
In addition to cleaning I can prep meals...
Margaret can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 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: Changing bed linens, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning & 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
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in senior care for the past 5 years, through an agency, a senior center and independently. I have a long history of working with seniors, starting with my grandmother while growing up. While attending the U of MN I worked part time in a nursing home as a CNA and currently have a PCA Certification through the MN...
Eileen can also help with: Respite care, personal care
5.0
"Eileen has been providing care for 5 months now. She is fantastic. Dependable, thorough and so easy and nice to work with. She goes above and beyond the job duties to make my mom comfortable and treats her like a friend. So glad we hired her."
Peri R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Stacie and I specialize in Senior Care Disinfection, Senior Transportation and Senior Companionship.
-Child Development Associate
-Certified in Dementia Care and Management
-Certified in Elder Care
-Diploma in Caregiving
-Fully Vaccinated
-First Aid and CPR trained
-15 years professional experience
-Clean driving...
Stacie can also help with: Errands, transportation, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"A+A+A+ Stacie is great!!! I showed her what needed to be done and she went right at it. After she finished, we talked about my plan and she's coming back, she's just who I needed to help me. "
Wendy J.
Michelle S.
Stillwater, MN
$21-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am recent graduate from UW Madison and am back home for my gap year before starting physical therapy school. I have experience baby sitting, working in various day care settings, caring for young kids, and coaching ages 3 to 10 in soccer. I enjoy being around kids and consider myself a dependable, responsible, yet fun person!
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is a great caretaker. She was always on time and was great handling our two kiddos. One of them has some emotional regulation issues and she handled it with grace. We would absolutely hire Michelle again."
Alicia K.
Dedicated, passionate & empathetic occupational therapy graduate student
Graduated with a BS in psychology & behavioral sciences in December of 2023
Active personal care assistant (PCA) for children with disabilities since 2020
Previous mental health technician (MHT) for young children with autism
I enjoy caring and...
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, specialized care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Scandia, MN
Shannon Y.
5.0
Shannon is a wonderful caregiver who went above and beyond. She met all my mom's care needs, but also read to her, engaged her in meaningful conversations and played my mom's favorite songs for her on the piano. I would welcome her into our home again!
- Sharon P.
Debbie W.
5.0
Debbie is an incredible professional. She was a caregiver for my wife (dementia) three days a week in our home. I was the main caregiver supplemented by family beyond that. My wife lights up when Debbie comes and "Debbie Days" are her happiest days of the week. Our whole family (of which we now...
- Gil V.
Sadie H.
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.
Eileen G.
5.0
Eileen has been my mother's caregiver since May 2021. She is compassionate, extremely caring, thoughtful, respectful, honest, and trustworthy. She is more than willing to help in all sorts of ways including taking Mom grocery shopping (and carefully watching her so she doesn't fall), driving her to...
- Darla C.
Stacie M.
5.0
A+A+A+ Stacie is great!!! I showed her what needed to be done and she went right at it. After she finished, we talked about my plan and she's coming back, she's just who I needed to help me.
- Wendy J.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Scandia, MN
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Scandia, MN?
To find a therapy dog near you in Scandia, 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 Scandia, MN?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Scandia, MN is $10.00 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 Scandia, MN?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Scandia, 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 Scandia, MN receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Scandia, 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 Scandia, MN help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Scandia, 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.