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5.0
(13)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I do really love taking care of pets /animals. I love all animals and will treat your pet like my own! Making sure the pet is safe, cared for, and loved. I understand the importance of compassion, safety, dedication, and attention that I will be giving to your pets.
I have been here on Care for over a year now. I really enjoy...
Wendy can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Very dependable. She has watched your cats for years, and within the last year has Watched our bird as well. She loves animals and is great with them. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for about 12 years now and I love it! I am currently in a Physical Therapy program at St. Catherine University. I am very caring and responsible but still love to joke around and be silly! I also love playing games outdoors and also making up games inside for those rainy days. I am quick to respond to...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Madison is a wonderful babysitter, my two girls adore her. They can be apprehensive about having a sitter, but they look forward to her coming and have so much fun with her. From a parent perspective she is responsible, trustworthy, and easy to communicate with. We...
Jen B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with children of all ages, from a variety of babysitting and nannying jobs over the years. When I was a teenager I also taught young children how to swim for community service. I was also a live-in nanny in France for a year, and a nanny/personal assistant/personal cook for a lovely family in California for 2+...
Gwyneth can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My children love Gwynnie! She was punctual, consistent, and followed our family routines. She was always mindful of what the children were exposed to on the internet, music, and T.V. She was respectful of our rules and guidelines so the children had continuity in...
Suzanne A.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, thanks for checking out my profile.
I have several clients and looking to add a few more. I have daily clients, bi-weekly clients, monthly clients and some I have taken on for short term projects. I can walk dogs, do laundry and even make HelloFresh meals.
My career has been in Human Resources as a recruiter, but that...
Ann can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Ann has cleaned, organized and helped with projects around the house for me for years. if you want someone thorough, hard working and quick I recommend you consider hiring Ann. "
Jeannette C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Asha. I have 15+ years of childcare experience. I have been teaching 1st grade for almost 10 years now. I also do work at the University of Minnesota in their early childhood programming, where I also got my undergraduate and masters degrees. I have experience working with children from birth to third grade, as...
Asha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Highly qualified, provided fun activities for our toddler, and sent updates during the day. Would definitely hire again!"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Please note I go by my middle name, Savannah!
I'm a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill who has always adored working with and caring for children! I recently concluded my full time position as the Housing Director for Start Today Hennepin, a long-term homelessness housing agency in Hennepin County, and am searching for a new full time...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Savannah watched my 17 month old daughter for my husband and I while we were staying in a hotel. She was very friendly and easy to communicate with. We would 100% hire her again and recommend her to everyone!"
Sydney Z.
Janaan A.
Minneapolis, MN
$22-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up in a big family, I took on the role of caregiving at a young age. Since then, I have fallen in love caring for kiddos in my neighborhood as I pursue an A. A in Education. Over the past two years I have provided childcare services. I love being outdoors, reading, and doing arts and crafts. My passions are education,...
5.0
"Janaan is hard working, very detail oriented and professional. I highly recommend her!"
George M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced home manager and nanny looking to add new clients to my week! I have been working in-home for seven years, providing an array of services for various clients, and love providing my families with the care they need.
I am happy to complete tasks outside of the cleaning umbrella, including errand running, meal...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Hiring Laura has been one of the best decisions our family has made - it has been transformational in how our house runs. I can't say enough great things about her. She's professional, trustworthy, impeccable with her work, and easy to work with.
The thing that...
Christina D.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am available for weekly/biweekly home/office cleaning, organization & interior feng shui/decorating. I am also available for PCA services. Please message me with any questions you may have.
Nicole can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Nicole was a godsend for my family. We have a messy home! My extended family stops by a lot, and I have pets. Needless to say, my home needs constant TLC. I found Nicole on Care.com and could not be happier. We spoke and scheduled a walk through. After the walk...
Simone B.
Taylor G.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Taylor, a 21-year-old available for a variety of services. I am comfortable working with both your pet and personal needs. My professional background is mostly focused around caregiving over the last 6 years, specifically for the elderly, but I did work briefly in a childcare center on top of years of babysitting. I...
Taylor can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Hello Taylor. I’d like to hire you but I don’t understand the terms of agreement. Msg me here RDTurgeon at outlook dot com and I will reply to you. I’ve got a sink full of dishes I need washed. I can’t stand on one foot so I need help. Thank you, Robert. "
Robert T.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sue. I have always loved helping people, that's why I chose to become a PCA. This is my fifth year. I am vaccinated and boosted. I took care of my mom when she was battling cancer. The cancer unfortunately won. I have worked with people with Muscular Dystrophy, dementia or just need help in their daily routine. I...
Susan can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sue is Fantastic. she is prompt, outgoing, goes the extra mile, strong, willing to do whatever needs to be done for me. I cannot say enough good things about this woman. She has excellent references and now I am one of them.Thank you Sue!!"
Caryn A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Katie, let me tell you about myself!
~I have had years of experience as a special education paraprofessional at a high school. I loved that job so much because it was challenging, engaging, and has given me so much patience and empathy for many things.
~I have had experience with many different types of children...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie has watched my son a few times and she is always very energetic and fun! She's always very punctual and is an excellent communicator. I would highly recommend her!"
Sheila P.
Alison O.
Hopkins, MN
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a graduate student at UND in occupational therapy. I grew up with dogs and cats. I have experience dog sitting here in Grand Forks for families. I love animals and would love to help you out!
Alison can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting
Amy P.
Minneapolis, MN
$16-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an involved auntie and pet lover with a particular fondness for big dogs. I've had dogs all my life and went through therapy dog training with my last two.
I've spent the last decade as a trial attorney and am making a career change to become a therapist. I want to keep active until grad school starts in the fall, and...
Amy can also help with: Pet sitting
Megan B.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-30/hr
Hi! My name is Megan. I am a graduate student in the Occupational Therapy program at the University of Minnesota. I love dogs and have had two of my own dogs that I have cared for.
Megan can also help with: Boarding
Hi, I am Charlie. I have had five dogs now, and trained two for therapy and hospice care, and to do dog sitting. I have had many happy customers since starting a few months ago. I am newly divorced after 30 years. I do flowers, and work at a liquor store PT as well.
I live in Mound and have a fenced yard. My dog Jackson, a...
Charlene can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Ana M.
Minneapolis, MN
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Children are my favorite people. I am child and family therapist looking to supplement my therapy practice through nannying and animal care. I bring over 10 years of experience and enthusiasm to working with children and a passion for child development and supporting developmental differences.
Ana can also help with: Pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Helena H.
Minneapolis, MN
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Helena! I am currently attending the University of Minnesota for Special Education and Occupational Therapy. I come from a home with a dog and horses, as well as paid experience with dog-sitting. Looking forward to a summer filled with new, foreign experiences!
Helena can also help with: Pet transportation, dog training, grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
I have always strived to help children and families. My work experience includes working as a nanny, Therapeutic Nanny in a tribal community, working as a Family Services Director for a program that serves both children and adults with Developmental Disabilities, and other volunteer/internship experience with children and...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in South Saint Paul, MN
Wendy B.
5.0
Very dependable. She has watched your cats for years, and within the last year has Watched our bird as well. She loves animals and is great with them.
- Care member
Madison G.
5.0
Madison is a wonderful babysitter, my two girls adore her. They can be apprehensive about having a sitter, but they look forward to her coming and have so much fun with her. From a parent perspective she is responsible, trustworthy, and easy to communicate with. We all are so lucky to have found...
- Jen B.
Gwyneth K.
5.0
Gwyneth was wonderful with our newborn and with our 2 year old. She was very attentive, caring, and loving, and also made sure to be open to learning new skills. She was also flexible to help manage the house with all its moving parts.
- Lauren Z.
Ann R.
5.0
We had a great experience working with Ann. She is kind, thorough, and efficient. Her weekly help with our home has helped me keep my head above water during a very busy and stressful time. She has also been very understanding of our high energy dog. Thank you Ann!!
- Care member
Asha S.
5.0
Asha is awesome; great communicator and connects with the kids in a way that gets them on board.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in South Saint Paul, MN
How can I find a therapy dog near me in South Saint Paul, MN?
To find a therapy dog near you in South Saint Paul, 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 South Saint Paul, MN?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in South Saint Paul, MN is $21.40 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 South Saint Paul, MN?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in South Saint Paul, 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 South Saint Paul, MN receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in South Saint Paul, 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 South Saint Paul, MN help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in South Saint Paul, 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.