Karen B.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 25 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Elk River, MN 55330
Meet Karen
- Special Education Certification
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I would like to introduce myself to you. My name is Karen and it's a pleasure reading the profile of the assistance you need. My career was an Elementary teacher and Special Education for over 21+ years. I taught in FL and MN. When I grew up I did babysitting starting at age 9. And after that there was myself becoming an Aunt very young at age 13 and again at 19. I am now a Great Aunt of 4 Great nieces and 1 Great nephew. Believe me I babysat whenever I could! With teaching I often did nanny positions on summer or a few times when I didn't teach. I am very active and enjoy life too the fullest! Our family is extremely close and love to get together for any celebration and than play cards or dice . My hobbies are swimming, traveling to cabin, going out of Read more the city to family farm, walking, biking, reading, crafts, going to craft shows, playing games, and so much more!!! I live alone with my new rescue dog- almost 5 years old. I have a very open personality that shows how much I enjoy life. I'm flexible, dedicated, punctual, very nurturing, patient, caring, open communication, loving, and most of all trusting. I was CPR certified, and First Aide but expired. Very willing to take!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings and late nights
Nanny
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Available to start on 9/11/2026
- My availability is valid through 12/10/26
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Available to start on 9/11/2026
- My availability is valid through 12/10/26
Meg C.
9/27/2026
Karen was kind, thoughtful, and wonderful with our children! We will definitely have her help us out again!
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$20-$45/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Alzheimer's
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Down Syndrome
- Dwarfism
- Dyslexia
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Mental Illness
- Rett Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
Education
Special Education
Currently attending Bethel University - St. Paul