Find nannies in Edina, MN

Hi families! I’m a mom to a happy, playful 1 year old boy, so caring for little ones is a big part of my everyday life. I also helped take care of my youngest sister from the newborn stage through toddlerhood, which gave me a lot of experience with babies and their needs. I currently work at the YMCA’s Beacons after school program in Minneapolis, where I work with kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders. I love doing fun activities with kids, helping them learn new things, and seeing their personalities shine. I’m patient, caring, and creative, and I always try to make sure the kids I care for feel comfortable, safe, and able to be themselves!

I’m seeking part-time or full-time opportunities working with one or more families. I am friendly, responsible, and energetic. I am a social work pre-grad, a certified nursing assistant, and certified medication tech with 5 year’s experience in pediatrics, hospice, assisted living, and memory care facilities. I have 15+ years experience in childcare. Including, but not limited to nanny, babysitter, daycare assistant, tutor, and Teacher's Aid. Experienced also as a personal assistant, children’s soccer coach, preschool dance teacher, volunteer infant nursery manager and primary age Sunday school teacher. I’m a careful listener and I follow directions well. I’m a great communicator and innovative thinker. Special experience includes working with children and adults who have disabilities and medical conditions such as Autism, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, ADHD, Asthma, Diabetes, Hip Dysplasia, Oxygen Use, and Premature Infancy. Reliable transportation and flexible schedule.

My name is Joanie Merriman. People would describe me as kind, compassionate, loving, caring and lots of fun! I am very responsible with a high level of integrity. I love people, children, animals and nature above all things. My passions have led me to pursue caregiving, for both humans and animals, as a fulfilling path. As a youth, I went through a childcare program and began babysitting when I was just 12. When I was in my twenties I worked at the San Diego Opera. While there I acted as the in house nanny for all the opera singers that would come through. In addition, I was part time nanny to the General Director’s two boys for six years. I have tons of experience in childcare. Most recently, I’ve cared for my great-niece for the last year since she was just three weeks old. After the Opera, I moved to Los Angeles where I primarily worked in business administration while also doing childcare part time. Babies and children are a passion of mine. They bring me so much joy! I am very playful and attentive; children take to me naturally. In 2007 my big sister was diagnosed with brain cancer. In 2008 I stopped working to be her full time caregiver. I was her primary caregiver for ten years. Over this time, her illness took on many forms. She developed dementia that became so severe I was bathing, changing her diapers and feeding her. I also have cared for my brother who has traumatic brain injury for over fifteen years. He is now in a care home but I still serve as his primary outside of the facility. In addition, I have my 89 year old mother that I am privileged to be able to care for when she is in need of assistance. All of this to say, I am very experienced in the care of children and adults of all ages with both physical and intellectual/neurological disabilities. Since my sister’s passing, I have been self employed doing home organization and resale. However, this has not been fulfilling for me; not enriching of my life. My desire to do more meaningful work has led me to pursue caregiving professionally; that and the urgings of many who site how caring I am and how natural it is for me. Caring for children, adults and animals comes natural for me. I am excited about this move in my life. I look forward to meeting you and learning how I can help care for a loved one(s) in your life. I am certified in infant, child and adult CPR and advanced first aid.

Hello! I'm a mother of two adult children with over 20 years of experience in education, after school programs and child care. I love being active and planning enriching days filled with the outdoors, music, art, science, books and more. I'm also an animal lover and very comfortable with all varieties of pets. I've tutored in most subjects and age groups and have many years of experience with neuro-divergent youth. I'm a flexible and playful, but can set clear boundaries. Safety is always the priority. I'm open to occasional and regular jobs. I look forward to getting to know your unique family!

Hi my name is Carley! I’ve been working with ages 6 weeks - 4 years for about 3 years! I’ve always had a passion for teaching and being a caregiver! Growing up I was always the go to family babysitter. I also have experience with children with autism. I would love to come be a trusted adult to take care of your children and treat them as my own! I also have a 10 month old daughter!