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I have recently moved to the area and am expecting a child of my own. I am a certified occupational therapy assistant and have experience with pediatric and geriatric populations. I am comfortable with special needs children and have lots of experience working with Autism.
Makayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Shaunna T.
Oelwein, IA
$14-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, my name is shaunna. I am 22 years old. I have my CNA (certified nursing assistant) and am certified CPR. I love working and helping other people. I have worked as a CNA since 2020 in long term care/ short term care/ memory care and for the past 1 1/2 years worked in a dementia unit. I have also worked in a daycare and...
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How can I find a Oelwein babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oelwein, IA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 2 babysitters in Oelwein, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Oelwein, IA?
The average rate for Oelwein, IA babysitters on Care.com is $12.00 per hour as of April 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Oelwein, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oelwein, IA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.