Find Trusted Doulas Near Me in Mercer Island, WA
We have 47 doulas in Mercer Island, WA! Compare and hire the best doula to fit your needs.
Find doulas in Mercer Island, WA that you’ll love
47 doulas are listed in Mercer Island, WA
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of September 2024
The average experience for nearby doulas is 10 years
Doulas in Mercer Island, WA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello
My name is Lamya, I'm working with children's for 15 years
I'm a nanny and doula certified
Have a great day
5.0
"Lamya was professional and we would hire her again."
Kai S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families! My name is Karen and I am looking for a full-time nanny position but open to part-time.
-Over 10 years of experience (including newborn, twins, nanny share, daycare)
-Clean Background and driving record
-Have own car
-Fully vaccinated
-First Aid/CPR certified
-Doula certified
-Bilingual (Portuguese/English)
I am...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karen is loving and caring, goes above and beyond for the kiddos and family.
Highly recommend ❤️"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, thank you for visiting! I am 28 years old and have over 10 years of experience in childcare. I have previously worked as a preschool teacher, outdoor educator, and nanny and have recently begun my certification to become a postpartum doula. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and minor in Education and am passionate...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Mariah helped us out both solo with our 19 month old daughter as well as in a nanny share with another toddler girl. She provided opportunities to get outside each time she was with them and brought a lot of fun energy with her. She engaged the girls in dancing,...
Sheri D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Kids call me Bo! Nanny/House manager with 8 years paid experience. I have plenty of references that I can give and can quickly shoot you my resume. I practice Montessori and gentle attachment style parenting. I have experience with newborns, multiples, and my age range that I am most familiar with is 12 months-4 years. I am a...
Eyren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Any parent or kiddo would be lucky to have Eyren as a caregiver! Eyren is empathetic, thoughtful, considerate, kind, and easy to communicate with. Our toddler connected with Eyren immediately and now asks for them often and is excited when they arrive because they...
Sarah W.
Shelby M.
Seattle, WA
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Shelby and I'm currently a junior in college but taking a break from school. I'm CPR and CNA certified and have nannied for the last five years. I'm going to school for social work and am interested in becoming a doula as well.
I'm passionate about helping families balance all that comes with having a...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shelby is FANTASTIC. She has been our nanny for two weeks now for our 5-month old daughter.
She is always on time, always cheerful, and incredibly attentive to our baby. She happily does the laundry and dishes, and has even taken our dog out when he needed it...
Medrese L.
4.8
(15)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Certified Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula offering ONLY overnight services currently.
About my experience and training;
- 10+ years as a career nanny, 4+ years as a CNCS. Over 15 years of combined childcare experience overall (babysitting, Girl Scout camp, Sunday school teacher, etc).
- CPR / First Aid certified,...
Jade can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"As soon as my baby met Jade she smiled and started giggling because of Jade's good energy. Jade was punctual and flexible because we didn't know exactly when our date night would end. She gave me updates during the evening which helped us to enjoy our night out...
Cosheka G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Clea, I'm a happy mother of three girls (grown-ups now). I'm an illustrator and filmmaker/documentarist from Costa Rica, and I'm looking to make a little extra money while I work on my art projects. I have always loved to be around newborns, infants and her moms, which led me to work as a doula for around 5 years and...
Clea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Clea is the best nanny a family could ask for. She enriched our daughters first year of life in the most meaningful way. She is caring, compassionate, playful, and responsible. I highly recommend her to any family looking to shower their child with love."
Teri P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marcela.
I'm a friendly and reliable postpartum doula/nanny.
I consider myself an attentive and loving care taker. I'm responsible, organized, enthusiastic, energetic, communicative and very patient. I have no problems with pets.
Experiences: newborns, babies, toddlers, children and twins
6 years experience...
Marcela can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marcela brings a positive spirit into your home and with your children! She is engaged and truly takes care of our two girls who are 18 months and 3 years old. Whether it's making them special, fun meals to include vegetables or taking them out on excursions,...
Helen B.
Quinn M.
Seattle, WA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Nanny/Current Teacher Looking For Occasional And Date Night Work
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Experience includes:
-shares and multiples
-infants/toddlers/preschoolers
-newborn care specialist and doula training
-overnights
-Bachelor's degree in early childhood education
-Waldorf
-CPR and First Aid certification
Things to note:
-I do not drive, so a position that requires driving isn't a fit for me. However, I am...
Quinn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Communication and care was great "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Experienced, Professional NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST, Postpartum Doula & Night Nanny, trained in many aspects of baby care including sleep. Continuing education is important to me so I'm constantly learning about babies! Before focusing on private services, I was a licensed daycare provider for 10 years, caring for up to 6 kids at...
Adrea can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Adrea is absolutely incredible. She cared for our 3-month old on short notice, and I have never had so much confidence in a carer. Adrea's ability to read his needs, respond to them effectively, and problem solve are very rare and incredible. Adrea also taught us...
Jenna T.
Marina S.
Seattle, WA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My nam government name is Marina, I go by Lotus. I teach farming to preschoolers and also am an experienced nurse delegated home care aide and nanny (10+ years experience). I specialize in care with autism in babies and nonverbal kiddos through age 16, though have extensive care with other people with other needs such as memory...
Marina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marina was motivated and showed up to work on time. We loved that she was flexible and always available to work when we needed her, sometimes last minute. "
Care member
Mara W.
Redmond, WA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Children have always been a part of my life & I love forming long-lasting relationships with the families that I work for. I grew up in Seattle & I was a part-time nanny for five years all throughout college & have experience with all ages including infants, toddlers, & children with disabilities. I'm also a birth & postpartum...
Mara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"When my children are in Mara's care I can rest assured they feel safe and seen! She always goes the extra mile to engage them with their special interests and provides a beautiful foundation that foster security and trust. I can always count on great communication...
M'kayla S.
Mckenna T.
Seattle, WA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, Occasional Childcare
Hello!
I'm McKenna (she/they). I'm a full spectrum doula who primarily provides support for families during their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods. I was a nanny for over 10 years before transitioning to birth work and occasionally fill my schedule with temp infant or childcare jobs as well.
I'd love to connect with...
Mckenna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tawney W.
Bellevue, WA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Decade Long Nanny, Doula, And Devoted Mother In Search Of Her Next Position!
Hi family! I'm a nanny and doula looking for a job ideally with my daughter in tow but that isn't a dealbreaker! She is 4 and has come along to my last two positions, which has been a wonderful addition to my families/nanny kid in the form of a built in best friend! I love to get outside daily on adventures, whether the...
Tawney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Megan. I have worked as a nursing assistant for the last five years and I am currently applying for nursing school.
I have spent the last few years working as a nursing assistant in acute care and emergency services in a hospital setting, as well as a nanny, dogwalker and pet sitter.
I love children and...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
My name is Evelena (they/them) and I am a professional nanny and postpartum doula
. I have worked as a nanny professionally in Seattle for 8+ years, specializing in infant care. Additionally, I've worn many hats as a dance and arts educator in public schools, IE, and as a household manager in NYC, concluding over 14+ years...
Evelena can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
My name is Shelley and I am the mother of 6 grown children and I have decades of experience caring for children. I have worked for numerous families over the years. I have lived in Norway and Sweden and speak both languages. I have returned to school and in June will graduate with two degrees. I have written 2 children's books...
Shelley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
Im Ericka. I'm experienced full time nanny with 8 years as professional private nanny.
I describe myself as a very patient, lovely, respectful , honest and responsible human being. I love being outdoors in my free time doing hikes, water sports, also I like boxing , travel, cooking, reading.
I had worked mostly with...
Ericka can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dedicated Full-Spectrum Lifespan Doula with extensive experience supporting individuals and families through birth, postpartum, and end-of-life transitions in the Greater Seattle Area. Known for a holistic, trauma-informed approach that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of each life stage. Committed to...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
I am a 37-year-old teacher, nanny, postpartum doula. I have 18 years of experience working with children and their families, in both classroom and home settings. Specializing in birth to three; my dream scenarios are where our team starts together during infancy and works together until preschool. My style of education includes...
Haley can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Most recent reviews for doulas in Mercer Island, WA
Lamya I.
5.0
Lamya was professional and we would hire her again.
- Kai S.
Karen L.
5.0
Karen was very communicative and got along with C. very well. C. is 6 and can be quite shy with strangers, so I was very impressed that Karen and C. connected so well so quickly.
- Audrey R.
Mariah C.
5.0
Mariah is amazing! She has been our nanny for about a year now, and she is the main reason I can be a working mom. She is so loving and caring with our son, I fully trust he is in the best possible hands when I cannot be with him. She has been so flexible and easy to work with. She is a true...
- Susan L.
Eyren H.
5.0
Bo worked as our nanny for close to six months, caring for our 8 month old daughter and has become part of the family. They are one of the most thoughtful, kind, warm and funny humans, and provided our daughter with the most loving and attentive care. We feel so lucky to have Bo in our lives, and...
- Care member
Shelby M.
5.0
Shelby is FANTASTIC. She has been our nanny for two weeks now for our 5-month old daughter.
She is always on time, always cheerful, and incredibly attentive to our baby. She happily does the laundry and dishes, and has even taken our dog out when he needed it without us having to ask.
She...
- Medrese L.
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FAQs for finding a doula near you in Mercer Island, WA
How much does a doula cost near me in Mercer Island, WA?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in Mercer Island, WA is $28.00. That being said, it’s important to remember that the actual amount a doula charges per hour can vary based on their experience, the types of services you’re looking for, and other unique factors.
How can I find a doula near me in Mercer Island, WA?
If you’re considering hiring a doula to support you in your upcoming birth, Care.com can help. You can search through a variety of Care.com doula profiles to find a doula near you in Mercer Island, WA who offers the services you’re looking for. You can even read reviews from other mothers who worked with the doulas you’re considering hiring to get an idea of what they’re like to work with.
Is hiring a doula near me in Mercer Island, WA safe?
Doulas don’t provide you with medical services and you will still have a doctor assist you while giving birth, but a doula can offer additional support and care during and after a pregnancy. We ask all doulas on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. If a doula completes a CareCheck they will have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We advise you to take extra precautions when hiring a doula near you in Mercer Island, WA by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in Mercer Island, WA?
Doulas can provide support in a few ways. You can hire a birth doula to assist you during birth, you can hire a postpartum doula to provide you with care after delivery, or you can hire a night doula (also known as an overnight doula) to keep an eye on your newborn while you get some much needed rest. You can search Care.com to find the doula services you’re looking for near you in Mercer Island, WA.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in Mercer Island, WA?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in Mercer Island, WA, it can be really helpful to interview a few different candidates to learn more about their experience and the services they offer. This is also a valuable time to see which doula makes you feel most comfortable and supported. You can ask them about how many clients they have worked with, what services they offer, and what kind of support they can provide during labor.