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Carissa R.
Portland, OR
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a warm & nurturing mama who will strive to understand your values & build trust by fostering an environment that honors/upholds those values. My first job was babysitting & I have remained passionate about children. Aside from raising my daughter, I have many years of experience working w/ children in various capacities...
Carissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have hired Carissa to care for our 4-year old. Our child was attached to his previous nanny who left for a more stable role. Adjusting to new people wasn't at all easy for him. Carissa was highly empathetic, patient, and persistent, and was able to get him to...
Sherine A.
Sarah S.
Portland, OR
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Fun, Hard Working Girl That Loves Babysitting Seeking A Well Fitted Job!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Sarah I have been nannying/working with kids basically my whole life. My most recent nannying position was for a family for their infant until he was almost 2 years old. I decided to go back to school for hair design, which is what I'm currently pursuing. However, I am looking for some extra work to...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Sarah to be our after school nanny for our two boys ages 9 and 12. Our 9 year old is visually impaired and autistic and Sarah has been wonderful with him. She helps him with homework, reads to him, plays games, does crafts, is helping him learn guitar,...
Megan B.
Gisella C.
Lake Oswego, OR
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dependable, Trustworthy, Patient And Caring Nanny Seeking A Wonderful Family
5.0
(33)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I pride myself on my integrity and honesty. I adore spending time with children and have 15 years of experience working with children of all ages (newborns, infants, toddlers, school age and even teenagers) and also have experience caring for children with special needs. I am...
Gisella can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gisella is fantastic - she always keeps the kids well entertained with age-appropriate play and projects. She clearly loves working with little ones and is very tuned into their learning and development. She has consistently been reliable and punctual. We have...
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Emily G.
Portland, OR
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Birth And Postpartum Doula Offering Mother's Helper Services
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Emily:) I have 15+ years experience as a nanny with children of all ages but specialize in Newborn care. I have been a Birth/Postpartum Doula for the last 4 years. However, I recently decided to take a break from the on call life of birth and focus more on newborn/ infant care and postpartum help for mama. I would...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Emily was the most amazing Nanny for our twins. She helped us transition from maternity leave to going back to work and was an absolute joy to have in our home everyday for 4 months. I wish we could have kept her forever, though our work situation unexpectedly...
Megan B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent George Fox University graduate with a bachelors in Elementary Education. I have been a nanny for the past five years and I have 10+ years of babysitting experience. I also come from a large family, and have plenty of experience with young children. I believe that it is important that children feel loved....
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda is amazing! She took care of our newborn daughter for 3 months. She sang, read and played with her everyday and truly loved working with her. I would absolutely recommend Amanda to take of your baby without hesitation. I don't think you can ask for anyone...
Jennifer D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a responsible, creative, fun loving young adult who is from a family of 6 with 4 kids. I've worked with kids for 10 years ranging from nannying and babysitting infants to teenagers as well as working at local school camps. I have a lot of experience in managing and multitasking and I am willing to help do whatever I can to...
Aubrey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aubrey was outgoing and energetic , perfect for my kids (2 and 11 mos). My two year old is new to being sat and was pretty "extra" at several points during the day. Aubrey was patient and asked all the right questions about how to help him manage his big feelings...
Moriah W.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lily. I am in my early forties, originally from Houston and now living in Portland with my amazing 6yo son. I am a warm, present and patient infant and toddler caregiver with a lifetime of experience with all ages. I pride myself in being creative, emotionally nurturing and ready to dive into the child's world.
My...
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lily was my daughter’s nanny from 5-16 months old. As a mother herself, she has a nurturing side that made me feel like my daughter was being cared for by someone who truly loved her and wanted the best for her. Lily was always punctual, communicated well and was...
Care member
4.5
(11)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I've been a postpartum Doula for the last 20 years and have 33 years of nanny experience. I am CPR and First Aid certified, knowledgeable in the use of an Infant Apnea Monitor, I offer breastfeeding support, newborn care, care of multiples, resource ref., infant massage and baby sign language. My experience assisted me in many...
Susan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Susan was a godsend during the difficult transition period for my family. She brought joy, warmth, kindness, and understanding and became a cherished family member. She is fun, creative, resourceful, honest, and dependable and I would definitely recommend her."
Marina F.
Makenna F.
Portland, OR
$29/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Makenna and I've been professionally working with kids for over 8 years. I worked at Kindercare education for 3 years and worked with age groups infants-school age. I have been a nanny/family assistant for 5 years, but looking for another forever family. I don't mind helping with running errands and light house...
Makenna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Makenna worked for my family and cared for our girls for over two years. Always on time, hard working, and had the biggest heart. She always kept the girls busy doing activities and running errands for me. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy being active and creative. I love art, animals, cooking, and fashion; I like to explore and try new things when I can. I provide a safe, nurturing, educational, and comfortable environment for children of all ages as we participate in various in and outdoor activities and create nutritious snacks and meals. I am skilled...
Jordan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jordan has been caring for my 6 year old daughter occasionally for the last 12 months. She fills in when my daughter is sick and cannot attend school or for evening and weekend needs. Besides being great with kids and clearly enjoying their company, she is very...
Bede H.
Emma U.
Portland, OR
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Or Full Time Nanny Position Needed Starting January 2024!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an outgoing, optimistic, and fun-loving care taker. I have worked with children in numerous settings from teaching Kindergarten, volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club, babysitting infants, and many summers spent nannying. I'll be starting grad school in June of 2024 for a masters in School Counseling and am looking...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Emma babysat multiple times for our son when he was 9 months old and also 14 months old. She listens to instructions well, eg for bedtime routine. And she is very communicate and easy to work with. We love working with Emma and will hire her again in a heartbeat....
Alex L.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Cayce!
I've spent the last 16 years as a nanny, doula, caregiver, CNA, nursing student, home cleaner/organizer, personal assistant, household manager, yoga teacher & health coach. I'm also a personal trainer in training!
Needless to say, helping is my jam.
It brings me immense joy to support, nurture, and care for...
Cayce can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Excellent nanny! Brought fun activities and was very flexible with the kids. "
Care member
Maria N.
Portland, OR
$19-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
In High School I took all the child classes. I earned a certificate for Early Childhood Education. I did an internship at a daycare Learning Tree in Canby on Summer 2014. I've done laundry. Play with children. Draw with them pictures. Give them food. I used to be a Playland Attendant in Canby Fred Meyer. I was a Bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Maria did a great job with our two girls. She was right on time, listened and kept our girls happy."
Casey R.
5.0
(5)
Hi, my name is Lhamo, and I am a nanny with over 25 years of experience, especially providing care for infants and toddlers, with many references available. I've raised three kids on my own: ages 26 at NYU Grad School, 20 at the U. S. Naval Academy, and 16 years old at an immersion high school.
When working with kids, I love...
Lhamo can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lhamo is such a wonderful, gentle, kind, and nurturing caregiver. We have know her for several years (approx 7) and she has always been prompt, dependable, & professional. She shows nothing but the utmost kindness and respect to our children. I can't recommend her...
Julie W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an early childhood professional with many passions: nature; crafting and creating; biking, hiking and walking; gardening and cooking; reading and discovering.
Over the past 20 years I have worked with children in a range of settings including: classroom teaching (toddler and preschool assistant and lead, long term infant...
Iris can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"She is the BEST. Lucky to have found her after a long search."
April L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I know how important it is to have reliable care. It was only a few years ago I was using this site to find sitters and tutors for my kids. Now, here I am with my youngest nearly grown and looking to earn some extra cash to go visit family out of state on a regular basis (I can't get enough of my parents, sister and niece) and...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Christine was absolutely phenomenal! She came to watch our 10-month-old, who is currently not a fan of strangers AND she’s teething. Before we left, they were already playing and having fun. Christine left notes with times they did everything, and we came home to a...
Rebecca J.
Keren R.
Beaverton, OR
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with kids for about 15 years. My goal is to have an emotional connection with them. That helps me to understand them support them and gives them the best care possible. I love to sing, craft, read. I'm also native Spanish speaker and I love to introduce them a new language. I've worked as preschool teacher in...
Keren can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keren was the first person that I left my son with outside of my family. I was so happy to have had a wonderful experience with her. "
Eliana M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! Shelby here. I am a Portland native who has been in childcare for over 10 years. I have worked with multiple families and children of all ages. I am an open hearted and minded fun loving nanny who loves to PLAY! I am a musician and also offer beginner guitar and ukulele lessons; music, dance and curiosity are...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shelby is a thoughtful, skilled and mellow presence in our house. She has watched our 3-year-old and 6-month-old nearly full time for the last 2 months and has been a joy. She brings a spirit of fun that the children love! I recommend her without reservation."
Amy H.
Charity A.
Portland, OR
$24-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello. I've been working with infants through school age for over the past 20 years. I was born and raised here in Portland. I knew as a little girl that I wanted to work with children. They are my passion. I love watching children through each milestone of their lives. Its just amazing to watch how they learn. I've always...
Charity can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Charity was very punctual in her communications, and was well-prepared with a resume and cover letter in our face to face interview. Though we were not able to hire her due to circumstances of our own, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others interested in a...
Jamie S.
Lisa H.
Portland, OR
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
32 Years Of Child Care Experience Looking For Full-Time Opportunity
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 11 years old. Ever since then, I have cared for children either by babysitting, volunteering in a church nursery or school, working at a daycare or school as a teacher's aide and most importantly, raising my own children. I home schooled my oldest child for 2 years, and tutored 2 first graders in...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa was able to Nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter for a short time and was so wonderful with her! She played games with her and did arts and crafts and would always keep her engaged. She left our house clean and tidy and is a great communicator. "
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Damascus, OR
Carissa R.
5.0
We have hired Carissa to care for our 4-year old. Our child was attached to his previous nanny who left for a more stable role. Adjusting to new people wasn't at all easy for him. Carissa was highly empathetic, patient, and persistent, and was able to get him to warm up to her, one step at a time....
- Sherine A.
Sarah S.
5.0
We hired Sarah to be our after school nanny for our two boys ages 9 and 12. Our 9 year old is visually impaired and autistic and Sarah has been wonderful with him. She helps him with homework, reads to him, plays games, does crafts, is helping him learn guitar, takes him to parks and other...
- Megan B.
Gisella C.
5.0
Gisella is absolutely amazing and is adored by the entire family. She is kind, patient, and great with our little wild things. If she was available for full-time care we would be jumping at the chance. Genuinely, we cannot say enough good things about her.
- Lani B.
Emily G.
5.0
Emily was the most amazing Nanny for our twins. She helped us transition from maternity leave to going back to work and was an absolute joy to have in our home everyday for 4 months. I wish we could have kept her forever, though our work situation unexpectedly changed. Emily was loving, attentive,...
- Megan B.
Amanda N.
5.0
Amanda is amazing! She took care of our newborn daughter for 3 months. She sang, read and played with her everyday and truly loved working with her. I would absolutely recommend Amanda to take of your baby without hesitation. I don't think you can ask for anyone more reliable, kind, gentle or...
- Jennifer D.
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Damascus, OR
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me in Damascus, OR?
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Damascus, OR, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $15.00. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.
What types of responsibilities do infant nannies near me in Damascus, OR take on?
Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Damascus, OR, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.
How can I find a good infant nanny near me in Damascus, OR?
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 1 infant nanny profiles near you in Damascus, OR that you can check out. You can also read 0 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in Damascus, OR?
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Damascus, OR, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.
Is it safe to hire an infant nanny near me in Damascus, OR?
We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.