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Mother's helpers in Edgewater, NJ

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Sahara K.


Edgewater, NJ

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

An Experienced, Dependable, And Fun Babysitter/Mother's Helper

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I have a diverse background in childcare and youth programs, with a total of five years of experience working with both the YWCA and YMCA. During this time, I developed skills in coordinating and leading activities, fostering positive relationships with children and families, and supporting the mission of community...
Sahara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Maria R.


Ridgefield Park, NJ

$23/hr9 yrs exp

Childcare

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Maria R and I am looking to work with a family as childcare helper . I have many years of experience taking care of newborn, toddlers, infants and school kids.
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Maria is a very compassionate person. She loves children. Because my son has special needs, specific care and attention was required for his safety. Maria attended to his needs with patience and understanding. She is also a great cook. So, she took care of me a few...

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Robyn M.


Lyndhurst, NJ

$20-28/hr6 yrs exp

Flexible Part-Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started caring for children when I was younger as a mothers helper and continued until I started to drive than I became a nanny gaining a lot of experience throughout these 8 years. I have cared for all ages and am able to do transportation to their activities.
Robyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"We hired Robyn to watch our daughter and she was a great nanny. She was always on time, helped with homework, was very patient, and planned fun activities and crafts. She also helped with house work and took the dog for walks, which was greatly appreciated. I would...

Rebekah M.

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Livia B.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter With RIE, Reggio, And Montessori Training Looking For Part-time Work!

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience working with children as a babysitter, camp counselor, and preschool teacher. I worked as a Teacher's Helper at the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, and at Growing Seeds, a preschool in Portland, Oregon, which trains all its staff in RIE and Reggio philosophies. I love working with children,...
Livia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"I've been using Livia three days per week to watch my now one-year-old for over six months and she is fantastic. She was actually a replacement for a previous nanny who was awful and we could not have been more pleased!!. Livia is very kind, easy-going, and...

Joanna Z.

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Jaclyn M.


New York, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a graduate student at Columbia University studying Occupational Therapy! I have extensive childcare experience through being a full time nanny for 6 summers and my time as a full time nanny/mothers helper in the fall of 2020 for an 18 month year old boy, 7-year-old girl and 12-year-old girl as their mother...
Jaclyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!"

Chris B.

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Angela C.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently between jobs in NYC. I have experience in the Fashion Industry but prior to this and graduating college I babysat for 5 families. I have been a nanny and a mothers helper for ages ranging from 5 months old to 10 years old. On top of this I was a tennis camp counselor with a focus on the 5-7 age group. I would love...
Angela can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

4.0
"Angela has been amazing with our toddler, who had a hard time separating after only being watched by family during COVID. She was great about checking in and letting me know how he's doing after I left. He now walks around asking for her when she isn't here, and...

Elizabeth R.

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Emily W.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Emily and I am currently relocating to NYC! I have been working with kids for about 15 years and started working with kids when I was 12 years old as a mother's helper. Since then, I have: babysat, interned at an elementary school, worked as a lifeguard for 6 summers, student taught in Rwanda, Africa, and taught...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Toni G.


South Hackensack, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My first job was child supervision in a recreational center for children. I was homework helper for after school. Once homework was done, I supervised play time either in the computer lab, game room, or in the gym. For two years, I was also a camp counselor for 5 to 8-year-old girls. I would supervise children on various trips....
Toni can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Toni has currently been watching my Toddler for nearly a year. She is incredibly flexible and has never called out short notice. Not only that, but on days she isn't around my son routinely asks for her. On the mornings after Toni has watched my son he...

Amanda M.

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Melanie R.


Astoria, NY

$18-25/hr

Future Creative Writing Teacher

I am a compassionate, creative and attentive student looking to care for kids ages 6+! I have experience as a Mother's Helper in which I ran errands and did light house work for two different families, and have experience working with children. I have nannied kids ages 6-8 and worked at a group home where I worked with children...
Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Melanie was amazing with my two children (ages 8(m) & 6(f)) Her calm and patient demeanor makes for an excellent nanny/ babysitter for children of all ages, but especially ranging from 5-18. She has excellent manners, speaks properly and calm. She interacts,...

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Paula R.


New York, NY

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Paula

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Paula, 29 y. o, I'm from Colombia, and I would love to share about my experience as a Nanny, Au pair and babysitter. I'm very passionate about my work and flexible and compassionate. In my free time I will be running, visiting with my friends or developing a new hobby! QUALIFICATIONS - Former Infant Qualified Au...
Paula can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Paula is a wonderful childcare provider! She is warm, nurturing, and responsible. I always felt comfortable leaving my two kids (5 and 3 years old) with her. She is also great at helping to tidy up the apartment, which is much appreciated as a busy working mom! "

Jen F.

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Natalia F.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr

Nanny And Personal Helper

I am a well educated, hardworking, sincere and compassionate woman with a deep appreciation for family and the responsibilities that come along with caring and help others. After completing a bachelors of Visual Design at university in Colombia, and to work as a Visual Designer, I decided to look other opportunities and views of...
5.0
"Natalia was my 5 year old's babysitter, and as a mother I believe she's absolutely fantastic. She's not only very smart, gentle, patient, punctual and tidy, but she will encourage your children to be creative and basically happy. She is also very professional, as...

Renata A.

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Caroline L.


New York, NY

$26-40/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Creative Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Caroline. I currently work at a tech start-up and in theatre but am also looking for occasional babysitting opportunities. I have many years of experience working with children in a variety of settings and ages from 4 months old to 12 years old. I used to teach dance, acting, and singing classes to children...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Caroline is my go-to sitter! My kids absolutely adore her, and my son is usually very shy! She is communicative, dependable, and super fun- she knows of so many crafts and non-screen time activities that keep my kids occupied and happy. She came highly recommended...

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Elizabeth T.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Super Nanny/House Manager

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a Mom of two who truly enjoys helping other families. I form a bond with all the little ones I care for. I am very easy going, patient and always go above and beyond for the families I help. I have a kindergartner and a first grader and am familiar with the virtual learning curriculum. I have experience with multiples...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I am so thankful that I found Liz here on care.com. Friends recommended agencies and I never found anyone that I liked or trusted but immediately after meeting Liz, I could see that she genuinely loves children (& it shows in her interactions with my baby boy). She...

Jackie K.

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Anne H.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

I have been a devoted and reliable nanny with 12 years in childcare. I have both long-term and short-term experience with children of all ages ranging from newborns to pre-teens and teens. I bring a high energy to all nanny jobs and supply loving care while making sure to meet disciplinary and educational goals for each child. I...
Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anne is incredibly professional, responsible and caring. She has babysat for my two boys since they were babies and I trust her completely. She has taken care of them overnight and helped with homework and meals. They are now 10 and 13. She also helped with...

Jennifer B.

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Claire D.


Brooklyn, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, nice to meet you! I'm Claire. I graduated from Duke in North Carolina just a few years ago, previously lived in the mountains of Colorado, and am now working in New York and living in Brooklyn. I have been caring for children on a weekly basis, having taken care of children from less than a year old to 13 years old, for...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Destiny J.


Bronx, NY

$30-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hello My name is Destiny I love kids big helper always on time fun out going in college right now. My brief description would be I'm a fun- loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking...
Destiny can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Destiny was very outstanding always went above & beyond , great at communicating & super hero every time I had to stay for work she was always there"

Lisa B.

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Camilla B.


New York, NY

$28-50/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Experienced Care Taker, Excited For This New Role

I'd describe my personality as welcoming, warm, and creative. I like working with kids because they inspire me! I love being able to play with them and be silly. Over the years, I have been able to see them grow older and see how their minds grow. I'm looking for a job that keeps me active. I am a jewelry designer by day and...
Camilla can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Camilla took great care of my three boys. They were all happy staying with her. We will definitely hire her again!"

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Kudirat H.


New York, NY

$27/hr7 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. My references show me to be responsible and reliable, caring and calm, and always willing to help out wherever needed. Over the years, I have been a regular helper for a total of nine families. I am confident in my ability to take great care of your...
Kudirat can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our experience with the babysitter who looked after our children was fantastic. She was exceptional in every way and put our minds at ease about leaving our kids in her care. Her punctuality, flexibility, knowledge, and affection towards our children were...

Tessy O.

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Danyele J.


New York, NY

$30-41/hr8 yrs exp

Young Yet Experienced Baby Sitter For Children Of All Ages. Available Weekends And Some Weeknights.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

True Florida girl! I enjoy the beach the pool being in the sun and DIY projects. My passions are worshiping, loving people, volunteering with children in the system, and spending time with family. I enjoy nannying because I pride myself on being a mother's helper! I am very flexible and I adapt very well. I am willing to help...
Danyele can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"My children and I absolutely love Danyele. I would recommend and rehire her anytime such a loving, caring and humble person."

Lacey B.

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Lisa B.


New York, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part-time Sitter Available In New York, NY

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a baby sitter and mother's helper since I was old enough to take on that responsibility, working with families in my synagogue and community, and I was a youth services librarian at Brooklyn Public Library for four years (until 2019). I love playing games with children and helping them learn in a cooperative...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lisa watched over my 7 year old son after school. She was great: genuinely enjoyed playing with him, kept him busy with both indoor and outdoor activities, and addressed with him calmly and positively his misbehaviors. She is respectful and open-minded of...

Caroline D.

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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Edgewater, NJ

Maria R.

5.0

Maria is a very compassionate person. She loves children. Because my son has special needs, specific care and attention was required for his safety. Maria attended to his needs with patience and understanding. She is also a great cook. So, she took care of me a few times as well. I appreciate her...

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Robyn M.

5.0

We hired Robyn to watch our daughter and she was a great nanny. She was always on time, helped with homework, was very patient, and planned fun activities and crafts. She also helped with house work and took the dog for walks, which was greatly appreciated. I would recommend Robyn to anyone!

- Rebekah M.

Livia B.

5.0

I've been using Livia three days per week to watch my now one-year-old for over six months and she is fantastic. She was actually a replacement for a previous nanny who was awful and we could not have been more pleased!!. Livia is very kind, easy-going, and dependable. She is punctual with zero...

- Joanna Z.

Jaclyn M.

5.0

Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!

- Chris B.

Angela C.

4.0

Angela has been amazing with our toddler, who had a hard time separating after only being watched by family during COVID. She was great about checking in and letting me know how he's doing after I left. He now walks around asking for her when she isn't here, and it's only been a couple weeks!...

- Elizabeth R.

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