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Mother's helpers in Elizabeth, NJ
Laura S.
Jersey City, NJ
$15/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have experience being a babysitter, mother's helper, and summer nanny, from newborns to 14-year-olds. I have been babysitting for about 9-10 years now, and have babysat children with special needs. I try to be a hands-on babysitter-- playing games and outside instead of watching television the entire time I'm there. I'm...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Erundina B.
Woodbridge, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Linda and mom of two successful young women. I lost my job in March and decided to be a Nanny/Mother's helper. I have over 30 years of experience in caring for children of all ages. Love assisting children reach developmental milestones via reading, games, puzzles, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, etc. Willing to...
Erundina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
My name is Caroline and I'm 24 years old, living in Tribeca. I have been a babysitter since I was 12-13 years old. I have 3 brothers, so I am used to a crazy and entertaining household. I graduated 2 and a half years ago from Gettysburg College. I currently work a 9-5 but I would really love to pick up some extra work during the...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Anna and I am from Iselin, NJ. I have had care giving experience with children of all ages (newborn to 12+). I began at the age of 14 as a mothers' helper and continued on to become a professional caregiver. I am a non-smoking 22-year-old with my own transportation and a clean driving record. I have a wonderful...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dear Parents,
Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am a fun, active and responsible adult. I believe it is important to teach and also learn from children.
I am more then happy to help around the house such as cooking, laundry, helping with homework, etc. You can be guaranteed to find your house in better condition...
Shannon can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jessica, and I am 29 years old. I am looking for a mother's helper/sitter position. I currently work as a pediatric occupational therapist. I have been working with kids in all different capacities since I was 14! I am looking for a family who needs occasional assistance, as my schedule can vary week to week....
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Stephanie G.
Staten Island, NY
$17-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am currently a full time daycare teacher & a postpartum doula in training. Looking for some extra work on the side can only do evenings on weekdays 5 p.m. -10 p.m. & occasional weekends. I can be a mother's helper when needed.
As a caregiver, there's no greater joy for me than nurturing children's growth and development. With...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
I work in healthcare right now. I have been a camp counselor for various ages. I very good around kids I have loved always working with them I am a very enthusiastic and energetic person looking to help with a family.
Coral can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hey! I'm Kelly. I live in Bay Ridge!
I love being around kids and babies. Just comes natural to me. I've been babysitting since I was old enough to be a mother's helper. I grew up in an apartment building with many kids around and I was always the one to babysit them. I love going for walks, library, hanging out in the park or...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
I'd describe my personality as I am like a big kid.
I like working with kids because Because they come out with different games and ideas and lot of their imagination
I'm looking for a job that I can be a big kid
I started working with kids when I was 18 or 19 don't remember maybe younger cause I had family I knew while I...
Tracy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Karli T.
Hoboken, NJ
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Karli, most people call me Kar. I'm 27 and have been told I'm the happiest person you've ever met! I'm outgoing, optimistic and very energetic.
I'm the type of girl who has a million hobbies, and can do just about anything.
I love to draw, paint, basically anything art related. Also very into puzzles, board...
Karli can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm Nena! I've lived in NYC for 20 years and have been babysitting for over 15 years. I enjoy working with children and have experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, teens and twins!
I am a mom of two (now 15 and 11 years old), and understand the demands of parenting and household management. I'm happy to assist with...
Hortensia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Olivia D.
Staten Island, NY
$17/hr • 7 yrs exp
Responsible, Experienced, And Loving Individual Available For Part-time Care Work.
Currently a master's student at Teachers College Columbia University, studying for a degree in Secondary Inclusive Education and a certification in Secondary Special Education.
Extensive previous experience with a diversity of needs and circumstances. Fulbright grantee in Nepal for 2 years, helped to establish primary special...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Victoria C.
Brooklyn, NY
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
"Fun" Aunt, But Also The "takes-school -and-heathy-emotional-development-seriously" Aunt.
Hello! I am a native Brooklyn-er who works and attends school part-time. I have been caring for children since middle school, and I am open to pretty much all tasks involved in childcare, ranging from housework, to homework help, to meal and snack preparation, to pick-ups and drop offs. I have family members in the NYC public...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
I have worked as a child care provider for about seven years. During that time, I played, provided meals, performed varying activities with children in addition to anything possible to help out the family. These children have ranged from 6 months to 12 years of age.
I have also worked as a mother's helper to a family with a...
Meaghan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
18 year Montclair resident, recently moved to Bloomfield. Looking to work as a babysitter / mother's helper a few days a week. Perfect for parents looking to go to the gym, shopping, meeting friends for coffee. I'm comfortable with pets too. Fully vaccinated as of 3/20/21, but will wear a mask inside.
Linda can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Ella L.
New York, NY
$25-30/hr • 13 yrs exp
Dependable, Trustworthy, Fun, Nurturing, And Responsible BBabysitter!
As an incredibly dependable, responsible, fun, smart, creative, organized, loyal, and nurturing individual with a genuine passion for fostering the growth and happiness of children, I am the most fantastic babysitter. From a very young age, I have worked as a mother's helper/nanny/babysitter! I carry a strong sense of...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
During my community service in High School, I volunteered at an Elementary as an after-school care helper. I helped care for kids with Special Needs and, on a regular basis, every day I would assist in caring for a class of 20 kids ranging in age from 5 to 7 years old kids. I totally loved the experience of sharing in their fun...
Maribel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Be lucky if you can have Maribel spend time with your little ones! She is the absolute best! We wish we could take her with us everywhere we go!"
Josh D.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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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Livia B.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a reliable and fun-loving babysitter with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages as a babysitter, camp counselor, and preschool teacher. I worked as a Teacher's Helper at the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School with ages 2-4, and at Growing Seeds, a preschool in Portland, Oregon, with infants ages 4-12...
Livia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Elizabeth, NJ
Maribel G.
5.0
Maribel is helping us with house cleaning and childcare once per week. We have known her for almost 2 years now and we couldn't have been happier with her. She is very meticulous in her work always leaving the house not only clean but also organized and looking amazing. She is also great when it...
- Nikoletta V.
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...
- Care member
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.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Elizabeth, NJ?
In a lot of cases mother’s helpers take on many of the same babysitter duties that a normal babysitter does. A mother’s helper can help with homework, can supervise children, and can even do light housework. The biggest difference between a sitter and a mother’s helper is typically their age. Usually, a mother’s helper is a “babysitter in training” who isn’t old enough to be alone in a home with children, but can help keep an eye on children while parents are nearby while taking some time to themselves. Review 1 profiles to see which responsibilities mother’s helpers near you are happy to take on.
How can I find mother’s helpers near me in Elizabeth, NJ?
Thanks to babysitting websites like Care.com, it’s easy to find qualified babysitters online near you, including mother’s helpers. You can search through Care.com profiles to find a mother’s helper who has the experience you’re looking for and can help tackle the top babysitting duties on your list in Elizabeth, NJ. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.
How much does it cost to hire a mother’s helper near me in Elizabeth, NJ in March, 2025?
Similar to babysitting rates, mother’s helpers rates can vary based on different factors like their years of experience or where you live. Typically, mother’s helper rates near you start at $19.00.