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Mother's helpers in Gig Harbor, WA
Eva T.
Gig Harbor, WA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, attentive, and adventurous!
I like working with kids because they bring such a high, carefree, fun, and loving energy into the world and all that they do.
I started working with kids when I was 16/17 working as a kids club helper when I wasn't hosting. Me and another girl would set up...
Eva can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Cristina W.
Federal Way, WA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Nanny/Mother's Helper/Babysitter Available Full-Time/Part-Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nurturing comes naturally to me. I love helping kids learn and be creative, fueling their imaginations in positive ways. I've spent the past 7+ years providing daytime care for children. Personally, I have a background in both Attachment Parenting and Magda Gerber's RIE style child care techniques, along with home...
Cristina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cristina is great at reading the kids and making sure their needs are all met. Reliable and trustworthy,Cristina is an outstanding helper! "
Melissa E.
5.0
(1)
Experienced caregiver, reliable and patient, with a decade of expertise in childcare. My personal experience as a mother enriches my professional skills, ensuring a safe, supervised, and stable environment.
CPR Certified 5/13/2023-5/13/2025
Zynia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zynia is caring and kind. She loves to help kids and the elderly. She's prompt and willing to learn."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I've been a nanny/household manager/mother's helper/babysitter etc. for over 20 years. I love children, they are so full of life & bring such joy & laughter to my day. I'm available for one-time, weekend shifts, date nights, overnight care jobs. I have experience working w/infants (3 weeks & up), up to teenagers (up to 16 yo)....
Sheafer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sheafer was great with my 2 boys. She was early and even helped get the boys started as I was running late getting myself ready. They had a great time and I will definitely be called her again!!! "
Jessica A.
I have cared for children birth to teen years as a babysitter, nanny and mother's helper. I spent many years working for a foster family who served children with a variety of special physical needs. So I am experienced in helping kids who have a colostomy bag, cochlear implant, are fed by a feeding tube through their stomach,...
Elaina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have been in the Early Childcare field for 30 plus years. I have worked in several childcare settings as well as school settings. I believe that the parent is the first educator in a child's life. I am friendly and likable and patient. I like to sing and tell stories, I am rather goofy as well.
I am looking to fill...
Kim can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am 30 years old in Tacoma. I have been taking care of children since I was 10. From the time I was 10 to the time I turned 12 I was a mama's helper. When I turned 12 I took a babysitting class and became a babysitter. I started to nanny when I was 17. I was a nanny for almost 2 years. I worked in a private elementary school...
Robyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
I have nanny/care experience dating back to my teenage years. Right out of high school I was a live-in nanny for two years. After that I have continually cared for children all over Kitsap County.
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm experience in caring for children and adults. Mother of four and Granny to 5. I helped with both parents and special needs older brother. I'm reliable, honest, and hardworking. I was employed at a daycare, too many children to be exposed to, so now looking for employment. Full time work is what I desire. I love helping those...
Roseline can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 36 yo Seattle based nanny with 19 years of full-time professional childcare experience. I have extensive newborn experience, including multiples and preemies. Mainly I have private nanny experience but also worked as the lead infant teacher at a daycare, caring for up to 4 infants at once. I am comfortable with WFH...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My child care experience began when I was 9, volunteering as a mother's helper. When I turned 12, I began to start doing actual babysitting jobs. At 17, I started officially working as a mother's helper for a family that was fostering to adopt four children (ages 4, 2. 5, 16 months, and 3 weeks when I began). I have experience...
Kyla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Hi my name is Chardonae!! I'm 23 years-old and looking for a part time summer job. Before I begin my Behavioral Classroom Aide position in September. I have 9 years of experience working with kids. My younger siblings are 7 & 9, I've also babysat my neighbors kids their ages are 1, 4, and 6. I can help with Light Housekeeping...
Chardonae can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hi! I helped care for my nephews from age 2months to 2 years, I also have my own little ones ones is 5 and a 4-year-old. Im a happy, reliable, and a kind person. I love children and I cant wait to make your life easier! Im signing up for this to help out with the bills while doing something I enjoy! Thank you for your...
Maya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a physical therapist by trade taking a bit of a break from full time work to home school I am also a mom of a 15-year-old babysitter/mother's helper in training. Comfortable with pets and we have a dog ourselves I'm not looking for regular nanny work but just available for occasional date night type care I know date...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking to expand my work, I love being a certified nursing assistant, I have a big heart and lots of patience
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Gig Harbor, WA
Cristina W.
5.0
Cristina is great at reading the kids and making sure their needs are all met. Reliable and trustworthy,Cristina is an outstanding helper!
- Melissa E.
Zynia S.
5.0
Zynia is caring and kind. She loves to help kids and the elderly. She's prompt and willing to learn.
- Care member
Sheafer C.
5.0
Sheafer is a wonderful caregiver. My three year old and almost one year old twins thrive under her care. She is punctual, communicative, and most importantly loved by my children.
- Kimberly S.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Gig Harbor, WA?
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 Gig Harbor, WA?
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 Gig Harbor, WA. 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 Gig Harbor, WA in January, 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 $25.00.