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Mother's helpers in Oak Lawn, IL

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Meghan D.


Oak Lawn, IL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care Helper!

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I am a fun, caring, professional and helpful individual. I have worked in the education field for the last 5 years with children ages 3-6. I have experience with special needs (Autistic) children, and children ages 2-15. I am a paraprofessional during the day as my full time career and am looking for additional income on the...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Jasmine G.


Oak Lawn, IL

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Growing With Ms. Jas: Nurturing Young Minds With Passion And Purpose

Hey Hey! I'm Ms. Jas, happy to introduce myself. Passionate about nurturing young minds, I foster a love for learning and exploration. With a childcare and education background, I bring enthusiasm and creativity to every interaction. As a former summer camp director and English teacher in Asia, I've worked with children of all...
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep
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Tanya S.


Chicago, IL

$30-35/hr18 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter

5.0

(36)

Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood

I have experience as a mothers helper and taking care of infants as young as a month old. Also, travel, overnights, or live in babysitter while parents travel or have a stay cation. I love doing arts and crafts and taking children to the park, museums, etc. Currently looking for occasional sitting. Families book me when school...
Tanya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tanya was a wonderful sitter for our nine week old baby girl. She texted us updates and tracked feedings, diaper changes, and sleep. Tanya was experienced and professional, and from the awesomely cute photos she sent we knew baby had a great time! Will definitely...

Caitlin L.

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Guadalupe S.


Chicago, IL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lupe , I am a professional experienced Montessori educator Woman , I will be so happy to assist you in caring your children . I am a very reliable , patient respectful person who loves to care, interact , play learn with children and enjoys being part of their life. I have worked with children of different ages...
Guadalupe can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lupe has been with us since my daughter was 4 months old and she is now almost two and a half. We have to move out of state for my husbands job, otherwise I would have been with her for many many many years. I cannot say enough amazing things about her. She is such...

Lexi S.

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Sarah T.


La Grange, IL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny Available!

I like working with kids because it's incredibly fun; I hardly consider it a job! I started working with kids as a mother's helper when I was 10 years old, then I progressed from occasional gigs to becoming a summer nanny. In my spare time, I like to read, play piano, watch movies, and take walks outside.
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Megan H.


La Grange, IL

$29/hr5 yrs exp

After School Hours, Nights, And Weekends Available

I have worked with children since I was 11. I started out as a mommy's helper then went into babysitting and even ran my own summer camp in my back yard a few summers ago. I love playing outside or playing games!
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Courtney H.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night Sitter/Occasional Care Sitter

Hi! My name is Courtney. I am a current Kindergarten Teacher. I have my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and my Masters in Educational Leadership. I have worked in daycares, preschools and as a babysitter. I am comfortable with infants, toddlers and school age children and can also offer tutoring for primary age children...
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Sarah E.


Willow Springs, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Mother's Helper/Personal Assistant

I'm a Mom, so I get it and understand the importance of knowing that our kiddos are safe, happy, and healthy while away. I have a Membership at the Brookfield Zoo, DuPage Children's Museum, Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium, if you're okay with activities outside of the home. I would love to see if we would be a good fit...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Tess L.


La Grange, IL

$18-21/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With 10 Years Of Experience

Hey, I'm Tess! I'm a reliable and energetic 22-year-old who recently graduated from Illinois State University. I've always loved kids so I got involved in childcare as early as possible, first as a Mothers Helper at 11, then as the "neighborhood sitter", and eventually with nannying as well. My focus is on making sure your child...
Tess can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Marie M.


Riverside, IL

$17/hr6 yrs exp

Happy To Meet You!

I'd describe my personality as adventurous, warm, and empathetic. I like working with kids because they are my favorite age to work with! Looking forward to become a pediatrics nurse in a couple years! I'm looking for a job that encourages the kiddos to grow and develop who they are and of course go on adventures! I started...
Marie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tyra S.


Chicago, IL

$19/hr4 yrs exp

A Condensed View Of My Experience And Values.

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, funny (if I do say so myself), and friendly. I like working with kids because I believe all children are capable of doing things they haven't even dreamed of. I'm looking for a job that provides the flexibility to engage in various types of play, but also provides structure with a...
Tyra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah L.


Chicago, IL

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Exciting And Creative Sitter

Hey there! I'm an art student here in Chicago. I come from a family of 6 so I grew up helping take care of my younger siblings. I first started helping out as a "mother's helper" when I was 12 years old. Eventually I moved on to babysitting and have taken care of infants through middle school aged kids. I like helping out with...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Kate H.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny / Newborn Helper/ Multiples / Animal Lover Available ASAP

My spirit is one that could make even you become your inner child again! I have over 20 years experience loving others' children: 5yrs as a nanny to 4 under 4, A caretaker for 3 newborns until after 1yr, & experience with neurodivergent children. My favorite experience has been working for S. A. S. E. D w/ visibly impaired...
Kate can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kate is just wonderful with kids. Any family would be lucky to have her."

Heather H.

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Annie K.


Chicago, IL

$29-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

20 years experience. I started caring children at age 13 and ever since I been a mother s helper. Throughout my life, I found myself either at neighbor s baby sitting or working as a caregiver regularly or on weekends. I really enjoy relationships that I developed with these families as the children grow. It is a joy when a...
Annie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She takes excellent care of whomever she works with."

Lashunda S.

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Linda L.


Tinley Park, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Vivacious, experienced helper and educator available for daily enthusiastic attention to your family. I am family oriented and have raised a daughter, who is still a major part of my life. I have always worked in a helping field, i. e. medical-as an EMT, CPR certified with a background in emergency medicine, labor and delivery,...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Linda has been taking care of our little one for about 2 years now. She has been excellent. She is punctual, communicative, and takes great care of our little one. She goes above and beyond and is always available even during emergencies or late notices."

Sinan A.

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Teresa B.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Patient Helper

4.2

(5)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've worked with all ages between daycares, preschool, high-school, and nannying/night nannying for over 10 years; my area of expertise is newborn-2 y/o. I have multiple types of childcare certifications, first aid and CPR certs. I've nannied for children with: ADD, ADHD, OCD, autism, delayed physical/mental/emotional/speech...
Teresa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"She was great, would recommend!!"

Care member

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Anna J.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/nanny/helper

I haven't babysat in a few years, since I was in high school but I'm very good with all ages of kids was involved in a lot of sports and clubs in high school so I would be able to help with practicing. I'm also very good at helping with homework.
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
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Dina S.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Child Whisperer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families! My name is Dina. I have committed over 30 years to providing compassionate childcare for infants through teens in a variety of childcare settings. I have had amazing opportunities supporting children and their families as a nanny, home school teacher/tutor, preschool teacher, mother's helper and special needs...
Dina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dina is a caring & trustworthy pet/house sitter who has been with us for years."

Care member

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Joanna R.


Lombard, IL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Caring, Nurturing, Dedicated, And Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy spending time with children -playing, taking trips to parks, library and other educational outings. I love to explore the world through their eyes. I have a Master's degree in the Education field from Poland, where I was born. I have been a nanny for over 14 years; I mostly have taken care of infants and toddlers. I'm an...
Joanna can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Joanna has looked after our 7.5 month old daughter for 4 months. She is a great care giver and a really great person. We hired Joanna when our daughter was 3 months old. We needed a loving, caring, responsible, reliable person and she has delivered on all...

Jeanne Y.

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Sandra M.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I currently hold a position as a nanny for 2 wonderful children. I am looking for a new position because the kids will both be in school full-time and the hours are just not enough for me to continue on with them. Prior to this position, I have worked as a babysitter, a mother's helper, a daycare provider out of my home, a...
Sandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Sandy has been our full-time nanny for the past two years caring for our children who are now 5 & 7. She always arrives at our home with a smile on her face and a lot of energy. Sandy has been incredibly reliable. Throughout the day she engages the kids playing...

Jennifer K.

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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Oak Lawn, IL

Tanya S.

5.0

Tanya is your girl! She was every bit of amazing. We hired her through Care.com because we were traveling to Chicago for vacation. She put my mind at ease with the first phone call. She was more than we could have asked for, our girls enjoyed their time with her. And, her picture updates created for...

- Alex M.

Guadalupe S.

5.0

Lupe has been with us since my daughter was 4 months old and she is now almost two and a half. We have to move out of state for my husbands job, otherwise I would have been with her for many many many years. I cannot say enough amazing things about her. She is such a great person and I know my...

- Lexi S.

Kate H.

5.0

Kate is just wonderful with kids. Any family would be lucky to have her.

- Heather H.

Annie K.

5.0

She takes excellent care of whomever she works with.

- Lashunda S.

Linda L.

5.0

Linda met with our daughter and was punctual, kind, and very qualified.

- Madeline K.

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