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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Taryya, I am 23 years old and I am looking for a short-term, Monday-Thursday nanny job. I have 4 years experience as a nanny and 5 years as a babysitter. I also have experience as a teacher's assistant, personal assistant, and mother's helper. I have worked with ages ranging from 3 months to 13 years old....
Taryya can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family...
Tyesha P.
Gilma P.
Jersey City, NJ
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've been working as a nanny for over 10 years and I enjoy every second of it. There is not one moment I regret spending time and helping the children out. I have worked as a nanny for many families over the past 10 years taking care of newborns to teenagers. I consider myself more than a child care provider. I like to consider...
Gilma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gilma provided three wonderful years of full-time care for our two boys, over which she came to feel like a member of our family. If they both didn’t need to be in school now, we never would have given her up. She is both so loving and so skillful with kids, even...
Anne B.
Jenna G.
Nutley, NJ
$15-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there :) My name is Jenna and I am a full time NICU RN 3 days a week. I am looking to help out families in need of newborn/child care on my days off. Looking for a family with flexibility due my scheduled shifts varying week by week. Looking to assist a family 1-2 days per week. I specialize in newborn care all the way...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Met with Jenna for an interview and decided to hire her on the spot. Her communication was great and she was very well mannered during the interview. Looking forward to having her help me with my son! "
Teresa D.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have several years of experience working with children in various spaces. I have also worked w/ children on the spectrum. I am an honest, patient, creative & organized childcare professional. I incorporate age-appropriate activities such as tummy time, reading, music, sensory & cognitive play as substitutes for screen-time....
Robin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Robin is a wonderful person and any family would be lucky to have her. She always responded immediately and showed up on time with a smile. My daughter loved her! To put it very simply, Robin the kind of person you like immediately. She makes you feel like your...
Amy B.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm Victoria, a passionate and dedicated childcare professional with 14 years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I started my journey as a mother's helper at 12 years old and have since honed my skills in caring for multiple children, including those with special needs.
What sets me apart is my...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria is great! She has babysat my
1.5 yo daughter and my dog. Victoria is very punctual and does great keeping my daughter entertained. She has also dog sat for us when we are out of town and allows my dog to stay at her house. Highly recommend Victoria!"
Kate D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I studied child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work (I've not yet finished my degree but plan to part time at some point in the future). I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."
Manasi C.
Charlotte M.
Madison, NJ
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Charlotte. A little bit about me-I started as a mother's helper when I was 11 years old, and since then, have been working with children. I babysat up until college and then after receiving a bachelors degree in art education at the University of Vermont, I became a Lead Teacher for the Infant/toddler program.
Charlotte can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Charlotte is clearly passionate about raising children mindfully and lovingly. Her abilities to care take and educate, while infusing her appreciation for art and nature is inspiring, to say the least. Any classroom is lucky to have her warm presence and dedication...
Lily M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!!! Thank you so much for viewing my profile. My name is Lucy. When I was younger, I was a mothers helper for a couple of families and it gradually turned into babysitting when I was just 12. I currently still babysit for these families one of whom has 5 children including a newborn, a toddler and an autistic child. I am...
Lucy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucy is AMAZING!!! I hired her to pick up my two children and take them to aftercare at a nearby daycare facility. I couldn't be happier with her kindness, punctuality and flexibility. She never missed a day picking them up. I can always rely on her (even when...
Jessica F.
5.0
(3)
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Robyn is very reliable and dependable! She has always been very good with my son- caring, fun, involved. She is not one to sit around and look at her phone the whole time. "
Eileen M.
Blake V.
Glen Ridge, NJ
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, confident, and charismatic
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old as a mothers helper!
In my spare time, I like to read, play lacrosse, shop and hang out with my friends!
Blake can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Hello, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Assumpta Ada, and I am writing to express my interest in becoming a house helper for your family. I believe my background and skills make me a great fit for the role, and I would love the opportunity to contribute to your household.
I recently completed my didactic studies...
Assumpta can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
My name is Ashley, I live in Jersey City & I am 32 years old. I am looking for a full-time, long term nanny position in the Hoboken or Jersey City area w/ a family that I can grow with.
I am extremely reliable, honest, patient, loving, nurturing & most of all, fun! I am dedicated & experienced in my work & have...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Ariana. I am 22 years old. I really enjoy singing, drawing, and hands-on crafts. I love children and animals. I also like to cook, bake, and read. I have been taking care of children for as long as I can remember, always being the designated sitter for friends and family. I have also nannied professionally in...
Ariana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hii! I am looking to babysit kids as they make me happy and fulfilled. Caregiving has been a part of my day-to-day life for a long time and I love it. I find so much joy in being a child's positive mentor. Working with kids makes me happy and fulfilled. I enjoy creating a fun and safe environment for kids with games, crafts, and...
Saniyiah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
Allison P.
Summit, NJ
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a college student always ready to work, improve myself, and my skills daily. I am eager to learn new things around me and I have always been really good with children. I have two younger siblings who I helped my parents raise, so you can say I have experience with kids. I have also had many babysitting jobs and mommy helper...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Michelle M.
Lyndhurst, NJ
$19-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Michelle, I am 29 and located near Lyndhurst NJ. I have my Masters in Elementary Education as well as a TOSD certification.
Currently, I am an Assistant Director at a childcare center. I have over 10 years of childcare experience. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working in a variety of different...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my bio.
I wanted to introduce myself as a stay at home mother of two teens. For many years, in my professional life, I was an Administrative Assistant and Office Manager, who thrived in a busy day to day environment. Multi tasking brings me great joy and I am seeking to put that...
Grace can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Hi, I'm Chloe. I am 18 years old and I have experience working with children. I have babysat before for a family on my street and I've worked as a camp counselor at 4-h. I've also volunteered at several schools. I am very patient, funny, and friendly and I love talking to and playing with kids! I'm currently a college student...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Orange, NJ
Taryya E.
5.0
Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family that get her in their home.
- Tyesha P.
Gilma P.
5.0
Gilma provided three wonderful years of full-time care for our two boys, over which she came to feel like a member of our family. If they both didn’t need to be in school now, we never would have given her up. She is both so loving and so skillful with kids, even at challenging ages (such as when...
- Anne B.
Jenna G.
5.0
Met with Jenna for an interview and decided to hire her on the spot. Her communication was great and she was very well mannered during the interview. Looking forward to having her help me with my son!
- Teresa D.
Robin G.
5.0
Robin is so warm and kind - our toddler took to her right away! She's clearly very experienced and comfortable around children. We're so glad to have her in our circle of caregivers.
- Amarylis B.
Victoria P.
5.0
I highly recommend Victoria as a top-notch babysitter. She is incredibly flexible with her schedule and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Her communication skills are superb, and she always keeps me informed of any changes or updates.
What I appreciate most about Victoria is how...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, NJ in April, 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 $30.00.