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Mother's helpers in Portland, ME

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Michaela C.


Portland, ME

$19-25/hr4 yrs exp

Creative Helper

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Hello! I'm a caring, reliable, honest, and creative helper. Along with being a live-in nanny for one year, caring for three children in France, I have also worked as a part-time nanny for three children in Washington D. C. In 2019 I was a volunteer at the Toddler and Infant Program at a School for the Blind in Watertown MA....
Michaela can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
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Suz E.


Portland, ME

$30-50/hr11 yrs exp

I have been working with kids since I was 11, whether that was volunteering in Sunday school classes or spending time being a mother's helper for family friends. I started babysitting at the age of 14 for a 3-month-old and became a life-long family member (who still visits for the occasional sleepover or movie night!). I am...
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Aicha I.


Portland, ME

$16/hr6 yrs exp

I'm The Best!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I would like to work for you. I have many experiences about the children because I did 2 voluntary child care. I was assistant babysitting and assist helper. I assist the children to do the homework after school and many different things.
Aicha can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Hello! My name is abbie, just moved to Portland after graduating from UVM and am looking for the occasional childcare opportunity. I have about 10ish years of experience from your typical babysitting gig to elementary after school teacher and mothers helper. I'm comfortable and have experience with ages as young as a few weeks...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Kendall D.


Portland, ME

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Sitter With Teaching Experience Seeking Full Or Part-time Work!

- 10+ years providing child care (infants, special needs, multiples) - 2+ years as Montessori teaching assistant, sub, after school care (ages 2-13) - CPR and first aid certified - Fluent in French Hello! My name is Kendall and I've been caring for children for 10 years. I started out as an in-class partner/tutor for younger...
Kendall can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Emily G.


Portland, ME

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider/Nanny

Hello, I'm 37 years old living in Charlestown, MA. I am a successful marketing executive who loves kids, the outdoors, baking and art. I am currently in between jobs and would love to help out a Charlestown family while I search for my next full corporate role. I enjoy babysitting/nannying/being a mother's helper. I have two...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ali P.


Portland, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Baby Whisperer

Hi! I'm Ali, I'm 28, and I was born and raised in Maine. I've loved working with children from a young age, when I began as a mother's helper for a family friend at the age of 11. I worked for them every summer until my senior year of high school, and still keep in touch with them to this day! I've had extensive experience in...
Ali can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Rachel M.


Westbrook, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Caretaker

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Rachel. College graduate and avid dog lover. I first started working with children as a neighborhood mother's helper at the age of 11. I graduated from Guilford College with a BA in Philosophy and a Sociology minor. Since then, I have found working with children to be the most fulfilling experience! I am a major...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel has been an amazing addition to our family. She possesses tremendous early childhood education skills and utilizes them incredibly with our 2-month-old baby. From reading, to singing, to simply talking Rachel is patient and loving. With not having any family...

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MaryElizabeth F.


Falmouth, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Empty Nester!

Mom of two kiddos who are off on adventures in college now. Both have had unique health challenges, so I have 20 years of experience caring for kiddos with chronic illness and physical disabilities as well as preparing allergen-free and celiac-safe foods. I'm looking to work with families who need an extra hand, helping parents...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as friendly, observant, and outgoing. I'm looking for a consistent job where I am able to bring my 4-month-old daughter with me! I started working with kids 12 years ago as a mother helper and received my red cross babysitting certification. Since then I have cared for many children ranging from...
Isabelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Shae-lynn P.


Windham, ME

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Fun, Nurturing, Responsible Babysitter

Hello everyone, my name is Shae-Lynn, and I am searching for a part-time nanny job in the Portland area. I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree in criminology at the University of Southern Maine, along with two minors in dance and psychology. I began formally caring for children as a mother's helper at the age of 11 and...
Shae-lynn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
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Hannah R.


Bailey Island, ME

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Harpswell Helper!

Hi there! Currently self employed as a house cleaner and help out a local senior household that has become a good friend of mine! I've done anything and everything from helping clean out full closets and sifting through what to donate to helping decorate the house for Christmas. I also animal/house sit as well as walk dogs! I...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Marisa C.


Biddeford, ME

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Reliable Childcare With Over 8 Years Of Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm currently a student at UNE studying chemistry in my second year. I'm looking for a babysitting/nannying job once or twice a week for a few hours as I am a full time student with a heavy workload. I have been a mother's helper since 11, making me have over 8 years in child care! I have experience with all ages, including...
Marisa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Linda R.


Biddeford, ME

$18-23/hr

Passionate Child Care Provider

I have over two years of experience as a nanny, caring for a child from the age of one. Growing up, I helped raise my younger sister, who is 12 years younger than me, which gave me a strong foundation in nurturing and responsibility. In high school, I volunteered as a class helper in a kindergarten classroom, where I gained...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Hey there! My name is Sarah, I'm 27, and I am currently a preschool teacher and BHP at a special needs/developmental preschool. However, due to a multitude of reasons, I'm hoping to branch off into nannying either part time or full time. Over the years I have worked as a babysitter, as a counselor in a youth residential setting,...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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