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I have raised 2 grown sons who are off to college and now have time to help with your children. I am compassionate , energetic, creative, and reliable. I'm committed to providing the best care for your children. I am looking forward to meeting you and your family. I can help with laundry, errands, homework, and sports.
Marsha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Avari H.
Ridgefield, WA
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Avari and i'm 20. I have 9 years of experience in babysitting. Ive been a sitter and mommy helper since I was 11. I've watched kids aged premie infants to 12 and i've helped out overnight. I can help with Light house keeping and Carpooling. I go to college and i'm studying theatre elementary education. Im a fun...
Avari can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 7+ years of experience. I can help with Laundry, preparing meals, balanced playtime, nighttime routines, etc. You name it! I have always loved working with children; helping them learn and grow is the best part of this job. I have lots of patience and experience with all types of children: from quiet and reserved, to...
Elena can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Elena is dependable, reliable and a hard worker. She is a team player and truly cares about people. She is resilient and does not give up easy. She does not have a problem asking for help when needed."
Maris S.
3.7
(3)
You found the hidden gem. Hello loving family, I am an empty nester of two amazing adults.
I am here to help enrich more young people's lives and assist families with a motivated helper.
I am kind, silly, positive, grounded, sharply aware, consistent, and never late.
I am looking forward to assisting you and your family, so...
Kisha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"She was on time, respectful and highly encouraging! I will be rehire Kisha for any further help needed!:)"
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Hayley M.
Vancouver, WA
$14-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I started working with children as a mothers helper at 12 years old. I have been a babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, and have experience helping with remote learning and homeschooling. Love to play sports and games, craft and create art, and an avid reader. I have a degree in management from Western Washington University that...
Hayley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have been an In home childcare provider for over 30 yrs. I am college educated, had coursework in child development and have worked in many children's programs starting in their infancy. I am also studying to be a Doula.
I like to incorporate a variety of activities with parents that are educational with indoor, outdoor fun....
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Currently, I am employed as a paraeducator for middle schoolers, where I work one-on-one with children who need extra help in the school. In the past, I worked as a lead direct support professional where I cared full time for individuals with cognitive delays. I am experienced in handling childcare, adult care, high...
Savannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Emily G.
Portland, OR
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Birth And Postpartum Doula Offering Mother's Helper Services
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Emily:) I have 15+ years experience as a nanny with children of all ages but specialize in Newborn care. I have been a Birth/Postpartum Doula for the last 4 years. However, I recently decided to take a break from the on call life of birth and focus more on newborn/ infant care and postpartum help for mama. I would...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily was the most amazing Nanny for our twins. She helped us transition from maternity leave to going back to work and was an absolute joy to have in our home everyday for 4 months. I wish we could have kept her forever, though our work situation unexpectedly...
Megan B.
5.0
(2)
Hello there, I'm Izzy, I'm a patient tutor, sitter, and helper. I have 6 years of experience tutoring in Math (up to calculus I), Chemistry, Biology, and Essay writing. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Lewis and Clark College. My passion is working with kids and adults alike to help them meet...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My dad had a stroke and after being discharged from the hospital had many day-to-day needs that I could not attend to because of working full time. He could not go up and down stairs alone, needed help preparing meals and taking meds, as well as support in some of...
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Experienced and educational help, child care, errands, tutoring, projects, 15+ years of experience. Pay/hours negotiable. Unavailable most weekends unless pre-planned.
Alissa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, I'm a mother of 3 grown boys all great men. No grand kids yet but I have my fingers crossed. I was a special needs bus driver for 11 years. I love kids, animals and would be a great nanny/ helper. I'm also a behavioral technician.
Bonne can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Mariah O.
Portland, OR
$25-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
I worked for 4 years as a nanny and residential manager for a family with 2 pre-teens/teenagers and 2 dogs. Child care was my main priority; other responsibilities included pet care, errands, shopping, cooking, cleaning, organizing, scheduling, researching, managing the family calendar (healthcare appointments/...
Mariah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
I've been working as a nanny for three years since becoming a mom myself. I've worked with mostly infants and babies in that time, but previously have worked unpaid in science camps, church nurseries and as a classroom helper. I'm running a very small quiet nursery in my home with space for one more infant from 3-6 months old....
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Graduate Student pursuing my master's in Marriage & Family Therapy at Lewis & Clark College, with a focus on utilizing play therapy with young children.
15 years of childcare experience since starting off as a Mother's Helper in elementary school. Experience includes: child-focused volunteer opportunities, professional work as...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a passionate elementary educator of seven years. I have most of my experience with upper elementary students but have taught children from K-6. I had a few babysitting, tutoring, house/pet sitting, and support jobs in my early twenties as well.
I'm currently going back to school for Speech and Language Pathology. I'm...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Greetings! I love nurturing others, young and old. I have two adult sons. I'm interested in providing evening/overnight care and am open to being a Helper to the parents, including light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping and errands. I am focused on healthy eating (mostly plant based) and strive to be positive, supportive...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years experience in early childhood education.
I have 12+ years in babysitting family members and children that attended the school I worked for.
I have worked with ages 6 weeks-12 years. I took 5 courses in early childhood education at College in Vancouver, Washington on an Early Achiever's Scholarship. I have both...
Jasmyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
As a single mom when my son was 4-18, I remember clearly how challenging it was to juggle work, family responsibilities and life. I needed to hire so help for childcare and I want to be the help that I had needed when I was raising my son.
I have cared for other families children on many occasions, helped with cooking and...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have a passion for teaching and helping kids explore the world around them. Children should have the opportunity to develop life skills through play from day one. I have worked with children for 10 years, facilitating learning experiences. I have experience with kids from infancy to middle school, as well as children with...
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'm a former nanny and graduate with my Master's in Education and a BA in Theatre, and am seeking part-time work! I'm relocating to Portland as of mid-August for my next big adventure.
I babysat throughout middle/high school, and with the training for my degrees I've spent more than two years working with students ages 2-18. I...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Ridgefield, WA
Elena R.
5.0
Elena is dependable, reliable and a hard worker. She is a team player and truly cares about people. She is resilient and does not give up easy. She does not have a problem asking for help when needed.
- Maris S.
Kisha D.
5.0
Kisha built a special relationship with both my parents and still provides care to my mother after my Dads passing. She is a great resource and help.
- Care member
Emily G.
5.0
Emily was the most amazing Nanny for our twins. She helped us transition from maternity leave to going back to work and was an absolute joy to have in our home everyday for 4 months. I wish we could have kept her forever, though our work situation unexpectedly changed. Emily was loving, attentive,...
- Megan B.
Isabella F.
5.0
My dad had a stroke and after being discharged from the hospital had many day-to-day needs that I could not attend to because of working full time. He could not go up and down stairs alone, needed help preparing meals and taking meds, as well as support in some of his occupational therapy tasks -...
- 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 Ridgefield, 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 2 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 Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, WA in November, 2024?
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 $15.00.