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I have 7 years of experience with pet and babysitting. I began as a mothers helper when I was younger in 2016 for one family. Shortly afterwards, I began babysitting for another family of three children in my neighborhood on and off from 2016 to 2021. In summer of 2021, I was a sitter for two girls 5 days a week for six weeks. I...
Ella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jenna G.
Nutley, NJ
$10-35/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, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I had Jenna watch my two year old son and she was amazing! She helped if I needed around the house because being a nurse I have a busy schedule! She plays with him, feeds him and has him bathed and ready to go to sleep by the time I get home! Such a great help and...
Danielle R.
5.0
(1)
One of my most fulfilling accomplishments in life was to raise two boys who have become polite, well adjusted young men. There is nothing more important to me than that. I understand that your children are precious to you and would be my honor to help you watch over them. I have many years of experience with newborns, toddlers...
Lorraine can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very caring! The children loved her"
Donna B.
5.0
(7)
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My daughter likes spending time with her. She is also great with dogs. She really does a great job with my daughter. She started watching her around 10 months - she is almost 2 now. I feel safe leaving my house, daughter, and dog in Victoria's hands when I go out."
Jill Y.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I study child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work. I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids with special needs, and kids with limited mobility, so I'm up for anything!
I am a...
Emily can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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.
Hello!
I am from Caldwell, New Jersey, and I am looking for a potential nannying job this summer. I graduated from West Essex High school, class of 2021. I am currently enrolled as a freshman at Liberty University in Lynchburg Virginia. I am home for the summer from the beginning of May till the middle of August. I started...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello all,
My name is Autumn, I'm 24 years old and I have quite the experience in caretaking. I come from a huge warm & loving family of 10 and am used to having a full house at all time. I'm extremely active and a former athlete & artist. I'm 6 feet tall and I love playing all sports so if your little one is interested in...
Autumn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hello, my name is Agne. I'm 28 years old. My first job was in kindergarten then I was 16. I learn a lot about kids and that you always must be creative. Need to be active and fun. Kids don't like to be boring. After this I moved to Italy and I started to be tutor for 2-15years old kids. I teach them Italian- English and again I...
Agne can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I experience babysitting, cooking, cleaning, driving various types of automobiles, working in schools and more. I enjoy all crafts and games, indoor and outdoor. I am working towards my Masters in Education for grades 7 to 12 in Special Needs. I like to be clean, have fun, and help out! I am also flexible with hours and pay. I...
Alivia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Patricia M.
Union, NJ
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Caring, energetic loving
I like working with kids because they brighten my day.
I'm looking for a job that need a moms helper or if the parents need a date night.
I have 2 grown children 24 and 28.
They both have graduated college.
I enjoy fostering animals with Eleventh hour rescue in Flanders for the past 3 years.
I do...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Hello parents! I have been working with children very closely within the last 4 years! I started my work with children when I started working with autistic children in center as well as in home. After that I fell into the Nanny profession. I have been a nanny for the past 3 years! I have been a full time Nanny for 3 families. My...
Natalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
I'm interested in applying for the position listed.
My name is Yolanda, my current position ended because mom remain home after her maternity leave ended. Worked for 3 months
Ages of children
1. Girl 3yrs
2. Infant 5 months
Previous position- 2 children
1. Girl 11yrs
2. Boy 7yrs.
Left because the children are older, not...
Yolanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Lisa B.
Jersey City, NJ
$17-31/hr • 1 yrs exp
Mature And Loving Helper Who Believes In "it Takes A Village" Philosophy.
I'd describe my personality as kind, mature, gentle and patient.
I like working with kids because they bring me joy and a sense of accomplishment.
I'm looking for a job that is in a loving environment and where I would be welcomed as a helping hand.
I started working with kids when my granddaughter was born 15 months ago....
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Hannah! I'm a graduate of Montclair State University with a biology degree. As I am navigating post grad life and trying to get a job in clinical research. I also happen to be a very experienced babysitter and dog walker. I offer babysitting, mommy's helper, dog walking, and overnight pet sitting services. I would...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Gabriella A.
Nutley, NJ
$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hey there! I'm Gabriella and I am a third-year, fourth-grade teacher in Summit, NJ. I have been working with children in many different capacities such as a mother's helper, babysitter, teacher, and tutor since I was in high school. As a caregiver, I describe myself as patient, energetic, and responsible. I'm available to either...
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in South Orange, NJ
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.
Lorraine D.
5.0
Very caring! The children loved her
- Donna 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
Robyn M.
5.0
We hired Robyn to watch our daughter and she was a great nanny. She was always on time, helped with homework, was very patient, and planned fun activities and crafts. She also helped with house work and took the dog for walks, which was greatly appreciated. I would recommend Robyn to anyone!
- Rebekah M.
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.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in South 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 South 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 South 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 South Orange, NJ in September, 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 $18.00.