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Hi! My name is Bella and I am 18 years old looking for a part time position. I have my own transportation as well as CPR certification. I am going into my second year of college at St. Joseph's University as a child study major. I have childcare experience and am willing to do most things such as help with homework and chores,...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ana and I'm a 32-year-old college graduate looking for a part-time position or occasional work.
I have over 10 years of paid experience caring for children of all ages. I've been an au pair, a live-in and live-out nanny, a babysitter, and a mom's helper. My experience ranges from bottle feeding for newborns, and...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana is a gem! I wish she could still take care of my two boys every day!"
Elisa B.
Maria C.
West Babylon, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Caregiver/Companion/Babysitter/Mother's Helper
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently have 21 years experience working as a Medical Assistant in a Pediatric office. Also worked as a Hospital Newborn Photographer for 22 years from 1998-2020. Plus 1 year as a substitute teacher's assistant in a day care.
Maria can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Megan S.
Huntington Station, NY
$17-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan! I am a senior at SUNY New Paltz looking for work during the school year. I am an English major with a concentration in Creative Writing. In the past, I have spent my summers working as a counselor and CIT at the Town of Huntington Playground Camp and the Dix Hills Adventure Camp. I was also a helper at the...
I have been babysitting children since I was 12 years old. I aided my single mother in raising three younger siblings, the youngest of whom is 10 years my junior and was often in my care while my mother worked. I was hired as a mother's helper in 2015. Due to changing circumstances within the family, I was employed for a...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
I have been working with kids from a very young age, starting off as a "mommys helper" and eventually babysitting for multiple families in the neighborhood. I am personable, reliable and great with children so much so I have pursued a career working with them. I am a SUNY Cortland graduate with a degree in health education. My...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been caring for children between the ages of 3 months and 10 years old for about 5 years and previous to that I have worked as a mother's helper when needed. I also have experience working in daycares and classrooms. I am available all summer (starting July 9th) until the school year begins.
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Dolores M.
Huntington Station, NY
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
No longer available for fall 2024.
My name is Dolores. I am 30 years old. I currently work part time for a lovely family on Tuesday/ Thursday. I have over 14 years of child care experience in numerous settings including a camp counselor, art instructor, birthday parties, mother's helper, babysitting and being a nanny. With...
Dolores can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a college student at Suny Cortland studying Early Childhood Education. I have many years of experience in babysitting, I am looking to expand on that. I am hoping to get a summer job while I am home from school. Throughout high school, I worked at a daycare until Covid shut it down temporarily, where I gained experience...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Valentina G.
Old Bethpage, NY
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I come from a big family where I was always mom's helper. I loved having to take care of my younger siblings and my infant niece. I think that's what sparked my interest in working with children. I think it's important to get all the work done while still having fun and enjoying the process whether that's chores or any other...
Valentina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Morgan G.
Bohemia, NY
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as organized, caring and responsible.
I like working with kids because I love watching how much they grow overtime and having a positive impact on their growth.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. I started as a Mothers helper for a 2-year-old and then slowly started to babysit on...
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Emily!
I am 26 years old. I started my first babysitting job at 13, as a Grandma's helper. I then branched out to one family for over 6 years. When I started, they were 1, 3 and 6! They became my family. I eventually went part time and then left to become a Community Habilitation Support Staff where I worked in...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"She was great to work with while in NY. I wish her the best in her endeavors and how lucky to be the next family to receive her help. Always dependable and even on call at any hour!"
Maria C.
I am 65 years old. I have raised four children. I have worked in the schools as a teachers helper. I have watched my children's grandson's babysat baby and took care of them when Evans help with her laundry and did homework and activities with the children, yes before that, I used to watch, neighbors children's did errands took...
Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Betina P.
Albertson, NY
$10-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Betina and I am a senior at Binghamton University! My major is Human Developments with a Minor in Education :) I'm looking to go to graduate school to become a teacher. I've had numerous babysitting experiences. I was a mother helper for twin girls who when I started were 5 and now they are going to be 8! Being a...
Betina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Betina was wonderful with my daughter! Just after the first meeting my daughter is already asking to have Betina over again. She was very personable, kind and patient. I would highly recommend Betina!"
Stacy K.
Samantha N.
Franklin Square, NY
$40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Samantha. I am 23 years old and I have tons of experience babysitting. I have been babysitting for over 10 years. My experience with children has led me to know I want to become a teacher! I have experience with children from infancy thru pre-teens. I also have two younger sisters and have been my Mom's "mother's...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha has been my after school babysitter since January 2018.
Samantha is very dependable has become like a big sister to my girls. She loves them like they are her own sisters.
Sam is very responsible and I trust her to drive my children to and from...
Shannon G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My nickname was little mother. I started as a mother's helper when I was 11 and babysitting at 12. I worked at Apple Dumpling Play School when I was in high school then when Brookhaven Lab opened a day care, I worked there with all ages infant through 5 years. I then got an offer to work as a children's counselor on a cruise...
Kerrie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely amazing!! Kerrie is absolutely the best person to care for your child. She is so sweet. The environment is amazing if I could give 100 stars I would"
Lysa M.
Alexi B.
Wantagh, NY
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I am flexible with hours. I have been babysitting since I was in high school. I have worked as a mommys helper, driver bringing to and from summer camp, and just classic babysitting.
Alexi can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
As a young teen I was a mothers helper. I have helped to care for my nieces and younger cousins. I became a mother at a young age. My son is now 26 years old and has a career in Law. I am looking to help families in need of child care on a part-time basis (evenings & weekends) I love kids and am a very patient person especially...
Teyonne can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision.
I am certified in CPR, AED and first aid for adults, children and infants
I was a mothers helper/ nanny for premature twins and a 3-year-old. Besides other babysitting jobs that include more then one child. I help with learning skills...
Ella can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent College Graduate with a degree in health education (Prek-12). I have been a mother's helper and a babysitter since 2012. I love spending time with kids and am looking for some part-time positions. I am usually known as funny and outgoing but will respect the rules in place at your household. I looking forward to...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in West Islip, NY
Ana M.
5.0
Ana is a gem! I wish she could still take care of my two boys every day!
- Elisa B.
Emily L.
5.0
She was great to work with while in NY. I wish her the best in her endeavors and how lucky to be the next family to receive her help. Always dependable and even on call at any hour!
- Maria C.
Betina P.
5.0
Betina was wonderful with my daughter! Just after the first meeting my daughter is already asking to have Betina over again. She was very personable, kind and patient. I would highly recommend Betina!
- Stacy K.
Samantha N.
5.0
Samantha has been my after school babysitter since January 2018.
Samantha is very dependable has become like a big sister to my girls. She loves them like they are her own sisters.
Sam is very responsible and I trust her to drive my children to and from various activities and prepare their...
- Shannon G.
Kerrie D.
5.0
Absolutely amazing!! Kerrie is absolutely the best person to care for your child. She is so sweet. The environment is amazing if I could give 100 stars I would
- Lysa M.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in West Islip, NY?
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 West Islip, NY?
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 West Islip, NY. 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 West Islip, NY in December, 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.