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Find mother's helpers in West Orange, NJ that you’ll love

60 mother's helpers are listed in West Orange, NJ

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 5 years

Mother's helpers in West Orange, NJ

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Arianna M.


Madison, NJ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Arianna and I am going to be a sophomore at Drew University, majoring in Media Communications and minoring in Business Marketing. I have been working with children since I was 15 years old and have experience working with children from as young as a few weeks old all the way up through middle school. I have my...
Arianna can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Mikayla R.


Caldwell, NJ

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Playtime Enthusiast And Home Helper

Hey there! I'm Mikayla, your go-to Playtime Enthusiast and Home Helper! With 2 years of experience, I'm here to sprinkle joy and keep things neat. From giggles to games, I've got your little ones covered. Need a hand with light housekeeping or laundry? Count on me to make your home as happy as can be! As a detail-oriented...
Mikayla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Linda H.


Newark, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Grandmother-in-training

18 year Montclair resident, recently moved to Bloomfield. Looking to work as a babysitter / mother's helper a few days a week. Perfect for parents looking to go to the gym, shopping, meeting friends for coffee. I'm comfortable with pets too. Fully vaccinated as of 3/20/21, but will wear a mask inside.
Linda can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Lorraine D.


Westfield, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/ Mothers Helper

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Very caring! The children loved her"

Donna B.

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Alissa W.


Westfield, NJ

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Happy Helper

Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...
Alissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates their time together. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a trustworthy babysitter."

Jonaliza C.

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Shalayne V.


Sewaren, NJ

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Shalayne. I am a 38-year-old woman who has been around kids for all of my life. Growing up with 4 younger siblings, I was pretty much my mother's helper with everything. I have been in the child care business for the better side of 20 years working with ages from infant to 20 years old. I was also a preschool...
Shalayne can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Great with children of all ages! Great as an educator and sitter. Has years of experience handling infants to teenagers. Bright and shiny personality - will love and take care of your children as if they were her own! Known her for over 15 years - smart, educated,...

Heather S.

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Jaclyn M.


New York, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a graduate student at Columbia University studying Occupational Therapy! I have extensive childcare experience through being a full time nanny for 6 summers and my time as a full time nanny/mothers helper in the fall of 2020 for an 18 month year old boy, 7-year-old girl and 12-year-old girl as their mother...
Jaclyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!"

Chris B.

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Carlie V.


New York, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Caring, Creative Carlie: Your Trusted Family Helper!

Hi, I'm Carlie! I have over 7 years of babysitting experience and have worked with children of all ages. During college, I babysat for several families in the Chapel Hill area, and I was a family manager for one family, where I took care of their shopping, cooking, and cleaning. I supported this family through the peak of 2020...
Carlie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Awesome with children of all ages and added bonus of being a tutor! We used both services and were very impressed. "

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Melanie R.


Astoria, NY

$18-25/hr

Future Creative Writing Teacher

I am a compassionate, creative and attentive student looking to care for kids ages 6+! I have experience as a Mother's Helper in which I ran errands and did light house work for two different families, and have experience working with children. I have nannied kids ages 6-8 and worked at a group home where I worked with children...
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Melanie was amazing with my two children (ages 8(m) & 6(f)) Her calm and patient demeanor makes for an excellent nanny/ babysitter for children of all ages, but especially ranging from 5-18. She has excellent manners, speaks properly and calm. She interacts,...

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Danyele J.


New York, NY

$30-41/hr8 yrs exp

Young Yet Experienced Baby Sitter For Children Of All Ages. Available Weekends And Some Weeknights.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

True Florida girl! I enjoy the beach the pool being in the sun and DIY projects. My passions are worshiping, loving people, volunteering with children in the system, and spending time with family. I enjoy nannying because I pride myself on being a mother's helper! I am very flexible and I adapt very well. I am willing to help...
Danyele can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Danyele genuinely loves children. She cares for our 1 and 7 year old grandchildren all the time. She is very hands-on and interactive with them. She also gives them her undivided attention whenever they are with her. The children love her and are always excited to...

Juli D.

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Aminta P.


North Bergen, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I want to be a part of the family and contribute my organizational skills, educational background like a Nanny, Babysitter, Mother's helper. Personal Child care means for me >provide assistance to the parents. >Ensure that children are well and helped. >Responsible for child care and daily task . >Training on human daily...
Aminta can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Aminta has been amazing with our little boy. She started working for us part-time when my son was 3 months old. Unfortunately, he started daycare full time so we had to part ways. He absolutely loves her. She is dependable, always punctual and very patient and...

Michelle W.

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Nicole S.


Brooklyn, NY

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Baby Sitter And Care Giver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Nicole! I have experience babysitting, nannying, organizing and pet/house sitting along with lots of great references to provide. In addition to child care, I am more than willing to take care of animals. I have my own vehicle and I am familiar with being a mother's helper (doing laundry, dishes, tidying...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole was always on time and very dependable. She learned quickly and was great with the kids. We highly recommend her."

Gita T.

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Destiny J.


Bronx, NY

$30-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hello My name is Destiny I love kids big helper always on time fun out going in college right now. My brief description would be I'm a fun- loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking...
Destiny can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Destiny is great! She's very attentive, loving & caring with kids."

Charlie M.

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Maria R.


Ridgefield Park, NJ

$23/hr9 yrs exp

Childcare

Hello, my name is Maria R and I am looking to work with a family as childcare helper . I have many years of experience taking care of newborn, toddlers, infants and school kids.
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria is a very compassionate person. She loves children. Because my son has special needs, specific care and attention was required for his safety. Maria attended to his needs with patience and understanding. She is also a great cook. So, she took care of me a few...

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Kylie M.


Brooklyn, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Babysitting!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of childcare experience, many from families I met on Care! You can find many of their reviews on my profile. I have watched children ranging from infants to preteens for over 20 different families. I've been a full time nanny, an after school sitter, a mother's helper, and everything in between! I'm comfortable...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kylie is wonderful! She is extremely dependable and has a great personality to deal with kids. I have 3 kids 6,3 and 1 (2 boys and a girl) and they are a lot to handle! She is very relaxed but confident enough to be stern with the kids when needed. She is engaging...

Jessica A.

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Mischa C.


Ridgewood, NJ

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Mothers Helper

4.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Mischa, a dedicated mother's helper with over 8 years of experience supporting busy families. My goal is to make your home life a little easier by taking care of the small but important tasks that keep everything running smoothly. I specialize in light housekeeping, including resetting the kitchen and living room,...
Mischa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Mischa is fantastic! She is warm, kind and extremely caring. She is always punctual, professional and has made me feel comfortable from the start. Not only is Mischa great with kids, she is also great with our very active Golden retriever too! I highly...

TRICCIA Q.

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Sharon C.


Carteret, NJ

$20-25/hr

Mother's Helper.

I am available as a mother helper. In this busy climate working and juggling a family is very stressful. I can provide an extra hand whenever it's needed.
4.0
"Sharon is reliable and responsible. Not only did she watch my son she also helped around the house. My family enjoyed. I plan on hiring her again."

Kisha P.

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Elizabeth T.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Super Nanny/House Manager

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a Mom of two who truly enjoys helping other families. I form a bond with all the little ones I care for. I am very easy going, patient and always go above and beyond for the families I help. I have a kindergartner and a first grader and am familiar with the virtual learning curriculum. I have experience with multiples...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Liz is so fun and passionate while taking care of our son. It's such a joy to hear his constant giggles when he's with her. She comes up with creative games and figures out ways to distract him when he is upset. We hired Liz during the pandemic, and we were...

Francisco V.

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Kudirat H.


New York, NY

$27/hr7 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. My references show me to be responsible and reliable, caring and calm, and always willing to help out wherever needed. Over the years, I have been a regular helper for a total of nine families. I am confident in my ability to take great care of your...
Kudirat can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our experience with the babysitter who looked after our children was fantastic. She was exceptional in every way and put our minds at ease about leaving our kids in her care. Her punctuality, flexibility, knowledge, and affection towards our children were...

Tessy O.

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Anne H.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

I have been a devoted and reliable nanny with 12 years in childcare. I have both long-term and short-term experience with children of all ages ranging from newborns to pre-teens and teens. I bring a high energy to all nanny jobs and supply loving care while making sure to meet disciplinary and educational goals for each child. I...
Anne can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anne is incredibly professional, responsible and caring. She has babysat for my two boys since they were babies and I trust her completely. She has taken care of them overnight and helped with homework and meals. They are now 10 and 13. She also helped with...

Jennifer B.

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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in West Orange, NJ

Lorraine D.

5.0

Very caring! The children loved her

- Donna B.

Alissa W.

5.0

Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates their time together. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a trustworthy babysitter.

- Jonaliza C.

Shalayne V.

5.0

Shalayne is a dedicated and a giving person with children. She goes above and beyond. She also has great communication with parents, which is very important when it comes to this kind of work. I highly recommend Shalayne. To top it off, she has tons of experience and is aware of children’s cognitive...

- Care member

Jaclyn M.

5.0

Jaclyn is great! She is responsible, a great communicator, and the kids love her!

- Chris B.

Carlie V.

5.0

Awesome with children of all ages and added bonus of being a tutor! We used both services and were very impressed.

- Care member

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