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Carolyn G.
Rensselaer, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Caregiver Looking For Weekend Or Evening Babysitting Job!
Hi! I am an experienced childcare provider looking for some babysitting jobs. I have previously worked as a full time nanny and I taught preschool for 10 years. I have additional experience caring for children infancy through elementary school in a variety of settings. I am responsible and reliable, loving and fun! I believe in...
Carolyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi! I am looking for recurring or one-time night and weekend jobs. I have experience babysitting, full-time nannying, and working at a daycare. Infant/Child First Aid and CPR certified.
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been a nanny for two families and have been a babysitter for multiple families as well. Currently, a mom to a toddler. University of Albany graduate. I work full time and looking to help with childcare needs on nights and weekends.
Kaile can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Orange County native who has a diverse background in babysitting and tutoring. I provide child care services from the occasional weekend babysitting to nannying for families, my tutoring skills are typically geared toward the sciences and math. I am available after school on weekdays and most weekends. I am comfortable with...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gabi is bright, responsible and relates well with children. I have 4 children with 4 different personalities and she managed them wonderfully. My children raved about her and cannot wait to have her back."
Andrea R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I would love to be the nanny thats part of the family. Im available for long term care as well as spur of the moment times.
I've taken care of a multitude of children with different needs.
Please reach out if you have any questions at all.
I look forward to hearing from you!!
Samantha can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha immediately developed a rapport with my 5 year old son. She was punctual, personable and flexible. I would recommend her for your family as well."
Lisa S.
Hi I'm Tianna! I'm a speech pathology graduate student at SUNY New Paltz looking for a part time nannying position. I am the oldest child in a family of six kids which is where my time caring for children began! I have three years of experience working with children grades K-6 in a after school/summer camp setting. Additionally,...
Tianna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Caileigh O.
Albany, NY
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a fun and energetic childcare worker who focuses on learning through play. I am 23 years old and currently finishing my college degree. I am a preschool teacher at a daycare as well as having experience being a lead instructor for a summer camp program and after-school program for children aged 7-14 years old. I have...
Caileigh can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
I am interested in providing day time child care. I am returning to school in September for Occupational Therapy. This is an every other weekend program. I am a single mother of a 6-year-old girl. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology. I have extensive experience working as a teacher assistant in...
Racheal can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Angelina and I am a 23 y/o professional and experienced nanny/babysitter with a passion for caring for children. I have been providing top-notch childcare services for 6+yrs, and have experience caring for children ranging from infants to teenagers. I have 3 y/o daughter as well. My availability is M-F after...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I currently work full-time as a school administrator at a Montessori School since 2018. On occasion I teach extracurricular classes like gardening, theater, photography, and yearbook.
I am looking for any part-time work for evenings, dates nights, or weekends. I have worked as a babysitter, full-time nanny, camp arts...
Nicholle can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I do NOT have any WEEKDAY availability, but I hope you find someone wonderful!!!
I am available FRIDAY EVENINGS, SATURDAYS, and SUNDAYS so you can have some you-time, get your errands done easier or maybe even go on a date.
My name is Mary-Margaret, and I can't wait to meet your family.
After 16 years of experience as a...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Mary Margaret is an exquisite person. She is highly dependable, hardworking, creative, funny, thoughtful and caring. She went all the way to prepare my daughter for her high school end of the year exams and papers. I found her dedication to my daughter's...
Francine P.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking to provide childcare in your home. I am a mom to a 26 yr old and 21 yr old twins who were premature.
I believe hands on experience is the best. I have been providing childcare since I was 16 years old. I have had some paid experience being a night nanny to infant twin boys. Besides having experience with twins I...
Tammy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have known Tammy for almost 30 years! I have watched her raise her now adult children since birth! She even raised twins. A boy and a girl. She did it with ease. Always patient. Always kind!"
Melissa P.
Madeline P.
Schenectady, NY
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Current Preschool Teacher Looking To Move Into A A Long-term Family Role
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an early-childhood teacher hoping to build a lasting relationship with your family. I currently have a job as a full-time nanny but I am available to babysit during nights and weekends.
I have an Art Education (k-12) degree and spent time in college studying dance and music. I developed a love for working with...
Madeline can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"This was my children's first 'real' babysitter, and they had a great time! The actually hope that I hire Maddie again. :-). I felt comfortable leaving my children with her, and that is saying a lot."
Daniele S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I'm 54-year-old professional Nanny non smoker/drinker with two grown daughters whom are both nurses and a grandmother to a 6 yr old grandson and a 9-month-old grandson. Currently I'm living in Scotia NY .
I have years of experience caring for children of all ages but infant to 3 years old is what I specialize in including...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Missy is responsible, experienced and interactive with the kids. She has a calm demeanor and is very patient. "
Jill B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! With school starting back up I wanted to pick up some
Occasional sitting with a great family.
I was a past teacher and now stay at home mom looking for some occasional date night/babysitting jobs in evenings, on a part time basis.
Whether it's a date night, need to go to an appointment, or just need a few...
Deanna can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Deanna is a caring, kind, responsible and dependable caregiver for our two kids ages 2 and 5! She brings to the table years of experience in teaching various ages ranging from preschool to elementary school, and it absolutely shows in her ability to meet the kids...
Dorothea M.
Jackie W.
Clifton Park, NY
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Jackie! I am currently in the Syracuse area, not Clifton Park. I am a medical student at Upstate Medical University. I am looking to babysit for a family during Wednesday afternoons, or weekends. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 12. I have experience with children of all ages, including infants....
Jackie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I could get teary-eyed writing this, but Jackie has been the most incredible help watching our one year old these last few months. An engaging, playful, wonderful soul who our son truly adores. We are so sad to see her go for the summer, but any family who is lucky...
Samantha C.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Venezuelan medical doctor, moving to Schenectady NY this summer, I work in the USA as caregiver specializing as new born, infants nanny, enjoy walking children out as much as possible, reading and playing. My goal is keep your baby happy, clean and healthy; l am myself mother of three healthy grow up children. CPR...
Mercedes can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mercedes is like family. We hired her after my maternity leave ended and she was with us until my son turned 1 and started daycare. We live far from home and family so she quickly became my son's "Nana," and provided him all the love and care we could have ever...
Ariel G.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of three younger brothers and have had various babysitting experiences over summers and weekends of children in my town. I have been a camp staff member, watching over large groups of children and arranging activities for them to do.
Camie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Norah O.
Schenectady, NY
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Norah and I am a 23-year-old currently living in Schenectady and attending graduate school. I currently work as a one to one behavioral aide in a special education Pre-K classroom. I am looking for a part time babysitting job for a few days after work. I have marked weekends as unavailable but I am willing...
Norah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kundalinie O.
Schenectady, NY
$27-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experience: I have worked as a private nanny for three different families and served in two different early Head Start schools since 2016. I have extensive experience in providing childcare services to children aged 0-10 including family meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and homework assistance. I am committed to...
Kundalinie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Rensselaer, NY
Gabriella O.
5.0
Gabi is bright, responsible and relates well with children. I have 4 children with 4 different personalities and she managed them wonderfully. My children raved about her and cannot wait to have her back.
- Andrea R.
Samantha M.
5.0
Samantha was wonderful with my children and I would hire her again! She played at the park with my 3 year old and he had so much fun.
- Valerie C.
Mary D.
5.0
Mary Margaret is an exquisite person. She is highly dependable, hardworking, creative, funny, thoughtful and caring. She went all the way to prepare my daughter for her high school end of the year exams and papers. I found her dedication to my daughter's well-being, support and success incomparable....
- Francine P.
Tammy S.
5.0
I have known Tammy for almost 30 years! I have watched her raise her now adult children since birth! She even raised twins. A boy and a girl. She did it with ease. Always patient. Always kind!
- Melissa P.
Madeline P.
5.0
This was my children's first 'real' babysitter, and they had a great time! The actually hope that I hire Maddie again. :-). I felt comfortable leaving my children with her, and that is saying a lot.
- Daniele S.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Rensselaer, NY
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Rensselaer, NY?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Rensselaer, NY, you can search through 3 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Rensselaer, NY?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Rensselaer, NY depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $13.33 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Rensselaer, NY?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Rensselaer, NY, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Rensselaer, NY take on?
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 3 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Rensselaer, NY to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Rensselaer, NY?
All weekend nannies near you in Rensselaer, NY found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.