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Amber Z.
Taft, CA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there. My name is amber. I am 28 years old, and I have been babysitting children (as a profession) since I was 18. I have babysat children from ages as little as 4 months up to 14 years old, and I'm comfortable with all ages. I am currently a preschool teacher in Bakersfield, ca working with the two's and three's. I am...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting children when I was 12. Years of caring with children led to some cool opportunities like an all expense paid trip to Mexico to nanny 6 kids. I worked in Mexico two different times at an orphanage in jr. high. I led Sunday School for my church, and volunteered at VBS as well. I have worked with Autistic...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jessica has been a big part of our lives for a very long time now, thankfully, and she is someone who will give her all and go the extra mile, both in her home and professional work. She is an excellent, kind, hard-working and compassionate care-giver. My own kids...
Talia B.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Talitha, I am a college student currently majoring in elementary education with a minor in child development. I have worked within the school districts for about two years now as both a language tutor and after school teacher. Before working in the school districts I helped my mother run her daycare for about 2...
Talitha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Talitha has watched our daughter twice now and she is amazing. She is always punctual and great with our toddler and my toddler complete adores her and looked forward to seeing her again! We will definitely hire her as long as she is available! "
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Kalyssa V.
Bakersfield, CA
$22-36/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kalyssa, I am 24 years old and currently working as substitute teacher! I'm looking for something after school hours, on weekends, or during summer when I will not be working! I have my bachelors in psychology and I am also CPR certified! I have babysat/worked as a nanny for 10 years and I also work in my churches...
Kalyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Jackie P.
Bakersfield, CA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Jacqueline, I'm 25 years old. I have a 2-year-old son, and thankfully many opportunities/experiences of nannying 4 different families. I'm extremely patient, kind, energetic, and positive. I can be flexible from Monday to Saturday. I'm looking for any care opportunities from even energetic kids to quiet,...
Jackie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Taft, CA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Taft, CA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Taft, CA, you can search through 1 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 Taft, CA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Taft, CA 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 $18.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Taft, CA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Taft, CA, 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 Taft, CA 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 1 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Taft, CA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Taft, CA?
All weekend nannies near you in Taft, CA 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.