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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate and nurturing professional who is patient, fun loving, and reliable. I have direct and respectful communication, I am trustworthy, and I am healthy in mind, body, and spirit. I enjoy nature, arts and crafts, reading, writing, exercise, personal development, and gardening.
I have over 30 years of experience...
Dana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 26 years old and a University of Iowa graduate. My experience with childcare includes:
-6 years of volunteering at Church daycare/Sunday school
-4 years of leading a vacation bible school group
-Babysitting relatives and family friends.
-Date night sitter
-Summer nanny for 5 years.
-Before/after school nanny for 1...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Vanessa S.
Ankeny, IA
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I have been working with children since I was 14 years old. I am currently still working with kiddos as a Behavioral Technician. I did work in daycares for a while then I was a nanny for 4 years. Now I am looking for side babysitting jobs to make a little extra cash. My most availability would be after work hours around 5:30...
Vanessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I am looking to nanny for the summer of 2024 in Ankeny or surrounding areas. I am looking for a large and loving family to help make summer more easy and enjoyable. I enjoy exercising, being outside, reading, and spending time with my family. I am Red Cross lifeguard certified, as well as CPR and first-aid certified. I...
Paula N.
West Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I would like to help out on weekends or Friday after 5 p.m. I can do laundry light cleaning grocery shopping errands or just companionship What ever is needed for you or your loved one
I have worked with elderly before and I do work in Assited living during my day job I'd be happy to meet and visit and see if Ican help you
Paula can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kiley C.
Ankeny, IA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
My experience in childcare includes five years of paid experience at my local daycare caring for many age ranges. I have also been my neighborhood babysitter and have four younger siblings who I cared for growing up on weekends and vacations. I received my bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in child development. My...
Kiley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 8years of professional experience working in childcare settings, as well as many years as a nanny/babysitter. I would love to help your family out on weeknights as well as weekends. I am comfortable with all ages of children and love to come up with fun activities.
Madelyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mackenzie T.
Des Moines, IA
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A 4 Year Experienced Daycare Teacher. Looking For A Weekend Babysitting/nanny Job!
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently 26 years of age. I have 10 years experience working with children, age ranging from newborn to school age kid. I currently work full time as a private nanny during the week. I'm a loving, caring person. I enjoy being around kids they truly light up my world. I'm energetic, adventurous, crafty. I enjoy playing...
Mackenzie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for a position as a nanny to consume my summer time where I hope to find a perfect family to spend multiple years with! I would be open to weekend hours, along with occasional date night arrangements. I love kids and I love to encourage kids to be outgoing and active!
Janaya can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hello! I am a college student at Iowa state university studying to be a pediatric occupational therapist. I have a lot of experience babysitting as it was my primary job growing up (5+ years). I am the oldest of 2 younger siblings and grew up with pets so I am pet friendly! I also have a car to run errands and carpool! I nanny...
hey! im addison, a highschool student at dowling in west des moines. I have a experience with kids through nannying, which I have been doing for an amazing family this summer, babysitting on weeknights and weekends, and part time work at a daycare center. I have experience with ages newborn-10 years. I am looking for something...
Addison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Delaney P.
West Des Moines, IA
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
During the school year, I'm flexible with night/weekend care.
I'd describe my personality as positive, personable, & kind. Integrity is important to me.
I spent this summer as a nanny for two kids (6 & 8) and had a wonderful time with them. I've spent 2 summers working as a lifeguard for Glen Oaks and DSM Golf, & attend...
Delaney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello my name is Kenzie and I love kids! I have worked for the past year as a special education para-professional where I worked mostly with kindergarten-second grade. I moved to Des Moines to pursue an elementary education degree. I'm currently working as a server, but having a hard time fitting into the schedule, so I am...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've worked at a daycare for two years and i've been with all different age groups, As of right now i'm a current full time nanny and i'm looking to pick up some extra babysitting jobs. I'm very outgoing and love doing new fun activities, I'm fully certified in CPR and first aid and i'm available most week nights and weekends:)
Makayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kenadee G.
Ankeny, IA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kenadee! I am 22. I graduated from Iowa State last year with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I am currently obtaining my masters on the weekend and nights. I am CPR/first aid certified. I have 5 years of experience in a daycare setting, and have nannied for nine years! I love spending time with...
Rosalyn L.
Grimes, IA
$15-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
My name is Rosalyn and I am a 23-year-old. I am excited to work for your family and help your children grow while providing them with a nurturing and safe environment! I have worked with children for 9 years (5 years in a daycare/nannying and 4 years in an elementary school). I am currently working to get my bachelors degree in...
Stephanie M.
Des Moines, IA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have lived in the Des Moines area for about 4 years now. I do work full time as an occupational therapy assistant, but have a very flexible schedule. I am returning to school at DMU in August to get my doctorate of occupational therapy. I am looking for something flexible, most likely...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a nanny and household manager for the past nine years. I love working with kids, I love the freedom and the responsibility of being a household manager And I feel that that position has really made me feel fulfilled. When it comes to children, I love everything from museums, park visits, arts and crafts, music,...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Beatrice and I'm currently seeking a part time/full time nanny career. I have over 7 years of childcare experience working in a daycare , as a nanny and babysitter. I enjoy working with all ages, I plan activities by age and children interests/hobbies. I love going on walks , comfortable with pets , reading ,...
Beatrice can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Courtney B.
Des Moines, IA
$12-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Courtney.
I currently live in Des Moines, and graduated with a B. S. in Neuroscience and a certificate in English and Creative Writing at the University of Iowa in 2021. I have been a summer-time nanny for a few years and have 10+ years of experience babysitting. I have coached youth soccer for 4 years and love all...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Urbandale, IA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Urbandale, IA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Urbandale, IA, 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 Urbandale, IA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Urbandale, IA 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 $10.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Urbandale, IA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Urbandale, IA, 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 Urbandale, IA 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 Urbandale, IA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Urbandale, IA?
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