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239 babysitters are listed in Schenectady, NY
The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Schenectady, NY
I am currently a full time teacher at Albany City School District, I have experience working with children of all ages. I am CPR certified, first aid certified and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have free evenings with my work schedule, as well as being off on school breaks. I am very good at...
Athena can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Abbey G.
Schenectady, NY
$12-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Abbey! I'm currently enrolled in college as a history major with the intention of becoming a teacher. I have lots of childcare experience since I've been working as a gymnastics coach for over four years now. As far a pet care, I have sat for both cats and dogs for up to a week. I am comfortable feeding, playing,...
Makayla B.
Schenectady, NY
$16-21/hr
As a passionate animal lover, I am excited to offer my services as a pet care provider. Although I don't have any professional experience, I have had pets of my own and have always been responsible for their care and well-being. I understand that pets are important members of the family and I am committed to providing them with...
Makayla can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Maggie S.
Schenectady, NY
$13-18/hr
Hello, I'm Maggie. I have about 2 years of professional experience caring for pets. I have owned pets all my life and absolutely love to spend time with them. I can help with any needed care. I can be a walker, a sitter, or just a pet taxi. I look forward to meeting you and your fur babies.
Maggie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I do have experience and references for dog sitting.
Jessica can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine
Anna N.
Schenectady, NY
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have pet sit a dog and two cats, for a couple weeks. I have stayed over night pet sitting a black lab, and a temperamental cat for a week. I will pet sit for my parents whenever they are out of town. They have two cats, a bearded dragon, and pit terrier/plot hound.
Anna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
April T.
Schenectady, NY
$19-23/hr
Have experience helping the elderly, helped my grandmother before hospice care and also help my grandfather from time to time. I have experience with medication and dispensing it as I worked in a pharmacy as a technician.
April can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, dementia, light cleaning
Ebony G.
Schenectady, NY
$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have experience with working with kids & teens who have disabilities. I also have a son who is non verbal and has cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, sickle cell anemia, scoliosis, has a GJ feeding tube and wheel chair bound.
All my life I have had a passion for working with special needs children. My youngest brother is speech and developmentally delayed, and I have been working with him his entire life to ensure that he gets the proper care and respect that he deserves--whether it be emotional support and counseling, tutoring in the various...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ebony I am a 38yr old female who has two beautiful children. A son who is 13yrs old that I adopted from when I was a foster parent that is disabled with Cerebral Palsy and a beautiful baby girl who is 7yrs old. I am currently in college getting my Bachelor's degree in business management. I love children and have been...
Ebony can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have experience as a camp counselor, two years in child care, a year and a half in elderly care, currently in the process of gaining CNA, PCA, and HHA certificates through a county community college.
Thelma can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Taylor M.
Schenectady, NY
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have helped various family members and friends run errands or take care of various chores. I am a very time efficient and organized person, and will ensure the assigned tasks are done quickly. You won't have to worry about a thing!
Taylor M.
Schenectady, NY
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
I worked as an English tutor for a 4th grade child for a year in college. I also was a tutor in computer programming for other lower level college students during my senior year of college.
I also babysat for a family with several kids throughout high school, and part of my responsibilities were helping with homework.
I am a Special Education teacher in the BH-BL school district working specifically with Kindergarten and third graders. Previously, I have been a Nanny for 2 years for an 8 and 10-year-old. In addition to that experience, I am a dance teacher to students ages 18 months-14 years of age. I have a safe car and can help with light...
Shelby can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Shelby S.
Schenectady, NY
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I can assist with laundry, dishes, and other house cleaning. I am happy to run errands such as picking up household items/groceries/ dry cleaning etc/
Hi! I am 19 years old, and have many years of experience in childcare. I come from a family of 8, and I have been helping around the house and caring for my siblings my whole life! I am open to all availability, whether a regular scheduled time or mom just needs a break! I am extremely flexible. Message me!
I'd describe my...
I am 65 and have raised 3 children who are now wonderful thriving young adults. During their growing up years I provided in home child care for families for 15 years. Most recently I was nanny to a very sweet little one for the first year and a half of her life. That family moved to the west coast and is very willing to provide...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Maria M.
Schenectady, NY
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi my name is maria I have close to 2 years of experience as a caregiver. I got the job because I wanted experience in something new. Right away I fell in love with the job. The way I treat my clients is the way I would want my grandparents to be treated. It is a very rewarding job when you can help someone with something they...
I have experience with helping/ assisting in a classroom setting with children ages 13 and younger. working both individually and in groups
Annabelle S.
Schenectady, NY
$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Annabelle, I'm looking to help out a few days a week. I am done with classes April 30th. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Annabelle can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Schenectady, NY:
How can I find a Schenectady babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Schenectady, NY can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 239 babysitters in Schenectady, NY on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Schenectady, NY?
The average rate for Schenectady, NY babysitters on Care.com is $16.97 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Schenectady, NY?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Schenectady, NY through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Schenectady, NY babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Schenectady, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 43 reviews of the 239 listed babysitters.