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60 babysitters are listed in Damariscotta, ME
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Damariscotta, ME
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am Sharon. I have over 40 years experience as a C. N. A and C. H. H. A. I now work privately with individuals because being able to spend as much time needed with clients/patients in their own surroundings is much more enjoyable to me. I like interacting with the clients I work with, in many ways, I like to try and draw out...
Sharon can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sharon's experience really showed even on the interview. She's been caring for my Dad for a week. She's top notch and a great person."
Melissa M.
5.0
(1)
I love animals and have a dog of my own and spent a few years volunteering at a shelter. Very familiar with different forms of training. If you need someone to stop in and walk your pet, feed them, and spend quality time with them while you're at work or traveling then I might be the fit for your family.
The area I cover:...
Jade can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"We hired Jade to house and pet sit, she was very reliable and an excellent communicator. Looking forward to hiring her again next time I travel."
Jonathan S.
Sharon M.
Damariscotta, ME
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pet Sitter Available And/Or House Sitter. Flexible To Your Needs
5.0
(1)
I have been have always been a pet owner. I have 3 sm. dogs now, after years of bigger breeds. I am compassionate to their needs, and very reliable. I have petsat both out of home and living in the home while seniors mostly, and have many times had to also care for their pets.
Sharon can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking & more
5.0
"Sharon is a gift. She is honest, hard working and intent on doing the best job she can. She will meet the needs of her employer always. She is terrific."
Beth F.
I am a mother of 3 grown children and grandmother to 4. I have worked mostly with adults, though children of all ages have also been giving me great enjoyment. Besides raising my own, I ran a day care of my own when they were young, and then later on have worked volunteering in class rooms, and working at a day care. I have done...
Sharon can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Adulting is difficult, hard, and sometimes plain overwhelming. Maybe you're too busy with your career, and don't feel like doing the tidying up, shopping, and responsibilities of running a house. I am not a house cleaner, think of me more as a helper.
Have a special project and need help bringing it to life?
Need help...
I work as a substitute teacher for K-12 grades during the school year. As well as adult education teaching wellness education and yoga. I also have experience in a variety of childcare settings outside the classroom.
I am offering In-home and virtual Yoga Services. If you're looking to add some physical education to your...
I have worked with clients experiencing all types of disabilities, from dementia/Parkinson's/brain injuries/ALS to name a few. I have also worked with those with different degrees of paralyzed injuries. I have enjoyed most every private case or resident when working in facilities I have encountered. I love people, am passionate...
I received my minor in aging services and held an internship with a hospice in Portland, Oregon. working both in the office and one on one with clients.
I have been a personal assistant, provided massage for homebound seniors, taught water aerobics classes to seniors helped with running errands, odd jobs, and meal prep. I am...
Jade can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Lots of experience- 20 plus years of both care giving and CNA. Currently working as a DSP looking to get back to enjoying assisting the Seniors who may need a bit of help.
Sharon M.
Damariscotta, ME
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have had my own cleaning business in California which ran a full service of not only cleaning homes on a regular basis, I also provided everything from wall washing, carpet cleaning, window service, and construction clean ups.
Cleaning to me is much like therapy. I like to do it, and I have been told I am very good at it....
Sharon can also help with: General room cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
Olivia W.
Waldoboro, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am reliable, kind, and creative and have over 15 years of experience caring for children, from infants to young teenagers. I also have experience with caring for children and adults with special needs. I love reading to children, singing songs and helping build vocabulary, working on gross and fine motor skills, and spending...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Olivia is fantastic. She is a caring, attentive, highly reliable, and thoughtful baby sitter, child care expert, and friend of the family. Our oldest son shouts out in delight when he hears it will be an "Olivia day" and our youngest gladly naps with her in a quiet...
Daniel W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for reading my bio. Children are my favorite people. I love spending time with them, playing, laughing, singing, dancing, and just enjoying their company while protecting them and making sure their needs are getting met. I have been babysitting children, toddlers and babies for the past 15 years, and I have...
Meirav can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Meirav was so gentle and playful with our 2 year old grandson who was visiting from Oregon. We felt Max was in very good hands and he was all smiles when we returned home. Highly recommend Meirav !"
Care member
Hi! I'm Georgetown University graduate who is looking for a summer position in Maine. I was a psychology major with a focus on Neuroscience and took classes on/worked as a TA in Early Childhood Development. I am currently a graduate student at the University of Michigan to receive my masters in social work. CPR certified, non...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Morgan B.
Edgecomb, ME
$15-20/hr
I am 20 years old. I am currently enrolled at Husson University in their online Animal Care and Behavior program for a pre-vet track. I started babysitting at 14 and used to live in an in-home daycare where I spent most of my time playing and helping care for the kids aged from 2-6. I love working with kids and animals and find...
Morgan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Olivia W.
Waldoboro, ME
$30-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a compassionate and reliable private duty caregiver with 6+ years of experience providing personalized care to seniors, delivering consistent and focused attention to patient safety, comfort, and dignity. I offer meal preparation and feeding support, transportation to appointments or activities in the community, assist with...
Olivia can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, mobility assistance, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
Olivia W.
Waldoboro, ME
$35-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Offering assistance with laundry, dishes, errands, and other needs
Olivia can also help with: Changing bed linens
I have resuced animals since 1980. I have always had cats and dogs and every animal you can imagine. I have worked with sick pets, older pets, baby pets, puppies, kittens. I founded The center for abused horses and dogs, but we took in any animal that needed to be resuced.
Peggy can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, dog training, boarding, pet sitting & more
Savannah G.
Waldoboro, ME
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Friendly, Caring Graduate Looking To Help With Childcare!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am 22 years old with a bachelors degree in Business Management, as well as over 10 years of experience watching children of all ages. I specialize in nannying for events like weddings, and am currently looking to take on a kiddo to watch! I have reliable transportation, do not smoke, and am willing to do light...
Savannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Morgan B.
Edgecomb, ME
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am 20 years old. I am currently enrolled at Husson University in their online Animal Care and Behavior program for a pre-vet track. I started babysitting at 14 and used to live in an in-home daycare where I spent most of my time playing and helping care for the kids aged from 2-6. I love working with kids and animals and find...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm currently a sahm to a 19-month-old little boy, I've had a lot of experience babysitting relatives between the ages of 0-3 and am looking to help any families with childcare.
Dominique can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Damariscotta, ME
Sharon M.
5.0
Sharon's experience really showed even on the interview. She's been caring for my Dad for a week. She's top notch and a great person.
- Melissa M.
Jade N.
5.0
We hired Jade to house and pet sit, she was very reliable and an excellent communicator. Looking forward to hiring her again next time I travel.
- Jonathan S.
Sharon M.
5.0
Sharon is a gift. She is honest, hard working and intent on doing the best job she can. She will meet the needs of her employer always. She is terrific.
- Beth F.
Olivia W.
5.0
Olivia is the kindest, most empathetic caregiver. She worked with us through a major separation anxiety issue with our baby, providing calm, gentle care even when he was the opposite. She anticipates needs, adapts to the children, and in general is the best caregiver I can imagine. We love having...
- Jennifer W.
Meirav E.
5.0
Meirav was so gentle and playful with our 2 year old grandson who was visiting from Oregon. We felt Max was in very good hands and he was all smiles when we returned home. Highly recommend Meirav !
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Damariscotta, ME:
How can I find a Damariscotta babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Damariscotta, ME 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 10 babysitters in Damariscotta, ME on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Damariscotta, ME?
The average rate for Damariscotta, ME babysitters on Care.com is $19.50 per hour as of May 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 Damariscotta, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Damariscotta, ME 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.