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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe myself as holding Christian values, being compassionate, dedicated, and caring.
I like working with kids because I have always been around younger relatives and I love nurturing and keeping them busy. The past two summers I worked at a water park as a head lifeguard and a swim instructor. My favorite part of the...
Delaney P.
Grant Park, IL
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have been cleaning the interior of homes and business offices for the past 3 years. It started out as a side gig but over the years I have gained more and more jobs.
Delaney can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am available to babysit, pet sit, house sit, and/or run errands! I have worked for several families through Care doing short term nannying that I am still in contact with today.
- First Aid / CPR / AED Certified through my college
- College graduate (assoc degree)
- 6+ Years experience working with kids
- Love animals
I am...
Autumn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Autumn helped us fill a childcare gap with our 17 month old for just shy of two months. She was very punctual, reliable, followed directions well, and was always on top of things with our toddler. She did a great job of keeping him entertained and also keeping him...
Samara L.
5.0
(3)
Hi my name is Mikayla, I am 25 years old and have been a CNA for 4 years, in January it'll be 5 amazing years as a CNA! I also have a lot of experience with children, I have 2 younger sisters who are 8 and 11 years old. I have cared for them since they were infants. As far as my caregiving title, I have experience with working...
Mikayla can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Mikayla is very passionate when it comes to treating and caring for geriatric patients. She is dependent and trustworthy. In addition, she is a competent and ethical employee that serves her patients and workplace to the fullest potential."
madison K.
I am from Peotone, IL and looking for a family needing a babysitter/nanny during the holiday season going into january! I am currently a college student in my Sophmore year at Franklin College working towards a bachelor's degree! I'm also part of the softball team at FC.
I like working with kids because they remind me of how...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Allison K.
Beecher, IL
$12-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi I'm Allison and I love and have cared for animals basically my whole life. I grew up with big dogs, reptiles, birds, and more. I also worked as a kennel attendant caring for up to 30 dogs and 15 cats. When I was younger I also worked as a stable hand and trained goats for a short period. Animals have been my life for a while...
Allison can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking
I have three dogs of my own, two chihuahuas and a black lab. Previous pets include cats and a German Shepherd!
I have experience pet sitting for a family with 5 dogs for multiple years.
Autumn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Allison K.
Beecher, IL
$13-18/hr
Companionate and patient is what I try to be and teach to the kids I work with. As most of my experience is with children you may be worried, but compassion and patience is what you need to work with all ages.
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
I am 19 years old! I have had my CNA license for about 3 years now and have my CPR license. I am currently enrolled in college at the University of St. Francis majoring in occupational therapy. I have worked in nursing homes/assisted living homes and have babysitting experience! I love caring for people. I am the oldest of 6...
Alyssa can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
My name is Autumn, I'm 22 years old, and a recent graduate of Collin College. I have my own reliable transportation. Please allow me to assist you with any small jobs or errands you need help with.
I myself am a very tidy person. I do not like germs and mess and when I do a job I do it right the first time. Many people work so many hours there is no time for them to keep their houses clean and that is just extra stress on them. I enjoy organizing and love to find items places to stay. I also have a strong stomach for those...
Allison can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning & more
Hi! My name is Kenzie and I am 20 years old! I am a student at Joliet Junior College studying sonography. I love to spend time with family and friends, read, going to the gym, sing, and I love to draw. I currently work at UGA in Frankfort as a gymnastics coach for 2-12-year-olds! With that, I would love to babysit over this...
Kenzie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Hi my name is Mikayla, I am 25 years old and have been a CNA for 5 years. I have experience with working in a facility as well as home health care. Patient care experiences include cooking meals, transferring in and out of bed/chair, foley catheter care, simple house tasks, feeding, and grooming. My skills also include providing...
Mikayla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Charlotte, and I have experience as a nanny for children ages 4 months through 8 years with multiple dogs and cats. I am a student at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, and I am looking for babysitting/nanny jobs nearby! I maintain a 4. 0 GPA and a 34 ACT score, so I am comfortable with assisting with...
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Charlotte has been amazing to work with the past 6 months. She worked for my family part time (20-30 hours/week) as our nanny before leaving for school and she will be missed. Charlotte always had fun, engaging activities for my 3.5 and 1.5 year olds to do and came...
Eva V.
Chyan R.
Schererville, IN
$20-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With A Love For Caring For Children
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Caring for children has always come naturally to me. I have about 8 years experience babysitting children from newborn to 13 years old. I have babysat for over 10 families, worked as a summer camp counselor, and also worked as a medical assistant at a pediatrics office, so I am comfortable with children sick and healthy! I am...
Chyan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Excellent with the kids and reliable! "
Kimberly G.
5.0
(3)
I am a dependable, trustworthy babysitter looking for a job and I love kids. I can babysit kids of all ages. I love the outdoors and keeping the kids entertained. I have and can provide dependable transportation.
I was previously a nanny for a 5-year-old girl and also a live in nanny in Spain for four months with kids ranging...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Alyssa is such a lovely, respectful, dependable young lady. Alyssa has always been a high achiever, taking honors classes at her high school and excelling in them. She is also enrolled in the career center to help set herself up for future endeavors. Alyssa is an...
Jayde U.
4.9
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Need a Housekeeper?
I have over 10 years of experience cleaning homes, offices, hotel suites, cabins, and classrooms. If you are looking for someone who is punctual, efficient, and motivated to meet 100% costumer satisfaction, then I am the woman to call! I am available to start immediately.
Claire can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"I hired Caire to come clean my 3 bed 2 bath home. She was quick to get back to me and I was able to schedule a cleaning within a week. The house looks great no more dust. She comes twice a month. I would highly recommend Claire as a house cleaner. "
Chris D.
Morgan S.
Crown Point, IN
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since 2010 for various age groups. I am CPR certified and spent the past summer working as a camp counselor at my local YMCA.
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan is fabulous! We love having her with us to watch our 8 month old son three days a week. She gives our son the energy and attention he needs during these early stages of development. She is reliable, considerate and attentive to details. Grateful to have...
Megan M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
First, I would like to thank you for viewing my profile. I am pleased to tell you that I am a personable and reliable nanny with 10+ years' progressive experience in providing child care and early childhood development. I worked as a Lead Teacher with all age groups at a daycare for 4 years all whilst nannying for multiple...
Asia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We interviewed Asia for a nanny position recently. Ultimately our family care plans changed however I was super impressed with Asia's professionalism, energy, knowledge, and over warm friendly feeling she gives to others around her. I think she would make a great...
Liz C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Denise. I have a home in a neighborhood in Cedar Lake. I have dog sat before. I have one dog, a terrier mix, who is 7 and laid back and all shots are up to date. I would be a good candidate because I have no other commitments. I live in a neighborhood where I could safely walk your dog. My dog will get along with...
Denise can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Grant Park, IL
Autumn N.
5.0
Autumn, is our go-to babysitter. She's very kind and helpful. She follows through with any instruction or schedule I give her for our children. The kids have fun with her and enjoy whenever she comes over. I would highly recommend hiring her. She's responsible and professional.
- Care member
Mikayla R.
5.0
Mikayla is very passionate when it comes to treating and caring for geriatric patients. She is dependent and trustworthy. In addition, she is a competent and ethical employee that serves her patients and workplace to the fullest potential.
- madison K.
Charlotte W.
5.0
Charlotte has been amazing to work with the past 6 months. She worked for my family part time (20-30 hours/week) as our nanny before leaving for school and she will be missed. Charlotte always had fun, engaging activities for my 3.5 and 1.5 year olds to do and came up with creative play that would...
- Eva V.
Chyan R.
5.0
Excellent with the kids and reliable!
- Kimberly G.
Alyssa W.
5.0
Alyssa is such a lovely, respectful, dependable young lady. Alyssa has always been a high achiever, taking honors classes at her high school and excelling in them. She is also enrolled in the career center to help set herself up for future endeavors. Alyssa is an all around good person.
- Jayde U.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Grant Park, IL:
How can I find a Grant Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Grant Park, IL 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 2 babysitters in Grant Park, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Grant Park, IL?
The average rate for Grant Park, IL babysitters on Care.com is $21.00 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 Grant Park, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Grant Park, IL 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.