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Babysitters in Newcastle, ME
Peggy L.
Newcastle, ME
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a 68 year young CNA, who has a lifetime of experience caring for those in need. I am compassionate, friendly, and have a great deal of respect for my clients needs.
Peggy can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
I have been a child care sitter for 20 years. I also work in the medical field as a caregiver. I have also been a foster parent in the past. I love children of all ages. Each one has a unique personality of their own and they are amazing. I also enjoy those teenage years... as a mother to 4, I remember well. I have devoted...
Peggy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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 sitting, boarding, dog training, pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Anna. I have experience cleaning private homes and rentals. I can also provide some of my own supplies. I am a detail-oriented, hard worker and am eager to provide you with an excellent service!
Anna can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have three younger sisters and lots of additional experience with children! I love engaging in creative, fun activities to help kids grow and enjoy learning.
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Olivia W.
Waldoboro, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Olivia is likely the best babysitter you'll ever come across. Completely reliable, punctual, and communicative, and shows the utmost care for our two-year-old. Our son always asks when Olivia will be back, and he talks about her and the days they share. She's one...
Ryan L.
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: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
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
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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: Administration of medicine, pet walking, 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
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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 transportation, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding & 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'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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I am a 26-year-old farmer who is moving to Barnard VT, December 2017. I have been balancing farming and nannying for the past 6 years and would love to continue that balance here in Vermont. I am a calm and creative women who incorporates art, music and plants into their daily routines.
I believe that using land-based...
Annie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Julia B.
Jefferson, ME
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Grew up babysitting. Care for children currently. CPR/BLS certified. I'm enthusiastic, fun, have a medical background.
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Dedicated, experienced, compassionate, and reliable are words I would use to describe myself as a caregiver. I spent many years working as a nanny and infant teacher in a daycare setting, and I now have teenagers of my own.
Over the past couple of years, I have begun to concentrate on infant care. I am trained as a newborn care...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning
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...
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
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
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, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
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 walking, pet sitting
Anna S.
Whitefield, ME
$17-20/hr
I grew up on a farm and have always helped care for animals. I currently have two cats whom I adore!
Anna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Newcastle, ME
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Newcastle, ME:
How can I find a Newcastle babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Newcastle, 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 3 babysitters in Newcastle, ME 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 Newcastle, ME?
The average rate for Newcastle, ME babysitters on Care.com is $12.33 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 Newcastle, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Newcastle, 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.