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Kayla B.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$14-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Kayla. I Am A Genuine, Patient And Hard-working!

Hello! My name is Kayla. I am currently studying Elementary Education all online at the University of Northern Iowa. I have working with children (ages ranging 3mo to 14yr) for a little over the past 6 years! Whether it be nannying, babysitting, working at a daycare, I've pretty much done it all! I would describe myself as...
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Jen H.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$21-45/hr10 yrs exp

Able to watch and play with your dogs in the comfort of your own home that allows the pets continuity of care while you are away.
Jen can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Hi, my name is Gillian and I would love to take care of your kids. I will be starting nursing school in the fall in Des Moines and am looking for a family that can be flexible with my school schedule as well as me being flexible with there's. I have babysat for kids aging from newborn to 16 years of age and I try to meet the kid...
Gillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Jen H.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Family Nurse Practitioner - Expert Care Provider

I have been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2003. I am very involved in my patient's care and provide excellent care to people throughout the age spectrum. I would love to hear more what you are looking at. I look forward to hearing from you.
Jen can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, home modification, dementia, respite care, visiting nurse & more
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Jen H.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Educated Nurse Practitioner With My Doctorate To Care For Your Family Member Or Watch Children.

I have been a family nurse practitioner since 2003 and have worked with all spectrum of populations. Was a practitioner at Blank for a long time.
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Jen H.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Family Nurse Practitioner

I have been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2003 and I have extensive pediatric experiences, plus my own children.
Jen can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi, my name is Gillian and I would love to take care of your loved one. I am starting nursing school this fall and am looking for something I can do to work with my busy school schedule. I have been working as a CNA for the past four years and have experience working hospice, respite care, assisted living, and nursing home...
Gillian can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"

Katie C.

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Courtney E.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Loving Dog And Cat Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Courtney E. and I currently work at Life Time Athletic in Urbandale, Iowa in the Kids Academy. I am a dog lover and have a 10-year-old yellow lab of my own. I recently dog sat for a family with an Australian Cattle Dog/mixed breed. Her name was Annie and she was 10 years old. I let her out in the morning, took her...
Courtney can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking & more
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Sarah F.


Altoona, IA

$15-23/hr4 yrs exp

Hi my name is Sarah . I was an early education teacher for 8 years at a childcare center . I have my child development associates degree and am half way through my associates degree. I am CPR and first aid certified . As well as a mandatory child abuse reporter . I love kids and thought maybe nannying would be a welcome change...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Maricela V.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! I love interacting with children! I have 4 years experience taking care of children! I started out working in elementary schools as a yard aide. My job was to keep the children safe and make sure they were playing nice! I currently work in a day care and love it! I plan to go back to school to study RN! In my down...
5.0
"Maricela is amazing! She is the perfect combination of engaging energy and calm. Also she was super understanding and flexible with my last minute need. She totally rescued us and made my kids happy! "

Kay H.

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Hunter P.


Altoona, IA

$15-50/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 23 years old, I have 13 siblings 8 of them are younger. Since I was 6 years old I've been helping my parents out with my younger siblings. I've babysat and Nannie'd for many families in my area over the years. I graduated from South Tama in 2018. I worked in Toledo for about a year before I moved. I absolutely love being...
Hunter can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Payton B.


Des Moines, IA

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey! I'm Payton, I have 4 years of experience in childcare. I've worked as an art teacher, swim instructor and coach, summer camp counselor, part-time babysitter, and special needs assistant. I currently attend school at Drake University, I am a part of Delta Gamma Sorority and Student Senate. I am Lifeguard certified, CPR and...
Payton can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Eto I.


Des Moines, IA

$17-19/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Bathroom Cleaning, Kitchen cleaning, meals prep, home sitting, and Organization (beyond standard tidying). I also speak 3 other languages and I'm learning more. If you need help in that area, I can help.
Eto can also help with: Organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Eto is absolutely the most pleasant person! She did a great job of a detail clean that I needed and she also got along fabulously with my 9 year old! Only downfall is she does not have her own transportation and the buses do not run where I live, otherwise she...

Kini T.

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Willow H.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Enthusiastic, Dependable Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children since I was 12 years old. I have babysat, taught dance, worked at a day care, and been a summer camp counselor. I love children and I am a very high-energy care giver. As a care giver I focus on safety first, happiness second, and teachable moments third. I am passionate about caring for...
Willow can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"willow is very reliable and great with my two young boys! having 2 under 2- it's so important to have someone capable, reliable, patient, and loving towards my boys and that is willow 100%!! the boys love when willow babysits!"

Care member

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Taryn H.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Why You Should Consider Me As A Caretaker For Your Child!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Taryn! I'm an 18-year-old high school graduate, and I am planning to continue my education next semester at dmac. I have been around kids my whole life and as the oldest sister of 5, babysitting and helping my mom with her childcare business at home I have learned so much about kids and have experience in many different...
Taryn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Taryn was great with my 10yo and 2yo. I would hire her again. The girls absolutely love her. I recommend her and trust her with my girls."

Tracy J.

I'm an Educational Consultant and on the side I tutor, babysit, and care for dogs as I love to stay busy.
Carol can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Carol is a super nice person. She took on quite a task with our two dogs when me and my wife went on vacation. She did everything we asked, and had no problems. She also updated us with photos, and was always available to answer a text if we were checking in. We...

Care member

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Paulette S.


Des Moines, IA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Since 1999

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced caregiver in Des Moines since 1999. I assist seniors so they can stay in their homes. I assist with daily living, errands, shopping, transportation, medication assistance, doctor appointments, respite, companionship, laundry, personal care, light housekeeping, and salon and skincare services. I have a...
Paulette can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Paulette has assisted my mother in her home for three years. My family finds her to be very caring, helpful, and dependable. She has built a strong relationship with my mom and is willing to go above and beyond to make her happy and comfortable. Highly recommended!"

John D.

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Kori M.


Des Moines, IA

$22-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi ! My Name Is Kori , If You Have Any Questions After Reading, Please Let Me Know !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kori. I am an experienced full-time nanny and also have 4+ years of experience in childcare . The reason I became a nanny is simply because I love being on my toes! I love finding new and exciting ways throughout the day as well as seeing kiddos thrive! I am loving, nurturing and caring as well as thoughtful,...
Kori can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kori was a joy to have work for us the kids absolutely loved her .she was always on time and very respectful and responsible "

Care member

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Savannah C.


Des Moines, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified Montessori 3-6 teacher (preschool and kindergarten). I have been teaching for 6 years at this age group. I have 11 years of experience ranging from infants to middle school age children. I also have experience in working with special needs children. I am looking for a semi regular job this summer. I am flexible...
Savannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Pleasant Hill, IA

Maren F.

5.0

Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again

- Katie C.

Maricela V.

5.0

Maricela is amazing! She is the perfect combination of engaging energy and calm. Also she was super understanding and flexible with my last minute need. She totally rescued us and made my kids happy!

- Kay H.

Eto I.

5.0

Eto is absolutely the most pleasant person! She did a great job of a detail clean that I needed and she also got along fabulously with my 9 year old! Only downfall is she does not have her own transportation and the buses do not run where I live, otherwise she would take the bus to get here if she...

- Kini T.

Willow H.

5.0

willow is very reliable and great with my two young boys! having 2 under 2- it's so important to have someone capable, reliable, patient, and loving towards my boys and that is willow 100%!! the boys love when willow babysits!

- Care member

Taryn H.

5.0

Taryn was great with my 10yo and 2yo. I would hire her again. The girls absolutely love her. I recommend her and trust her with my girls.

- Tracy J.

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