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I have a bachelors in Child Development and spent the last 2 years working as a Paraprofessional. I have tutored multiple children since being in college, but my experience working in the schools has taught me a lot about how every child learns at their own speed and in their own way. My job as a para was to adapt to the child's...
I am a mom of a 2-year-old and love to work with all age ranges. I have been nannying since I was 12 and have since earned a degree in Child Development. I also have 2 years of experience working in the schools as a Paraprofessional. As much as I loved working in the school, I miss the freedom and creative ability working one on...
Marycate can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'd describe my personality as friendly, ambitious and creative. I am a huge animal lover! I love pets of all shapes and sizes with fur, scales, and feathers! I like working with kids because there is never a dull moment working with kids. Every moment always provides a new teaching experience in some way, which I enjoy. Kids...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Karin H.


Princeton, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fantastic Fun Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting my whole life and really enjoy spending time with children. They are genuine, inventive and energetic and a welcome change from the adults that I spend most of my time with. I started babysitting when I was 12 and never stopped. I babysat my way through college, for individual families and for a few...
Karin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Claire B.


Princeton, IL

$16-29/hr4 yrs exp

Claire

I've been babysitting on and off throughout my teens and have never gotten tired of it! I love helping kids be creative and am always there if they need to chat. I want to make both parents and kids' lives easier!
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Yasmina L.


Peru, IL

$15-29/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Kind Sitter!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Yasmina I'm 20 years old. I have a passion and love for children. I've been babysitting on and off for the past four years and helping in my mom's elementary school classrooms my whole life. I prioritize communication between both the parent and children, I believe with creativity, patience, and empathy every day can end...
Yasmina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jenna G.


Peru, IL

$17-38/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

I am a caring, energetic, fun nanny who has 4 years experience, an extensive list of references, experience with kids of all ages infant-teen, and a college degree. I currently have one family I work for part time a few times a month. I am leaving my job in May and looking to add a family into my rotation! I will take great care...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Paiziah C.


Granville, IL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Young But Seasoned Babysitter

I have been babysitting since I was about 10 years old, and I have experience with toddlers up to preteens. I am willing to help with housework, make sure the kids do their homework and/or chores, grocery shop, and keep them entertained.
Paiziah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Paige F.


La Salle, IL

$19-50/hr8 yrs exp

29 Year Old Mother Of 1 Sweet 7 Year Old Son.

Hi there, my name is Paige, and I'm a single mom of one awesome son! My son goes to school in Ottawa, however I did move to Lasalle to be closer to my family. I'm looking for a family to work with that's close to home however I will travel if needed. My availability is open, and I might add that my son is in baseball this...
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Nancy V.


Princeton, IL

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

My Experience:

Former Texas Substitute Teacher with SAISD, Summer Youth Program Recreation Assistant, Pre-K Assistant Teacher, and Spanish Tutor.
Nancy can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Lydia M.


Princeton, IL

$17-18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, creative and down to earth! I like working with kids because I love to encourage their learning through play. I am passionate about supporting their social-emotional, cognitive, linguistic, and creative development. I started working with kids when when I was 13 years old! I have...
Lydia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

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Nancy V.


Princeton, IL

$16/hr8 yrs exp

Child Sitter

Current Freelance Spanish Tutor for k-3rd. Former Substitute Teacher with, Summer Youth Program Recreation Assistant, Pre-K 4 SA Assistant Teacher.
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
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Karin H.


Princeton, IL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Fantastic Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love animals! I have personally had pets of all kinds: cats, dogs, horses, birds, fish (skilled with ponds), rabbits, ferrets, goats, hamsters, guinea pigs, hermit crabs, what am I missing... I volunteered at an animal shelter for about 10 years, so I know how to socialize animals, give medications, read their body language,...
Karin can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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Josephine M.


Oglesby, IL

$18/hr1 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

I have been a certified nursing assistant for almost a year. I received my certification through Liberty Village while working as a resident assistant. I obtained my Cna license in January 2023 and have been working as a Cna since. In July of 2023 I became a memory care specialist to work in their dementia/Alzheimer's unit. I...
Josephine can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Karin H.


Princeton, IL

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

Special Care Provide

I have several years experience caring for children with illnesses, developmental delays and autism. In college I did in home respite care for children with varying needs, including cerebral palsy,
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Nancy V.


Princeton, IL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Primary Subject: English

Substitute Teacher with 3 years of substitute teaching 2014-Present 2 years with SAISD. Summer Youth Program Recreation Assistant for two years 2015-Present. Pre-K 4 SA Assistant Teacher one year before moving on to substitute teaching 2014. SAISD Custodian 2012-2013 so light cleaning is no problem as well. I have been a...
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Paige F.


La Salle, IL

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

Hi I'm Paige, I love dogs especially German shepherds! I always am the first person my family calls to watch the dogs while they go on vacations. I love taking the dogs to Starbucks for a pup cup as well as walks around the town. I would love to help!
Paige can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding
My ideal pet care job would be for cats and dogs. I have a lot of experience with both, I've had both as pets my entire life. I currently have 3 cats of my own. I've volunteered at IVAR and my parents have fostered many dogs. Very comfortable with all animals.
Josephine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Claire B.


Princeton, IL

$14-18/hr3 yrs exp

I love being on the go, so I will do pretty much any errand just to get out of the house! I'm used to volunteer work in theater and would love to help you.
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Ivy S.


Princeton, IL

$18-22/hr3 yrs exp

Ivy S. From Oglesby, IL

Hello there, my name is Ivy. I am a 19-year-old with a passion for childcare. I have roughly 3 years of childcare experience, one of those years including a job as an assistant daycare teacher in their infant room (6 wks-15 m), but I would aid in other rooms, such as the toddler rooms and pre-k rooms! I also have my Gateways ECE...
Ivy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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