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Vanessa H.
Alfred, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Care Giver, Child/Pet Sitter, Housekeeper Available
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over 10 years of experience in housekeeping, vacation rentals, seasonal homes, camps, residential & commercial cleaning. I have particular attention to detail and take pride in the work that is done. I'm organized, reliable, responsible and honest.
Vanessa can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, window washing, organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
Jessica T.
Rochester, NH
$15-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Date Night/Weekend Babysitter - , Patient, And Loves To Laugh!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I am an experienced, punctual and hardworking caregiver, with experience in babysitting for infants, toddlers, Little Kids and Big Kids. I am experienced in preparing light meals, tidying up and reading bedtime stories. My priority is making sure your children have fun, and that you have peace of mind!
My personal...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Jessica has been a babysitter for my toddler daughter intermittently over the last year and a half. She is absolutely fabulous, and I feel so fortunate to have found her. She is flexible, caring, thoughtful and extremely nice. My daughter often asks for Jessica...
Lisa W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate from the University of Maine! I graduated with a bachelors degree in developmental psychology and a minor in childhood and family relations. I am currently first aid and CPR certified and have a basic understanding of ASL.
I have been working with children as a babysitter since I was 12 years old and...
Briana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Briana and thought she was awesome! She immediately connected with all three of our kids (who have very different personalities). She was punctual and has a maturity about her that is beyond her years. She was eagerly up for any challenges that we...
Lauren C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love kids! I work at the church I attend as a volunteer to help watch the kids from ages 0-11. Mostly, I provide care in the infant and toddler area. I'm great with any age of kids from ages newborn to 11+ years old.
Margeaux can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Margeaux was our nanny for several months and was great with our 4 children. She took time to play with the kids and do many projects and activities with them. We would certainly hire her again!"
Matthew M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am currently in the process of opening an in home daycare for infants in fall of 2023, however looking for another school aged kiddo to join my 7-year-old son and another 7-year-old buddy in my home over the summer. We are located on a lake and will be doing a lot of swimming and outdoor fun!
I have been caring for children...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney is amazing and I would hire her forever if I could. She is mature and reliable. Our kids instantly liked and bonded with her. I could leave home with complete peace of mind every day. During the corona virus pandemic, I was an essential worker, and without...
Elizabeth E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!! I have experience with overnight & daily pet care. I am very active with my Australian Sheppard and 3 cats, so playing, hiking, walking & relaxing outside in the sunshine are all things we love. I hold a master's degree and license in speech language pathology, and currently am running my own business as a Holistic...
Hannah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Hannah has been dog sitting our two dachshunds for a little while now and she is fantastic! Super reliable, kind, and communicative, I could not recommend Hannah more (I'm sure she would be great with kids too!). She walks our pups, plays with them, feeds them, and...
Jacob M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!! :) I have 10+ years of experience working with babies through middle school ages. I hold a master's degree and license in speech language pathology, and currently am running my own business as a Holistic Coach & Mentor. I am BLS/CPR certified. My love is babies and I am completely comfortable working with any age. I...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have not met Hannah but I will say I was very impressed at her quick response to my messages. She was very prompt in letting me know her availability and interest. Although it isn't going to workout for me to hire her for my particular job, I was very impressed...
Anitra F.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Jodi. I'm 25 and have grown up on a farm my whole life. I currently have two dogs of my own; Oakley and Finn, a cat named Brady and a leopard gecko named Corona. To say I am an animal lover would be an understatement. I grew up with dogs, cats, chickens, horses, pigs, rabbits, and goats. All of whom have...
Jodi can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Lindsay and I am a senior at the University of Southern Maine! I have been working with kids for years and have been able to create great relationships with the families I work with. I love working with children and being able to help out families that need it!
5.0
"Lindsay is absolutely fantastic! She's dependable and my girls LOVE her. We will miss her very much and plan to use her as babysitter in the future!"
Kathy G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My family and I own and love our two cats . I used to work for a vet hospital years ago and did some pet sitting on the side while working there. I am kind and lovable towards animals. I can feed, water and do cat litter change for your furry loved ones. I can also let your dogs out when you are away. I listen to what your needs...
Desarae can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Desarea is awesome. This was the first time I hired her to care for my two cats, and she asked great questions during the first meeting about the cats and their car. She also sent me text updates on them, which makes me so happy to know she's engaged with them and...
Stacey J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
20+years experience cleaning. Trustworthiness professionalism, & punctuality.
Detailed cleaning and mindfulness toward each task. I do my best to accommodate each individual client to their specific requests, as each job request is unique to each particular client.
**Chemical free cleaning products upon request*
Libby can also help with: Vacuuming and/or mopping, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Libby worked with Attention to details and paid attention to my list of requests."
Lynn W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting at 13 for the neighborhood children. I had three or four families that I sat for on a regular basis, and I loved the children as much as they loved me. Unfortunately, as children do, they grew too old to be needing a sitter, though I still see them occasionally. While I am most comfortable with four or less...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids."
Sharrie P.
5.0
(4)
I was a stay-at-home mom to my 3 (now adult) children. When they were young I provided after-school care in my home. When they grew older I did odd jobs to supplement the family income. This allowed me to shuttle them to their activities and attend their games. I worked as a substitute teacher and as a paraprofessional at...
Leslie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"We were fortunate enough to have Leslie as a caregiver for our kids from a few months old to ages six and four. Her grace and patience with children is remarkable. She values teaching children in a way that is the most beneficial for them to grow as people. She...
Bonnie B.
Tiffani M.
Buxton, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I worked at Comfort Keepers (senior care), I am PSS certified. I have been working with senior families for over 7 years . my husband and I have 3 kids (13, 16, 18) We are full of adventure. We enjoy walks, basketball, skateboarding, swimming, crafting, snowboarding, baseball, gymnastics, surfing, learning new things...
Tiffani can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is very caring and has tremendous attention to detail. She loves what she does and goes above and beyond to do her job the best she can."
Edward H.
5.0
(3)
I have always grown up with cats and dogs and my boyfriend and I currently have two 4-year-old dogs we have had since pups. I have also provided child care for families that have had pets within the home, so I am familiar with caring for all different types of pets (guinea pigs, dogs, cats, etc.). I also worked as a farming...
Courtney can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving mother and grandmother. I have over 25 years of experience in the cleaning industry and come highly recommended from long-time clients.
Janete can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, dusting, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Janete is amazing! We are so grateful for her support in our home. She has years of experience and you can tell the difference. I swear our home is sparkling when she is done with it! She goes above and beyond. I highly recommend her services!"
Hannah M.
I have worked with the elderly in many situations. I worked in senior care from 2006 to 2008 and found this position extremely enjoyable and rewarding, working with elderly in and around my community, helping them with meals and companionship and also supervision in terms of safety or falls, etc. I work now at a Behavioral...
Carrie can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, transportation
I have a passion for cleaning and organizing. I refer to myself as a cleaning artist. I enjoy assisting families and individuals with making their lives a bit more manageable by giving you more free time to do other things you need to do while I take care of keeping your home Equisitely clean. I offer green cleaning products or...
Trina can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, refrigerator cleaning, window washing, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
Sabrina M.
Center Ossipee, NH
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a special education paraprofessional who works with kiddos on the autism spectrum along with other learning disabilities.
I love to experience children succeed, learn and be curious, share in their joy, and help work through big emotions.
AVAILABILITY
- Until June: available after 3
- After June: open availability until...
Sabrina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Mellanie R.
Alfred, ME
$5-10/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello my name is Mellanie. I am 27 years old and just recently had my own child and would like to start caring for other children in their home or my own. I have volunteered in my aunt's daycare for 3 years and have just completed an Early Childhood class and a year of early childhood education college classes which I plan to...
Mellanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Early Education
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Acton, ME
Jessica T.
5.0
Jessica is very good. She is always there to help with details in mind
- Tong Z.
Briana L.
5.0
We interviewed Briana and thought she was awesome! She immediately connected with all three of our kids (who have very different personalities). She was punctual and has a maturity about her that is beyond her years. She was eagerly up for any challenges that we described. I am a clinical...
- Lauren C.
Margeaux H.
5.0
Margeaux was our nanny for several months and was great with our 4 children. She took time to play with the kids and do many projects and activities with them. We would certainly hire her again!
- Matthew M.
Courtney P.
5.0
We hired Courtney after having our second child. She mostly cared for our new baby boy, but also had days with our daughter (4 year old) and the baby. This was the first time we hired a nanny, so it was a bit daunting, but hiring Courtney was the best decision!
Courtney has made a seamless...
- Andrea C.
Hannah S.
5.0
Hannah has been dog sitting our two dachshunds for a little while now and she is fantastic! Super reliable, kind, and communicative, I could not recommend Hannah more (I'm sure she would be great with kids too!). She walks our pups, plays with them, feeds them, and has stayed overnight. Great for...
- Jacob M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Acton, ME:
How can I find a Acton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Acton, 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 Acton, 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 Acton, ME?
The average rate for Acton, ME babysitters on Care.com is $14.67 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 Acton, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Acton, 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.