Find Babysitters in Altoona, IA

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part Time Animal Care Provider

I provide animal care/sitting in the comfort of your home. I'm an experienced animal lover, from indoor animals, such as dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, ferrets and guinea pigs to outdoor animals such as horses, cows, rabbits, chickens, etc.

Alberta can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting

Alberta S.

$17-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Go-fer With Time And Experience On Her Hands

I was a go-fer for my parents two companies, doing odds and ends jobs to clear up their schedule. I traveled, picked up items and people, shopped, price verified, and set appts

Nicole H.

$18-20/hr

Housekeeper

Hello, My name is Nicole and I take pride in keeping my house clean and tidy. I am a teacher and looking for work outside of my teaching responsibilities. I look forward to meeting with you and discussing a plan for your home.

Nicole can also help with: Organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning

Alexa H.

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fellow dog mom! I am all about play time! Walks, fetch or tug a war. I do gravitate towards bigger dogs but definitely love the little guys too. I have also grown up with family cats and can enjoy the side eye type of love as well.

Alexa can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation

Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

Lindsey W.

$11-16/hr • 5 yrs exp

An Aspiring Teacher Who Would Love To Care For Your Little Ones!

I am currently a junior (soon to be senior) at Iowa State University, studying elementary education. I am super passionate about working with kids. I have dreamed of being a teacher since I was young and am now pursuing my dream in school. I have had lots of experience with children inside a classroom and out as well. I am super...

Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Ireland R.

$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp

Teacher And Entertainer

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have about 6 years of experience with babysitting other families, but have been working with kids and siblings as long as I can remember. I love making connections with kids and helping them learn and grow. I'm always willing to help clean and do any household chores needed.

Ireland can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more

Skills:

First Aid

5.0

"Ireland was amazing with my kids! She played with them and went on a walk with them. She got them to bed without issue, which is a feat in and of itself. My kids loved her and so do I."

Kathryn M.

Rhini A.

Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently teaching at Pleasantville Elementary School while living in West Des Moines. I am a special education teacher for grades pre-k through sixth grade. Looking for occasional babysitting hours and to allow parents with children who have special needs an opportunity to get out without stress.

5.0

"Rhini cared for our one year old son and we absolutely loved her! She was easy to communicate with, punctual, and cleaned up before we got home. We are definitely going to hire her again!"

Emily F.

Rhini A.

Ankeny, IA

$8-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

I love dogs of all sizes and ages; I am willing to care for all pet types too. I enjoy cuddling, walking and playing with all animals. I have experience dog sitting for neighborhood dogs and have two family dogs of my own.

Rhini can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting

Melany B.

Ankeny, IA

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

My name is Melany

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Melany & I'm a student living in Ankeny! I'm currently studying elementary education at DMACC! I work at a daycare & I am a certified nurse aide! I am BLS (CPR) certified & I am a mandated reporter. I have experience with kiddos aged 12 months - teenagers! I'd describe my personality as understanding,...

Melany can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"We've hired Melanie twice and our 3 boys absolutely love her. They have so much fun and we completely trust her! "

Sarah P.

Courtney E.

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I'm a middle school English teacher. I graduated with a degree in English Education in 2019. I am a 3. 8 GPA student. I worked at a daycare with kids 3 months to 12 years of age for 3 years. As a birthday party coordinator, I coordinated games and activities from kids 4 years to 12 years of age. I have 6 years of experience....

Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Courtney was great. She played well with the kids and had a great personality! Definitely will reach out to again "

Terry M.

Carol M.

$8-15/hr

5.0

(2)

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 was the best dog/house sitter we could have asked for. Our dog Dizzy is a high needs dog and Carol did a fantastic job caring for her and keeping us updated as to how she was doing while we were gone. "

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Sheryl Y.

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bus Driver For 30 Years And Looking For A Job That Involves Kids.

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am new to iowa but not to childcare. I have 2 adult children and 3 grandkids. I drove a school bus from 1992 through 2021. I also worked in the cafeteria, as a special needs aid and wore many more hats as needed during that time. My best references are the kids in my neighborhood although I have adult references too. I love...

Sheryl can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"She really cares about the kiddos and is always willing to lend a helping hand! My kids love her! "

Care member

Bertena J.

$18/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

5.0

(3)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with watching up to 4 children, ages newborn to 10, with and without medical and special needs. I also spent time working at a nursing home and caretaking a woman with Alzheimer's. I have taken CPR training courses in the past so recertification is an option! Fully Vaccinated! I'm available starting May 12...

Bertena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Bert was phenomenal in her interview. She was punctual, respectful, and sweet to our kids. Immediately she got to know our children and they had such a fun time with her that they wanted her to stay the night lol. She was friendly and just a great presence. Will...

Kyle G.

Courtney E.

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun Loving Dog And Cat Sitter

5.0

(1)

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: Administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation & more

Brenna H.

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Brenna and I am 22 years old! My hobbies include hiking, reading books, hanging out with my boyfriend and just being outdoors! I would say I'm a risk taker! I have an extroverted and bubbly personality and if you ask anyone I never grew out of my inner child! I love to have fun and enjoy life. I have been...

Brenna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Brenna was our full-time summer nanny in 2022. Our kids are 7 and 9. She showed up everyday and gave us advance notice of the one time she needed to take off for a family event. Everyday she took the kids somewhere and did something. They never watched more than 1...

Kylie F.

Lauren H.

$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time/full Time & Nanny Caregiver

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

hello mamas and dads! I just relocated to des moines in the beginning of the year to finish out my time at the AVEDA institute for esthetics! during my time off from school I work as a CNA at different facilities around the area. I have been a CNA for almost 3 years! I absolutely love it! unfortunately, my body is not able to...

Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision

Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0

"Lauren is amazing with kids. She's kind, caring, dependable and my 3 kids still talk about her after she's moved away for some time now. She's a gem and wish she was still around!"

Alisha M.

Carol M.

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year, in Iowa, right out of college, and I have worked with...

5.0

"Carol has been amazing. She has worked with both my daughter an son. Her passion for education and her ability to relate to my very different kids is invaluable. We have worked with her off and own for 5 years. Both kids are in middle school, and they are excited...

Care member

Hannah F.

$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*No longer interested in housekeeping jobs* I have used care. com for a few years now but only for babysitting. With that, I usually do small chores around the house such as cleaning and food prep so I figured I'd try housekeeping on here too! I've been babysitting and doing housework for those families since I was 13,...

Hannah can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens

5.0

"Our kids all loved Hannah. She is very dependable and excellent with communication. We will definitely request her again!"

Amy M.

Carol M.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

3.0

(6)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Carol can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep

5.0

"Carol is amazing! She babysits for us occasionally and also provided care for my two daughters over the summer of 2018. I always know my children are in wonderful hands and that they're learning something when they're with Carol. She provides enrichment activities,...

Emily M.

Jodie M.

Bondurant, IA

$13-16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-time Bilingual English/French Nanny/babysitter Available

5.0

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