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I have loved animals my whole life and have been training dogs from a young age. I especially love GSD's I raised puppys for a short time. I have medication experience, and have given many a shot. I also had horses, chickens, and of course cats. I am interested in any kind of care. Thank you for looking
Karen can also help with: Grooming, pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, dog training
My Housekeeping skills also include food prep, cooking, windows. (Not a fan of tall ladders) I am also a CNA and with that light housekeeping is part of the job. I have had jobs prep cooking and cooking for clients. I look forward to working with you in your home. References upon request. Thank you
Karen can also help with: Changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am 37-years-old and have been working with children for 23 years. I have a vast experience with children of all ages, including newborns. I have worked in many childcare provider positions such as a daycare teacher, babysitter, camp counselor, and nanny. I am Director II certified through the Massachusetts Department of Early...
Krista can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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"I hired Krista to take care of our 11 months son while we were in Boston. She has been really great and we would love to work with her again. She was punctual, flexible with the times, communicative, very organized. She read books, played songs, etc and found...
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Amber B.
Orange, MA
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Hello! I am a recent graduate from Springfield College with a degree in Health Sciences. I have 13 years of experience caring for many children ages newborn to 10. More recently I have been working part time at a daycare for the past year with children ages 2-5 in addition to babysitting several children newborn to 1 y/o. I have...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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"I have 3 girls all very different and they all adored Amber. She was always reliable and loved to play and entertain them! I would definitely hire her again!"
Micaela M.
Lillian W.
Baldwinville, MA
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have lots of experience with children. My first job was at a summer kids camp, I was watching kids from 4-13 daily. At the age of 15 I took a "certified babysitting" night course at Monty Tech. There I learned CPR on infants and young children, as well as the heimlich. They also taught us about basics such as diaper changing....
Lillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Krista A.
Orange, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced house cleaner and organizer. I have worked for many families over several years. Please feel free to contact for more information.
I have babysat for family and friends from ages 3+. I only have a year of paid experience, but I love spending time with kids, helping with homework if needed, getting them outside in the fresh air and disconnected from electronics, making sure they enjoy their day while still maintaining a productive structured schedule.
Holly G.
Baldwinville, MA
$14-19/hr
Growing up I have owned many dogs and cats. We even had a litter of puppies a few years back. I am very experienced in taking care of both dogs and cats!
Holly can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Julia O.
Templeton, MA
$15-25/hr
Hi I'm Julia:) I Love Working With And Spending Time With Kids. I Am Energetic And Happy To Help.
I have a lot of experience with kids and love being around them. I started babysitting when I was a freshman in high school, I took a babysitting corse at Mt Wachusett Community College and was certified in child CPR and first aid. I babysat for neighbors and family until junior year when I became an intern for a 4th grade...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I love all animals, for exotic animals I can deal with almost anything as long as it's not spiders, or scorpions.
Ellahmarie can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
I am a speech-language pathology graduate student at UVM. I am home in Massachusetts for the summer, working part-time in my (unpaid) clinical placement. My end goal is to work in pediatric speech-language pathology because I love working with children!
I have many years of childcare experience, including a year spent as a...
Skills:
CPR
Lauryn T.
East Templeton, MA
$17-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lauryn and I am 20 years old.
I started working with kids when I was in middle school. I would watch my younger brother who has down syndrome everyday after school. I have babysat children from ages 6 months- 12 years old. I'm currently an education major at Fitchburg State and love working with children. I enjoy...
*Note: I'm currently living in Plymouth, Massachusetts
Hi! A bit about myself: I have cared for children and teens of various ages (13 months-old to 18 years-old) since I was 15-years-old. I've spent the last 11 years teaching 6th-10th grade English language arts in Malden, MA. I received my Master's degree in Education at...
Danae can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
There is nothing like sharing time with our seniors. The stories they have to tell are priceless. I would love to take them out, run errands, keep them company. I would be willing to do light housekeeping and meal preparation
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, transportation, errands
I'm comfortable doing any type of cleaning, I hate cleaning up my own mess but cleaning others I love I used to deep clean my friends places once a week
Ellahmarie can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, organization & more
I have 10 years of experience, along with many years of experience with professional cleaning and organizing. I'm a mother to a 3-year-old girl. She's my sidekick and accompanies me on my nannying and babysitting jobs. I love infants, and I'm great at multitasking. I'm easygoing, outdoorsy, crafty, and like to relate to and get...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Holly G.
Baldwinville, MA
$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a mother of 3 girls two have graduated college recently. I went to college for ECE and even opened my own daycare, so that I could stay home with my youngest who is now 14. I am a very happy person and just LOVE children. I have worked in a few local banks too. I am also a Paralegal.
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
I have 30 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Laundry, whatever you may need extra help with. I raised four children one boy and three girls. I have nine grandchildren. I homeschooled the three girls and loved it. So, if your child needs a tutor, I'm your woman. I love children of all ages.
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jewelianna T.
Winchendon, MA
$8-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I like working with kids because I love teaching them about the world
I started working with kids when I was 11 years old
Currently, I teach 6th grade English language arts in Malden, MA. I have previous experiencing working with students from 1st grade through 12th grade in both small and large group settings. I have taught 6th, 8th, and 9th grade during the regular school year. My classroom experience also includes working with special education...
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How can I find a Athol babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Athol, MA?
The average rate for Athol, MA babysitters on Care.com is $17.50 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 Athol, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Athol, MA 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.