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Hello! I am Samantha. I am 19 and am currently enrolled at Blue Ridge Community College. I have been life guarded for the past 4 years and have had a few retail jobs along the way too. As I am making my way into my sophomore year of college I am looking to begin babysitting/nannying! I love taking care of my 4-year-old and...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Madison P.
Fort Defiance, VA
$13-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Very Fun And Always Have A Simile On My Face. I Take Responsibility And Show Respect.
I have babysit 4 kids of all age groups. I play with them, make them lunch, take them to doctor appointments, and clean the house while they nap.
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Karis H.
Fort Defiance, VA
$25-37/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Karis H. And I am from Augusta County. I'm studying clinical psychology in college and am looking for a part-time summer babysitting job. I have 4 years of experience with children aged 1 to 13 in summer babysitting, nannying, and date night babysitting roles.
Some of my fondest memories revolve around having a...
Karis can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
Hello! I am Samantha . I am 19 and am currently enrolled at Blue Ridge Community College. For the past 5 years I have been a lifeguard and have also had a few retail jobs along the way. Now I am looking for babysitting/nannying jobs and/or house sitting and animal care job. I love dogs of all sizes and am very comfortable with...
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from The University of Virginia School of Engineering in 2018. I work a full time job but am looking for some occasional babysitting and pet sitting. I am looking for date night/weekend gigs and am not available for an every day gig. l I love kids and have much experience with multiple children at one time!
Mary Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary Katherine stayed with my two girls (six and ten) for the evening and they loved her. They were full of stories when I got home of fun things they'd done and interesting things they'd talked about. I was very impressed with her communication and checking...
Brandi V.
5.0
(2)
Currently living in Waynesboro VA. Have been house sitting, pet sitting, and babysitting since 2014. Love animals of all kinds and enjoy working with kids. Call me for all your date night, late night, and over night needs!
Mary Katherine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Mary Katherine did a great job sitting for our 9 yo and 11 yo for New Years Eve! They played games and watched movies, she got the kids in bed on time. They had a blast and we would definitely recommend her! "
Calandra L.
Sylvia B.
Waynesboro, VA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Professional Dog Sitter/Pet Sitter/House Sitter/ Pet Taxi
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I went into dog/pet sitting as a profession 15 years ago after caring for family and friends' dogs for years. I am a member of Pet Sitters Associates and am bonded and insured. As a full-time Pet Sitter, I primarily handle dogs and cats, but am happy to add all of your menagerie except reptiles. Services included in Overnight...
Sylvia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Sylvia is the best! Words cannot express how amazing she is and how much she cares for your dogs. When I started with Sylvia I had two rescue dogs, Lola and Boots. Lola was 15 and Boots 9. I recently had to say goodbye to Lola and I honestly would not have been...
Connie C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a Medical Assistant / CNA / PCA. I'm a non-smoker and I have my own transportation. I have been a caregiver for 20+ years. I have experience with all different levels of health and medical care. I have been trained to assist in transferring and have been a live-in caregiver also and really enjoyed that as well. My...
Frankie can also help with: Home modification, respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Frankie was great with the client. She is very knowledgeable and skilled in her profession. She is professional and was flexible. I would recommend her to anyone in the future."
Melissa A.
Abigail M.
Fishersville, VA
$11-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent college graduate studying agriculture and childhood education. (please NOTE- I am 21, not 30). I love being outdoors, going on excursions, hiking, and staying active with kids. I'm BLS and CPR certified and have taken early childhood development coursework. I have 3 years experience working at an educational...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"There really aren't written words to truly describe how invaluable and amazing Abigail truly is, and will be for any family who hires her. Abigail was our saving grace during an unprecedented year of COVID, virtual learning and uncertainty. I hesitate to say she...
Kristy C.
June C.
Waynesboro, VA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a caregiver in Waynesboro. I have been a caregiver for 14+ years and have several references. I am very dependable, responsible, caring and attentive. I have been and am still very conscious of the COVID19 precautions and am fully vaccinated. I am very interested in this position. Thank you for considering me.
June can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Could you contact me on Facebook? I tried to find you put couldnt"
Ashley B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kayli. I am a
current full time nanny but being
let go after the last week of
August as I won't be needed any
longer since their little one (16mo)
will be going to preschool! I was a
former lead infant teacher in 2020 and
after that worked at Bright
Horizons as a toddler teacher
before switching to nannying...
Kayli can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Frankie. I have been a caregiver for 15+ years, both elderly and children (newborn - 15). I love helping to take care of people. I love doing crafts with them and talking with them to hear the funny things they say. It's such a joy being around them, they are so fun. I enjoyed helping my mom when I went with her...
Frankie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Frankie is a wonderful, caring person. I appreciate her help."
Allison Z.
5.0
(2)
I am available M-F 8:30/9am-2pm, I love to clean and organize as strange as it may seem but it really does satisfy me to help others and can be huge accomplishments made! No better feeling than having a clean home to come home to! Need help getting the clutter out? Just message me for a helping hand! I'm a mom of 3 kiddos that...
Tabitha can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Have enjoyed getting to know her. She is trust worthy, dependable, and hard working. She claims my home and leaves it smelling so clean. She has helped get my kitchen organized and cleaned that really needed it. I would say hire her is you need a job well done!"
Betty M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny/teacher/director (and parent!) looking for part time/weekend employment caring for young children. I am also available for overnight care in my home. I have over 25 years experience working in child care, and it's my passion! My favorite age group is infant/toddler. I am looking for jobs in the...
Ixchel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ixchel is hands-down the best caregiver around! I could honestly not envision anyone better. She is caring, kind, professional, and amazing with children. I cannot say enough good things."
Care member
4.5
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Let me be the last house cleaner you will ever hire!
My qualifications:
I am a personable, professional house cleaner
I have 4+ yrs. experience cleaning residential homes
I rely heavily on customer referrals.
I clean homes in the following areas: Keswick, Charlottesville, Crozet, Ivy, Wintergreen, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft,...
Julie can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, oven cleaning & more
5.0
"Julie does a great and very thorough job. She always makes sure you are completely satisfied with her work. Very pleasant attitude."
Care member
Hello! My name is Breanna and I've been living and working
Breanna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 19 years old and I started
babysitting when I was 12. I love
children and have 3 siblings that I
am very close with. I've been a
camp counselor since I was a
freshman so I know how to keep
kids busy. I also have my lifeguard
certificate and have taught
swimming lessons. I love to be
outside, make forts, make a race
track,...
Laney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I am currently a 2nd grade teacher searching for a part time after school job. I have worked with a variety of children ranging from infants to teenagers. I would love to have the chance to work with you and your children :)
Shayla can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Calista :) I am a current senior at Liberty University studying Worship Leadership! I am the oldest of four girls, I am from Chicago IL and have had plenty of leadership/babysitting opportunities. I love to be creative, draw, play games, be outdoors, sing and dance. I'm bubbly and friendly which allows me to work...
Calista can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I enjoy helping the elderly. My grandmother passed in 2016 and I have missed being able to take her to doctor appointments, shopping and general housekeeping/maintenance around her house. I appreciate, value and enjoy being around others who have experienced this world. Being with elderly is a double benefit because I can help...
Peggy can also help with: Respite care
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fort Defiance, VA
Mary Katherine L.
5.0
Mary Katherine stayed with my two girls (six and ten) for the evening and they loved her. They were full of stories when I got home of fun things they'd done and interesting things they'd talked about. I was very impressed with her communication and checking in/confirming our plans. I was very at...
- Brandi V.
Mary Katherine L.
5.0
Mary Katherine did a great job sitting for our 9 yo and 11 yo for New Years Eve! They played games and watched movies, she got the kids in bed on time. They had a blast and we would definitely recommend her!
- Calandra L.
Sylvia B.
5.0
We LOVE Sylvia, she has been the best pet sitter we've ever had. She goes above and beyond with our pets, spending quality time playing with them and genuinely caring for their well-being. Our pets love her too, they get so excited anytime they see Sylvia pulling in the driveway.
We couldn't...
- Waverly D.
Frankie D.
5.0
Dependable, loyal, willing to work extra hours even at last minute--Skilled in bedside care with good problem solving abilities---emotionally supportive during difficult journey of care-giving-
- Ellen M.
Abigail M.
5.0
Abigail sets the nanny bar high!
Abigail was our full-time COVID nanny-share nanny, serving 3 families with 4 school age girls total. She took on a HUGE role serving as both nanny AND a virtual teachers assistant and she gracefully navigated both roles never missing a beat. She wasn't just...
- Sara R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fort Defiance, VA:
How can I find a Fort Defiance babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fort Defiance, VA 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 4 babysitters in Fort Defiance, VA 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 Fort Defiance, VA?
The average rate for Fort Defiance, VA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Fort Defiance, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fort Defiance, VA 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.