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Sarah S.
Onemo, VA
$12-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your own home or mine. I'm an experienced former vet tech with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Sarah can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, grooming, administration of medicine
I am a personal care aide (pca), which is just a step down from a cna, but all my experience includes CNA work. I have worked equally with other CNA's. My main expertise was at an assisted living facility in the memory care unit. I spent a lot of that time with the palliative care residents who were in their final stages of...
Sara can also help with: Transportation, dementia, errands, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
I am able to do all that is needed for senior help. Including light house keeping and cooking. Have current experience in this job. I can also clean, cook, organize and do pet sitting, so fine with being around animals. Any questions, feel free to ask! Also willing to get CPR certified if asked.
Sarah can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
I have a degree in Finance/Management. I am married and have 5 grown children and 3 grandchildren. I have done substitute teaching and been a caregiver for 7 1/2 years. I cared for a couple(husband & wife). She was wheelchair bound and he went from being mobile to wheelchair bound. My duties included: preparing meals, house...
Margaret can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning
I love cleaning and watching children, taking care of the elderly.
Andrea can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
Rachel C.
Gloucester, VA
$23-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 7 years of taking care of children ages 16m-10yo. I have been a lead preschool teacher for 7 years, the directors assistant for 2 years and have babysat since I was 16 years old. I love doing arts and crafts activities, reading stories, as well as playing imaginative...
Skills:
CPR
I'm Flor from Argentina, a beautiful country in South America and I would love to help you improve your Spanish.
Hi there! My name is Caroline, I love working with animals and children! I'm a responsible, outgoing, active. and caring babysitter and petsitter with about 3 years of experience. I have three dogs of my own and grew up with dogs, cats, and rabbits in the family home. I am certified in first-aid and CPR.
I am a current college student. I have about a year of experience caring for a 7-year-old boy. I am willing to care for any age of child.
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Caroline, I love working with animals and children! I'm a responsible, outgoing, active. and caring babysitter and petsitter with about 3 years of experience. I have three dogs of my own and grew up with dogs, cats, and rabbits in the family home. I am certified in first-aid and CPR, I am also a certified...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Isabella, but I typically go by my nickname, Izzy! A few things about me: I love arts and crafts, reading, and the great outdoors. I also love sharing those things with children.
I spent a great deal of my adolescence volunteering at my church daycare on the weekends as well as babysitting.
In 2017, I...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"We hired Izzy to watch our 2 month old baby for my first few weeks going back to work before transitioning to daycare. It was immediately obvious how much she loves working with young children and she continued to show interest and invest into his growth and...
Heather J.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello dear family! I have over 7 years of experience taking care of children and my favorite part of it is that I get to be a kid again when I spend time with them. My favorite activities are playing outside, doing crafts, singing and dancing with them. I consider myself a very energetic person and I love to bring that while a...
Geraldine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fantastic! Very loving and smart. Will definitely work with her again."
Angela H.
Kayla R.
Yorktown, VA
$10-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love all animals, especially dogs! I currently have 5 labs. I've had dogs my whole life. I adore animals and would love to help with your animals! I've cared for many different animals and I hope to be able to help with your families fur babies!
Kayla can also help with: Boarding, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation & more
Kayla R.
Yorktown, VA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide range of experience and a great love for kids & animals. I have been coaching soccer for 10 years at all ages and levels. I am very extroverted and have a great drive with excelling in everything I do. I have baby-sat and have cared for animals from care. com & another site as well as by word-of-mouth. I am very...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla is great! She is friendly, easy going, and loves children and dogs. She is reliable and trustworthy--she is driving our children to/from activities and caring for them while I travel for work. She is happy to prep meals and take care of the pet too. Very...
Alison S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was born into a family of seven and have taken care of my siblings by scheduling meals, activities, play, and schoolwork. I was also a nanny to two small children this past summer, ages 2 and 5 months. I enjoyed caring for them and providing outlets to stimulate their growing minds. I created a schedule for meals, play, and...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is fantastic with children. Our girls, now 3 and 5, had Sarah as their full-time nanny for two years and they adore her. She is punctual, eager to help, so pleasant to be around. We were lucky to have found her!"
Hannah C.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Najeonna I am 25 years old and I'm a caregiver . I have my own car and car insurance and I would say I have great experience in all kinds of caregiving. From my family to my neighbors or even friends I enjoy helping you grow .
In 2019 I worked as a babysitter for a young girl and I loved to see her grow on skills...
5.0
"She is very patient and caring and very dependable."
Isaiah J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Olivia! I'm a 21y/o senior at James Madison University studying communication sciences and disorders. I hope to work as a pediatric speech pathologist in the future. I love working with kids in any way that I can. I have over four years of experience at a professional daycare under the Riverside Health System and...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia is a fantastic nanny who goes above and beyond what is asked of her. She was always on time (if not early), was terrific with our daughter, cared for our dog, and cleaned up the house even when we didn't ask her to do so. She is dependable, responsible, and...
Guy M.
5.0
(1)
I have cleaned numerous elderly peoples homes, as well as done part time house cleaning for over 10 years time.
Sarah can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Hunter!
If you're in need of a date night/ Special evening event sitter I'd love to help!
I am 19 and have been involved with kids and babysitting most of my life. As an older sister to many foster children that have stayed in our home as well to two 5-year-old siblings. I have abundant skills in caring for kids and...
Hunter can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great babysitter - keeps the kids on schedule and they love her! And she did a light cleaning for me, too! Phenomenal!"
Lea H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as playful, loving, and kind
I like working with kids because I have always enjoyed being able to help them learn and discover the world
I'm looking for a job that allows me to use my Psychology degree and work with children in their own environment.
I started working with kids when 13
In my...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Arrived on time. Was very good with my grandkids (6&7) and 3 dogs. She fed them lunch. Kept them busy on a rainy day by doing crafts, reading-NOT watching tv! Very responsible, friendly and caring person. "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Foster, VA
Isabella T.
5.0
Izzy was fantastic with our two boys they had a great time while she was watching them. She was punctual and communicated well with us; keeping us up to date on what was going on throughout the day. I would highly recommend her and we will defiantly be using her again when we need her.
- Anthony G.
Geraldine S.
5.0
Geraldine did a great job with our somewhat clingy two year old!
- Walter S.
Kayla R.
5.0
Kayla is great! She is friendly, easy going, and loves children and dogs. She is reliable and trustworthy--she is driving our children to/from activities and caring for them while I travel for work. She is happy to prep meals and take care of the pet too. Very grateful we found her!
- Alison S.
Sarah B.
5.0
Sarah is fantastic with children. Our girls, now 3 and 5, had Sarah as their full-time nanny for two years and they adore her. She is punctual, eager to help, so pleasant to be around. We were lucky to have found her!
- Hannah C.
Najeonna H.
5.0
She is very patient and caring and very dependable.
- Isaiah J.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Foster, VA:
How can I find a Foster babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Foster, 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 2 babysitters in Foster, 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 Foster, VA?
The average rate for Foster, VA babysitters on Care.com is $7.50 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 Foster, VA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Foster, 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.