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I am a mother of 3 ages 3, 5, 7. During the day I am a professional child care provider. I am looking for occasional jobs to provide a service to parents as well as earn a little extra money. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and love children. I will provide care for your child and your home will be picked up...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alexa H.


Altoona, IA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Housekeeping

Hi! I have 3 years of experience in general household upkeep. Dusting, vacuuming, cabinet organization. As well as laundry and furniture upkeep.
Alexa can also help with: Organization, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning
Hi, I'm Courtney. I currently live in Des Moines, and graduated with a B. S. in Neuroscience and a certificate in English and Creative Writing at the University of Iowa in 2021. I have been a summer-time nanny for a few years and have 10+ years of experience babysitting. I have coached youth soccer for 4 years and love all...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Deanna N.


Altoona, IA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Golden Mom

Just a fur mom looking to provide love & care to more fur babies around me. I've had cats & dogs my whole life, including currently. My pets are more spoiled/loved than anything in my life. Don't worry while you're away, I'd be happy to provide professional care to your pets! I have experience with cats, dogs, turtles,...
Deanna can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Hi, my name is Gillian and I would love to take care of your loved one. I am starting nursing school this fall and am looking for something I can do to work with my busy school schedule. I have been working as a CNA for the past four years and have experience working hospice, respite care, assisted living, and nursing home...
Gillian can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

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Jen H.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Family Nurse Practitioner

I have been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2003 and I have extensive pediatric experiences, plus my own children.
Jen can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I am 19 years old and worked at an in-home daycare since I was 14. I am a college student looking to be a nanny during the school year or even babysitting jobs throughout the year. I am very energetic and positive and enjoy being around kids.
Rylee can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alberta S.


Altoona, IA

$17-28/hr4 yrs exp

I Am A Fun-loving And Engaging Person Who Loves Helping Seniors Maintain Their Independence

I'm a licensed CNA in Minnesota, Iowa and Colorado. I'm also a licensed Med Aide in Colorado. I've been a CNA for over 4 years and a med aide for over 1; I travel all over the state and work at different facilities and homes; I enjoy helping all seniors with any rehabilitation, LTC and Behavioral issues
Alberta can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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Katelyn H.


Altoona, IA

$12-16/hr8 yrs exp

I am recently graduated from UNI in elementary education. I am currently subbing and hoping to have my own classroom in August so I am looking for a summer nannying job. I have worked in childcare for over 8 years now with ages 0-12. I have my CPR and First Aid trainings. I love babysitting and working with all ages of children....
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alexis R.


Altoona, IA

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Tutor! Help With Homework Or At Home Science Projects :)

Hello! My name is Alexis and I have had experience with babysitting since I was in high school. I currently work as a high school teacher in an urban area near Des Moines and I am looking for some after-school tutoring/babysiting jobs! I love to help students find their passion for science and engineering and I am certified in...
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Margaret R.


Des Moines, IA

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

Parent's Helper/Part-time Nanny

Hello, I've been working with children since I started babysitting at 13. I am enjoying staying home full-time with my 2-year-old son. I'm open to begin nannying again with my son in-tow. I love working with families who just need a little help a few days a week, as it can be difficult juggling parenthood with everything else....
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Claudia L.


Des Moines, IA

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Baby Sitter And Assistant Teacher Looking For A Part Time And Flexible Job!

I use to work for a company as an assistant teacher and also a lead teacher ever so often. I was grateful to have been able to work with ages ranging from month old infants to 12-year-old children, a day working there consisted of a lot of adaptability and flexibility through the ages. However, the preschool range was where I...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning

Lindsey W.


Altoona, IA

$11-16/hr5 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Carol M.


Des Moines, IA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

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

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Hannah F.


Des Moines, IA

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

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: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning
5.0
"Our kids all loved Hannah. She is very dependable and excellent with communication. We will definitely request her again!"

Amy M.

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Cassandra B.


Des Moines, IA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Cassandra. I have 10 years of experience working with children and am very passionate about helping them learn and grow. I was a babysitter throughout middle/high school and was a lifeguard and children's bday party host at a local swim club. Throughout college, I was a part time nanny for a few families in Cedar...
Cassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cassandra is such an outgoing, sweet caregiver. The kids loved her and I love her honesty. I would recommend hiring her for any childcare needs you have!"

Care member

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Amber M.


Des Moines, IA

$12/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been around kids all my life. I have a younger brother and sister that I helped out with growing up. My mother ran a daycare when I was young. I did quite a bit of babysitting for family and friends while growing up. When I got out of high school, I went to school for nursing for a while but decided it wasn't for me. I...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"

Care member

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Lauren L.


Johnston, IA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I moved to Des Moines this past year from Minnesota. I am looking for a full time nanny job staring in September! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired Lauren to watch my 10-month-old daughter who has never really had a babysitter before. Lauren did great and was very sweet with her! We would definitely hire her again."

Erin H.

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Sanjana S.


Des Moines, IA

$15-45/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, My name is Sanji and I am a 21-year-old student in college looking for part time babysitting experiences. I have 7 years of babysitting experience having cared for most ages. I have most experience from ages 3-15 but can manage younger if necessary. I have 3 years experience as a behavioral therapist for children with...
Sanjana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sanji jumped right in and the kids had a blast!"

Calah H.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mitchellville, IA

Carol M.

5.0

Carol has been incredible: easy to communicate with, organized and a phenomenal teacher. Our child's confidence in math has improved greatly

- Care member

Hannah F.

5.0

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

- Amy M.

Cassandra B.

5.0

Cassandra is such an outgoing, sweet caregiver. The kids loved her and I love her honesty. I would recommend hiring her for any childcare needs you have!

- Care member

Amber M.

5.0

Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!

- Care member

Lauren L.

5.0

Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)

- Stephanie R.

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