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I have cared for animals all my life. Animal care experience as a parent includes dogs, cats, fish, birds, horses, mice, rats, guinea pigs. I gave insulin to a cat I pet sat for.
Mary can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Hi there! I am a fourth-year college student willing to be a helping hand and familiar face to you and your family. I love educating and crafts and would be more than happy to be of assistance to your kid's school and projects needs! I am willing to help with any extra tasks you need, don't be afraid to ask me!
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
hello families! I attend a college program on a campus that I reside. I have 10 years of experience. grew up with younger siblings and many young cousins so I'm used to chaotic environments, it is also where my babysitting/child care experience is from. I love to bake, cook, and clean. I will gladly help with chores around the...
Mya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
(2)
Where to start. I have a 6-year-old daughter that's my little pistol. I work with children daily as a cheerleading coach. I was a nanny for 5 years and have worked with a young boy with Asperger's when I was a full-time live-in nanny. I am CPR/First Aid Certified, worked at a Military CDC (Child Development Center) as a CDA...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hailey is a young, enthusiastic, and extremely trustworthy individual. She helped with my three children. The oldest, age 7, has Aspberger's Syndrome and Hailey was very good with him. She was wonderful with all three and immediately became one of the...
Jessica W.
Lydia B.
Readfield, ME
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Lydia, I am an honor roll student entering my sophomore year. I have experience watching younger cousins and family members and I am looking for babysitting and pet care jobs during the summer and the school year. Growing up with 3 siblings I have developed patience, adaptability and creative ways to have fun. I...
Lily W.
Waterville, ME
$12-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
MPhil Candidate at Trinity, artist. Babysitting, house cleaning, other errands. Great with kids. I've had a great deal of nannying, camp counselor and teaching experience.
Lily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Lily was great my foster child is quite difficult but Lily managed fine. Very nice lady."
Kathy W.
Emily B.
Augusta, ME
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 29-year-old provider who loves to serve families and the community. I believe that caring for children as a babysitter/part-time nanny is a great opportunity to invest in the lives of children and their parents. I am advanced in Spanish and I am willing to speak Spanish with your children or help them learn the language....
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily is very dependable and caring! She is great with pets and children and will be easy to work with! She has vast experience working with special needs children and older pets. I highly recommend her!"
Laurie B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a professional PSS Certification. I have a certification in Alzheimer's & dementia and personality disorder, I've Been in Business for 15 years, I developed strong personal care skills that will help me contribute to your organization. I have got my Covid-19 Vaccination record card,
I have extensive skills and experience in...
Tammie can also help with: Personal care, respite care, errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tammie is simply the best. She is completely reliable, caring, goes above and beyond. She took wonderful care of my very ill mother, and we are so grateful for her!"
Katherine L.
Alyssa C.
Waterville, ME
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a student at the University of Southern Maine in the accelerated nursing program. I am fun and energetic and am also always willing to help with some homework if needed! I also am unable to change as my location. Currently located in Lewiston.
5.0
"Alyssa was really sweet, understanding and accommodating with our schedule and last minute changes. Our daughter liked her a lot. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!"
Brandy Y.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring, Professional mother of 15 & 17-year-olds available for residential and commercial cleaning, (have liability insurance), caregiver service, (DSP, CRMA, 1st Aid/CPR, MHRT1 certification), errands, and babysitting/Nanny positions.
Darlene can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Darlene is very attentive and treated my children as though they were hers! I always felt confident while they were in her care. She watched my children regularly for about 7 years, including a few overnights. She is fun and loving. My kids love her! You will too!"
Diana D.
Chelsea M.
Madison, ME
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Play And Music Loving Empty Nester Looking For New Friends To Care For!
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Chelsea and I am currently living in Knox, Maine! My oldest child just started college and I am not used to the quiet at home.
I have 18+ years of experience working with children and families, with most of that being with Headstart, both in and out of the classroom. I have held all roles from a center aid,...
Chelsea can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Chelsea worked with my 3 year old son, the bond that they formed was amazing. She was so dedicated to providing a positive and loving environment, teaching the kids things, and providing new and fun things for them to experience. She always listened to me as a mom,...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been watching kids for as long as I can remember and I love doing so. In 2017 I graduated from a boarding school and while I was there I was the go-to babysitter for many of the faculty families on campus. In 2021, I graduated with a BA in biology and anthropology. I am currently attending UMA as part of their nursing...
Keira can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keira is absolutely wonderful! She has been taking care of our toddler once a week for almost a full day for a couple of months. She is patient and overall very good with him. We would hire her again in a second."
Jamie L.
5.0
(1)
I have 10+ years of experience working with children who have diagnosis as well as those without. My degree is in Early Childhood Special Education, yet I have had experience working with children from birth to 21 in a variety of environments including preschools, residential placements and in-home settings. I believe in working...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun loving nanny and babysitter with plenty of experience. I love spending time with kids dancing, singing, playing outside, arts and crafts and science experiments. I'm not afraid to get messy, but I promise I'll clean up. I also do light housekeeping in my down time. As for my experience, I started working with kids...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amber is an amazing child care provider. my 1 year old absolutely adored her! She would read to him and take him outside. She painted with him, finding fun activities to fill the day. Amber helped my older kids get ready for school in the morning as well. I would...
Windy S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Gabby and I am a pharmacy student at the University of Rhode Island! Beyond working as a pharmacy intern at Walgreens and CVS, I also have experience working with children as a substitute teacher (K-5) during school breaks and as a babysitter during the school year. I am responsible as well as enthusiastic to...
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabby made our out of town babysitting experience very easy. She was very responsive to my requests to talk and FaceTime beforehand. Due to her warm demeanor and competency I felt safe leaving my daughter with her. If I lived in Maine I would book/hire her again. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring Professional available for residential and commercial cleaning, (have liability insurance), caregiver service, (DSP, PSS, 1st Aid/CPR, MHRT1 certification), and errands.
Darlene can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Darlene did an outstanding cleaning! The focus in my home was the bathrooms as I've been busy and hadn't kept up the day to day- she tackled this job with ease- it's never looked this good (and I'm a picky cleaner)
I've hired Darlene to come back for regular...
Karen B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been an early childhood and special educator, behavioral health professional, and consultant, for over 15 years. I have had the privilege to have worked alongside amazing creators, educators, behavioralists, naturalists, therapists, guides, and overall amazing human beings.
I practice those aspects which are important...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Leaving my kids in the care of Christina was like leaving them in the care of family. I didn't have to worry!"
Leigh D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a masters degree in Social Work and 20 years experience taking care of your loved ones with compassion and understanding. I love this work and take pride in providing the best possible care they deserve. care of families. I have CPR/First Aid, Dementia and CNA training experience. I enjoy cleaning and take pride in my...
Brianne can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Ciera C.
Augusta, ME
$14-45/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a sophomore in college at University of Maine at Augusta, in Augusta Maine. I am currently working towards my mental health and human services degree with a dream of being a child psychologist! I have a 5-year-old little sister that I have been babysitting since birth and I have had quite a few babysitting jobs with...
Ciera can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ciera has been a lifesaver for us. My kids (9 & 11) have really enjoyed their time with her and always look forward to her watching them. She is very thoughtful with planning activities and really plays with the kids."
Bridget A.
Cassandra B.
Readfield, ME
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Dependable Babysitter With Over 15 Years Of Experience Caring For Kids Of All Ages
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My babysitting strengths include: -Building awesome blanket forts -Dropping everything for a spontaneous dance party -Enjoying the outdoors (especially summer swimming!) -Encouraging creativity -Managing kids busy schedules, keeping things organized but fun! -Loving family pets (scared of snakes though!) On a more serious note,...
Cassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Working with Cassandra has truly been a pleasure. She is punctual, dependable, creative, and engages our three children in activities with ease (even household chores). We initially hired Cassandra to watch our kids a few times a month for dates nights or the...
Sandy B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, ME
Hailey H.
5.0
Hailey is a young, enthusiastic, and extremely trustworthy individual. She helped with my three children. The oldest, age 7, has Aspberger's Syndrome and Hailey was very good with him. She was wonderful with all three and immediately became one of the family...always willing to lend a hand and go...
- Jessica W.
Lily W.
5.0
Lily was great my foster child is quite difficult but Lily managed fine. Very nice lady.
- Kathy W.
Emily B.
5.0
Emily is very dependable and caring! She is great with pets and children and will be easy to work with! She has vast experience working with special needs children and older pets. I highly recommend her!
- Laurie B.
Tammie L.
5.0
Tammie has been very helpful with care-giving advice even though her schedule did not align with us. She is quick to respond and easy to talk to. Perhaps sometime her schedule will open up so she can become a caregiver for my mom. Until then, she is s a great resource.
- Amanda K.
Alyssa C.
5.0
Alyssa was really sweet, understanding and accommodating with our schedule and last minute changes. Our daughter liked her a lot. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!
- Brandy Y.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oakland, ME:
How can I find a Oakland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oakland, ME 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 8 babysitters in Oakland, ME 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 Oakland, ME?
The average rate for Oakland, ME babysitters on Care.com is $16.62 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 Oakland, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oakland, ME 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.