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I'm a past Foster/Adoptive mother. We had 48 children and adopted 9. I have 1 biological son and 9 adopted. These were all special needs children. Now they are all grown up and on there own and I need to be with children again as I miss it all. I have babysat and raised children since I was in the 3rd. grade. I raised 5 brothers...
Alice can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
Debbie S.
Ottumwa, IA
$15-25/hr
Hello, I am a retired 59 year , young at heart mom. . I have owned two business of my own. I have traveled abroad twice. I am organized , dependable and on time! I have never been paid for these helpful errands, but have always enjoyed helping people, and do it all the time!
Debbie S.
Ottumwa, IA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
My name is Deborah. I have three wonderful pets, two dogs and a cat. I have the time to take care of pets. I am passionate about all living things, and have taken care of pets for friends and family. I also have experience as a companion, for our wonderful elderly. I have a flexible schedule. I live in Ottumwa, IA. I have a...
Debbie can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
Sarah U.
Ottumwa, IA
$12/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm Really Good With Kids And Have Work In Daycares And Have Had Kids Around My Whole Life
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I love kids I can cook when I get a car I can pick up from school
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I mainly do Senior Care but with that comes housekeeping , errands. Etc. I have cleaned for many years. I was a foster parent of 48 foster children and adopted 9 with 1 biological. I have 13 grandchildren 1 great grandson. Soon will be 65 and I take care of a blind gentleman for over 10 years now.
Alice can also help with: Carpet cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
Hello! My name is Jillian and I am 39 years old. I have an extensive professional background in childcare, as well as casual babysitting. I started babysitting around age 12, and eventually worked in multiple daycare settings, with my longest childcare job as Nursery and Youth Programs Director in Des Moines for 7 years. I was...
Jillian can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Debbie S.
Ottumwa, IA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I love being a companion and caretaker for seniors! I have fun with them, as well as provide nurturing care. I have spent many hours with seniors in both home settings and facility settings. II have also provided hospice care to families, companionship, assisting patient,, cooking for families, I enjoy their knowledge, and they...
Debbie can also help with: Companionship, home modification, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Debbie S.
Ottumwa, IA
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a retired Navy wife , raising two children of my own, now 13 and 17. I lived in Japan for 6 years (navy). I took care of children many different times.
Debbie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I took care of my grandfather, a brother in law that was dying with cancer and a cousin. I also take care of my brother part time but am looking for another person to care for as well. I am a foster/adoptive parent (Special Needs), 48 foster children and adopted 9 with one biological son. My children are all on their own now and...
Alice can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Erica H.
Hedrick, IA
$14-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've worked at a daycare for over a year and i've been doing in home babysitting for 5 years. I'd be very flexible and I also currently work at an assisted living. I am capable of using first aid and I am also CPR certified through the American Heart Association. I can cook, clean, provide transportation, care for pets and also...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I currently work at an assisted living so I have done training to properly care for elderly and dementia/Alzheimer patients. I can cook, clean, run errands, care for pets, and assist with activities of daily living.
Erica can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, respite care, dementia & more
I enjoy interacting with young children and have helped raised my brother and sisters. I'm very dependable and flexible with hours.
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Alexis B.
Fremont, IA
$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Have reliable transportation, good with dogs, cats, and children. I have cared for my siblings my she life and have my own dog that I care for as well.
Alexis can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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How can I find a Ottumwa babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ottumwa, IA 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 9 babysitters in Ottumwa, IA 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 Ottumwa, IA?
The average rate for Ottumwa, IA babysitters on Care.com is $13.22 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 Ottumwa, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ottumwa, IA 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.