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Michelle M.
Barre, MA
$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Grocery Shopping.
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping
Karen S.
Athol, MA
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have 8 plus years of experience. My Love for the elderly came from my sweet loving Grandparents who I adored. My first job as a teenager was working in a Nursing home part time. I have had 4 years of Emergency Medical Training. I cared for a young girl who had a stomach feeding tube. I am currently working part-time for an...
Karen can also help with: Dementia, personal care, errands, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
CNA
My Housekeeping skills also include food prep, cooking, windows. (Not a fan of tall ladders) I am also a CNA and with that light housekeeping is part of the job. I have had jobs prep cooking and cooking for clients. I look forward to working with you in your home. References upon request. Thank you
Karen can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens & more
Ashley S.
Barre, MA
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Ashley, and I have 9 years of experience when it comes to working with children. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, worked in a daycare for 5 years and was the lead infant teacher caring for 7 infants a day, ages 6 weeks to 15 months. I...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have loved animals my whole life and have been training dogs from a young age. I especially love GSD's I raised puppys for a short time. I have medication experience, and have given many a shot. I also had horses, chickens, and of course cats. I am interested in any kind of care. Thank you for looking
Karen can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, grooming, dog training, administration of medicine
Stacia W.
Barre, MA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Have worked with the senior population for 25 years as both an LPN and an RN. I enjoy interacting and caring for the senior population.
Also available to do some after school child care including helping with homework and snack prep, light housekeeping if does not interfere with child care
Stacia can also help with: Dementia, visiting nurse
Skills:
CPR
Michelle M.
Barre, MA
$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep
Alexandra M.
Amherst, MA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Caring And Educational Child Caretaker/Babysitter
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alexandra and I am currently a student at UMass Amherst. Since I was 15 years old, I have been caring for children. My first experience was with my second cousin's daughter. Initially, I helped her take care of her infant (bottle feeding, changing diapers, bathing, putting to sleep). I had the joy to witness her grow...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexandra is an amazing childcare provider. We hired her for a 3 week before- and after-school job to care for our 5 year old son. She was responsible for packing his school lunch, helping him get dressed and ready for school, feeding him, and driving him to his...
Kasey J.
5.0
(1)
I have 10 + years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling.
I am fluent in ASL and enjoy caring for children, and also help with homework, watching movies and crafts.
I don't mind working nights, so that parents can have a date night.
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Jenn is very caring and responsible. I felt so comfortable having her care for our family!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kate! I have experience in nannying and babysitting including spending a year working full time as the nanny to a newborn. I am currently seeking part time hours. My schedule is flexible. I have over 10 years of experience in caregiving, including five years with children and four years working with individuals and...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kate is such a wonderful caregiver to our son. She's very knowledgeable about child development and skilled in working with him (he is 9 months). He took to her immediately and they formed a bond right away. Our son had a pretty scary moment after just a few weeks...
Crystal R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Edely. I have a daughter that's about to be 2 years old. With my personality and energy that I have I put it out to have fun with the kiddos ! I adore kids, love interacting with them and love learning along with them with doing homework, building projects / playing toys. I love to help other family's out as much as I...
Edely can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Edely has helped me so much on taking care of my kids and pets! I can't thank her enough she is always punctual she is so flexible with the times I ask her to be here . "
Em F.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am 27 years old with a bachelor's degree in Public Health Sciences. I have had many nannying positions in the past. I am familiar with doing laundry and cooking meals, cleaning dishes and tidying up around the house, and all around housekeeping in general. I adore all children and animals. I love being outdoors and enjoy being...
Crystal can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Crystal was great with our kids! She has a very laid back and easy going nature about her. During the time she worked with our family she demonstrated great ability to go with the flow and problem solve difficult situations in the moment! Our kids love her!"
Alicia R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I cared for one woman for seven years. We did many lovely things together--movies, museums, flower shows, gardening, shopping. I developed a very close relationship with her and her family and extended family. Working with her on a daily basis, we got very close. She had Alzheimer's, which was somewhat controlled for a long...
Paola can also help with: Dementia, errands, respite care, transportation, personal care, home modification & more
5.0
"Paola is an extremely capable, responsible and caring caregiver. She has an engaging personality and she immediately formed a deep connection with my wife. She is active and energetic and she pursues projects with enthusiasm. Paola is an excellent cook - and my...
Emily K.
Amber B.
Orange, MA
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a recent graduate from Springfield College with a degree in Health Sciences. I have 13 years of experience caring for many children ages newborn to 10. More recently I have been working part time at a daycare for the past year with children ages 2-5 in addition to babysitting several children newborn to 1 y/o. I have...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"I have 3 girls all very different and they all adored Amber. She was always reliable and loved to play and entertain them! I would definitely hire her again!"
Micaela M.
Marie M.
Spencer, MA
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Marie. I'm 22 years old, living in Spencer, MA. I am an older sister to 5! Due to my passion for children I have always been the "family's babysitter", I have many siblings, cousins, extended family, and even children of my friends that I babysit for regularly. I am very comfortable with all ages. Comfortable making...
Marie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Marie is extremely good with children and very responsible. She's always on time and is willing to work around my schedule when I need her. My children actually ask to be watched by her."
April M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Noelani. I am an experienced babysitter, having babysat from the ages 1-12 (and almost every age in between). I have also taught High School English in the Baltimore area. I am comfortable babysitting multiple children at a time. Whether it's playing outside, baking cookies, making crafts, I am down! Learning your...
Noelani can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I absolutely adore Noelani. She was 20 minutes early to both the interview and for a scheduled date night. She has her head on her shoulders and we trust her with the care of our son to the fullest extent. We are sad to see her go in August ):"
Kara W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have owned a two rabbits, a dog and a cat for the past 5, 3 and 1 year, respectively. I have dog sat/cat sat and taken care of a variety of other animals since childhood, including guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, chinchillas and fish. I love all animals and am happy to clean up after them, walk them, feed them, and spend time...
Lukas can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
(5)
Hello,
My name is Sunshine, I'm in the Belchertown area and have no problem traveling about a half hour.
I have no children of my own, I am married, I love children and animals, esp dogs. I have an older blind beagle who is like my child. lol. . I am a non-smoker, from the US, have a current license for over 30 years.
I...
Sunshine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sunshine worked as a nanny with a client I worked with. She was always on time, kept the children busy throughout the day by doing crafts, taking them outside for walks or even going sledding. Sunshine gives all her love to the children she works with like they're...
Melissa L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am a current Junior at UMass Amherst looking to work for families nearby the area during the school year. I have six years experience in childcare, as a private babysitter, daycare provider, and as a summer camp counselor. I have worked with children of all abilities ranging from ages of 2-13. I would love to lend...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is very reliable and works very well!"
Shreya S.
Catherine T.
Westminster, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been pet sitting for a few years now and have experience with dogs, cats, chickens, horses, bunnies, and many other animals! I love caring for animals and will be attending College of the Holy Cross next year on the pre-vet track. I have a rescue dog named Bear and a cat named Grey, and a flock of chickens! I am...
Catherine can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Petersham, MA
Alexandra M.
5.0
Such a caring professional, we wish we could have worked with Alexandra longer. Our little guy absolutely loved her and we felt so comfortable leaving when we knew she was there. Even helped when he was so sick and miserable and she was wonderful. So caring, so lovely and knows kids. I have to...
- Katherine G.
Jennifer G.
5.0
Jenn is very caring and responsible. I felt so comfortable having her care for our family!
- Care member
Katherine B.
5.0
Kate is such a wonderful caregiver to our son. She's very knowledgeable about child development and skilled in working with him (he is 9 months). He took to her immediately and they formed a bond right away. Our son had a pretty scary moment after just a few weeks of having Kate on, she handled it...
- Crystal R.
Edely F.
5.0
Edely is spectacular with my children they love her so much as do I, she’s amazing!
- Care member
Crystal M.
5.0
Crystal has been such a great help for my family. She helped get my son (4 ASD) off the bus daily from school and watched him until we got home. She also was able to participate in some ABA therapies which was super helpful! We fully intend on having Crystal help us on an as needed basis going...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Petersham, MA:
How can I find a Petersham babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Petersham, MA 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 1 babysitters in Petersham, MA 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 Petersham, MA?
The average rate for Petersham, MA babysitters on Care.com is $24.00 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 Petersham, MA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Petersham, MA 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.