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Paige V.

Part-Time Caregiver

Portland, OR

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello! My name is Paige. I have been an elementary school teacher for 10 years, but next year I am planning to stay home with my new baby. While I am home I am looking to provide child care for another family during the day. This care would start in August or 2025. Please message me if you are interested in meeting to see if...

Pam K. says "Paige is fantastic! Very professional and personable. We hired her as a summer nanny for our 7 year old who is high functioning autistic. She has designed...

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Experienced Babysitter And Snack Master

Portland, OR

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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Skye, and I'm a kind, reliable, and experienced caregiver with a passion for working with children. Growing up in a big family as the oldest of six siblings, I've spent countless hours helping with everything from diaper changes to homework. Those experiences taught me patience, creativity, and the importance of...
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Weekend Babysitter

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello! I have been involved in childcare for about five years now. Back home, I babysat regularly/nannied for a family with a 3-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl. I also cared for a family with twin4-year-old boys, and a family with three children, ages six, eight, and 10. During the summers, I work as a head camp counselor at...

Full Time Or Live-in Nanny/babysitter Available

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I'm a natural nurturer, loving, caring, energetic nanny, experienced with children of all ages, looking for a new family preferably in the NE area. I enjoy working with children, helping them with homework, organizing playtime, engaging them with crafts, going on walks, preparing healthy meals, and overall contributing...

Part-time Babysitter

Portland, OR

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am graduating from PSU in June with a Bachelor's degree in speech & hearing sciences, and am passionate about pursuing a career in speech pathology. I have experience with kids of all ages, but my professional childcare experience has mostly been in preschools - I absolutely adore the 3-5 age group! I have also worked with...
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am an attentive childcare provider who has over a year of care for children who are as young as 6 months old to children who are 5 years old. I can help with children who are sick, do house cleaning, do pet care, and cook healthy meals for the children. I aim to be a positive role model focused on supporting the children's...

Occasional Babysitter Or Daytime Nanny

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I've been babysitting ever since I was about 10 years old and since then have been sitting for many different families with children of all different ages. I've cared for infants, toddlers, and elementary school ages. I was a counselor at a day camp for children ages 6-12 for 5 summers, and most recently nannied for a family...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Portland, OR

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have had 4 years of nannying experience with kids ranging from 6 years up through 11 years old. I have also worked with individuals with disabilities of varying ages from Primary school age children to adults.

Graduate Student Seeking Babysitting Opportunities

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a current graduate student at Eastern Washington University on the Spokane Campus. I'm in the process of earning my masters in speech-language pathology to become a speech therapist. I'm looking for occasional babysitting opportunities, primarily in the evenings. I have extensive experience working with...

Pearl District Nanny/caregiver!

Portland, OR

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Greetings! My name is Kemi, and I'm excited to be a caregiver/nanny/support person for you! I'm 20 years old and am going to be attending OHSU for nursing this fall. I'm located in the pearl district of Portland and have a reliable vehicle for commuting. I have worked as a preschool assistant for several years, preparing child...

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I am currently a student at the University of Portland, so babysitting and care-giving isn't my specific area of expertise. But, I have quite a bit of experience to be honest and would seriously enjoy and love to work more with children. I have taken care of 1-year-old twins and their 2-year-old brother for the duration of their...

Learn About Me!

Portland, OR

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Vanessa and I am a student at Reed College (studying psychology with a focus in child development). Fun fact! I have been babysitting for 6 years! Before moving to Oregon I was a gymnastics coach for children ages 3-14 (for 4 years). I also nannied for a year during that time. When babysitting I enjoy partaking in...
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Portland, OR

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I'm Nadia - a fun, responsible, and caring babysitter here to make your weekends stress-free! As a California native and proud college graduate, I've brought my sunny attitude and can-do spirit to Portland, where I now manage a staffing agency full-time. While I love my job, I also have a passion for working with kids...

Very Fun Sitter!

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
Hello, I'm Emma, a caregiver with over 20 years of experience in childcare and babysitting. I'm passionate about child development and safety, constantly updating my CPR and first aid certifications. Alongside my caregiving, I've also worked as a swim instructor, honing my skills in aquatic childcare. From water safety to fun...

Portland, OR

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$27/hr
12 years experience
Hello parents and caregivers! My name is Ruby S. I am currently in a Masters program for Counseling & School Counseling. I have worked in school for the past 3 years (K-12) and before that nannying and babysitting. I will be a school counselor next year, so with that comes social and emotional skills. I am trained in child...

Portland, OR

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$23/hr
3 years experience
I love the unique opportunity that childcare provides to make a positive and lasting impact on young lives. With three years of experience as a babysitter, I've discovered my passion for nurturing and educating children. I'm patient, calm, and always ready to let my creativity and imagination shine. My friendly and approachable...

Portland, OR

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$18/hr
2 years experience
regularly babysits my baby cousins. I am working towards a career abroad teaching elementary students English. I would like to spend more time with the little ones. I'm naturally very nurturing and strive to take care of the people in my life. I can adapt to your desires for your children whether you want us to spend more time...

Part-Time Or Full-Time Childcare Available Now :)

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have a variety of experience working with children, which has allowed me to gain so many tools for their care and enrichment. I've worked as a preschool teacher, children's entertainer (attending birthday celebrations as a fairy princess--complete with face painting!), a day care worker play room, a summer camp counselor...

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Since a young age I knew I had a passion for caring for little minds, so since I was young I've been babysitting and taking classes to better educate myself on children of most ages. I would love to go back to school and still get a better education towards child development and education. On another subject, I love pets,...

Portland, OR

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$27/hr
5 years experience
As a childcare provider with five years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my natural ability to care for and positively impact young lives. Patient, calm, creative, and friendly, I believe in fostering a safe and...

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  • 793 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.09/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Portland, OR:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Portland, OR 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 793 babysitters in Portland, OR on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Portland, OR babysitters on Care.com is $21.09 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Portland, OR through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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