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5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My names Ava and I have graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology with minors in forensic science and criminal justice! I am now attending Butler University for my masters in Mental Health Counseling. I'm currently looking for part-time childcare jobs in Lake County! I have nine years of experience babysitting different...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We booked Ava to watch our one-year-old, but we had to cancel the booking at the last minute. She was very understanding and easy to work with. We look forward to working with her again soon!"
Matt R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My first job was taking care of a patient at the age of 17 along with my mother. I worked with this patient for 3 years. During this time I provided comfort, medication management, light housekeeping, errands, measurements of ins and outs, meal preparation, dressing, and bathing along with constant prevention of falls. I have...
Brenda can also help with: Dementia, personal care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Very dependable and passionate. She was very patient and considerate. "
Judit C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Service-minded professional with experience in home management, decluttering and organizing. Champion first-class service in commercial/residential projects with experience at major hotels, business offices and single-family residences. I can ensure 100% compliance with safety and sanitary guidelines. Services include:...
Adeline can also help with: General room cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
(3)
I am a 2nd grade bilingual elementary teacher. My experience goes beyond babysitting. I have had to take care of 20 kids at a time, while also teaching. Therefore, I believe my experience in my classroom will carry on in any babysitting role. I am able to be fun and adventurous with kids but I am also able to teach them and...
Dalia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"She is super flexible and always had fun activities planned for the kids. They adored her. She was always on time, energetic, and ready to care for the kids. She went above and beyond."
Lisette L.
Maggie G.
Dyer, IN
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maggie I am 20 and a sophomore at Grand Valley State University. I am looking to babysit this summer! I am available Monday through Friday, and occasionally on weekends. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have a car and am willing to drive if needed. I love kids of all ages and have experience caring for...
Maggie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maggie is very responsible and friendly. Kids love her. I trust her taking care of both my daughter and my dog. Plus, they both like her. She’s dependable and follows my specific instructions. I would recommend her to anyone. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have raised three girls, home schooled the last one through high school. I have worked with youth for over 20 years in my church from birth through high school. Through the years I have sat for children in my home as I was raising my three girls. For the past 9 years I have sat for one family and last year I helped with his...
Barbara can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Barbara watched our 3 year old daughter for almost 2 weeks while daycare was closed. Barbara is dependable, sweet, trustworthy, and made the days fun for our daughter with reading books, making crafts, and playing. We can't thank you enough for all of your help...
Bryant M.
Lourdes T.
Munster, IN
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! I have 8 years of experience in babysitting and nannying. I can also help with Housekeeping, Cooking and Meal Prep, Laundry, and Swimming Supervision. I love being around kids and have many younger cousins I am used to taking care of and being around! I'd love to help out anyone who needs it! One thing to note: I...
Lourdes can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Lourdes was great! She arrived a little early and my kids took to her right away. She was friendly, open, and communicative. She also picked up after the kids went to bed which was so appreciated. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again! "
Care member
4.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've Worked Hands On With Special Needs Children in a School Environment and Adults As A Sitter While Hospitalized. My Special Needs Experience With Children Was With Primary Age To Intermediate Age At A. E. R. O, ECHO And SPEED Special Education, From1997 To 2000. I Worked As A Sitter from 2015 to 2019 At St. James Hospital For...
5.0
"She does a great job with my daughter, very kind."
Julia O.
5.0
(1)
Responsible, organizer, punctual, dependable. Friendly. Love to help and meet your needs. I can assist you and help with errands.
Norma can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
4.3
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Non smoker
I have over 4+ years of experience babysitting and nannying all ages, and can provide exceptional references along with my résumé. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have a drivers license and clear record and am able to provide transportation in my own vehicle.
Summary
I love babies & kids they are little cute...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dana is just what our family needed. She's flexible, energetic, friendly and most of all she is amazing with our children. I see her with us for a very long time and would definitely give her to all my family and friends."
Angelique C.
Kimberly R.
Thornton, IL
$16-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kim has been watching my 3 year old son since he was born. I hired her on the spot. She is a wonderful babysitter with a strong work ethic and provides excellent care for my son. In 3 years, she has never missed a day and is always on time. Because of her outgoing...
Colleen C.
Taylor T.
Munster, IN
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a young and fun kindergarten teacher that loves being around children. I am reliable, on time, energetic, and dependable! I have always loved being around children and decided very early on that I wanted to spend my life teaching and making an impact on future generations. I am able to care for kiddos, make meals,...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taylor is the ideal sitter! She has so much energy! She is punctual, responds to texts fast, loves kids and spent an entire evening doing projects with my two toddlers. She is very professional, kind and she was able to relate to both of my kids right away!"
Jen S.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am have several years of childcare experience. I have experience from working with newborns to school age children. I have previously been a full time nanny, as well as worked in childcare facilities. I have many certifications: Sleep safe/ reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, CPR, First aid, Child Abuse and Neglect...
Kathryn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Katie as our nanny and she was great, very punctual and professional. Would definitely recommend."
Edith W.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Kyli. I am a student at the University of Missouri studying Journalism with an emphasis in broadcast and minor in Spanish. I am a flexible and creative sitter with about 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers.
I am one to err on the side of caution, so your kids' safety will always...
Kyli can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She has helped in caring for her younger brother, and cousins through the years. She volunteers with a few local organizations...
Ronda W.
Mccoy C.
Flossmoor, IL
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am a recent graduate of Howard University. I have worked in child care services for the past 7 years. 2 years being a camp counselor and 5 year being a care. com nanny. I grew up with care. com babysitters so I was overly excited when I received my first full-time nanny job through care. com for the summer back in...
Mccoy can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"McCoy was great! She’s watched our son a couple of times and was punctual, friendly, and helpful!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very caring, friendly, and outgoing babysitter. I've been babysitting all ages including infants since I was 16. I'm 30 years old and have a 2-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter. I'm also CPR certified. I recently made nannying a full time career and would like to find a family willing to let me watch their...
Krista can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Krista started watching our son at 3 months old and stated with us till he was 2. She was always on time, actually early! She was exceptional! I have no words to describe how comfortable my husband and I were with her caring for our son. She is very flexible...
Amy W.
5.0
(1)
I recently stopped doing clinic work but would like to continue providing care a couple days a week. I'm available as a backup or special event sitter, as well as, part time two to three days per week.
I'm an Occupational Therapy Assistant with experience working with newborn children all the way to 100 years old. In addition,...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shannon has been a part of my family for 15 years. She is an amazing person and incredibly trustworthy. I would recommend her to anyone to serve your family."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Mariah I am nurse midwife and women's health nurse practitioner. I currently live in Markham, IL. I would love to use my experience as a midwife, registered nurse to be of assistance for occasional date nights or getaways. I can offer more availability during the week for the right family and fit. I am...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariah was punctual and prepared for our in person meet-up! She was kind and more than qualified to care for children of all ages. Unfortunately, we ended up not needing a sitter for the dates specified, so we did not have the chance to hire her. However, I will...
Jenna K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been care-taking for five years professionally. When I was 25 my spouse was diagnosed with Cancer so I have been care-taking non professionally for a long time. My last client was 94 and required bathing, dressing, cooking, house keeping, transportation back and for to the doctor and medication management. I am outgoing...
Rebecca can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, visiting physician, respite care, hospice services, personal care & more
5.0
"Becky is a uniquely kind and proficient caregiver. We found her to be flexible, candid, intelligent and responsible. Any family would be lucky to have her on their team!"
Marilyn M.
5.0
(1)
My name is Asia and I'd love to watch your pets! I worked at an animal shelter for a year, and have my own car to get to you and your pet reliably!
Asia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Steger, IL
Ava T.
5.0
Ava is incredible and anyone would be lucky to have her as a helping hand. We hired Ava as a part time nanny the entire summer for my two daughters. Ava showed up a few minutes early to every shift and was extremely dependable. She was able to juggle the needs of my 6-7 month old and my 8 year old...
- Rose L.
Brenda G.
5.0
Brenda is a great caregiver with an incredible amount of patience with older patients that struggle with mental clarity and daily tasks. She is one of those special caregivers who makes sure to not forget to show care in her role as a caregiver and does not treat her patients are merely a job....
- Jonathan C.
Dalia M.
5.0
Very professional, you can tell that Dalia is very passionate and caring when working with children. It was great that she was also an educator and my kids loved learning from her. No family could go wrong with having Ms. M. looking after their precious gems.
- Juan C.
Maggie G.
5.0
Maggie is very responsible and friendly. Kids love her. I trust her taking care of both my daughter and my dog. Plus, they both like her. She’s dependable and follows my specific instructions. I would recommend her to anyone.
- Care member
Barbara G.
5.0
Barbara watched our 3 year old daughter for almost 2 weeks while daycare was closed. Barbara is dependable, sweet, trustworthy, and made the days fun for our daughter with reading books, making crafts, and playing. We can't thank you enough for all of your help and would hire you again in a...
- Bryant M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Steger, IL:
How can I find a Steger babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Steger, IL 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 5 babysitters in Steger, IL 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 Steger, IL?
The average rate for Steger, IL babysitters on Care.com is $16.00 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 Steger, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Steger, IL 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.