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I'd describe my personality as responsible, reliable, and calm.
Working with kids allows me to be around their contagious energy. In my current job at the hospital, it is important to connect with the patients individually.
While home for the summer, I would like to be a nanny. I am comfortable caring for kids of all ages and...
Macy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Leah H.
Underwood, IA
$13-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, loyal, easygoing, and accountable.
I like working with kids because I love to help them discover their personalities and help them learn new things such as words and phrases. I also love to watch them grow and change into their own people!
I'm looking for a job as a nanny in the...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey My name is Claire I'm 20 years old.
I have my own transportation and I love Animals!
I have One cat myself and I have sat for my neighbors cats and dogs for many years!
I have experience with overnight care as well.
We can discuss rates!!
Let me know if I can help with pet sitting!
Claire can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"We needed a last minute dog/house sitter and Claire was exactly who we needed. Her response time for the job was prompt, scheduling was easy, communication during the job was fluid, the house was as we left it, and the dogs were so happy. Could not recommend her...
Antoinette C.
Jennifer F.
Council Bluffs, IA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
LPN/Senior Home Care Worker With 10 Years Experience
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a Licensed Practical Nurse with 12 plus years of experience working in the field of home care and hospice. I am a mother, wife and grandmother and love my family very much. Although I am an LPN and can provide cares such as wound care, diabetes care, medication set up and/or medication administration, I enjoy...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care, home modification, visiting nurse & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"I encourage you to hire Jennifer...Dependable, attention to detail, loving, caring individual. She assisted my wife in home care and we both love her"
Richard M.
Megan S.
Council Bluffs, IA
$14-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a current college student at IWCC studying dental hygiene. I just transferred there from UNO where I was on the cheer team and in a sorority. I love coffee, animals, traveling, and being active. My working background: I've worked at a daycare for a total two years and I've nannied a couple of summers. At the daycare, I...
Megan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Megan helped me out last minute when I was in desperate need for someone to give me a break! She was so attentive to my 2 month old - she wasn't just trying to put her to sleep constantly like sitters I've had in the past.
I would and WILL definitely have her...
Sarah F.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I love being with children and interacting with them! I have 6 years of experience with kids ages 2 months and up
I am responsible, caring and patient. I have babysat up to four kids at a time. Let me know if you need a date night, after school, or even just a one time job!
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Claire was very dependable and took very good care of my LO. I have a now 7 month old and 3.5 year old and she took care of the baby since he was 3 months old! She was on time and kept everything in order. The baby did very well with her and my older girl...
Victoria M.
4.7
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started dabbling in childcare when I would watch my younger siblings. At 16 years old I took on some babysitting gigs outside of my family. I have focused solely on childcare since I was 18. I have been watching children professionally for 11+ years now. I have a specific family that I have babysat numerous children and for...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We found and interviewed Elizabeth on Care.com 3 years ago and she has been our sole date night sitter since then. She is great with our young kids and always picks up any mess before we get home. "
Care member
Brianna P.
Council Bluffs, IA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I started my first babysitting job when I was 15 years old. I have always enjoyed working with children, so I decided to become a teacher! I have worked in a daycare, taught summer school, taught 3rd grade for 3 years, helped with after school care programs, etc. Almost every job I have had my whole life involves working with...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, flexible, and friendly.
I like working with kids because it gives me a break from school. Kids are fun to be around and I genuinely enjoy making connections with the kids that I babysit.
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old. I recently graduated from Iowa western...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hunter W.
Council Bluffs, IA
$18-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am an organized, helpful, fun, dedicated, and empathetic child care worker looking for a full time position as a nanny. I can clean, plan activities, drop off/ pick up youth from school, etc. I have experience with childcare from babysitting family members.
Hunter can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
I have been in child care for almost 8 years. I specialize in infants and toddlers but open to other ages as well. I am dependent and looking to share my skills.
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Apal K.
Council Bluffs, IA
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Apal and I have been babysitting for neighbors, friends and family since I was about 14 so going on 6 years now. I genuinely enjoy spending time with children and always look forward to enjoying our time together. I recently just joined Care, but my personality and reliability speak for themselves. I know how...
Apal can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
I was a housekeeper for a little more than 6 months. I was taught the proper way to clean and to deep clean. Cleanliness is very important to me and I like organization.
Juliette can also help with: Carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, oven cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
Hello! My name is Hannah, I am currently looking for a summer job when I come back from college!
-I worked at the Charles E. Lakin YMCA in Council Bluffs since I was 16 years old caring and interacting with children ages 0-7 years old. I stopped working there due to me moving away to college.
-I also nannied for a 4month old all...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Hali, a doctor of physical therapy student at Creighton University. Having been surrounded by kids my whole life and having eight years of experience babysitting/nannying, it's become prevalent that I am meant to be surrounded by kids and aspiring to specialize in pediatric physical therapy. I am confident that I will be...
Hali can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Emma S.
Council Bluffs, IA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have over four years of experience working with kids. I coached a variety of sports including swim, and gymnastics, was the neighborhood babysitter, and have experience working in a childcare facility. I can help with laundry, and light housekeeping, honestly it would be harder for me not to tidy up. I love to do crafts, and...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I started tutoring in 2021. I worked as a teacher assistant at the time and would help toddlers to learn English.
I'd describe my personality as happy, empathetic, and artistic.
One thing you should know about me is that I love kids, and I love their imagination. I always try to influence them to use their imagination while...
Holly V.
Council Bluffs, IA
$13-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I love working with kids of all ages. I used to watch my twin cousins and my nephew a lot so I do have experience.
Skylar H.
Council Bluffs, IA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Skylar . I was formerly from DeWitt Iowa, but I am moving to Atlantic to start a new chapter in my life. I have a 1 1/2-year-old and a baby on the way due in March 2024. I went to school for early childhood education. I am the middle child out of five. My experience with children started when I became an older...
Matalyn K.
Council Bluffs, IA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Matti! I have tons of experience, 6 years of babysitting with children from all ranges of age, 3 years working at a daycare with children from the ages of 1 month to the age 8. I also grew up in a big family I am one of 16 kids that ranges from age 1 to 26! I am CPR certified, and have my own transportation and...
Matalyn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Underwood, IA
Claire G.
5.0
We needed a last minute dog/house sitter and Claire was exactly who we needed. Her response time for the job was prompt, scheduling was easy, communication during the job was fluid, the house was as we left it, and the dogs were so happy. Could not recommend her more! If we didn't already have our...
- Antoinette C.
Jennifer F.
5.0
I encourage you to hire Jennifer...Dependable, attention to detail, loving, caring individual. She assisted my wife in home care and we both love her
- Richard M.
Megan S.
5.0
Megan helped me out last minute when I was in desperate need for someone to give me a break! She was so attentive to my 2 month old - she wasn't just trying to put her to sleep constantly like sitters I've had in the past.
I would and WILL definitely have her watch my baby again!!
- Sarah F.
Claire G.
5.0
Claire was AMAZING. Our 3-month old adored her and giggled when she saw her every morning. Claire is punctual, responsible, thoughtful, and excellent with children. All the stars, all the recommendations!
- Kate K.
Elizabeth C.
5.0
I am a mother of 3 children (ages 12,6, and 3). Elizabeth is excellent with all of them! I am a nurse, and VERY picky with babysitters. Elizabeth is the only childcare I trust other then my own family. Elizabeth is dependable and her communication skills are top notch.
I have tried other...
- Brandy S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Underwood, IA:
How can I find a Underwood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Underwood, 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 2 babysitters in Underwood, 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 Underwood, IA?
The average rate for Underwood, IA babysitters on Care.com is $14.00 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 Underwood, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Underwood, 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.