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Kayla B.
Pleasant Hill, IA
$14-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Kayla. I Am A Genuine, Patient And Hard-working!
Hello! My name is Kayla. I am currently studying Elementary Education all online at the University of Northern Iowa. I have working with children (ages ranging 3mo to 14yr) for a little over the past 6 years! Whether it be nannying, babysitting, working at a daycare, I've pretty much done it all! I would describe myself as...
Jen H.
Pleasant Hill, IA
$21-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Able to watch and play with your dogs in the comfort of your own home that allows the pets continuity of care while you are away.
Jen can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Gillian S.
Pleasant Hill, IA
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Gillian and I would love to take care of your kids. I will be starting nursing school in the fall in Des Moines and am looking for a family that can be flexible with my school schedule as well as me being flexible with there's. I have babysat for kids aging from newborn to 16 years of age and I try to meet the kid...
Gillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
I have been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2003. I am very involved in my patient's care and provide excellent care to people throughout the age spectrum. I would love to hear more what you are looking at. I look forward to hearing from you.
Jen can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting nurse, respite care, home modification, hospice services & more
Jen H.
Pleasant Hill, IA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Educated Nurse Practitioner With My Doctorate To Care For Your Family Member Or Watch Children.
I have been a family nurse practitioner since 2003 and have worked with all spectrum of populations. Was a practitioner at Blank for a long time.
I have been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2003 and I have extensive pediatric experiences, plus my own children.
Jen can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Gillian S.
Pleasant Hill, IA
$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Gillian and I would love to take care of your loved one. I am starting nursing school this fall and am looking for something I can do to work with my busy school schedule. I have been working as a CNA for the past four years and have experience working hospice, respite care, assisted living, and nursing home...
Gillian can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Rylee R.
Pleasant Hill, IA
$17-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am 19 years old and worked at an in-home daycare since I was 14. I am a college student looking to be a nanny during the school year or even babysitting jobs throughout the year. I am very energetic and positive and enjoy being around kids.
Rylee can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"
Katie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Courtney E. and I currently work at Life Time Athletic in Urbandale, Iowa in the Kids Academy. I am a dog lover and have a 10-year-old yellow lab of my own. I recently dog sat for a family with an Australian Cattle Dog/mixed breed. Her name was Annie and she was 10 years old. I let her out in the morning, took her...
Courtney can also help with: Daily feeding, pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine & more
Sarah F.
Altoona, IA
$15-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Sarah . I was an early education teacher for 8 years at a childcare center . I have my child development associates degree and am half way through my associates degree. I am CPR and first aid certified . As well as a mandatory child abuse reporter . I love kids and thought maybe nannying would be a welcome change...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Maricela V.
Des Moines, IA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! I love interacting with children! I have 4 years experience taking care of children! I started out working in elementary schools as a yard aide. My job was to keep the children safe and make sure they were playing nice! I currently work in a day care and love it! I plan to go back to school to study RN! In my down...
5.0
"Maricela is amazing! She is the perfect combination of engaging energy and calm. Also she was super understanding and flexible with my last minute need. She totally rescued us and made my kids happy! "
Kay H.
Hunter P.
Altoona, IA
$15-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 23 years old, I have 13 siblings 8 of them are younger. Since I was 6 years old I've been helping my parents out with my younger siblings. I've babysat and Nannie'd for many families in my area over the years. I graduated from South Tama in 2018. I worked in Toledo for about a year before I moved. I absolutely love being...
Hunter can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Payton B.
Des Moines, IA
$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm Payton, I have 4 years of experience in childcare. I've worked as an art teacher, swim instructor and coach, summer camp counselor, part-time babysitter, and special needs assistant. I currently attend school at Drake University, I am a part of Delta Gamma Sorority and Student Senate. I am Lifeguard certified, CPR and...
Payton can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Eto I.
Des Moines, IA
$17-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Bathroom Cleaning, Kitchen cleaning, meals prep, home sitting, and Organization (beyond standard tidying). I also speak 3 other languages and I'm learning more. If you need help in that area, I can help.
Eto can also help with: Organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Eto is absolutely the most pleasant person! She did a great job of a detail clean that I needed and she also got along fabulously with my 9 year old! Only downfall is she does not have her own transportation and the buses do not run where I live, otherwise she...
Kini T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children since I was 12 years old. I have babysat, taught dance, worked at a day care, and been a summer camp counselor. I love children and I am a very high-energy care giver. As a care giver I focus on safety first, happiness second, and teachable moments third. I am passionate about caring for...
Willow can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"willow is very reliable and great with my two young boys! having 2 under 2- it's so important to have someone capable, reliable, patient, and loving towards my boys and that is willow 100%!! the boys love when willow babysits!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Taryn! I'm an 18-year-old high school graduate, and I am planning to continue my education next semester at dmac. I have been around kids my whole life and as the oldest sister of 5, babysitting and helping my mom with her childcare business at home I have learned so much about kids and have experience in many different...
Taryn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Taryn was great with my 10yo and 2yo. I would hire her again. The girls absolutely love her. I recommend her and trust her with my girls."
Tracy J.
Carol M.
Des Moines, IA
$8-15/hr
5.0
(2)
I'm an Educational Consultant and on the side I tutor, babysit, and care for dogs as I love to stay busy.
Carol can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Carol is a super nice person. She took on quite a task with our two dogs when me and my wife went on vacation. She did everything we asked, and had no problems. She also updated us with photos, and was always available to answer a text if we were checking in. We...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced caregiver in Des Moines since 1999. I assist seniors so they can stay in their homes. I assist with daily living, errands, shopping, transportation, medication assistance, doctor appointments, respite, companionship, laundry, personal care, light housekeeping, and salon and skincare services. I have a...
Paulette can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Paulette has a compassion for serving people. Whether it's taking care of seniors, hosting foreign exchange students, training young women, etc., she does it out of love and compassion. Paulette is dependable and trustworthy; she strives for excellence in...
Darlene D.
Kori M.
Des Moines, IA
$22-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi ! My Name Is Kori , If You Have Any Questions After Reading, Please Let Me Know !
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kori. I am an experienced full-time nanny and also have 4+ years of experience in childcare . The reason I became a nanny is simply because I love being on my toes! I love finding new and exciting ways throughout the day as well as seeing kiddos thrive! I am loving, nurturing and caring as well as thoughtful,...
Kori can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kori was a joy to have work for us the kids absolutely loved her .she was always on time and very respectful and responsible "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Pleasant Hill, IA
Maren F.
5.0
Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again
- Katie C.
Maricela V.
5.0
Maricela is amazing! She is the perfect combination of engaging energy and calm. Also she was super understanding and flexible with my last minute need. She totally rescued us and made my kids happy!
- Kay H.
Eto I.
5.0
Eto is absolutely the most pleasant person! She did a great job of a detail clean that I needed and she also got along fabulously with my 9 year old! Only downfall is she does not have her own transportation and the buses do not run where I live, otherwise she would take the bus to get here if she...
- Kini T.
Willow H.
5.0
willow is very reliable and great with my two young boys! having 2 under 2- it's so important to have someone capable, reliable, patient, and loving towards my boys and that is willow 100%!! the boys love when willow babysits!
- Care member
Taryn H.
5.0
Taryn was great with my 10yo and 2yo. I would hire her again. The girls absolutely love her. I recommend her and trust her with my girls.
- Tracy J.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Pleasant Hill, IA:
How can I find a Pleasant Hill babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Pleasant Hill, 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 8 babysitters in Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill, IA?
The average rate for Pleasant Hill, IA babysitters on Care.com is $21.50 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 Pleasant Hill, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Pleasant Hill, 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.