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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, curious and honest!
I like working with kids because I am a doula who support families and children during the before birth and after. I love caring for children of all ages as I worked at my families daycare since 2016.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible and easy going.
I started...
Taniya can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
I am birth and postpartum doula and mother of two. Loving, patient, energetic personality. I love working with children and exploring the world together. I'd love to care for little ones to fill some extra free hours I have.
Mayra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Mommy of two myself. I was a stay at home mom for a few years while working inside the home and home-schooling my oldest. I am an internationally certified doula. Many years of childcare experience under my belt. I've worked with all ages of children. I am the oldest of five and grew up a latch key kid taking care of my younger...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi! I'm Sarah. I graduated from Loyola with a Neuroscience degree last May, and now I work part time at the hospital and use most of my other time to study for the MCAT. But when I'm not working or studying. I like to exercise, hangout with family, and spend time with my dog! A few helpful things to know about my experience: I...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children and families in various capacities as a birth/postpartum doula, childbirth educator, Infant sleep educator, Certified Nursing Assistant, caregiver, nanny &. I've gained a wealth of insight into special areas such as twins and infant sleep development.
Janaye can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She helped take care of my wife while she was sick. she was dependable and very caring"
Dale R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Family, my name is Usara but you can call me Sara. I used to be a full time babysitter for 2 years and then part time for more than 3 years. I have a doula certificate and experience with 0-6 years old kids. I can drive and have my own car. Now I'm looking for night nursing Mon-Sun (8pm-6am). Please feel free to contract me....
Usara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is everything one family can ask for !! Amazing person in and out, very friendly, and my babies loved her since the first day they met her !! She was very helpful!! she worked for my family for 3 months, and we were extremely happy with her service! She is...
Labinot I.
Kera C.
Barrington, IL
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My names Kera, I have been a nanny for the past 8 years, with daycare experience in the mix. I found my passion in childcare, I am currently working toward becoming a Newborn Care Specialist, with Newborn Care Solutions. My long term goal is to become a Postpartum Doula.
I have worked with numerous children from 3 week...
Kera can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our family used Kera a couple of times so far and hope to continue hiring her as needed for date nights, etc. She was always on-time, great with my 2-year old, very communicative with text updates and photos, and arrived with activities and ideas to entertain and...
Megan Q.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brianne. Moved to Chicago in 2020 to pursue a career supporting pregnant women and children as a Doula. I have a combined 8+ years experience with babysitting, longer term nannying, real life experience with my 2. 5 y/o sibling, as well as hands-on experience working as a doula for Birthways Chicago. I've been...
Brianne can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love spending time with children reading, singing, playing, and watching them learn and grow. I have 30+ years of experience caring for children including raising four children of my own. I have taken classes in psychology and child development. I have experience as a doula and a certified breastfeeding educator. I would love...
Paula can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Paula is amazing!! She watched my son a lot and even for a full weekend. She became like part of our family and I wish I still lived near her. She was always my first call any time I needed a sitter. I would highly recommend her to anyone!"
Ashley Y.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
(Open for newborn overnight care) Hello! My name is Kara and I would love to help you care for your child/children. I have over 20 years of experience working with children. My passion of caring for children started as a teenager. I have worked with children of all ages, in their homes, at daycare centers, in public schools, and...
Kara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Kara to care for a nanny share for infant son and one other child. Kara was prompt, energetic, relaxed and had great eye contact. We could see her being part of our extended family! We loved how she interacted with our son and he was clearly...
Lynn D.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! I can help with Babysitting and formula feeding, or a combination of both. If you have questions about what to expect in terms of postpartum recovery, or what to expect in your infant's development, I'm there to answer your questions and offer reassurance. I'm communicative, warm, and proactive, and it is a part of my...
Carrie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carrie is so sweet! We were visiting from out of town and needed someone to watch our 11 week old while we went to a concert. As a FTM I was a little anxious, but Carrie sent pictures/updates easing my mind. I wish she lived closer to us so I could hire her all the...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced with boys and girls, love watching movies and playing games as well as doing arts and crafts. I've cared early in the morning, late at night, and have experience overnights. The number one priority is having fun!
I am a graduate of Purdue University Global with a degree in Human Services in Child and Family Services...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary was the babysitter for our daughter from age 6 months - 13 months. She was very dependable, sweet, patient and fun! Our daughter loved spending time with her. We were so sad to see her go, but glad we were able to find someone like her to watch over our little...
Brooke B.
4.9
(30)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare since 2009, beginning with weekly babysitting in high school and transitioning to part-time nannying in college. I ended up nannying for a family in Little Italy for six years and it was one of the most important and incredible experiences of my life! The children are 9 and 11 now, but their...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria is fantastic! She is the first sitter (outside of family) that we hired to watch our four month old daughter. Being a first time mom, I was quite anxious about leaving our daughter with someone new. As soon as I met Maria, my anxieties subsided. She is warm,...
Marcy R.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Empowerment, education and support are my goals as I work with families. Having been drawn to birth work for many years, I am so grateful to pursue my dream of serving as a postpartum doula. A lifelong love of learning keeps me motivated to continuously expand my knowledge through classes and personal study in this specialized...
Amy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy is absolutely amazing. She worked as a nanny for our baby for 3 months, starting when he was 2 months old. She was supportive to us as parents and the baby LOVED her. We moved out of the state but would have loved to have taken Amy with us! "
Care member
Sydnee B.
Chicago, IL
$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional House Manager, Nanny And Newborn Care Specialist Available In September
5.0
(1)
Hello All! I am a loving and nurturing Professional Nanny, House Manager, Newborn Care Specialist, Night Nanny and training DONA Doula in the Chicago area. I am a second generation child care provider who has nannied and assisted countless families part time throughout elementary, high school and college and proceeding on to...
Sydnee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"With 3 kids under 4 in our house, it's always better after Sydnee's been here. Our older boys light up every time they see her, and she's been a huge help as we've hired her to help us overnight with our newborn too! We trust Sydnee implicitly, and can't say...
Liz W.
Courtney W.
Chicago, IL
$28-44/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Courtney and I am 27 years old. I moved to Chicago from Iowa in 2019 after graduating with my liberal arts degree along with 6 credits of early childhood education.
My experience includes more than five years providing childcare to family and close friends along with helping at my hometown church with Wednesday night...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Courtney is fantastic - she has been the full-time primary caregiver for our (now) 7-month old son. Over the past 4 months, Courtney has helped him with developmental milestones, fine motor skills, and is beginning language/sign language development. Every day,...
Stefanie W.
Dragana B.
Chicago, IL
$32-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Newborn Specialist, Nanny, Teacher - Ideal Position In Belmont Harbor, Lakeview, Or Nearby
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Nanny, Teacher, Newborn Nurse/Doula (over 15+ yea); work with children 0-4. Momentarily, I have PT availability (FT for perfect fit). I'm best fit for families in search of early childhood educator-nanny that is capable of achieving unprecedented results with pupils. I pride myself in excelling in greatly differing and...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Dragana worked for our family for over a year and a half, leaving on the best of terms as our needs changed. Always punctual, with a bright smile on her face every morning. Incredibly affectionate and loving, but also as vigilant about his safety as if he were her...
Dan E.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy working with infants and children because they are such wonderful teachers! They remind us of the beauty found in the small moments in every single day. I truly believe that this begins at birth.
My journey began over 20 years ago, as I was enrolled in the early childhood program in my high school. From there, I became...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jade, I'm 22, and I'm a May 2021 Howard University graduate with a degree in Health Education, with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health. I've always had a passion for working with women and children, which can be shown through my studies and professional development. I'm a DONA-trained birth doula, with...
Jade can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
I have worked as an early childhood educator for over 10 years and recently graduated with a Masters in Child Development as well as received my Postpartum Doula Training certificate.
I'm looking to support families through the transition from adulthood into parenthood, and help with raising their children.
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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Most recent reviews for doulas in Des Plaines, IL
Janaye M.
5.0
Janaye is a fantastic human to be around: she is humble, caring, and compassionate. Janaye has cared for our daughter for nearly 2 years, and her attentive and engaging approach to childcare and development amplifies our child’s language development, and expands her sense of adventure and security....
- Michael L.
Usara I.
5.0
Sara was amazing with my newborn. I loved how she checked in during my pregnancy and has so much knowledge about breastfeeding and infants. I am a new mom and knew nothing about babies. We used her for night shifts. She was a huge help first weeks of bringing home a new baby.
When my milk...
- Melissa C.
Kera C.
5.0
Our family used Kera a couple of times so far and hope to continue hiring her as needed for date nights, etc. She was always on-time, great with my 2-year old, very communicative with text updates and photos, and arrived with activities and ideas to entertain and play with my daughter. I could tell...
- Megan Q.
Paula F.
5.0
Paula is amazing!! She watched my son a lot and even for a full weekend. She became like part of our family and I wish I still lived near her. She was always my first call any time I needed a sitter. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
- Ashley Y.
Kara A.
5.0
Kara is wonderful!! She loves children and you can tell she so genuinely enjoys caring for them. She has been caring for our daughter since 6 weeks (she's now 18 weeks) and she reads to her, they do tummy time, go for walks, have conversations, learn songs, etc. She has helped us set a schedule and...
- Jennifer R.
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FAQs for finding a doula near you in Des Plaines, IL
How much does a doula cost near me in Des Plaines, IL?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in Des Plaines, IL is $27.00. That being said, it’s important to remember that the actual amount a doula charges per hour can vary based on their experience, the types of services you’re looking for, and other unique factors.
How can I find a doula near me in Des Plaines, IL?
If you’re considering hiring a doula to support you in your upcoming birth, Care.com can help. You can search through a variety of Care.com doula profiles to find a doula near you in Des Plaines, IL who offers the services you’re looking for. You can even read reviews from other mothers who worked with the doulas you’re considering hiring to get an idea of what they’re like to work with.
Is hiring a doula near me in Des Plaines, IL safe?
Doulas don’t provide you with medical services and you will still have a doctor assist you while giving birth, but a doula can offer additional support and care during and after a pregnancy. We ask all doulas on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. If a doula completes a CareCheck they will have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We advise you to take extra precautions when hiring a doula near you in Des Plaines, IL by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in Des Plaines, IL?
Doulas can provide support in a few ways. You can hire a birth doula to assist you during birth, you can hire a postpartum doula to provide you with care after delivery, or you can hire a night doula (also known as an overnight doula) to keep an eye on your newborn while you get some much needed rest. You can search Care.com to find the doula services you’re looking for near you in Des Plaines, IL.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in Des Plaines, IL?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in Des Plaines, IL, it can be really helpful to interview a few different candidates to learn more about their experience and the services they offer. This is also a valuable time to see which doula makes you feel most comfortable and supported. You can ask them about how many clients they have worked with, what services they offer, and what kind of support they can provide during labor.