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Hi all! I am a CNA at a children's hospital and I am the oldest of 5 siblings! I babysat all of them growing up! I have a flexible schedule and my own transportation! My hospital schedule comes out 6 weeks in advance and am willing to work up to 4 days out of the week. The other 3 days I work at 12 hour shifts at the hospital!
Aaliyah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
1.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am so happy to let you know my background about watching kids. I do not charge $28 an hour if you would like to know more please feel free to message me. Hope to hear from you soon.
Saxon can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name is Kat and I am a mom of two. I have a 4-year-old son, and a 2-year-old daughter. I graduated with my associates degree in business and hotel operations in May 2021. I am the General Manager of the Hampton Inn Valparaiso.
As I've struggled myself to find last minute sitters or reliable child care, I figured I'd...
Katrina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
- As a nanny, I can provide personalized care and attention to each child, understanding their unique needs, preferences, and personality.
- I offer flexible hours and schedules, accommodating the needs of working parents with irregular work hours or the need for occasional evening or weekend childcare.
- Working in the child's...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Felicity H.
Hobart, IN
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Work For A School And I Am Looking For Some Work After School Hours.
I have 6 years of experience. Most of my experience was babysitting my own family, as a teenager I had three younger siblings with both parents working. I have also babysat for my coworkers in the past becoming a nanny for 3 months with two kids aged between 4-6. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I...
Felicity can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hi, I am Cristina :) I am a mom of 9 & 11-year-old girls and am available to care for your child in my home at all hours. If childcare is wanted in your home, I am available between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the week. I love kids, and would love to help take care of a child to help his/her parents find safe, fun, and reliable...
Cristina can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Cristina treated my son like her own child. If it wasn't for preschool we would still be with Cristina."
Beth M.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
Rosanne A.
Crown Point, IN
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hi! I have a lot of nanny experience from newborn through late childhood. As a nanny I like to spend quality time with them as they grow. As your little one/s I would focus on age appropriate activities. Tummy time, reading books, going for walks, arts and crafts, holiday parties, board games etc.... I am very attentive as I...
Rosanne can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rosanne was a great sitter for our busy 2.5 yr old girl! She would come each day with educational activities and crafts they would make together, plan parties for holidays together and sent us many pictures during the day of our daughter too! Our daughter had a lot...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have my own car, license with the ability to drive your kids to do fun activities as permitted! Minimum pay rate $18 or more.
A little bit about my experience: I am a sister to three brothers and seven sisters. Five of them which are younger so ive had all the experience you can imagine with kids and an overall understanding...
Ellie can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We immediately felt comfortable with Ellie & our kids adore her. We will definitely hire her again. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hey there!
My name is Kaitlyn, I am 23 and just recently starting working as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist! I am looking for something to fill the in between hours. I have worked with kids of all ages the past 8 years and loved it! I am Peds First Aid and CPR certified.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Kaitlyn and fell in love instantly. We left her with our 2MO for our first date night away, and I felt so comfortable knowing he was in great hands. So happy we found her!"
Alyssa S.
Gina S.
Highland, IN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a married mom with a 21-year-old son studying at Indiana University Bloomington. I genuinely enjoy being a nanny. I'm comfortable with newborns and love all ages! Currently, I'm a full-time nanny for a 7-year-old, a 4-year-old, and 14-month-old twins for over two years. They're moving, so I'm available to start with...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gina was with our family for five years. She is someone who is extremely reliable, trustworthy, honest and sincere. She started off as the nanny and quickly became part of our family. She watched our daughter starting from 6 months to 5 years of age and our son...
Care member
Alyssa M.
Crown Point, IN
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I have over 5 years of experience with children from newborn and up, I work really well with families and can be accommodating to anybody's schedule, I adore being a nanny and it's something I'm extremely passionate about, I look forward to meeting you and your families.
I'd describe my personality as loving and giving...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing at what she does and can be counted on when it comes to important decisions and responsibilities. Alyssa does well with infants all the way to teenager’s. Has a sweet and out going personality. "
Dean R.
Samantha T.
Crown Point, IN
$18-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
I began working with kids by volunteering at my church's daycare. Throughout my time pursuing higher education, I enjoyed working various babysitting/nannying jobs. After graduating, I spent a couple years working in my field, but I missed being around children. I was still providing babysitting services on the side and found...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Marissa P.
Schererville, IN
$10-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a caring, energetic and reliable person. Being an older sister and an aunt, I have cared for children nearly my whole life. I worked as a preschool teacher since I was 16 and I plan to be a teacher when I finish college. I am flexible with my hours and willing to help with other tasks if asked to do so. I am looking forward...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Lori L.
Schererville, IN
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a divorced mother of 5 grown children,"Grammy" of 5 small grandchildren. I managed a Dunkin Donuts for 6 years and quit last spring when my mother was put into Hospice care and needed 24 hour care until she passed away early summer . I possess a positive attitude and am a great cook, cleaner and all around mom I'm ready to...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Pia and I am a current undergrad student at Purdue Northwest. I am available in the mornings before class and after 2:00 p.m. These times are the best to fulfill any non-academic priorities of mine. I currently have a job at a daycare that requires very little hours now and is subject to change upon request....
Pia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Shauna R.
Lansing, IL
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Working as a kindergarten paraprofessional, I spend my days making little ones smile, and encouraging them to always try their best. I plan on going back to school sometime within the next year to get a master's degree in early elementary education. I also was a high school substitute teacher for three years. Now that the school...
Shauna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have 10 years of experience. I am a mother, I have 3 children, the youngest are 10 and 8 years old, I can take care of children with flexible hours, my available hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 pm, Friday and Saturday all day, I also speak fluent Spanish, I like children and I have a lot of experience with them, I love...
Joana can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Tabitha and I recently moved to Valparaiso from Demotte. I have my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, with a focus in special education. I am CPR and First Aid certified.
Previously I have worked in an after school program (7 years), a daycare (2 years), and as a nanny (a year). I have a reliable...
Tabitha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hello! I'm Allison! Do your kids like to run, play games, make art, and need a reliable study source? I've got your back!
I have hundreds of hours of teaching experience and specialize in English and science subjects. I am happy to aid in homework help and am an expert at helping others find academic success and build...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for hourly child care in Portage, IN
Cristina M.
5.0
Cristina treated my son like her own child. If it wasn't for preschool we would still be with Cristina.
- Beth M.
Shannon H.
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
Rosanne A.
5.0
Rosanne was a great sitter for our busy 2.5 yr old girl! She would come each day with educational activities and crafts they would make together, plan parties for holidays together and sent us many pictures during the day of our daughter too! Our daughter had a lot of fun when she was watched by...
- Care member
Ellie P.
5.0
We immediately felt comfortable with Ellie & our kids adore her. We will definitely hire her again.
- Care member
Kaitlyn T.
5.0
We interviewed Kaitlyn and fell in love instantly. We left her with our 2MO for our first date night away, and I felt so comfortable knowing he was in great hands. So happy we found her!
- Alyssa S.
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Does hourly child care near me in Portage, IN have a minimum hour requirement?
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