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Cade M.

Babysitter!

Happy Valley, OR

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a junior at Saint Mary's College of California, and I'll be home for the summer starting June 1st. I have over 5 years of babysitting experience and love working with kids. I'm happy to help with travel, crafts, and schoolwork. I'm easygoing, approachable, and grew up in a big family-so I'm very comfortable keeping kids...
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Fun And Experienced Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have loved working with children and generally being a caregiver for my whole life. I started at the age of 12 by babysitting for the families in my neighborhood. I have a lot of experience working with children with physical and developmental disabilities as I worked at an institute for developmentally disabled children for 3...

Kinara F. says "I was Mikiko's instructor in nursing school, so I spent a lot of time watching her interact with classmates, staff, and clients. She is compassionate,...

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Date Night/Weekend Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
Hi there! I am currently looking for part-time babysitting and pet-sitting gigs. I am taking a hiatus from teaching full time to be home with my 1yo while my husband works full time. I am also working a seasonal part-time remote job during the day (through July), so I'm really only looking for a day or two per week of providing...

Care Member says "Melanie is an absolute delight. My family and I warmed up to her and her sweet daughter right away. She is genuinely friendly and kind and is a great...

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Sitter With 20 Years Of Experience.

Portland, OR

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am an auntie, so I was a built-in babysitter for 2 amazing boys that job started for me at age 14 and I also watched a younger cousin for 2 years before the first nephew was born. I have been taking care of children of all ages for over 20 years. I am first aid and CPR certified. I also acted as primary caregiver for my...
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Portland, OR

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have cared for children for a few years as well as growing up with younger cousins and family members. I am a college student working to get a degree in psychology. I have worked as a babysitter before throughout high school and some of college. I would love to continue that passion and gain more experience. I have worked at...
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Gresham, OR

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have worked in childcare for about 5 years now & loved every moment of it. My experience includes an in-home daycare, private nanny/babysitting jobs, and a daycare chain. Most of my experience is with infants, however I have cared for children across the board. I am also mama to an 18mo old & have brought her with me to work...
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Portland, OR

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been working in home care, childcare and education for over 10 years. I've worked as a full time nanny and as a house manager in the past for several years. I have worked in schools as a para educator in special education and high support needs classes for 2 years. Currently, I work as an educational therapist and tutor....
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All About Me!

Vancouver, WA

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Hello. I am a college student from Gonzaga. I am a second year studying elementary education and I work with students weekly. I have over 100+ hours working with children and I am CPR and first aid certified. I am looking for babysitting jobs while I am home from college for winter break! I'd describe my personality as...
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Babysitter

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Macy! I have about 4 years of experience babysitting and I can help with light housekeeping and cooking/meal preparation as well as pet care. I am a college student at Saint Mary's College of California. I babysit for many families back home but decided to join care. com since I am new to the area. I have experience...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have been nannying and babysitting children for over 13 years. I have worked with kids in a variety of settings such as camps, nurseries/daycares, and as an in-home nanny and babysitter. I am CPR and first-aid certified and have experience with children of all ages. I am a firm believer of play. I work hard to find...
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Part-time Babysitter Available!

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am the oldest of three siblings. I have been helping take care of my younger brother a since I was young, due to having an absentee mother. I have also been babysitting for other families in my home town since I was 15 years old. I am comfortable with babysitting multiple children at a time. I love arts and crafts and...
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Fun Sitter And Adventure Taker!

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have multiple years of experience an I've been babysitting since I was 14. I have my license and I am able to do pick ups/ drop offs to anywhere and take the kid(s) on fun outdoor adventures! I can help with laundry, house chores, and doing errands. I am currently a sophomore at the University of Oregon and I have school from...
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Fun, Honest, And Very Experienced Babysitter!

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! Thanks for visiting my profile. I just moved to Portland about 2 months ago - I am a very active, flexible, spiritual, and kind person. I love to play sports, spend time outside, make art, garden, and I am currently attempting to teach myself bass guitar. :) I have 10+ years of childcare experience, most specifically...
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Part-Time Summer Caregiver

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Asianna! I currently work full time in environmental conservation and am looking for on-call/ time-to-time jobs to help with school loan repayments! My experience with little ones: My mother has owned and operated an in home daycare since I was a year old! Growing up, I helped out with feeding/changing/putting...
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Babysitter

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Charlotte. I am going into my final year as a double major in Psychology and Dance at the University of Oregon, and am looking for a babysitting job while I am home in Portland for the summer. I have 8 years of experience, as well as two younger brothers, ages 10 and 12. I love doing activities such as arts and...
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Patient And Creative Nanny, Experienced With Parents Working From Home

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Jodi and I am 29 years old, living in Portland OR. I am currently looking for an active, affectionate, and mindful family to be welcomed into. I have worked in childcare for over a decade in many capacities; babysitting, nannying, summer camps, behavioral therapy with kiddos on the autism spectrum. I am currently a...
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Patient And Professional Care Giver

Portland, OR

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am a volunteer Crisis Counselor for NAMI. I am certified by the Oregon Health Authority as a Traditional Health Worker/Peer Wellness Specialist, with advanced training as a Youth & Young Adult Peer Mentor. I am also finishing up the Yoga Calm Instructor certification. It is a secular program designed for youth, with the...
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Active And Outdoorsy Sitter.

Lake Oswego, OR

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I a lifetime of experience babysitting as an oldest sibling of 2. I have my own car and am willing to help with errands, travel, carpooling, and tutoring. I also have experience coaching kids in soccer, xc skiing, and flag football. I work best with high energy kids who like to play outside. I just graduated from Portland State...
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Part-Time UCLA Grad And Tutor

Portland, OR

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$24/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I've been babysitting off and on since college, but am now getting my Masters in Psychology and returning for more regular babysitting and nannying opportunities. I have spent the last two years working as a young adult coordinator for my Church. In 2016 I worked a preschool and spent time specifically in the infant care until....
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Kristin O.'s Photo

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I recently retired after teaching at community colleges for 23 years. I enjoy a busy life, but realized that I was missing kids in my life. For the past six months I have cared for twins that were 12-day old premies the first time I babysat for them. I spend every Tuesday with them and watch as they grow into unique little...
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  • 60 in-home babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of August 2025

FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter

All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $20.00. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.

In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 1 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.

You can now find babysitters online in Happy Valley, OR with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 1 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.

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