Find Infant Nannies in Portland, OR
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Find infant nannies in Portland, OR that you’ll love
204 infant nannies are listed in Portland, OR
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infant nannies is 7 years
Infant nannies in Portland, OR
Charity A.
Portland, OR
$24-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello. I've been working with infants through school age for over the past 20 years. I was born and raised here in Portland. I knew as a little girl that I wanted to work with children. They are my passion. I love watching children through each milestone of their lives. Its just amazing to watch how they learn. I've always...
Charity can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Charity was very punctual in her communications, and was well-prepared with a resume and cover letter in our face to face interview. Though we were not able to hire her due to circumstances of our own, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others interested in a...
Jamie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a Portland caregiver specializing in infants and toddlers. I practice Visible Child/RIE philosophy and value time outdoors and gentle, predictable routines. I have over a decade of childcare experience, including multiples, siblings, cloth diapering, natural motor development, breastmilk/formula bottle feeding, and...
Scotti can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Scotti is great and helped us for a couple of date nights while we were in town visiting Portland. We travel all over with our son and have had many sitters, and Scotti was one of the best. She provided detailed and thoughtful updates to make us feel more...
Cate H.
Maria N.
Portland, OR
$19-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
In High School I took all the child classes. I earned a certificate for Early Childhood Education. I did an internship at a daycare Learning Tree in Canby on Summer 2014. I've done laundry. Play with children. Draw with them pictures. Give them food. I used to be a Playland Attendant in Canby Fred Meyer. I was a Bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She has shown up every day and on time that we needed her. She interacts so well with our little girl. Happy, honest, respectful. Highly recommended."
Aaron T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Isabel; I am 20 years old and very interested in your job posting. I have been babysitting and nannying for the past 7 years. I go to college in Portland, Oregon but grew up in Boston, Mass. I speak English and Spanish fluently and have spent time speaking to kids in Spanish. I love animals! I also love...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Isabel took care of my 19 month old while I was traveling for work for 3 full work days. We were in an unfamiliar city and she made the week smooth and easy! She was on time, had great ideas for what to do all day (trips to the library and around the city), and was...
Annie D.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a Portland-native who currently lives in Brisbane, Australia, but is home for the summer! In Australia, I teach primary school and nanny professionally. My most recent charge was a 6-month-old baby who is now nearly 18 months. I currently substitute teach, but prior I was a Year 2 teacher (6-7) year olds. I have also...
Laura can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Laura is the greatest. She is clean and organized and so positive. We love her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello there! My name is Zenobia (Zoe). I have 10 years of experience (ages newborn+ and with multiples). I can help with light housekeeping cooking/meal preparation, bath time and online learning or homework help!
I am comfortable helping with potty training (have trained over 10 kids) and I have diaper changing experience as...
Zenobia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hello,
My name is Emmi, i'm a caring and responsible childcare provider! I have most recent experience with children ages two months- three years, also some experience with preschool aged children. I love taking care of the little ones, getting them outside for nature walks, doing arts and crafts, and singing and dancing! My...
Emmi can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I recently moved to Oregon from Nevada where I was in graduate school. I have previous tutoring and small group experience with elementary and middle school aged children, and babysitting experience ranging from infant to late middle school. I am comfortable with all ages with CPR/AED and First Aid training. I have been a...
Casey can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hi, my name is Lhamo, and I am a nanny with over 25 years of experience, especially providing care for infants and toddlers, with many references available. I've raised three kids on my own: ages 25 at NYU Grad School, 19 at the U. S. Naval Academy, and 15 years old at an immersion high school.
When working with kids, I love...
Lhamo can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lhamo is such a wonderful, gentle, kind, and nurturing caregiver. We have know her for several years (approx 7) and she has always been prompt, dependable, & professional. She shows nothing but the utmost kindness and respect to our children. I can't recommend her...
Julie W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Dayane. I'm Brazilian, and I have been caring for children for 6 years. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, and I also one of my experiences I spent 18 months babysitting a baby born twins. I truly love working with young kids, and I approach each child as an individual who I get to help...
Dayane can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dayane was a great babysitter for my 2 kids. She had previously babysat my 2 year old and did a great job with him so when I needed a babysitter for him plus my new 2 month old, I contacted her again. She especially rose up to the challenge of bedtime. We've...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a CA native and have lived my adult life as a nomad with a heart for humanity. I am highly skilled with infants to toddlers promoting safe spaces, light hearted play, healthy boundaries and energetic soothing. These branch to all ages as I've worked closely with adolescence-young adults as a guide and counselor in...
5.0
"Kinsey changed our lives! Her gentle, take charge and creative nature had us at ease immediately. Our 4 month old daughter felt so safe with Kinsey and connected with her quickly!
From her beautiful meals and intuitive energy to her cleaning practices - we would...
Kaylynn C.
Carissa R.
Portland, OR
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a warm & nurturing mama who will strive to understand your values & build trust by fostering an environment that honors/upholds those values. My first job was babysitting & I have remained passionate about children. Aside from raising my daughter, I have many years of experience working w/ children in various capacities...
Carissa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carissa is WONDERFUL. We would have her be our full time nanny if we had a need for it. Our baby boy loved her immediately and we never worry and can enjoy our date nights knowing he’s safe and well taken care off. She’s thoughtful, kind, patient, caring. We are so...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love working with children. I come from a large family, so have always been surrounded by children of various ages, and I began babysitting very young. I have worked as a nanny for two different families for three years. The children were aged 9 months, 3 years, 4 years, 6 years and 9 years. I provided basic care,...
Hillary can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"kids love her, they have a great time :)"
Jennifer T.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Aydia and I am 23 years old. I have over 8 years of childcare experience working with three families as full time nanny's with kids of all ages. I primarily focus on and have the most experience with infants and toddlers, I also have experience working with twins and children with special needs. I am trained...
Aydia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aydia and my 8 year old daughter established rapport right away! they had lots of fun together and Aydia was also great with our dog! Aydia was prompt, responsive, friendly and professional. we definitely look forward to having her babysit for us again!"
Alexis O.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Jhaylynne, I'm 21 years old and I am a Portland native. I'm an energetic, dependable, and compassionate person who pays attention to detail and will do my best to make your life easier. If you need me to be, I am more than just a baby sitter. I can be your nanny, your household manager, or even your...
Jhaylynne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Jhaylynne is great! She engages really well with our daughter. She also has excellent communication skills and responds promptly. "
Care member
Fernanda S.
Portland, OR
$25-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with kids for over 8 years, and I have experience with kids of all ages from infants to teenagers. I also have experience with kids with special needs.
I used to be an au pair, after that, I have worked in a daycare for a year, I needed to move on so I started working for some families and had great...
Fernanda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a sweetheart girl, very helpful and responsible, she always took good care of my little girl!"
Kristy M.
Diane R.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Grandmother of 2 local grand daughters. I have a lot of experience with both as newborns & experience with baby sign language.
In the last 6 years, I have been the nanny for 2 families. Caring for 4-month-old boy and 2 & 1/2-year-old sister from July 2018 until Aug 2022 in the afternoon and evening.
Caring for 4 &...
5.0
"Diane is so wonderful, we'd adopt her into our family if we could. Our girls are 5 and 7 years old and they really enjoy all the fun projects and activities they do together with Diane. She really knows how to engage them and keep them on task or redirect if needed...
Erin P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Cindy. I graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology. I currently have my CNA license and work in the ER at Good Samaritan. I always light up with joy around kids. Their creativity and positive attitudes are fascinating to me. I enjoy finding creative ways to keep kids off...
Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I three kids and my twins have adhd and you really have to have patience which them. She was very patience and kept them entertained and busy"
Shawntel R.
Recently retired and looking for comfortable family in need of P/T nanny in Southeast Portland. My experience include working with babies in newborn nurseries, infant development centers and older children in schools for children with disabilities as well as one on one relationships with children in their homes.
I believe in...
Laurel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of varied experience as a nanny and caregiver. Other relevant experience includes many years spent as a Pediatric dental health care professional, and as a mentor through Big Brothers, Big Sisters. I find fulfillment in providing nurturing, developmentally appropriate care tailored to your child. I am an...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, OR
Charity A.
5.0
Charity was very punctual in her communications, and was well-prepared with a resume and cover letter in our face to face interview. Though we were not able to hire her due to circumstances of our own, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others interested in a caring, experienced, responsible...
- Jamie S.
Scotti R.
5.0
Scotti is great and helped us for a couple of date nights while we were in town visiting Portland. We travel all over with our son and have had many sitters, and Scotti was one of the best. She provided detailed and thoughtful updates to make us feel more comfortable and our son was well cared for...
- Cate H.
Maria N.
5.0
Maria did a great job with our two girls. She was right on time, listened and kept our girls happy.
- Casey R.
Isabel C.
5.0
Isabel took care of my 19 month old while I was traveling for work for 3 full work days. We were in an unfamiliar city and she made the week smooth and easy! She was on time, had great ideas for what to do all day (trips to the library and around the city), and was very communicative and...
- Annie D.
Laura D.
5.0
Laura is the greatest. She is clean and organized and so positive. We love her!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Portland, OR
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me in Portland, OR?
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Portland, OR, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $22.27. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.
What types of responsibilities do infant nannies near me in Portland, OR take on?
Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Portland, OR, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.
How can I find a good infant nanny near me in Portland, OR?
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 204 infant nanny profiles near you in Portland, OR that you can check out. You can also read 175 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in Portland, OR?
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Portland, OR, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.
Is it safe to hire an infant nanny near me in Portland, OR?
We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.
Ratings for Portland, OR infant nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Infant Nannies in Portland, OR are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 175 reviews of the 204 listed infant nannies.