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Jillian W.

Warm And Nurturing. An Eager Helper.

Joliet, IL

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as warm, introverted, kind. I like working with kids because I've grown up with four siblings and I am the oldest. I think kids are fun and I love being a role model for them. I'm looking for a job that allows me to take care of others. Because I have been told that nurturing comes naturally to...
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Child care

Joliet, IL

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hey! My name is Emily and I am 20 years old. I love to work with children. I believe that I bring a lot to the table as I am young, allowing me to have energy and creativity, but also have the experience needed to make a respectable caregiver. I am seeking a family I can be as helpful as possible to. I am willing to enforce...
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Nanny, Postpartum Doula, Counselor Intern

Joliet, IL

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm excited for the opportunity to support your family this fall. I'm a school-based therapist and postpartum doula with advanced degrees in Psychology and Counseling, along with specialized certifications and CE training. I've worked in a pediatric hospital setting supporting infants in critical care, which deepened my...
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Carpooling
To begin with, starting even at the age of 8, my mother had my little brother and I constantly took care of him. I loved having a little brother so much that I am actually going to college to be a teacher now. I've been going to church since I was in pre-school. Since the age of 13, I have been an active helper in my churches...
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Tinley Park, IL

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Vivacious, experienced helper and educator available for daily enthusiastic attention to your family. I am family oriented and have raised a daughter, who is still a major part of my life. I have always worked in a helping field, i. e. medical-as an EMT, CPR certified with a background in emergency medicine, labor and delivery,...

Madeline K. says "Linda met with our daughter and was punctual, kind, and very qualified."

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Nanny/Mother's Helper/Personal Assistant

Willow Springs, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I'm a Mom, so I get it and understand the importance of knowing that our kiddos are safe, happy, and healthy while away. I have a Membership at the Brookfield Zoo, DuPage Children's Museum, Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium, if you're okay with activities outside of the home. I would love to see if we would be a good fit...
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Caring And A Peace Creature.

Naperville, IL

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$27/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as compassionate gentle and loyal. I like working with kids because it's my passion. I'm looking for a job that I can connect with a child I started working with kids when I was 13 as a mother's helper In my spare time, I like to hike One thing you should know about me is I am a mom
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Aurora, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
I've been experienced with children my whole life I've always been a babysitter/nanny/housekeeper/errands runner/driver/shopper/cook/counselor/companion/helper/mom/dad/grand parent/ dog owner/ Make Things Happen I partakes in a few things in life I feel as any Caring job with Duties is for me I just always been that type of...
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Babysitter Or Part-Time Nanny

Mokena, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Caroline and I am a 20-year-old with experience as a nanny and a private swim lesson instructor. I am currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Spanish and Business. I have been babysitting for 8 years with experience as a mother's helper including cooking, cleaning, laundry, and...
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Nanny/Household Manager/Mother's Helper/DateNightSitter

Naperville, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
8/7/25: I have been assisting families for +10 years and have a vast amount of experience with many family care functions. I have worked with children from ages six months to teens. I am experienced with early childhood development and enjoy teaching younger children new skills according to their age. I have a very positive...
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Part Time Helper

Tinley Park, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi!! I'm Brianna. I graduated with a B. S. in Public Health from the University of South Florida last May but have since relocated back to the Chicagoland area. I consider myself a jack of all trades but I have been babysitting/pet sitting since I was a teen. I have had a love for animals since I was a kid which led me to having...
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Here To Help With Your Kiddos!

Naperville, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello there, I am kara and I am 22 years old. I have done babysitting and nannying for many years now. I started out as mother's helper and expanded out to nannying on my own. I have always had a passion to help kids learn and grow. I am very easy going and adjust to each kids schedule! I am here to make your life easier and...
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Olivia

Lisle, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Olivia! I have babysat small children from ages 3 and up in their homes and I have been the "errand runner" being a mother's helper. I also have taught children at theater camps from ages 3 and up - so I have worked with large groups of youth as well. Pictures are of me with the main boys I nannied, in Los Angeles. I...
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College Student Seeking Babysitting/Tutoring Gigs!

Naperville, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am a rising senior attending UC Santa Barbara. I am originally from Naperville and have worked as a babysitter, mother's helper, and tutor since I was 12. I am a good listener, kind, and patient with all personalities! As a babysitter, I love to be active through sports and games, and I additionally...
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Frankfort, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. Hi my name is Lauren! I am 23 years old. I have more then 10 years of babysitting, I nanny when I'm not in school too, currently I'm a runner and swimmer, I am as swim instructor at lock port park district I also work at the before and after care for...
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  • The average post rate is $20.25/hr as of August 2025

FAQs for finding a mother's helper

In a lot of cases mother’s helpers take on many of the same babysitter duties that a normal babysitter does. A mother’s helper can help with homework, can supervise children, and can even do light housework. The biggest difference between a sitter and a mother’s helper is typically their age. Usually, a mother’s helper is a “babysitter in training” who isn’t old enough to be alone in a home with children, but can help keep an eye on children while parents are nearby while taking some time to themselves. Review 4 profiles to see which responsibilities mother’s helpers near you are happy to take on.

Thanks to babysitting websites like Care.com, it’s easy to find qualified babysitters online near you, including mother’s helpers. You can search through Care.com profiles to find a mother’s helper who has the experience you’re looking for and can help tackle the top babysitting duties on your list in Joliet, IL. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.

Similar to babysitting rates, mother’s helpers rates can vary based on different factors like their years of experience or where you live. Typically, mother’s helper rates near you start at $20.25.

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