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Lili S.

Babysitter & Household Helper

Lake Oswego, OR

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hi! My name is Lili, I'm a 22-year-old college grad with lots of childcare experience. I love being a sitter/nanny because I absolutely adore kids (& babies). I've been babysitting for about 10 years, worked at an elementary school for four, and then I switched to the daycare campus for a couple years. I am CPR and First-aid...
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Oregon City, OR

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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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I started as a mothers helper at the age of 10 and have cared for children now for over 30 years. I absolutely love watching children learn and grow. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, patient and compassionate. I like working with kids because their love for life and learning is amazing to be around. I started...
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Teacher!

Portland, OR

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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hi! My name if Kirstin and I am currently a preschool teacher here in Portland. I have worked with children for almost 10 years! Early childhood development is my passion as well as my profession. I have babysat, nannied, worked at daycares, preschools, and have been a parent helper. I have cared for all ages, all needs, and up...
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Regularly Referred To As A Super Nanny

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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I have 8+ years of experience with complete in home care of children as well as a House Manager / Mother's Helper. I also have experience in senior care, with Dementia Care certifications. The youngest child I have cared for is 6 months, the oldest 12. The pride of my career is having cared for a family of 4 kids through the...
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Nanny/ Mother's Helper

Portland, OR

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hi! I am a Nanny and Mother's Helper living in Portland! I've been nannying for about 14 years, and the ages range from "just learning to talk" to "just learning to talk back to their parents" :) In 2015, I graduated from the International Culinary Center in New York, so I love to cook! I am currently seeking a part time...
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Cheerful Caretaker For Elders Or Youngers

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
As the oldest in my generation of our family, I was gifted the opportunity to become a mother's helper early on in life. I've raised three incredible children of my own, and always felt most comfortable nurturing babies and caring for children. As a midwife, I've continued my education and exposure has been rich with a variety...
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Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Portland, OR

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Graduate Student pursuing my master's in Marriage & Family Therapy at Lewis & Clark College, with a focus on utilizing play therapy with young children. 15 years of childcare experience since starting off as a Mother's Helper in elementary school. Experience includes: child-focused volunteer opportunities, professional work as...
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Positive And Exciting Family Helper

Portland, OR

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Chloe! I have been on a journey to find a job that is truly satisfying and beneficial to myself and the community these past two years. I have always known that I have a strong drive to care for others. Due to that the majority of my education is based within the medical field. With covid happening, like many...
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Birth And Postpartum Doula Offering Mother's Helper Services

Portland, OR

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there, I'm Emily:) I have 15+ years experience as a nanny with children of all ages but specialize in Newborn care. I have been a Birth/Postpartum Doula for the last 4 years. However, I recently decided to take a break from the on call life of birth and focus more on newborn/ infant care and postpartum help for mama. I would...
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Tualatin, OR

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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I have been babysitting since I was 11-years old and nannying since I was 16. I love kids, and I love being around others. My strengths are empathy, positivity, inclusion, communication, and futuristic. Because of these strengths I have, it is clear that I would likely have a career working with others and in...
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Oregon City, OR

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a senior pre-med student at University of Portland, and I am looking for some work during my winter break and Spring semester. I was a mother's helper when I was 11, and I got babysitter certified at the age of 13 and I have been practicing ever since, which gives me more than 10 years of experience. I can do many tasks...
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Babysitter/Helper

Portland, OR

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hello! My name is Alexis and I am a college graduate from Oregon State University who will be attending Physical Therapy school in the near future. I have been a babysitter/helper for families for over 4 years. I have been caring for and still care for the same kids since I started my babysitting gig. I am looking to expand my...
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Portland, OR

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My Name is Lucy C. I'm from Oakland, California and I currently live up in Portland with my three roommates (my best friend, bearded dragon, and pet pigeon) while I attend Lewis & Clark College. I plan on majoring in Bio and minoring in Neuroscience and Middle East studies! This summer I sat for a few families and built a...
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Portland, OR

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi, I'm Megan, I recently graduated from nursing school and am passionate about working with children and families! I've worked as a babysitter and nanny for over 8 years and have experience with children 3 months to 11 years old. I love finding fun and age appropriate outdoor activities, crafts, and games to entertain kiddos....
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Portland, OR

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I worked for 4 years as a nanny and residential manager for a family with 2 pre-teens/teenagers and 2 dogs. Child care was my main priority; other responsibilities included pet care, errands, shopping, cooking, cleaning, organizing, scheduling, researching, managing the family calendar (healthcare appointments/...
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Bonus Helper!

West Linn, OR

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$25/hr
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hi there! I am a middle-aged woman, raised two children and have had 12 years of behavioral specialist work in the military. Experienced with all facets of childcare and household management, schedules, errands, crafting and such. I love to interact with children on behalf of their parents! Am experienced caring for household...
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Caregiver/ Home-care Helper

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hi! My name is Cameryn, I'm a college student majoring in healthcare. I've worked in childcare on and off for the last eight years; my time as a childcare provider has taught me extensively about compassion, organization, and patience. I also have experience with providing transportation and running errands, as well as cooking,...
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Heart For Children

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hello, My name is Mikaelee! I am CPR certified, and I have a big heart for children. Here is a bit about myself: Igrew up as the middle child, in-between my four brothers and sisters. While I was still young, my mother was a caregiver in our own home for a couple of other children, and I have happy memories of being her small...
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Certified Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Happy To Help With Your Child Care Needs

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Aloha! I've recently arrived from Kailua, Hawaii on Oahu where I had my own preschool, The Green Preschool in Kailua. I'm kind of semi retired but I still want to be around kids and be of service to families. I would love to look after your little ones! And as a certified Waldorf Early Childhood Educator I know lots of games...
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Positive Sitter And Homework Helper!

Wilsonville, OR

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hello! My name is Abi and I am an incoming freshman at Portland State University where I plan on pursuing a career in teaching. I have volunteered in childcare at my church for eight years (ages 3-5), work as an entertainer for children's parties, and have loved being a sitter for the past couple of years. I was on the honor...
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  • 42 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of October 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 1 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 Lake Oswego, OR. 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 $25.00.

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