Find mother's helpers in Portland, OR that you’ll love

50 mother's helpers are listed in Portland, OR

The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 7 years

Mother's helpers in Portland, OR

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Vlasis V.


Portland, OR

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Creative & Consistent Helper

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've had the privilege of working as a "manny" for three years. I highly value the role of positive male figures in the healthy development of youth and take great pride in my work. My approach is a balance of "fun, firm and fair." I've also served as an ABA therapist for children living with Autism, a 1-on-1 aid in special...
Vlasis can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"V is a great communicator - always touches base with parents and makes sure everyone is aligned and on the same page. V was excellent at thinking through fun outings and activities. V is great at positive communication to let kids know when they are doing a good...

Stephanie H.

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Isabella F.


Portland, OR

$18-23/hr4 yrs exp

Tutor, Sitter, Helper!

Hello there, I'm Izzy, I'm a patient tutor, sitter, and helper. I have 6 years of experience tutoring in Math (up to calculus I), Chemistry, Biology, and Essay writing. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Lewis and Clark College. My passion is working with kids and adults alike to help them meet...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Izzy's knowledge of biology and chemistry is truly impressive. They have a deep understanding of the subject matter and an ability to break down even the most challenging concepts into manageable, easy-to-understand parts. This made a world of difference in my...

Care member

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Cayce R.


Portland, OR

$34-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny - Household Manager - Professional Helper

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Cayce! I've spent the last 15 years as a nanny, doula, caregiver, CNA, nursing student, home cleaner/organizer, personal assistant, household manager, yoga teacher & health coach. I'm also a personal trainer in training! Needless to say, helping is my jam. I view my role as a helper to be a true calling. It brings me...
Cayce can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"There are many many wonderful things to say about Cayce!! She is a natural care giver! She is positive, very kind, and enthusiastic. Cayce brings creative ideas and plans for fun activities for both 2 and 7 year olds. The children enjoy her spirit and and she...

Lois C.

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Kirstin A.


Portland, OR

$28-43/hr8 yrs exp

Teacher!

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

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...
Kirstin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kirstin has been a joy to work with and my kids have both really enjoyed getting to know her. She is prompt, kind, willing to take kids to activities, and very responsible. We are thankful for her!"

April S.

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Amber B.


Portland, OR

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Parents Helper

Greetings! I love nurturing others, young and old. I have two adult sons. I'm interested in providing evening/overnight care and am open to being a Helper to the parents, including light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping and errands. I am focused on healthy eating (mostly plant based) and strive to be positive, supportive...
Amber can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
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Alexis S.


Portland, OR

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/Helper

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...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Stephanie A.


Portland, OR

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Teen Helper

Hi -, I have a MS Degree in college counseling and higher education. I am a mom to 16-year-old sophomore and looking to use my skills to help families in need. I am a fun, responsible, respectful mom who is great with kids of all ages.
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Valerie B.


Portland, OR

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Family Helper

As a single mom when my son was 4-18, I remember clearly how challenging it was to juggle work, family responsibilities and life. I needed to hire so help for childcare and I want to be the help that I had needed when I was raising my son. I have cared for other families children on many occasions, helped with cooking and...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katie D.


Portland, OR

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Caring Helper With Children And Pets!

I am a passionate elementary educator of seven years. I have most of my experience with upper elementary students but have taught children from K-6. I had a few babysitting, tutoring, house/pet sitting, and support jobs in my early twenties as well. I'm currently going back to school for Speech and Language Pathology. I'm...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Kimberly D.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Tutor, Homework Helper Available

I'm a former nanny and graduate with my Master's in Education and a BA in Theatre, and am seeking part-time work! I'm relocating to Portland as of mid-August for my next big adventure. I babysat throughout middle/high school, and with the training for my degrees I've spent more than two years working with students ages 2-18. I...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Chloe T.


Portland, OR

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Positive And Exciting Family Helper

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...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Melissa G.


Portland, OR

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Cheerful Caretaker For Elders Or Youngers

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...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Courtney C.


Portland, OR

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ann R.


Portland, OR

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Certified Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Happy To Help With Your Child Care Needs

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...
Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Bethany D.


Portland, OR

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have a passion for teaching and helping kids explore the world around them. Children should have the opportunity to develop life skills through play from day one. I have worked with children for 10 years, facilitating learning experiences. I have experience with kids from infancy to middle school, as well as children with...
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alexandria R.


Portland, OR

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly And Fun Household Manager

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

A college graduate with over 15 years of experience as a nanny and household manager. I started out as a mothers helper at the age of 9. I have supported families of all ages including newborns, toddlers, pre teens, and more. I love supporting others to create a fun loving, beautiful, organized, and efficient home. I can help...
Alexandria can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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D'monica S.


Portland, OR

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Regularly Referred To As A Super Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 4+ 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...
D'monica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ellen O.


Portland, OR

$16-22/hr9 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher And College Student

I have about 9 years of childcare experience, first starting as a mother's helper and then babysitting for several families in my neighborhood for children ages 1-12. I have over 3 years of experience working with middle school children as a Student Leader at MESD Outdoor School, and have been the Program Assistant at Old...
Ellen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

I have been nannying for 4+ years and have had the opportunity to work with children from newborns to 8 years old. I specialize in infant and toddler care and love getting to develop a long lasting relationship where I can help foster a child's growth. I love to read, spend time outside, set up arts and crafts, and engage in...
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Allison C.


Portland, OR

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny For 18 Years!

I have been babysitting since I was about 14 and before that I was a mothers helper. I have 15 years experience as a registered dental assistant and during that time have always worked with children ages 5-18. I always enjoyed caring for children even while I worked full time. I have taken a break from my career and moved into a...
Skills:

First Aid

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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Portland, OR

Vlasis V.

5.0

"V" was a wonderful addition to our family and we now consider him part of our extended care network. He is a skilled communicator, patient, empathetic and creative. He really invested in getting to know our son's unique personality and kept a regular, open line of communication with us so we were...

- Angela G.

Isabella F.

5.0

My dad had a stroke and after being discharged from the hospital had many day-to-day needs that I could not attend to because of working full time. He could not go up and down stairs alone, needed help preparing meals and taking meds, as well as support in some of his occupational therapy tasks -...

- Care member

Cayce R.

5.0

Cayce is nothing short of phenomenal--I am wholly convinced there is no better nanny in the universe. Cayce watches our two boys, ages 2 and 1, three full days a week. Most importantly, the kids absolutely adore her and she takes incredible care of them. She shows up every morning full of...

- Hopi R.

Kirstin A.

5.0

Kirstin has been a joy to work with and my kids have both really enjoyed getting to know her. She is prompt, kind, willing to take kids to activities, and very responsible. We are thankful for her!

- April S.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Mother's Helpers in Portland, OR are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 50 listed mother's helpers.