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60 mother's helpers are listed in West Orange, NJ
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 4 years
Mother's helpers in West Orange, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!!! Thank you so much for viewing my profile. My name is Lucy. When I was younger, I was a mothers helper for a couple of families and it gradually turned into babysitting when I was just 12. I currently still babysit for these families one of whom has 5 children including a newborn, a toddler and an autistic child. I am...
Lucy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucy is AMAZING!!! I hired her to pick up my two children and take them to aftercare at a nearby daycare facility. I couldn't be happier with her kindness, punctuality and flexibility. She never missed a day picking them up. I can always rely on her (even when...
Jessica F.
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Taryya, I am 23 years old and I am looking for a short-term, Monday-Thursday nanny job. I have 4 years experience as a nanny and 5 years as a babysitter. I also have experience as a teacher's assistant, personal assistant, and mother's helper. I have worked with ages ranging from 3 months to 13 years old....
Taryya can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family...
Tyesha P.
4.8
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
*I am looking for work on the West side in Manhattan, NYC. I am taking classes in the city and would like to commute directly to work after.*
I am South Orange based and can still work locally. However I am prioritizing afternoon work in NYC.
I love performing, telling stories and outdoor activities. The more sun the better!...
Sohailla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
3.0
"Sohailla was interviewed based on her the great reviews and response from previous families. There's no doubt that she's a great hire...however, I just thought it was unprofessional that she never got back to me with the information requested and that she said she...
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Hii! I am looking to babysit tiny humans as they make me smile and feel alive. Caregiving has been a part of my day-to-day life for a long time and I love it. I find so much joy in being a child's positive mentor. I enjoy playing hide and seek, board games, and also doing arts and crafts like coloring and painting. Along with...
Saniyiah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Courtney W.
West Orange, NJ
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Orange Highschool Teacher During The Day, Playing Superwoman During My Days Off.
Hello! Before becoming a highschool teacher I was substituting at an elementary school. With my experience I have grown to understand various age groups and developed more patience . I have a bubbly and empathetic personality to be there emotionally for children as well.
I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, &...
4.2
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have several years of experience working with children in various spaces. I have also worked w/ children on the spectrum. I am an honest, patient, creative & organized childcare professional. I incorporate age-appropriate activities such as tummy time, reading, music, sensory & cognitive play as substitutes for screen-time....
Robin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Robin is a wonderful person and any family would be lucky to have her. She always responded immediately and showed up on time with a smile. My daughter loved her! To put it very simply, Robin the kind of person you like immediately. She makes you feel like your...
Amy B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started caring for children when I was younger as a mothers helper and continued until I started to drive than I became a nanny gaining a lot of experience throughout these 8 years. I have cared for all ages and am able to do transportation to their activities.
Robyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Robyn is very reliable and dependable! She has always been very good with my son- caring, fun, involved. She is not one to sit around and look at her phone the whole time. "
Eileen M.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I experience babysitting, cooking, cleaning, driving various types of automobiles, working in schools and more. I enjoy all crafts and games, indoor and outdoor. I am working towards my Masters in Education for grades 7 to 12 in Special Needs. I like to be clean, have fun, and help out! I am also flexible with hours and pay. I...
Alivia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Alivia was awesome! She handled our crazy school pickup system beautifully and took care of my boys at our home after school until I arrived from work. We are looking forward to her coming back again soon!"
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Leticia M.
Parsippany, NJ
$15-28/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hello! I'm Leticia, 31 yo, Brazilian and I have college degree! I have more than 5 years experience with kids from 3mo to 12yo. I have always loved to be around kids and take care of them! I also take care of dogs and I love to see how they interact with children! Here, I was trained and had the experience living with children!...
Leticia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is such a good nanny! Really patient, she loves to entertain the kids and play! She also cooks very well, and I had a great experience with her taking care of my baby! I can say: she is a special person"
Thamires F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I study child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work. I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids with special needs, and kids with limited mobility, so I'm up for anything!
I am a...
Emily can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."
Manasi C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Victoria, I'm 25 years old. I have been babysitting for the past 13 years, I started as a mother's helper when I was 12. My experience includes caring for infants as young as 2 months, multiple kids, and special needs children. I help out the families I babysit for by running errands. I do have a car and a valid...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My daughter likes spending time with her. She is also great with dogs. She really does a great job with my daughter. She started watching her around 10 months - she is almost 2 now. I feel safe leaving my house, daughter, and dog in Victoria's hands when I go out."
Jill Y.
Hello, My name is Samantha, I am 21 years old. I have about 6 years of experience with ages ranged from newborn to 13 years old. I am CPR certified and have my own reliable transportation with a clean driving record. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions! Look forward to hearing from you guys!
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Amanda D.
Cranford, NJ
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
From a young age I was a mother's helper and then a babysitter. I have experience with children from 5 months to 6 years old.
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ben C.
Mountainside, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
29 Year Old Male Babysitter, Tutor, Helper, Facilitator, And Therapist
My name is Ben and I am offering services as a full or part-time babysitter, tutor, family helper/facilitator and/or therapist at this time. In addition to formal training in mental health counseling and childhood development, I have thorough experience working will children and adolescents of all ages in the home, classroom,...
Ben can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hello!
I am from Caldwell, New Jersey, and I am looking for a potential nannying job this summer. I graduated from West Essex High school, class of 2021. I am currently enrolled as a freshman at Liberty University in Lynchburg Virginia. I am home for the summer from the beginning of May till the middle of August. I started...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Emma D.
Belleville, NJ
$28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi !! I have more than 10 years of experience in childcare. I was 13 years old when I first started working with kids as young as 3 years old.
I have a BA in Sociology and minor in psychology. For over a year I volunteered at Parents Inc. Which is a family helpline that offers numerous services for strengthening family...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
If you are looking for reliable and honest family helper I'm more than happy to help you with daily errands, take care of kids, cook meal or clean your house
Hi my name is Justyna! I'm polish-English speaking 34 old with 9 years experience
Justyna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Seeking for a full time long-term position with a caring family.
I am experienced and open to do
Light housekeeping,
Cooking/Meal Prep/Snacks
Laundry
Errands
Appointment driving
Companionship
I am comfortable with dogs.
Ideal family will trust me and make me feel welcome and respected. I would love to take your child to the...
Kenia can also help with: Swimming supervision
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dear Parents,
Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am a fun, active and responsible adult. I believe it is important to teach and also learn from children.
I am more then happy to help around the house such as cooking, laundry, helping with homework, etc. You can be guaranteed to find your house in better condition...
Shannon can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Gabriella A.
Nutley, NJ
$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hey there! I'm Gabriella and I am a third-year, fourth-grade teacher in Summit, NJ. I have been working with children in many different capacities such as a mother's helper, babysitter, teacher, and tutor since I was in high school. As a caregiver, I describe myself as patient, energetic, and responsible. I'm available to either...
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in West Orange, NJ
Lucy S.
5.0
Lucy is AMAZING!!! I hired her to pick up my two children and take them to aftercare at a nearby daycare facility. I couldn't be happier with her kindness, punctuality and flexibility. She never missed a day picking them up. I can always rely on her (even when adding a day at the last minute)....
- Jessica F.
Taryya E.
5.0
Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family that get her in their home.
- Tyesha P.
Sohailla M.
5.0
Sohailla was our sitter for a few months, looking after our three children aged 9, 7, and 5 after school. Her responsibilities included picking them up, assisting with homework, and preparing snacks. The kids loved her, and so did we. Sohailla was attentive, playful, and responsible. We wouldn't...
- Stephanie T.
Robin G.
5.0
Robin is so warm and kind - our toddler took to her right away! She's clearly very experienced and comfortable around children. We're so glad to have her in our circle of caregivers.
- Amarylis B.
Robyn M.
5.0
We hired Robyn to watch our daughter and she was a great nanny. She was always on time, helped with homework, was very patient, and planned fun activities and crafts. She also helped with house work and took the dog for walks, which was greatly appreciated. I would recommend Robyn to anyone!
- Rebekah M.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in West Orange, NJ?
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 5 profiles to see which responsibilities mother’s helpers near you are happy to take on.
How can I find mother’s helpers near me in West Orange, NJ?
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 West Orange, NJ. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.
How much does it cost to hire a mother’s helper near me in West Orange, NJ in May, 2024?
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 $20.40.
Ratings for West Orange, NJ mother's helpers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Mother's Helpers in West Orange, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers.