About Mary

Experience: 5 yrs

COVID-19 vaccinated

joyful, gracious, dependable I love being a grandmother. I am patient, loving and always curious.. I think it is important to be that loving grandmother to families when the parents must work hard, I'm looking for a steady job that allows me to be a part of a family's journey. I am dependable and flexible and in return, I am looking for a dependable income. I am a proud mother of two wonderful grown kids and two lovable grandkids. I have been a paid caregiver of children and also pets for over 5 years. I am a co-founder and admin of Remembering Downtown Harrisonburg VA on Facebook. I am learning to fly my drone. I love to cook. I especially love to hang out with my grandchildren, ages one and five, my Collie dog and my cats. I am always there for them with love, on time, following their rules. Excellent with special needs children, which translates to endless patience. I am flexible and can pivot in any direction. I am kind and that really matters.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

Jane S.

Reviewed on 5/13/2025

Portie (Mary) has been a wonderful babysitter for our 3 y/o daughter. She has done babysitting for us since my daughter was 2 months old and was one of my daughter's first visitors in the hospital. She was the first non-family member we trusted to watch her while we went on first post-partum date night. She has also taken care of our numerous dogs and cats over the years. She is responsible, trustworthy, and excellent with children and I would not hesitate to leave children in her care.

Services

Age groups

Willing to care for up to 1 child

Rates

Recurring jobs

$10-15/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$26/hr

Can help with

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Swimming supervision

Travel

Qualifications

Education

University of South Carolina - Columbia

College degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker