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Tabitha H.
Benton, IL
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Willing To Work As Long As It Does Not Interfere With My School Schedule
It can be scary entrusting another person with your loved one so I am always willing to meet you and or the family members I will be caring for before I start providing care. I am an animal lover so I have no problem with them being around when I am working. I have babysat children and infants for most of my life. The ages I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Tabitha H.
Benton, IL
$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Willing To Work As Long As It Does Not Interfere With My School Schedule
It can be scary entrusting another person with your loved one so I am always willing to meet you and or the person I will be caring for before I start providing care. I am an animal lover so I have no problem with them being around when I am working. I have been a CNA for 2 years. I have plenty of experience taking care of the...
Tabitha can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Brianna S.
Benton, IL
$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Brianna, I am 21 and I am currently enrolled at Southern Illinois University for Early Childhood Education! I was a toddlers teacher for 2 years and now I am about to be a Kindergarten teacher. I am looking for a summer job and will be available until August 4th!
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 40 years of experience in taking care of seniors. So basically now all I do is adult sit and give them their meal.. So if you just need an eve. or day for shopping away, please call. Thanks!
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, respite care, companionship
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nancy goes above the call of duty. She has a true heart for our seniors and has become my moms best friend much more than just a caregiver . I can't be with my mom all the time I work five hours away but With Nancy I worry so much less . She's family now . One of...
Carol L.
Kylie P.
West Frankfort, IL
$14-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am reliable, outgoing, and patient, with approximately six years of experience working as a lead teacher in a pre-k classroom in an early childhood learning center and babysitting. I am pursuing an elementary education degree online, showing my passion for teaching and being around children. I believe I am a good role model...
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sarah P M.
West Frankfort, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I am Sarah! I have been babysitting for about 4 years now, I am very experienced with all ages! I am willing to help out with any needs you may have!
Sarah P can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Cass! I'm looking for a full/part time babysitting job! I have worked with 2 families from care. com so far and would be happy to give their contact information for references. I have 5 years of experience, but I have been around kids my whole life. I have completed a class in early childhood education, have CPR, First...
Cassidy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My son loved her so much and she took great care of him. She is a wonderful mother to her own daughter as well. She even offered to help with housework while there to babysit."
Aimee W.
Jordan M.
Elkville, IL
$13-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old! I have 3 brothers, 2 are younger than me so that's where it first started! (I also have an 8-year-old son) I've been babysitting for family and for friends for many years as well! You children will be in the best care and will get the best care from me! I can promise and reassure...
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Prompt and excellent communication! Thank you!"
Molly S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past 21 years, I was Operations Manager at National Cat Protection Society in southern California. This organization is a non-profit shelter for cats that accepts only owner-relinquished cats and kittens to adopt to loving homes. So I am very familiar with caring for cats. In addition to cats, I raised a Border Collie...
Nanci can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Nanci took our cat into her home while we had a 3 night stay in Vegas on our road trip to AZ. Her home was impeccably clean and Nanci has a heart of gold. On day 2, she sent a picture of our cat sprawled out on her bed fat and happy. Our cat even joined Nanci...
Christy G.
Brittany C.
Thompsonville, IL
$17-50/hr • 14 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Brittany . I Have Been A Nanny For 14 Years.
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Hi! My name is Brittany . I just moved to this area. I have lived in the O'Fallon, IL area most of my life until I met my husband.
I have loved watching kiddos all of my life. I started babysitting with my older sister when I was 12 years old. I quickly realized that watching children grow and learn was something I was...
5.0
"Brittany was the absolute best caregiver we could have asked for. We have 2 boys, one was less than a year old and the other was two when she started watching them full time for us. She not only completely changed the disposition of my very high energy strong...
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as crafty, dependable, and caring
I like working with kids because I love the energy kids have and the effect they have on my attitude
In my spare time, I like to do crafts, make art, and read
One thing you should know about me is I am 19 years old pursuing an art education degree.
My skills...
I have never been paid to be a pet sitter, however I have grown up with animals my whole life. I have a huge heart for people and the same goes for all animals! If I could own a zoo I probably could! I have 2 fur babies of my own currently and they are both fully pembroke welsh corgis! I consider these two boys my babies since I...
Elliana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Brittany J.
Thompsonville, IL
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Name Is Brittany. I Have Had Many Jobs But I'm Passionate About Nannying.
I started babysitting when I was a teenager and was a nanny until I got married and moved to the "country" with my husband. It has been an adventure for me having chickens, a garden and property. I have had a few different jobs since moving. I have tutored, taken care of seniors, and worked at an insurance office. But none have...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Erin. I have been involved in childcare for about 7 or 8 years now. I am a mom of one with another on the way. I offer childcare services from my home. It is a clean, smoke and pet free home and is also baby proofed. A tour is always given to my clients prior to scheduling. I would describe myself as energetic,...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I'd describe my personality as fun, caring, and unique!
I'm looking for a job that has a stable environment with a set schedule.
I started working with kids when I was in High School. I babysat for a couple different families with kids from age 2-12.
In my spare time, I like to read books and play golf!
Hello! My name is Erin. I have been providing house cleaning services for about 7 years now. I will bring my own cleaning supplies. I do regular cleaning as well as one time cleanings. Please reach out if you're interested!
Erin can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, window washing, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, organization & more
Hi! I am looking for a baby sitting job on my off days of work, Thursdays and Fridays. I'm 23 years old, married, no children, with a house and a huge backyard along with swing sets and sand boxes, everything to keep small kids happy! I absolutely love babies and kids and can't wait to baby sit for you!
Lori can also help with: Carpooling
Rebekah S.
Carterville, IL
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi there! I have a lot of experience working with children! I graduated from SIUC with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. While earning my degree, I worked at a daycare on campus for over 2 years. I am currently finishing up my first year teaching pre-K! I babysit on the weekends as well!
Rebekah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mother of 5 bio kids and 2 foster kids. Ages ranging from infant to 7 years old.
Summary of Skills
Cooperative team member
Quick learner
Strong verbal communication
Attention to detail
Energetic and organized
Creative
Sonia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hello! My name is Elliana, I am 20 years old and I work as a CNA in healthcare. I have worked in the healthcare field for almost 2 years now and I have quickly learned that caregiving is what I was meant to do. I have always helped raise all 10 of my little cousins growing up and now I'm helping take care of my 1 yr old niece...
Elliana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Benton, IL
Nancy C.
5.0
Nancy took care of both my grandma and mom, they both had dementia and my mom had disabilities also. . Nancy was like a family member!
- Trisha E.
Cassidy H.
5.0
Cassidy is a wonderful person. I hired her to help mostly with my 3 year old daughter and occasionally my other kids ages 7, 8, 10. Cass brought her daughter with her to babysit and my daughter loved them both. She was always on time or early. She was wonderful to always help clean. She is very...
- Natalie L.
Jordan M.
5.0
Prompt and excellent communication! Thank you!
- Molly S.
Nanci B.
5.0
Nanci took our cat into her home while we had a 3 night stay in Vegas on our road trip to AZ. Her home was impeccably clean and Nanci has a heart of gold. On day 2, she sent a picture of our cat sprawled out on her bed fat and happy. Our cat even joined Nanci on her bed for night snuggles. I...
- Christy G.
Brittany C.
5.0
Brittany was the absolute best caregiver we could have asked for. We have 2 boys, one was less than a year old and the other was two when she started watching them full time for us. She not only completely changed the disposition of my very high energy strong willed 2 year old but also used...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Benton, IL:
How can I find a Benton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Benton, IL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 3 babysitters in Benton, IL on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Benton, IL?
The average rate for Benton, IL babysitters on Care.com is $12.67 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Benton, IL?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Benton, IL through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.