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817 babysitters are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of October 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Portland, OR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Part-time Babysitter Available
Hi, My name is Alyssa. I am a passionate caregiver, 3rd-year law student specializing in juvenile defense work, and experienced in supporting children with disabilities. Former high school teacher and basketball coach with a high-energy approach. Eager to contribute a compassionate touch to...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa has been an occasional afternoon/evening sitter for our family for almost a year now. She is a great communicator with regards to scheduling, is always punctual and dependable, and arrives with a smile (which given her busy schedule is amazing). My kids...
Shami R.
Gina O.
Portland, OR
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
A little about me: Hi, I'm Gina! I'm currently a grad student at Pepperdine University working towards a license in marriage and family therapy. All of my work experience has been with children as I've been a nanny/babysitter throughout my undergrad, camp counselor, and preschool activities director at church. I also have 1 year...
Gina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gina came at a time when I just had a newborn with a incredibly active toddler at home. Without hesitation, she made changes to her schedule to support my family with babysitting. She is extremely knowledgeable in her work with children. She is adaptable, diligent,...
Grace L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Taylor. I am 20 years old with tons of experience for various child age groups. As a little kid I always loved anything to do with other kids or babies. I always wanted to hold or do anything for them. I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation. I babysat for 3 kids from ages 5 to 11. I...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor was fantastic with our 10-12 month old! Baby is a little clingy and Taylor adapted so well after we left the first time. You can tell she really understands kids and is able to easily entertain them. She was punctual and flexible every time we needed her....
Maggie R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lizzy. I'm 32 years old. I have 9+ years of experience in full/part time nanny work, weekend babysitting, assistance in daycare as well as volunteering. I've worked with youth ages 6 months-17 years old and everything in between!
I graduated from Oregon College of Art and Craft with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Liz was wonderful with my children (both under 3 years old). She was friendly, loving, and yet had great discipline strategies she used with the children. She always followed my directions and asked questions to clarify if she needed to. She went above and beyond...
Sharon J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Maddy, I'm living and working in SE Portland near Hawthorne.
I've been working in childcare since I was 16 (I'm now 25) and have had lots of experience babysitting all different aged kids and working at summer camps and afterschool programs. I have a reliable car and a Wilderness First Responder certification...
Maddy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great with my son and he loved her"
Kristin B.
Jaimeleigh S.
Portland, OR
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking To Provide Part Time Care For Your Little Ones!
5.0
(1)
Hello, My name is Jaimeleigh! I am currently looking for a full-time position with a wonderful family over the summer starting in early June! I have a B. S. in Family & Child Sciences as well as an M. S. in Couple and Family Therapy.
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I am very passionate about working with children and families! I will do more than...
Jaimeleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Jamie Leigh cared for our two sons on many occasions, and they absolutely adore her. As do we! Jamie Leigh arrives prepared and is hands on and fun. She's the perfect combination of a kid at heart with the practicality and maturity of a professional. I was so sad...
Heather F.
Lexie B.
Portland, OR
$19-28/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lexie and I'm starting online college this fall. I offer child care and have been babysitting off and on for about two years! I am comfortable with pets and have cats of my own! I have the most experience with children 3-10 but I am super willing to learn and care for infants and toddlers! I have a car and have had my...
Lexie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lexie was wonderful with our kids. She watched them while my husband worked from home. Kids are 3 and 6 and both told me how much they liked her. We would definitely have her back. "
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Hannah S.
Portland, OR
$46/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter since age 12 and have worked with a wide-age range of children, varying from 10 months to 13 years old. I experience in environmental education and have worked professionally in the childcare industry at The Resort at the Mountain by providing babysitting services to guests and also worked as a...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is great with the kids, they always ask when she is coming back! She has a positive attitude and gets the kids outside rain or shine."
Michaela F.
Makena D.
Portland, OR
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Makena, I am a 19-year-old incoming sophomore at Lewis and Clark college in Portland. I am back in Reno for the summer and I am hoping to find some babysitting jobs while I am back! I have experience with ages 2-14 and I am CPR/First-aide certified. I have been babysitting for two years now and can provide...
5.0
"We love Makena, she has been with us for a few weeks and my kids just love her. She is fantastic with the kids and her daily duties. She is a wonderful young lady and we wish we could keep her always! "
Lea C.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a Portland-native who currently lives in Brisbane, Australia, but is home for the summer! In Australia, I teach primary school and nanny professionally. My most recent charge was a 6-month-old baby who is now nearly 18 months. I currently substitute teach, but prior I was a Year 2 teacher (6-7) year olds. I have also...
Laura can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura is the greatest. She is clean and organized and so positive. We love her!"
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Shoshana G.
Portland, OR
$21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Im a law student looking to make some additional money over the summer and during the semester! I've been babysitting for over 10 years, and was previously a children's ski instructor.
Shoshana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shoshana is great with kids and did an awesome job with our 5 month old son. We were nervous about him having a babysitter since he had only had one before that which was a bit difficult but he really took to Shoshana and was comfortable with her right off the bat....
Jennifer R.
Daisy S.
Portland, OR
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Daisy! I'm a 21-year-old female, local to the Beaverton/Tigard area. I'd describe myself as compassionate, adaptable, and strong-willed.
I started working with kids when I was 11 in the youth ministry at church and soon after began babysitting for family friends. Since then, I've consistently worked in daycare settings,...
Daisy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dependability is huge for our family because of demanding work schedules. Daisy is always there for us on time & with out fail. I am grateful and stress-free with Daisy."
Abby P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Rosabelle, a recent college graduate living in Northeast Portland. If you're looking for an extra sitter or occasional help, I'd love to be considered. I absolutely adore children and have had the pleasure of babysitting for the past nine years (ages 6 months -- 12 years.) I find this work to be exceptionally rewarding,...
Rosabelle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"My almost 3 year old boy loves Rosabelle. He was so sad when it was time for her to go. She read him lots of books and they did art together. We'll definitely be using Rosabelle again. "
Holly P.
5.0
(6)
I have loved working with children and generally being a caregiver for my whole life. I started at the age of 12 by babysitting for the families in my neighborhood. I have a lot of experience working with children with physical and developmental disabilities as I worked at an institute for developmentally disabled children for 3...
Mikiko can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was Mikiko's instructor in nursing school, so I spent a lot of time watching her interact with classmates, staff, and clients. She is compassionate, energetic, flexible, and caring. She enjoys working with persons from diverse backgrounds and perspectives."
Kinara F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm looking for part-time babysitting gigs, like date nights or partial days (can include pickup and/or dropoff). Open to recurring gigs if the fit is right, as well as pet sitting. I am taking a hiatus from teaching full time to be home with my 1yo while my husband works full time. Because of this, I'm looking more...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Melanie to watch our 6 month old daughter for a date night. She was very punctual, reliable, and friendly. We would hire her again anytime!"
Meera K.
Annelise C.
Portland, OR
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Around 10 years of paid, experience nannying and babysitting! I graduated from OSU in 2019 and am transitioning back to life in Portland! Utilizing my Sociology degree, I am currently working as a Case manager for transition aged youth for a local Behavioral Health Non-profit. I enjoy being outdoors and being active in my free...
Annelise can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nannies do not get better than Annelise! She is, without a doubt, the best. She gave 110% for the entire time she was my nanny. Some of the ways she was exceptional:
1) Was never late once (She was our nanny March 2015 to Sept 2015)
2) Cleaned the house without...
Kali K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a reliable, college-educated nanny dedicated to working closely with families to provide top quality care to children of all ages. I enjoy planning engaging and developmentally appropriate activities and outings that target all areas of child development. Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches inspire me to guide children...
Mckenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"McKenzie is a babysitter who respects the job and our time and has never showed up late. She is always prepared to have fun with the kids. Whether it is nice out or cold, she always has crafting ideas, goes on walks outside or has something creative for them to...
Lacie S.
Marily D.
Portland, OR
$17-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
19 Years Of Age, A Sophomore In College Finishing My AA Degree.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as loving, caring, and hard working!
I like working with kids because I love caring for them, making them feel happy and being a great example to them. I have two siblings and I grew up taking care of them at a very young age.
I'm looking for a job that gives me a consistent schedule and is willing...
5.0
"Marily is a great nanny due to the following reasons.
Attentive
Personable with the children
Responsible
Honest
Listens to the parents instructions
I recommend Marily to anyone who wants a dedicated and loving person to watch their children."
Care member
Emma P.
Portland, OR
$37/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've been working with kids since 2019, starting as an assistant teacher in a toddler classroom, and now I teach school-age students at an after school program here in Portland. I'm looking to start babysitting for some extra income to pay for my classes at PCC where I'm working towards a degree in graphic design. I'm...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma is caring and kind. She is so imaginative and creative. Emma helped me manage 12, 18mos to 3yos toddlers. She works well and can make quick decisions to keep children safe. She was observant and mindful. She has an eye for details and can plan and implement...
Gina A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of kids since I was 14 whether that be, babysitting, camps, or coaching. I am willing to do light house keeping, transportation and meal prep! Hoping to connect with you soon!
Nanny Experience:
(2020-present)
1 child: 12 yrs
2 children: 6 & 9 yrs
2 children: 8 & 10 yrs
Babysitting Experience:
3...
Journie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Journie was very responsive with emails and calls and arrived right on time for the job. My girls loved her have already asked if we can have her back. Wouldn't hesitate to work with her again, or to recommend to others!"
Mandy W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, OR
Alyssa G.
5.0
Alyssa has been an occasional afternoon/evening sitter for our family for almost a year now. She is a great communicator with regards to scheduling, is always punctual and dependable, and arrives with a smile (which given her busy schedule is amazing). My kids really like her - she handles a 10,...
- Shami R.
Gina O.
5.0
I would describe Gina as capable, confident, and dependable.
We worked with Gina for about 9 months when our baby was just 7-8 months old, about 20 hrs a week, and she has been the additional help we were looking for. She has excellent communication skills, and her ability to deliver is limited...
- Jason C.
Taylor D.
5.0
Taylor was great! Arrived on time, was friendly and interacted well with our 8-month-old, responded quickly through the app when we messaged to check how things were going. Definitely recommend!
- Care member
Elizabeth F.
5.0
Liz was wonderful with my children (both under 3 years old). She was friendly, loving, and yet had great discipline strategies she used with the children. She always followed my directions and asked questions to clarify if she needed to. She went above and beyond just babysitting. We feel so lucky...
- Sharon J.
Maddy L.
5.0
Great with my son and he loved her
- Kristin B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Portland, OR:
How can I find a Portland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Portland, OR 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 817 babysitters in Portland, OR on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Portland, OR?
The average rate for Portland, OR babysitters on Care.com is $20.34 per hour as of October 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 Portland, OR?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Portland, OR 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.
Ratings for Portland, OR babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 409 reviews of the 817 listed babysitters.