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Jasmine Ganzorig

Jasmine Ganzorig
Alameda, CA

Hi everyone! My name is Jasmine and I recently finished my freshman year at UC Berkeley. I am back home in Alameda for the summer/year and I would love to help with any babysitting needs! I have my drivers license and a car, as well as a lot of experience with children, from younger babies to older kids. I also have experience working as a Lil Kickers coach at Bladium in Alameda! Please feel free to contact me for any additional information, resume, etc.

Babysitter, Parent helper $19 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Alameda for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 14 months experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am currently at university and I have a lot of experience babysitting as well as coaching youth soccer.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Frankie Kubiszewski

Frankie Kubiszewski
Alameda, CA

Available for Almost Any Service!

Hello everyone! My name is Frankie and I am a senior in high school graduating next month (after my graduation I will have full availability). I am most experienced in babysitting/petsitting but as shown on my profile, I am happy to provide just about every service. I love babysitting because I not only have a passion for looking after and caring for children, but it makes me happy to help parents live their daily lives unrestricted without having to worry about their child being cared for. If you would like any additional information about any aspect of my services, feel free to ask!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 9 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Alameda for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • I carry a pet first aid kit
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Emergency car access
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have been babysitting for three years with experience in all ages. I don’t have CPR or first aid certification but if you would like me to complete a course, I am happy to:) An interesting fact about me is that I have taken multiple online courses from well credited colleges and universities in child development, processing, and behaviors. If you would like more information about my completion & enrollment of/in these courses, or anything else, feel free to ask!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design

Contact Frankie For Free

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Valerie Hua

Valerie Hua
Dublin, CA

Last seen 2 hours ago.

Babysitter $25 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Dublin for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 19 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Vietnamese
    • Email verified

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Valerie For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Vanessa Morales

Vanessa Morales
South San Francisco, CA

Need help? Nessa’s here!

Hi! I’m Vanessa, here’s a little bit about me - I’m 17 and turning 18 in October. I’m a senior in high school and working on getting my diploma. My favorite activities are being out doors, sports, and journaling. i’m very responsible when it comes to communicating, and always in contact.

I love kids and love helping parents! I’ve always loved caring for kids as I grew up with younger cousins. I’m available for baby sitting Monday- Friday and I’m flexible with times so I will work around your schedule! I want to make it easy for you, and fun for them!

As for as pet sitting, I love animals and I have a soft spot for dogs. I’m allergic to cats, but can manage other animals! I’m available for pet sitting Monday-Friday as well, please let me know if I can help!

if you are interested in me babysitting/dog sitting please reach out, I would love to help!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel within South San Francisco for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I’m currently a senior in high school working on my diploma!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Vanessa For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Jayden Steward
San Leandro, CA

Last seen 6 days ago.

Babysitter $10 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within San Leandro for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Video
  • Writing

Contact Jayden For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

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Other pet services you need:

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Nohemi Palacios
San Leandro, CA

Babysitter, Parent helper $25 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of San Leandro for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 10 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • 15 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 41 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature

Contact Nohemi For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Tacoreana M Smith
Hayward, CA

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 1 child at once

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Hayward for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Tacoreana For Free

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Other pet services you need:

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Babysitting Pay Rates Alameda, CA, United States (Jul 2024)

Alameda babysitters are paid an average of $21.33 per hour as of July 2024, which is 13% higher than the Californian average of $18.88, and 25.2% higher than the United States average of $17.04. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Alameda:
$19.00 $21.33 $25.00
California:
$10.00 $18.88 $30.00
United States:
$2.00 $17.04 $80.00

Rates are calculated daily from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)


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