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Shatima smith

Shatima smith
Albany, NY

Hello, my name is Shatima Smith. I am a mother of five. I’ve worked at the YMCA ,the Boys and Girls Club, the Jewish community center Albany and Albany community action partnership. I have a (CDA) child development Associate and I also have a certificate in early childhood birth to eight years old that I just got from SCCC Schenectady county community college

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $18 / 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 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Full-time employment.

I can travel within Albany for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

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Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

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I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • 10 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • 33 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have a (CDA) child development Associate and I also have a certificate in early childhood (birth to eight years old). I recently just got it from SCCC Schenectady county community college in May and I also have first aid and CPR

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Riley Brandon

Riley Brandon
Albany, NY

Hello, my name is Riley! I will be living in the Albany area this summer because my boyfriend has an internship there. I have been babysitting for many years and love coming up with activities and games to play with the kids. I also love playing with the children outdoors and do crafts!

Babysitter $15 / 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)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Albany 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

My credentials

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

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 6 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • 21 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Arts/crafts
  • Fitness
  • Nature

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Tiana Johnson

Tiana Johnson
Albany, NY

Hi

Hi im 15 years old and looking for a baby sitting job or pet sitting job. no im not 16 yet but i turn 16 in august

Babysitter, Parent helper

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

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Albany 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:

  • 9 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

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

Contact Tiana 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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Merveille Pois
Albany, NY

Je suis une personne très sociable, mère de 2 enfants, j'apprends l'anglais à l'American Spanish Institute...

I have experience with children since I am a mother of 2 children… I can take care of your children without worry, I am a joyful, loving, funny person and I love children

Babysitter, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Albany 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
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

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

  • Childcare credentials:
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • 26 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Sports
  • Cooking

Contact Merveille 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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Bella Miller
Albany, NY

Babysitter, Nanny

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)

My availability

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

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

My credentials

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

Contact Bella 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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Neelma Islam Antenucci
Albany, NY

Babysitter, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

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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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Makaylah Barber
Albany, NY

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

Contact Makaylah For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

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Niasia Chaney
Albany, NY

Babysitter, Parent helper

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

Contact Niasia For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

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Alexis Martir

Alexis Martir
Albany, NY

I am fifteen going on sixteen in September. i have been babysitting children for about two years on and off, some experiences I have had was watching my siblings from 12pm-9pm for two years on top of other babysitting gigs. I have very flexible hours i am usually available.

Babysitter $13.75 / 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)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Care for special needs kids
  • 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 Albany 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
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

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

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am fifteen and going on sixteen in September of this year and will be going into tenth grade, I have worked with children since I was around the age of ten. From my brothers to my mother's friends children who ranged from all ages, mostly around 1-9.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking

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

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Jadia Chaney
Albany, NY

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

My credentials

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

Contact Jadia For Free

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Babysitting Pay Rates Albany, NY, United States (Jul 2024)

Albany babysitters are paid an average of $17.75 per hour as of July 2024, which is 15% lower than the New York average of $20.89, and 4.2% 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
Albany:
$15.00 $17.75 $20.00
New York:
$10.00 $20.89 $40.00
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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Parents' Guide To Babysitting

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Why hire a babysitter

In this section we look at what services babysitters typically provide, how they're different to other carers, and the many benefits your family can enjoy when hiring a babysitter.

When to hire a babysitter

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How to find a good babysitter

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Babysitter interview tips

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Babysitter pay

One of the most common questions parents have about babysitting is how much they should pay their sitter. In this section, we look at the many factors that influence babysitter pay including your geographic location, age and experience of the sitter, age and number of children, and specific job requirements.

How to vet babysitting candidates

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Babysitting job expectations

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Special occasions

There are several key dates and events throughout the year when babysitters are in hot demand, read our guides below to give you an advantage over other families who are competing with you for the best babysitters.

Babysitting difficulties

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Babysitting admin and tax

Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.