Hello there, I'm Maija! I currently only have a permit so until I am able to drive, I can only babysit for families in the Westwood neighborhood.
I recently graduated from Kalamazoo Central and will be starting college this fall for early childhood education. I love working with children, I have been looking after my cousins since I was around the age of 10 but have been babysitting since the age of 13. I am looking for babysitting or light nannying jobs for up until I leave for college, I am also interested in doing some babysitting over college breaks. I love to do arts and crafts. I try to incorporate learning into play if I am able. I am red cross babysitting certified which includes cpr and first aid.
My rate starts at $12 an hour for one child
Things I am comfortable with:
Pets such as Dogs, Fish, Most Reptiles, Small animals
Cooking or preparing simple meals
Helping with and laundry or dishes
Homework help
School pickups, I live down the street from King Westwood and would be more than willing to pick up kids and walk them home after school.
Helping with bedtime, I have many times put kids to bed if the parents requested it. I am okay with helping brush teeth and hair and reminding kids to shower along with helping with pajamas. I am not comfortable being directly in charge of doing baths unless it is a baby or toddler who needs one, I know kids have accidents so in that case I am willing to give a bath if needed.
Things I am not able to do at the moment:
Cloth Diapers, I haven't had experience with them so at this time I'm not comfortable changing any cloth diapers.
Being around cats or preparing food with peanuts as I am allergic to both of those things
Caring for children with complex needs. I haven't had the proper training for caring with children who require things such as feeding tubes or insulin injections/corrections.
Working past sunset as I currently cannot drive so walking is my only option at the moment.
Please message me if interested!
Pet Sitting Pay Rates Kalamazoo, MI, United States (Sep 2024)
Kalamazoo pet sitters are paid an average of $13.50 per hour as of September 2024, which is 14.2% lower than the Michigan average of $15.73, and 13.4% lower than the United States average of $15.58. A fair pay rate depends on pet sitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for pet sitting services.
Min
Avg
Max
Kalamazoo:
$12.00
$13.50
$15.00
Michigan:
$7.00
$15.73
$29.00
United States:
$3.00
$15.58
$50.00
Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)