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Samantha Trudell

Samantha Trudell
Grand Junction, CO

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2026

Hi I’m Sammi!

Hi! My name is Sammi Trudell and I am a 19 year old college student at Colorado Mesa University! I am currently studying Elementary Education, and I have experience working in a classroom. I also work light hours at a local gym, where I coach intermediate gymnastics. I work with children ages 3-13 every week.

Vacation Babysitter, Babysitter $16/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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • After school care
  • Help with homework
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring

Pet sitting $16 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Care for senior dogs

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Basic house security checks

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

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Arvo

- - - - - - ✓

Eve.

- - ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Nite

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I'm available for:

  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hi! My name is Sammi Trudell, and I am an elementary education student at Colorado Mesa University! I currently work at a gym as a gymnastics coach. I work with kids ages 3-13. I love working with children, and I am so excited to be an elementary educator! I would love to help families out by babysitting!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Writing

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Faith Lorenz

Faith Lorenz
Delta, CO

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2024

Crafty Cat Lover

My name is Faith. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have 1 older sister, and 4 younger brothers. My family used to raise Labrador Retrievers, and British Shorthair cats, so I have experience with taking care of cats and dogs. I love to take care of kids and enjoy teaching them new things!

Vacation Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $18/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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 6 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy / tics

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Art lessons
    • Music lessons
      • Violin lessons

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $22 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

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

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Day

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Arvo

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Eve.

✓ ✓ ✓ - ✓ ✓ ✓

Nite

- - - - - ✓ ✓

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

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

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

I am a cat lover! I am a very crafty person; I crochet and have a shop on etsy for my crocheted items. I took 1 semester of college for biblical studies and have a certificate in AI Strategy. I plan on giving violin lessons soon.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Arts / crafts
  • Animals
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Faith 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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Chyann Nevaeh Pearce

Chyann Nevaeh Pearce
Grand Junction, CO

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Hello I am Chyann I am available to watch kids whenever I do great with them I’m good at helping with animals as well

I enjoy working with kids I’m open to learning new things I do good around toddlers and baby’s and teenagers I like animals I will walk them clean them and take them to play

Vacation Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper $17/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)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

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

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $18 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $17 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

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

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Grand Junction 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
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

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

  • 5 years experience working with children
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Police check
    • Languages I can speak: English

I enjoy walks I like swimming I like going out into nature

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers

Contact Chyann 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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Babysitting Pay Rates Grand Junction, CO, United States (Updated 1 Jul 2026)

Grand Junction babysitters are paid an average of $16.92 per hour as of July 2026, which is 11.7% lower than the Colorado average of $19.16, and 9.2% lower than the United States average of $18.63. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Grand Junction.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Grand Junction:
$15.38 $16.92 $18.46
Colorado:
$17.42 $19.16 $20.90
United States:
$16.94 $18.63 $20.33

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Don't know how much to pay? See our parents' guide to babysitting pay rates


Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Vacation Babysitter

Follow these handy tips when hiring a vacation babysitter so everyone can get the most out of your family holiday.

1. Start your search early

Traveling babysitters are in high demand, so begin looking several months before your trip.

2. Choose someone with travel experience

Ask if they’ve traveled with families before and are comfortable with airports, hotels, and long days.

3. Check passports and paperwork

Ensure the babysitter has a valid passport, visas (if needed), and is comfortable with any travel requirements.

4. Discuss schedules and expectations

Be clear about when you’ll need childcare versus family time, so boundaries are understood.

5. Cover all expenses upfront

Agree on who pays for flights, accommodations, meals, and any extras before the trip.

6. Set pay rates clearly

Holiday babysitting often involves long hours; discuss a fair daily or weekly rate plus overtime if needed.

7. Review responsibilities

Clarify whether the sitter will supervise only in the hotel/villa or accompany your children on excursions.

8. Do a trial run at home

Have the sitter spend time with your kids before the trip to build trust and routine familiarity.

9. Check adaptability

Make sure they’re flexible with changes, new environments, and possible travel hiccups.

10. Trust and comfort are key

Since you’ll be spending extended time together, choose someone you not only trust with your children but also feel comfortable traveling with.

See our parents' guide to vacation babysitting for more detailed information.

Vacation Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing vacation babysitter candidates to narrow down your list.

Travel Readiness

  • Have you ever traveled with a family before? What was your role?
  • Do you have a valid passport (and visas if required)?
  • Are you comfortable with airports, flights, and adjusting to new environments?
  • How do you handle long travel days or jet lag?

Childcare Experience

  • What ages of children have you cared for while traveling?
  • How do you keep kids entertained in hotels, airplanes, or on long car rides?
  • Are you comfortable supervising children at pools, beaches, or tourist attractions?
  • How would you handle a child becoming homesick or overwhelmed on vacation?

Responsibilities & Flexibility

  • Are you open to both daytime and evening shifts while traveling?
  • How do you balance giving parents alone time with including you in family activities?
  • What types of activities or outings are you comfortable managing on your own with the kids?
  • How flexible are you if plans change last minute?

Safety & Health

  • Are you certified in CPR and first aid?
  • How would you handle a medical emergency in a foreign country?
  • Are you comfortable administering medication if needed?
  • How do you ensure children’s safety in unfamiliar environments?

Pay & Expenses

  • What is your preferred rate for travel babysitting (daily/weekly)?
  • Are you comfortable with travel arrangements (flights, accommodations, meals) being covered by the family?
  • Do you expect overtime pay for late-night care?
  • How do you prefer payments to be handled during the trip?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about traveling with children?
  • How do you keep calm and positive when travel gets stressful?
  • Why are you interested in traveling as a babysitter?
  • What makes you a good fit for our family and this trip?