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Carissa D. - Seeking Work in Covington

Nanny Carissa

Covington, LA
$12/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am 19 years old and love working with kids! my schedule is wide open

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Linda A. - Seeking Work in Covington

Nanny Linda

Covington, LA
$14/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I watch children in my home for 20 years before Katrina, then became a Flight Attendant for almost 14 years now. My name is Linda

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Caitlin W. - Seeking Work in Covington

Nanny Caitlin

Covington, LA
$8/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Caitlin and I am a sophomore at Eckerd College. I love working with kids and enjoy all sorts of activities and games!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Ella G. - Seeking Work in Covington

Nanny Ella

Covington, LA
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Ella, and I am a 20 year old from a family of four kids. I love to play Legos, do art projects and curl up and watch a movie. I also love dogs of all sizes!
April L. - Seeking Work in Covington

Nanny April

Covington, LA
$12/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m April. I’m 18 years old. I love
children. I will be attending dental assistanting school in October on every Saturday.
Fran P. - Seeking Work in Covington

Nanny Fran

Covington, LA
$18/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I am from a large family. I love kids, of all ages. I have worked as a nanny and babysitter for over 10 years. I also worked at a school doing after care the last two years.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Kai W. - Seeking Work in Covington

Nanny Kai

Covington, LA
$15.69/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Kai I’m a 21 year old mother of 1. I am interested in helping other families in need of nanny’s/ babysitter’s!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Ellie J. - Seeking Work in Covington

Nanny Ellie

Covington, LA
$20/hr
Part-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a college grad with a bunch of siblings so I’m very good with rambunctious littles!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Amber F. - Seeking Work in Covington

Nanny Amber

Covington, LA
$25/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

I am great with kids. Experienced nanny, comfortable with multiple children. College and graduate school degrees. First Aid and CPR certified.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Covington, LA?

The average cost of a babysitter in Covington, LA is $13.51 per hour. The cost of a babysitter is dependent on the babysitter’s experience, qualifications and location.
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How to Find a Babysitter in Covington, LA

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Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in Covington, LA

Before beginning the search for a babysitter, it’s important to understand what you’re looking for and if a babysitter is the right choice for your child care needs. There are lots of benefits to hiring a babysitter such as getting the flexibility of having some more time for yourself or with your partner. When hiring a babysitter, first, you should explore the differences between a nanny and a babysitter. If you’re looking for occasional child care, babysitters are the right choice for you, but if you’re looking for more frequent care, a nanny may be better for your needs.

From there, you can think about what you expect your babysitter to handle so that you can create a profile for nannies to reach out to you. The boundaries for babysitters’ duties can vary from family to family. However, in general, a babysitter is responsible for making sure your kids’ needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example to housekeeping, laundry, or meal preparation, it’s good practice to communicate these expectations with your babysitter before hiring them. Along with the different duties that you ask for, experience and location in Covington can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Covington Babysitter Interviews

Once you start connecting with prospective babysitters, the next step is to conduct an interview. To make things a bit easier, here’s a list of some babysitter interview questions to consider asking:

  • Do you have experience being a babysitter?
  • What sort of household tasks are you open and comfortable doing?
  • Do you have any references?
  • Are you trained in First Aid or CPR in Louisiana?
  • Do you have a Louisiana driver’s license? Do you own a car?
  • How do you handle tantrums? Can you share an experience disciplining children?

During the hiring process, it’s essential to ask for references and by asking their references questions you gain a better understanding of they will fit in your family. As you get closer to hiring a nanny, be sure to run a background check to ensure your kids are in good hands. When evaluating a babysitter that you’re considering hiring, make sure you’re setting the foundation for a good relationship with your babysitter. You can do this by being clear about your expectations around babysitter responsibilities and compensation, and of course, by being friendly and welcoming!

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