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Barbara L. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Barbara

New Orleans, LA
$20/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi My name is Barbara and I am a 43 yrs. old female, wife, and mother of two children, my son Gerardo, who is 23 yrs. old and Bella, my 5 yrs. old daughter.
I worked in Early Step Day Care Center for 3 yrs. a few yrs. back when I had my son younger.
I am interested in the care of your child and I would like to provide you with my services.
If you would consider me for this position in need and would like to meet, please feel free to reach out to me at your earliest convenient time.
Thank you,
Barbara Lobo
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Infants

Certification

First Aid
Uniquely U. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Uniquely

New Orleans, LA
$11/hr
< 1 year experience

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Infants
Rosmely R. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Rosmely

New Orleans, LA
$15/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Rosmely I recently graduated from high-school and I'm continuing my education, I'm also Bilingual(Spanish and English). I'm lookin for a part time job i also have a child myself he's 10 months. My service would have to be in my house because I don't hace a car. I hope I can be a good fit for your family.

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Infants
Special Needs

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Cory’el W. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Cory’el

New Orleans, LA
$14/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

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Special Needs
Movies F. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Movies

New Orleans, LA
$15/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Gabriela P. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Gabriela

New Orleans, LA
$13/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Tengo 17 años y me gusta cuidar niños, la experiencia que tengo sería por mi familia.
Aunque tenga 17 años termine High school, lo que si hablo poco inglés espero y eso no sea problema.

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Special Needs

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Lakeya R. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Lakeya

New Orleans, LA
$11/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi My name is Lakeya I love kids I have 5 siblings that I basically help raised , I’m a fun lovable person, I’m very responsible and trustworthy with anything you put in my hands and I hope someday , I can show you
Milan J. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Milan

New Orleans, LA
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience
Wynell D. - Seeking Work in New Orleans

Nanny Wynell

New Orleans, LA
$14/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’m 15 & I have a lot of experience with baby sitting 3-9 years old .. I always baby sit . & the kids love me

Certification

CPR
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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in New Orleans, LA?

The average cost of a babysitter in New Orleans, LA is $17.67 per hour. Most New Orleans families on Nanny Lane pay $15 to $20/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find a Babysitter in New Orleans, LA

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Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in New Orleans, 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 New Orleans can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

New Orleans 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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