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Roshen B. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Roshen

Wilmington, DE
$15/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I am A RN with my BSN bls certified I. Children babies elderly adults I am home in this season again after being away traveling as dialysis RN , prior to putting my daughter through college I was a nanny for a family of five children that included a newborn baby, the home was 5700 square feet in which I was in the home Monday thru Friday , my duties included everything from cooking cleaning vacuming grocery shopping , homework ironing clothes washing and styling little girls hair arts and craft and entertainment for children on days they didn’t have school transporting children to a school sometimes or picking up from bus stop , organizing home declutter .. my availability is right away I have my own transportation please contact me if you are interested at 302-four three eight fifty nine twenty six

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Evanny D. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Evanny

Wilmington, DE
$18/hr
Full-time
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

No tengo experiencia cuidando niños, pero tengo 4 hijos no los tengo aquí si no en mi país. Estoy disponible a cualquier hora.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Brianna J. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Brianna

Wilmington, DE
$25/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Brianna I am currently a lead infant teacher of 6 children. I have a bachelor’s of science degree in education studies and my early childhood certificate. I am CPR certified and First Aid certified as well. I love working with children and have since I was about 16. I enjoy doing art with them and watching them grow into beautiful little humans with awesome and unique personalities.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Erica B. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Erica

Wilmington, DE
$16/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

35f I have worked primary in a care for individuals with special needs. Personal care, light house keeping, meal prep, pick ups and drop off are all things within my scope of caring for the child(ren).

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Nylah D. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Nylah

Wilmington, DE
$15/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is nylah im 18 years old and a senior in high school, ive worked as camp counselor, swim instructor, and a lifeguard

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Thachica R. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Thachica

Wilmington, DE
$25/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello, I’m a mother who understands how important it is for your child to be number one priority. I’m a loyal mother and responsible

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Jessica G. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Jessica

Wilmington, DE
$20/hr
Part-time
8 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Jessica and I currently am a middle school and special education teacher! I have worked with infants all the way up to high schoolers. Currently looking for a family to work with part time over the summer! I am CPR certified. Thank you for your consideration!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Lisa F. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Lisa

Wilmington, DE
$15/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Well, I have two sons grown three grandchildren ages 6 and 12 and 15 and I’m in my grand children life I work as a direct caregiver because I hope you can see it. Also, Compassion Care agency. I love taking care of people.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Daiqwanna F. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Daiqwanna

Wilmington, DE
$20/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Daiqwanna Fryer but you can call me Dee I come from a good family a mom of 2 boy and girl so I know my way with kids I also have a sister who is 22 I had her most of my life and she’s doing good . I work as a HHA do doing ADL is always been my job and anywhere I go I’m always loved.

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Special Needs

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CPR
First Aid
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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Wilmington, DE?

The average cost of a babysitter in Wilmington, DE is $17.19 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 Wilmington, DE

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Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in Wilmington, DE

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 Wilmington can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Wilmington 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 Delaware?
  • Do you have a Delaware 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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