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Teresa S. - Seeking Work in Nueva Orleans

Nanny Teresa

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

A little bit about me

Tengo experiencias cuidando niños de mi familia y de otras familia mientras los padres están en el trabajo, puedo integrarme al funcionamiento del hogar, para que los niños se sientan acompañados y seguros en su espacio y sus rutinas

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Special Needs
Sabina G. - Seeking Work in Nueva Orleans

Nanny Sabina

Nueva Orleans, LA
$20/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hola mi nombre es Marcela tengo un poco de experiencia en cuidar niños , estoy interesada en un trabajo de tiempo completo cuento con horario flexible, estoy dispuesta ah trabajar los fines de semana en caso de ser necesario, soy muy amable, Educada , honesta y mi lenguaje fuerte es el Español.
Yesenia M. - Seeking Work in Nueva Orleans

Nanny Yesenia

Nueva Orleans, LA
$18/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Soy venezolana tengo 2 hijos, soy ama de casa. Siempre eh cuidado niños y tengo paciencia para atenderlos y cuidarlos. Me gustaría atenderlos desde mi casa mientras mis bebés están en el colegio.

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Nelsy A. - Seeking Work in Nueva Orleans

Nanny Nelsy

Nueva Orleans, LA
$20/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Mi nombre es Nelsy, me gusta los niñ@s y tambien me gusta cuidarlos y atenderlos tengo 18 años, hablo español entiendo un poquito de Ingles

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Jennifer Y. - Seeking Work in Nueva Orleans

Nanny Jennifer

Nueva Orleans, LA
$15/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Mi nombre es Jennifer soy muy cuidadosa con los niños amable

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Infants
Special Needs
Danii S. - Seeking Work in Nueva Orleans

Nanny Danii

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

A little bit about me

I am 23 years old and I love children’s I speak Spanish and English

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Nanny Bertha

Nueva Orleans, LA
$14/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

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

The average cost of a babysitter in Nueva Orleans, 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 Nueva Orleans, LA

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

Nueva 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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