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Patience W. - Seeking Work in Shreveport

Nanny Patience

Shreveport, LA
$20/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I love babies and kids my mom use to be a foster care parent so I think it's really cool and your child is in good hands I assure you💕💓My name is Patience and I'm 20 yrs old.

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Summer B. - Seeking Work in Shreveport

Nanny Summer

Shreveport, LA
$13/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

my name is summer buck im acertified nursing assistant currently working part at a home health company i have 4 kids 2 in college at la tech an 2 at home one is 9 grade at ce byrd an my daughter is 5 grade at evangel

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Taleka B. - Seeking Work in Shreveport

Nanny Taleka

Shreveport, LA
$13.50/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Taleka. I am a caring very loving person. I have raised three children of my own plus nieces nephews and cousin. Even in their grown up years they still come to me. I'm willing to take on the responsibility of a family of parents that work calls on them a lot. My children are grown. I'm not married and I have the time.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Debbie J. - Seeking Work in Shreveport

Nanny Debbie

Shreveport, LA
$16/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a 62 year old grandmother of six, mother of two. I love kids and kids love me. I don’t mind light house and meal prep. Prefer someone looking for a steady reliable sitter. I do have reliable transportation

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Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
China H. - Seeking Work in Shreveport

Nanny China

Shreveport, LA
$11/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

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Infants
Special Needs

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CPR
First Aid
Lani H. - Seeking Work in Shreveport

Nanny Lani

Shreveport, LA
$16/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

im 20 im responsible im kind im out going i love taking care of kids i took care of kids and baby's in the past when i was a teenager im every clean and personable and i have every good personality and good manners to every one i meet

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Marissa A. - Seeking Work in Shreveport

Nanny Marissa

Shreveport, LA
$12.69/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

From Philippines 🇵🇭 I love to take care of everybody used to works as production technician1/manufacturing at ckna/marelli Lewisburg tn

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Infants
Special Needs
Shanese B. - Seeking Work in Shreveport

Nanny Shanese

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

A little bit about me

I’m very energetic , fun , calm I’m great with kids I’m creative on ideas I love arts and crafts

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Karissa W. - Seeking Work in Shreveport

Nanny Karissa

Shreveport, LA
$17/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello, My name is Karissa!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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

The average cost of a babysitter in Shreveport, LA is $12.91 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 Shreveport, LA

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

Shreveport 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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