Meet college nannies and sitters from Portland Community College

My name is Elena and Im 33 years old. I earned a certificate in early childhood education. I went through professional training at child development center in Portland community college for 6 months. I love children and enjoy interacting with them. I have 12 years of experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Also I have training in first aid and CPR. I have excellent references from other families which I provided child care for.

Hello! :) My name is Nyah. I am 25 years old and located in downtown Portland area. I am a very reliable, experienced sitter and know the functions of this job very well due to 8 years of nannying experience as well as growing up with 2 younger brothers. I am CPR certified and also have experience as a postpartum doula’s assistant caring for newborns. I am very empathetic, caring, trustworthy, and reliable. I absolutely love working with kids because we can learn so much from them. It’s very rewarding seeing kids I watched as babies grow up and still keep that bond. While working I like doing activities that keep them entertained but also inspire their creativity and passion. I look forward to meeting your family! :)

Hello, I am born and raised here Portland! I have two younger sisters and began caretaking at an early age. I incorporate mindfulness into my caretaking and engage every child's unique development. My calm demeanor and goofy spirit allows children of all ages to feel comfortable and safe. I'm also an artist and painter, so I enjoy creating crafty activities for kids!

Greetings lovely family, My name is Amber-Avenira, most people call me Avi :) With over a decade as a live-in & live-out nanny, including many years with a private nanny agency, I have enjoyed learning about a variety of lifestyles and parenting approaches including Montessori, RIE, positive reinforcement and more. With my bag of toys, gentle smile and warm sense of humor I am comfortable and confident in connecting with kids of all ages. And happy to support your family with anything you need. I work part time as a music teacher at a local music school, which keeps my schedule fairly open to continue supporting families as I've enjoyed doing most of my life. My beliefs strongly center around the "It Takes a Village" mindset, and I feel this is more important nowadays than ever before. We aren't meant to raise our families alone, it can really make a difference connecting with another person every now and then. So it is a great honor to be included in your village, even for a day. And my pleasure to be of service to you and your little one(s). I've included a few reviews from families I have worked with in the past. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions at all. I look forward to speaking with you soon! -Avi Heather You are very calm and give my children great attention. You play creatively with them and engage them in activities they're really interested in. . . Of course we want our children to be safe, have fun and be nurtured for who they are. You've been a great fit for that! Emily You treat children with respect and take them seriously, but also have fun with them. You pay attention to them and see them as individuals. Heather + Adam What most stands out is the engagement you had with the various developmental stages and creative needs of our children. We never returned to fussy children...they were always so content. Elisa My kids love you! You’re enthusiastic, kind, fun and you’re reliable. I also appreciate your punctuality. You receive requests and notes in a wonderful way. Kaitlyn You are so engaged and always come ready to play and meet her wherever she is at- happy, sad- you hold space for all of it and I am grateful :)

I have experience in several child care areas, including a licensed day care, Sunday school, babysitting, summer camps, tutoring and nannying. I've worked with all different age groups, from infants to teenagers. I am now 25 and have 12 years of various experience! I keep doing what I do because of the love and joy nannying brings to my own life, and the wonderful opportunity it provides me to give it back to the children and families I care for.

Hello all! My name is Krysta and I'm on the look out for a new family! I've been in childcare for almost 9 years and a private nanny for almost 7 years. I do have a 2.5 year old boy (06/03/2021) who has come along with me since he was 8 weeks old. Before I was a nanny I was a lead at a popular Portland based in-home daycare where I oversaw the care of 16 infants and 3 other workers. Our ratio was 4:1. I have experience with multiples and my last nanny share job was with 4 kiddos- a set of twins, a singleton and my own son, Theo. I love creating long term bonds with children along with their families as I see myself as an extension of them. Some of my skills are as follows: • CPR and first aid trained and in the ORO database, clean driving record with a safe and reliable car. • Supporting children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization. • Assisting with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands. Organization and cleaning up the home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play rooms. • Building positive and nurturing environments to support child's social and emotional growth. • Preparing tasty and healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits. • Engaging with children on an age-appropriate level. Balancing playtime to help support development of fine motor, and cognitive skills Getting outside, puddle jumping, singing silly songs, dancing crazy dances, block building, imagination play, arts and crafts are some of my favorite things

I have a flexible schedule, working from home on my own eCommerce website. I was a nanny for many years - the children I cared for are now grown, and I thought I would once again offer my services to parents in my area needing occasional reliable, competent childcare. I have many years of experience caring for children from infants through elementary school. I am a former toy-store employee who knows how to PLAY with toys! I have a fun, youthful spirit, a great sense of humor, and I enjoy being around kids. Hoping to hear from you!

Hi! I’m a second-year PCC student pursuing Child Behavioral Health and Social Work. I have about a year of professional early childhood education experience through PCC’s Sabin-Schellenberg ECE program and am eligible for Steps 3/4 on the Oregon Registry Online (ORO). I’m also currently working toward my ORO credentials and continuing my education in Child Behavioral Health. I have around six years of experience mentoring and supporting youth from newborns through age 16. I’m comfortable with children of all ages, including infants and toddlers, and can help with meals, homework, bedtime routines, activities, light housekeeping, and emotional regulation. I’m also very comfortable with pets and currently have a dog. I’m available for occasional, date-night, and recurring care with advance notice around my school schedule. I’m reliable, patient, and calm under pressure, and I’d love to help your family!

Hi families! My name is Petra. I am originally from Alaska, a full-time Early Childhood Education (ECE) student at PCC, and a future teacher! I hold an Associate Degree in Music and Sonic Arts from Portland Community College, and I am a passionate singer-songwriter and drummer. My ultimate goal is to combine my love and passion for music and working with children to create a creative, enriching, and joyful environment for kids. I have been babysitting on UrbanSitter for a year now and absolutely love the amazing families I’ve met so far! Before transitioning to education, I spent 15 years in the restaurant industry and earned my culinary degree. I shifted careers because I truly connect with children. We share a spontaneous, excited-for-life energy and a deep fascination for the little things in life. I love bringing my Alaskan sense of adventure, rhythmic play, and sonic arts into outdoor adventures and daily music-making. I look forward to connecting with your family!

EXPERIENCED NANNY LOOKING FOR NEW NANNY FAMILY/CARE OPPORTUNITIES Hi parents/guardians! My name is Faydra, I am a 26-year-old childcare provider and I'm looking for a new part time nanny family and other care opportunities in NE or SE Portland, possibly N Portland as well. I am available for one-time/occasional care, and date night care as needed. Also possibly overnight care as well. I am CPR and First aid certified, have my food handlers card, and have taken a red cross babysitting course, I have 16 years of experience (outside of caring for my family members/close family friends, 17 years within) and an extensive list of references. I currently have an open schedule. I specialize in ages newborn to 8 years old but have experience with children 17 and younger, I am comfortable with all ages and pets! I specialize in caring for multiples but love one on one care as well! I have been a second parent to my 8-year-old niece/Goddaughter for her entire life, have multiple nieces and nephews I care for, I am the oldest girl of 7 kids and a mother to 1 infant. My mother is a doula/lactation consultant and I was and am often hers, her friend's, and her client's childcare. I have also done an extensive amount of group childcare for different events and classes in my community and am comfortable caring for up to 6 kids (of all ages) at a time. I have a background check done through Care, I am also on Babysits, Urban sitter (.com), The Nextdoor app babysitting group, multiple Facebook Childcare groups, Ect. I have extensive experience with children varying forms of Autism, children with skin conditions, behavior and speech delays, and food aversions. I do not drive but can usually uber. Feel free to comment and/or PM me if you would like to discuss this further. I am very lucky to genuinely enjoy what I do, I look forward to hearing from you!