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Taylor $15 per hour for 1 child
Hello! My name is Taylor and I'm 23 years old. I’m new to Kansas City, and I just began a part-time job as an Emergency Room tech at University Health downtown. I’m also pursuing my Master’s in Public Health and will graduate in December. I graduated from Mizzou in 2025 with my bachelor’s degrees in Health Science and Spanish, and my ultimate goal is to become a Physician Assistant. I haven’t babysat since I was a teenager, but I have 4 years of healthcare experience where I’ve taken care of patients of all ages. I am certified in CPR and Basic Life Support. I even had the opportunity to volunteer in the NICU at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. I’m organized, reliable, and look forward to providing your child with safe and entertaining experiences. ¡Hola! Me llamo Taylor y tengo 23 años. Me mudé recientemente a la cuidad de Kansas, y acabo de empezar un trabajo de medio tiempo como técnica de sala de urgencias en University Health en el centro. También estoy cursando mi maestría en Salud Pública y me graduaré en diciembre. Me gradué de la Universidad de Misuri en 2025 con mis títulos universitarios en Ciencias de la Salud y español, y mi meta final es ser asistente médica. No he trabajado de niñera desde que era adolescente, pero tengo 4 años de experiencia en el sector de atención medica, donde he cuidado a pacientes de todas las edades. Estoy certificada en RCP y soporte vital básico (SVB). Incluso tuve la oportunidad de hacer trabajo voluntario en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales (UCIN) en el Hospital Universitario en Columbia, Misuri. Soy organizada, confiable, y tengo ganas de brindarle a su hijo/a una experiencia segura y entretenida.
Sarah $18 per hour for 1 child
My name is Sarah. I am 22 years old and currently a senior online at The King's University. I am planning to go get my master's of Arts in Clinical Counseling in the fall. I do have my own car. I have a really big family so I have been babysitting kids for as long as I can remember. When I was 16, I watched my 6-month-old cousin for a weekend by myself. I have tons of cousins between the ages of 0-15 whom I have babysat on many occasions. I have watched multiple kids at the same time on many occasions as well. My mom worked at a daycare for teachers' kids for a few months and I helped out a couple of times there also. I have more recently been working with a nanny company in Raleigh NC. During my time at this job, I was with multiple families. I helped them do laundry, and dishes and (most importantly and fun) played with the kids. I am very sad to leave and have only been due to moving to KC, Missouri. I love kids and I understand the importance of who influences a young life. When I babysit, it is important to me that the child has the attention they need. I had babysitters often when I was younger and I know that sometimes when they didn't play games with me or always engage with me it hurt my feelings. With that in mind, I am willing to help with homework as well as play games and engage with your kids. The days and times you need sound amazing with my schedule and would love the opportunity to work for you! I would really appreciate the opportunity to work with you and would love to meet with you or call to talk more.
Lakin $10 per hour for 1 child
I am a certified nursing aide who has experience with senior care in a senior living facility. I have CPR and basic life support certifications as well. I have a brother who is a toddler that I regular babysit. As well as various other family friends children. In addition, I have experience in caring for animals such as dogs, as I have three dogs myself and I regularly care for my friends animals as well. I am a very flexible and lively individual who can find fun activities for anyone and everyone to participate in!
Paula $18 per hour for 1 child
I have degree in Art Therapy. I’ve worked with people including seniors and children for 35 years now. I’m kind, gentle and responsible. I enjoy supporting quality moments of creativity and connection. I value learning and teaching as well as simply having fun and being productive. I have two dogs, one cat and a husband.
Treysi
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$20 per hour for 1 childBooked by 1 family in Shawnee Mission, KS
Well first my name is Treysi ima a bilingual Mexican American a mother one one boy name Aiden he is 8 years old now and well he goes back and forth with I and his father he a very good helper and love to work, I Treysi do go to school JCCC Community college I was doing campus classes but decide to do online classes at home. I have experience in a lot of many jobs like example warehouse, prepping, cleaning, translator, remodeling construction, and my favorite CAREGIVER, the career I’m studying to also be a CNA or a pedestrian it’s my dream I love taken care of others in needs specially the one that feels so lonely and just need couple hours of some company friendly and I enjoy doing that. I see my self in couple years as a CNA and look back say to my self I did and with a help of UrbanSitter that can teach me something’s new along the way
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