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282 available babysitters in Rutherford, NJ

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Marcelina $25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Rutherford, NJ

Columbia University Graduate (BA in Psychology) with CPR/First Aid/AED Certification and experience caring for children of different ages. I’m calm, reliable, and attentive, and I focus on creating a safe and nurturing environment while keeping children engaged through activities like reading, crafts, and play. I communicate well with parents and am happy to support routines, meal prep, and light childcare-related tasks. I also have experience working as a Personal Assistant/House Manager, Companion, Personal Chef and Pet-Sitter. In my free time I enjoy reading non-fiction books, board games, Hanayama puzzles and collecting greeting cards. Fully vaccinated. Fluent in English and Polish.

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Hui $25 per hour for 1 child

Compassionate, patient, and highly attentive caregiver with a deep love for children and extensive hands-on experience in childcare within a church community. Currently preparing for motherhood, which further strengthens my understanding of children’s emotional and developmental needs. Dedicated to creating safe, nurturing, and engaging environments for children of all ages.

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Tiseanie $19 per hour for 1 child

Hi! Thank you for taking a look at my profile! I graduated from NYU with my bachelor’s in Biology on the premed track. I now currently work as a research technician at MSK. I’m pretty new to this app, however I’ve had several years of experience caring for my younger sister along with other family members. I’m mostly open to part time/date night positions. I’m also available for tutoring and homework help particularly in the areas of math and science. If you think we’d be a good fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Julia $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi, I'm Julia! I'm originally from Los Angeles and currently a sophomore at Indiana University studying Sport Marketing and Management with a minor in Business. I am highly organized, active, and responsible. During high school, I completed 300 hours of sports medicine volunteering, which instilled in me a strong sense of care, safety, and attention to detail. I offer dedicated child care, basic pet care, and general household assistance, including organizing and running errands. I have one year of formal babysitting experience, primarily working with active toddlers and school-aged children, ensuring they stay engaged and follow their daily routines safely.love keeping kids active! Because of my background playing tennis, I really enjoy getting kids outside for sports, games, and physical activities. I also love helping them with creative projects and reading. As a current college student, I am well-equipped to provide homework help and tutoring across various subjects. I am also great at teaching basic tennis skills to keep kids moving and having fun! While in high school, I completed 300 hours of sports medicine volunteering. This extensive experience gave me a strong foundation in health, safety, and first-aid principles, making me highly attentive to physical well-being. I also am CPR certified. I am an animal lover and am very comfortable interacting with and caring for standard household pets, including most breeds of dogs and cats, as I have dogs of my own. I am happy to handle neighborhood walks, manage feeding schedules, and provide plenty of energetic playtime. I am completely comfortable around large dogs and pets that shed.

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Sharice $20 per hour for 1 child

Hello! - My name is Sharice, most call me Sha, and I'm currently a sophomore at the School of Visual Arts. I am offering child care, senior care, pet care, and household services. I love being a babysitter and have been caring for kids since I was 10 years old! Most of my experience has come from babysitting younger family members as I grew up in a big family and am the 4th oldest of 14 cousins! My responsibilities have included crafts, entertainment, pick-up and drop-off, tutoring, and even dance lessons. I also work as a household assistant and can cook, clean, and run errands. I have been a caretaker for my own 95 year-old grandma and am comfortable with senior care. I can cook and do many other tasks. Though I was raised in a pet-allergic household, I have been blessed without the allergy and am in love with furry friends!

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