Hi! My name is Carol and I am a proud mother myself! I am a certified life coach with lots of flexibility in my schedule. Formerly a licensed court reporter and certified paralegal writing personal injury case summaries for a law publication. Have been sitting a long while and have loads of experience with infants. *CPR certified for all ages. *Allergic to cats Thanks for reading this. Look forward to meeting soon! Carol

I have been working in the field of Occupational Therapy for 33 years, 17 of them in the schools with children with special needs. I have raised three children of my own and have 5 delightful Grandchildren. I like to plan fun age and developmentally appropriate activities to assist in developing self-esteem, creativity, self-expression, curiosity, character and compassion. I enjoy seeing and assisting children thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. My Grandchildren know that "Nana's" most important job is keeping them safe. I encourage children to problem solve and to communicate openly. Communication is key in all my relationships no matter the age. I was a life guard as a young adult, a Girl Scout leader and volunteered for outdoor adventure companies that work with the physically challenged population. I even taught adaptive PE for a term. I co-owned an organic farm CSA for 10 joyous years. We also made herbal products and sold them at the Farmer's Market. I am an animal lover as well so be assured that your pets will also receive attention. Some call me the dog or the cat-whisperer... (Side note: I am a petsitter as well). I don't watch much TV as there are too many other choices as my interests are numerous from backpacking, kayaking, traveling especially in the developing world, volunteering, spending time with animals, my family and friends and of course my Grandchildren, reading, music, the performing arts, skiing, crocheting, yoga, crafts, gardening and trying to make this world a little more kind, more fun, lighter... Life is to be celebrated as it is a gift to share and enjoy with others and possibly to make their life a bit easier along the way.

Hi I’m Andrea! I am 27 and currently live in the Portland area. I have been baby sitting for the past several years and really enjoy the time I get to spend with kids! I have worked with the tutoring agency Kumon when I was a student at PSU and tutored kids from ages 2-10. I am also very comfortable with animals and have grown up with pets since I was a little girl and love to spend time in the sun outside!

Hi! I’m Bella, I’m 24 years old and currently completing school online to obtain my veterinary technician license, so I have a very flexible schedule this summer! I actually used this app quite a bit a few years back and loved the families and kids I met, so I found myself wanting to come back to it again :) I’ve been babysitting since I was 14 and have experience with kids of all ages. I’ve also coached soccer and helped with summer camps in the past, so I love keeping kids active, engaged, and having fun! I’m very hands-on and enjoy crafts, outside time, games, homework help, and following household routines closely. I’d describe myself as patient, dependable, fun, and responsible. I also have experience with pets from working in veterinary clinics, so I’m very comfortable around cats and dogs. I’m happy to help with driving to activities, light housekeeping, meal prep, tutoring/coaching, multiple children/pets, and occasional overnight care. I have reliable transportation and am comfortable with cameras in the home as well! :) I am excited to meet you and your family!!

I recently moved from San Francisco to Portland. I received my undergraduate degree in Business from USF in San Francisco and a Masters in Elementary Education from The University of the Pacific. In the Bay Area I was a teacher for 7 years, teaching in various positions from grades 3-6. In addition, I was a competitive Rhythmic gymnast for 13 years and was on the National Team. I have stayed involved with the sport by judging various meets across the country. Being on a team and committed to sport for so long has taught me many lessons that I take with me while working with children. I am very active and I love sports, working out, and being creative, all of which I can turn to while babysitting and playing with kids. I grew up babysitting my little sisters, their friends, and my extended family. Additionally I babysat throughout college and during my teaching career which has given me the experience to work with all ages (as early as 10 days old to pre-teens) since I was about 14. I've been in the Portland Area for about 2 years now and in between careers at the moment. I'm looking for occasional jobs and open to short term consistent/part time needs.