
"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent

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Hello, my name is Kathy. I am a proud mother of four adult children and have extensive experience caring for children of all ages. I am patient, honest, and highly organized, with a genuine love for working with kids. I offer attentive childcare, light cooking, help with organization, and can run errands as needed. In addition to raising my own children, I regularly babysit for friends and family, which has further strengthened my skills in nurturing and managing children in a variety of settings. I would be happy to arrange a meet-and-greet to discuss your needs and see if we are a good fit. References are available upon request. Thank you!
Hi! My name is Ryan Theresia, I’m a reliable and caring nanny with hands-on experience caring for a child from newborn through age 5. I’m comfortable with all stages of early childhood, including feeding, diapering, sleep routines, and engaging in age-appropriate activities that support development. I’m patient, attentive, and truly enjoy creating a safe, nurturing environment for children. References are available upon request.
Hi there! I’m Cameron: a native Angeleno, University of New Orleans graduate, part-time screenwriter, and personal assistant/caregiver who truly loves helping folks (and their furry friends) feel seen and supported. I have years of experience dog-sitting pups of all temperaments, energy levels, and special medical/behavioral needs. No two doggos are the same and I take pride in adapting to each one’s unique routine. I also absolutely love animals so taking care of them is a win-win on all fronts. While I used to sit my little cousins, I recently became a godfather and now have experience babysitting the littlest of babies, too, meaning I’m comfortable caring for kids of all ages with patience, structure, and a sense of fun. I do weekly in-home care for individuals with disabilities, which has taught me the importance of empathy, patience, and clear communication. Like I mentioned earlier, I'm also a trained personal assistant backed by years working in a high-intensity, high-demand TV show writers' room. In addition to the usual household assistant duties, I excel at managing schedules, arranging travel, running errands, and keeping spaces tidy and organized (thank you, diagnosed OCD). I can cook (quite well), clean, problem-solve with the best of them, and am lucky to have built up a long list of happy clients who would be even happier to vouch for me! Have any questions or need a bit more info? Don’t hesitate to reach out!
“Simply put, you will never find a more responsible human than Cameron. I've worked with him multiple times, and he has never failed to meet my exacting standards. He's reliable, professional, and also a truly kind human being. He's taken amazing care of our two dogs and our house on multiple occasions and always leave your abode spotless. Truly, you'll be lucky to get to work with him.”
Hello families, *ABOUT ME* My name is Angie and I'm from Colombia, I'm in the United States because I want to improve my English. Here, I worked as an Au Pair and in my country I have also taken care of children of different ages, so I have experience in childcare. I am cheerful, patient, organized, energetic, I like to cook and clean. I like to do different activities, so that the children stay busy and learn through play. By profession, in my country I studied Communications, which makes me a strategic person and a good listener and I love dogs! *SKILLS* Good listening Love to help Communication Proactive Organized Efficient *LANGUAGES* English - Intermediate Spanish - Native *STUDIES* Los Angeles Valley College Mariana University - Colombia 2022 - 2023 | English 2016 - 2019 | Communications *EXPERIENCE* As an au pair in la 2021 - now I prepare meals I wash, fold and organize clothes I create different activities and games Experience driving with children I put them to sleep I can do everything related to the personal hygiene of children I can teach Spanish I can do other activities at home, if necessary. Thank you for your attention, thank you for trusting me and thank you for the opportunity.
I’m a responsible and dependable caregiver who enjoys creating a safe and positive environment. I’m happy to help with crafts, reading, games and bedtime routines while keeping things calm and structured. I’m also comfortable preparing simple meals and helping keep things tidy. I’m comfortable with pets and have several years of experience with both dogs and cats. I’m happy to help with pet care as well. My personality is calm, attentive and reliable. I prioritize safety and clear communication with parents.

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5.0 average star rating from total of 7,472 reviews in Sherman Oaks, CA

"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent

"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"
Jenny S., parent

"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
Jesse D., parent

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