
"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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I am a compassionate and reliable babysitter/nanny who genuinely cares about the well-being of every child I care for. I take great pride in creating a safe and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable and supported. My patience allows me to handle any situation calmly, ensuring that children are treated with respect and understanding. I am also a strong communicator, consistently keeping parents informed about their child's day, any concerns, and milestones. My goal is to build a trusted, open line of communication, so parents always feel confident and reassured while I’m caring for their little ones.
I am a Registered Nurse with 6 years under my belt. Two of those years working in home health pediatrics and five years with the elderly (home health, medical surg, and long term care). I love helping those in need and would love to be of an assist. I also off cleaning and sitting services. The only thing I do not do is pet sit or work in homes with pets. If you need help or assistance, I would love tow or with you and your family.
Compassionate caregiver with experience supporting kids of all ages, as well as pets and household needs. Families can count on me to be reliable, caring, and trustworthy.
I am a nursing student with hands-on clinical experience providing compassionate, safe, and attentive care across diverse settings. Through my nursing clinicals, I have developed strong skills in observation, organization, communication, and responding calmly in both routine and unexpected situations. I am dependable, patient, and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on safety and comfort. In addition to healthcare, I have over 20 years of experience working in large animal shelters caring for 200+ animals at a time. This includes feeding, medication administration, monitoring behavior and health changes, cleaning, and providing enrichment. I am also a dedicated cat owner and very comfortable caring for pets of all ages and temperaments. I bring professionalism, warmth, and reliability to every caregiving role and treat families, children, seniors, and pets with the same level of respect and care I provide in clinical settings.
Hello Parents! :) My name is Iruoma, and I’m a pre-med college student studying neuroscience. I have 5+ years of experience ranging from leading church ministry, taking care of my younger siblings, and starting and running a nonprofit that helps children with sickle cell. I am CPR certified and bilingual (Spanish). I absolutely love working with kids and creating a fun and safe environment where they can feel comfortable and cared for. I’m kind, reliable, and very attentive, and I will always treat your children with the same patience, protection, love, and care I would give my own family. Whether it’s helping with homework, playing games, or sticking to bedtime routines, I’m happy to support your family however I can. I’m really looking forward to meeting you and spending time with your wonderful kids!
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"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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