"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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Esther $14 per hour for 1 child
I’m a dependable and attentive pet and house sitter with experience caring for dogs, cats, and other small animals. I’m comfortable with feeding schedules, walks, litter box cleaning, playtime, and administering basic medications. I make sure pets feel safe, loved, and comfortable while keeping their normal routines. I also take great care of homes by bringing in mail, watering plants, light cleaning, and ensuring everything stays secure and well maintained while you’re away.
Alayah $21 per hour for 1 child
Hi my name is A’Layah. I am 19 years old and plan to go to college for Bachelor Science In Nursing (BSN). My High school nursing program at Washington High school in Massillon gave me experiences, and I am more super committed to patient care. During the clinicals part, I learned and handled how to help residents and help residents with their needs such as ADLS, providing care, and supporting residents. I am certified to stop the bleeding, and also received my certified nursing assistant (CNA) license in the year of 2025 state of Ohio. I also have a certificate of CPR and first aid and earned these certifications in the year of 2024. I have babysit for 8 years and love kids, so I am confident and prepared to bring my focus and liveliness to help out parents with there kids and making sure that they are satisfied with their needs.
Charisma $15 per hour for 1 child
Hola! I enjoy helping others and love working with the littles, after all they are our future! I have my CDA (child development associate) as well as CPR First Aid, and other certifications needed to work in the professional childcare setting. I taught early childhood for 8 years before obtaining a science degree. I enjoy learning about other cultures and their languages; fun fact I know 6 languages. I have found being able to teach younger children different languages/cultures to be both beneficial and fun! Also, I have other skills I can share with your young ones such as tutoring needs or homework help, dancing, safe cooking skills modified to the age, and perhaps more. I would love to be able to support you in helping your child(ren) grow into their best selves! If you need I can help around the house with cleaning or even errands! As much as I adore animals from afar, I am pretty allergic to dander from dogs and cats when around them too long. :-( I am willing to help families with cats/dogs with one time jobs for a couple hours.
Amy $20 per hour for 1 child
10+ years of caring and friendly care of elders and animals. My passion is to provide the best possible customer care and support. I can handle any complex situation and will work hard to make my clients happy.
Sonja $15 per hour for 1 child
Hi I'm Sonja, I'm a full time college student majoring in human services. I have 3 more years until I graduate with my bachelors degree! I grew up around kids my entire life so I was always the one parents would ask to watch them. I also had dogs growing up so I'm very use to pets, I also have cat of my own now. I love being able to help make kids happy and be able to see a smile on there face at all times. Just being around kids makes so happy! Im very compassionate and sweet to anyone I meet and I love being a big help!
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"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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