Jessie M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 20 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Seattle, WA 98144
Meet Jessie
- Speaks English and American Sign Language
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
For over 20 years, I've worked as a nanny, household manager, part-time sitter, Montessori and social-emotional preschool teacher, and arts enrichment facilitator for kids of all ages. I taught infant/toddler music and movement classes for two years, and I've been a youth mentor and youth volunteer manager. I love meeting new families and supporting their unique needs. Whether I'm spending quiet time at home with the kiddos, going for walks, picking up kids from school and delivering them to activities, helping with homework, running errands, facilitating playdates, or lending a hand with household chores—I'm here for it! I spent 10 years as a communications specialist for community-based nonprofits and I previously worked in tech. I'm also a singer/songwriter and performer. My skills and experience are well-rounded, and my personality and work style reflect that. I enjoy the flexibility of being a sitter at this stage in my life and feel Read more grateful to do work that allows time for other activities. When I'm not caregiving, I'm paddle boarding, beach-combing, spending time with family, my husband, and rescue dogs in our Beacon Hill home of 20 years. I can also be found volunteering in my community (and at the NW Chimpanzee Sanctuary!). I have extensive experience with infant (including newborns), toddler, and school-aged kids; I've cared for multiple sets of twins; and I've worked with children on the spectrum and kids with developmental delays and other special needs. I've supported families through many difficult circumstances from divorce to serious illness. I'm deeply empathetic, proactive and agile as an extended member of a family support team, and I try to find a way to have fun no matter what I'm doing. I look forward to meeting you and supporting your family! Warmly, Jessie PS: I have a reliable car and clean driving record, and I'm happy to provide professional references from families I've worked for in the Seattle area upon request. My rate is flexible and depends entirely on the particulars of the job.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 05/21/2026. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/25/26
Claire N.
5/25/2026
Trust you and your kids will have the absolute best time with Jessie McKenna! Jessie was our first nanny and took care of my infant for over a year until he started nursery school, and then we hired Jessie to take care of the now toddler and second baby, which she took to immediately. She planned fun activities for the kids, made sure they ate and napped responsibly, and I always came home knowing my kids were happy and content (and not as excited to see me, which, let's be honest, is every mom's dream when you have someone caring for your kids that prefer them over you!) Jessie has been a part of our family for over a decade, and my now grown up kids adore her still and talk fondly about their time with her. I have recommended Jessie to my friends who have younger children and their experience has been just as good as mine was. If I could give Jessie 10 stars, I absolutely would. There are lots of care givers out there, but only one Jessie and I feel blessed every day that we got her for the most transformative years of our kids lives. Claire Newman
Laurent G.
5/21/2026
Jessie was way beyond a sitter. She worked as a nanny for my family taking care of my 2 young girls, into their tween years after we had lost their mother. The support we got from her was amazing. She was a great fit for my family and INCREDIBLY RELIABLE. She helped my girls with anything they needed from emotional support to very timely logistics. She always found something to do, and anticipated so much. She’s reliable and prompt. I am forever in her debt.
Jessie M.'s reply
Thank you for such a wonderful recommendation, Laurent.(I'm not crying, you're crying!) Sending all my love to you and all your girls.
View full replyExperience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$35-$55/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months)
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Heart Defects
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Challenges
- Seizures
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Music Performance
Attended Shoreline Community College
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
- American Sign Language