[KathyR]

My daughter lives in Ocala and works at The Villages Hospital. She works Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7am to 7 pm. I currently babysit for her but need to have surgery which will prevent me from babysitting for at least 4 months. My grandson will be 2 in December. Anyone interested in being a grandma substitute or know of a reliable sitter, please let me know.

[Trish Miller]

What is the pay?

[KathyR]

$100 to $125 per week. Negotiable.

[jane032657]

Finding care for your grandchild should be done through an agency that does criminal background checks, gets references, does drug testing, etc. There is enough news in The Villages that is concerning about people who are of questionable character. Please do everything you can to get a qualified sitter.

[Trish Miller]

Originally Posted by KathyR

$100 to $125 per week. Negotiable.

I'm sorry but that too low because of my experience.
Good luck in finding someone

[claricecolin]

I wish you luck and hope your surgery and recovery goes well. I think you may need to raise the amount paid; if I am reading your post correctly that is b/t 100-125 for a 36 (7-7 3 days) that comes out a little less than 3.50 per hour. Something else to consider, will your daughter be providing food for caregiver to feed grandchild? Once again, good luck.

[kellerkzz]

Your are just what im looking for!!! Im a grandma who cares for my grandchild but looking to do some work Fri-Sat-Sun. I am a CNA. I am a young acting grandmother who loves children and will live and keep rhem engaged and TEACH them If you would like to speak to me, my name is Kathy and my number is 407 963 9321. Thanks

[duffysmom]

Originally Posted by jane032657

Finding care for your grandchild should be done through an agency that does criminal background checks, gets references, does drug testing, etc. There is enough news in The Villages that is concerning about people who are of questionable character. Please do everything you can to get a qualified sitter.

Please heed the advice above. It's very dangerous to post on a public forum looking for someone to take care of your precious grandson. References can be worthless...