Chicago · Care • Hospitality • Community

Care. Hospitality. Community.

Thoughtful, dependable support for the people, animals, homes and gatherings you care about.

Childcare · Pet Care · Bartending · Event Support

Rachael Renteria smiling

Ways I can help

Childcare

Nanny and babysitting care for 35+ children over two years through Care.com. Safe, attentive, organized, and fun.

Pet Care

Dog walks, cat visits and overnight pet sitting with the same reliability and attention I give to families.

Bartending & Private Events

BASSET-certified bartender and server with experience at Chicago bars, from opening checklists to cash at close.

Event Support

Setup, hospitality, guest flow and a calm presence when seventeen things are happening at once.

You can trust me to take care of things.

I've spent my adult life taking care of people: children, families, patients in crisis, pets, bar guests and community members. On paper the jobs look different. In practice they're the same work: paying attention, reading the room, anticipating needs and keeping everyone safe.

My background includes doctoral-level clinical psychology training (Chicago School of Professional Psychology), crisis support in a Level 1 trauma center, years of childcare, and bartending in Chicago. I bring calm and genuine care into every space I'm trusted with.

35+

children cared for

10+

years serving people

Native

Spanish speaker

Certified

BASSET & food handler

Volunteer roots: mentor at Camp Sheilah bereavement camp, Best Buddies peer leader, Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor, and Hurricane Katrina rebuilding.

Full Moon Fusion

Hospitality & Bar

Find me at the bar at Full Moon Fusion ecstatic dances and gatherings, helping everyone feel welcome and looked after.

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Kind words

Testimonials from families and hosts are coming soon.

Tell me what you're looking for

I'll get back to you within a day. You can also message me on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.