Leia W.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 10 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Granada Hills, CA 91344
- 21 miles, will travel 25 mi
Meet Leia
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
As a single mom of two, I have always been passionate about taking care of others. From a young age, I have always been drawn to the idea of nurturing and supporting those around me, and as I have grown older, this has only become more central to my identity and my purpose in life. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of roles that have allowed me to put this passion into practice. I have been a teacher at various levels, from kindergarten to college, and I have found that there is no greater joy than seeing my students grow and develop under my guidance. Whether I am working with young children who are just beginning to discover the world around them, or with college students who are exploring complex ideas and concepts, I am always amazed by the capacity for growth and learning that we all Read more possess. But my caregiving extends beyond the classroom. I have also spent many years taking care of elderlies, both within my own family and as a professional caregiver for new clients who needed companionship, therapy, and other forms of support. In both contexts, I have found that there are certain qualities that are essential for anyone who wants to be a successful caregiver. I believe that empathy is the most important quality that a caregiver can have. To truly understand and support someone else, you need to be able to put yourself in their shoes, to feel what they are feeling, and to see the world from their perspective. This requires a deep level of emotional intelligence and a willingness to be vulnerable and to connect with others on a meaningful level. Patience and understanding are essential qualities for any caregiver. When you are working with people who are experiencing challenges or difficulties, it can be easy to become frustrated or overwhelmed. But by taking the time to listen, to be patient, and to truly understand what someone else is going through, you can build trust and establish a strong foundation for your caregiving relationship. I believe that flexibility and adaptability are key qualities for any caregiver. No two people are exactly the same, and no two situations are exactly alike. As a caregiver, you need to be able to adapt to changing circumstances, to be creative in your solutions, and to find ways to support your clients and patients no matter what challenges arise.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 08/24/2023
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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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
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$40/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- 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
- Alzheimer's
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Defects
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Masters in Special Education
Graduated 2011
References
- Friend Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
- 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
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
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