Samantha M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 15 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Cedar Park, TX 78613
Meet Samantha
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I am a mom to 3 kiddos all on the Autism spectrum so I have experience with disabilities and special needs. I have been a stay at home mom for 8 years and am just now getting back into it. In those 8 years I have homeschooled my kids the Classical Montessori way and would love to have others learn with us. August 2010 – 2013 Full Time Nanny , Austin, TX • Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method • Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors. • Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner. • Ran errands, made lunches, dinners, and snacks • Ran schedule for playtime, and hosted play dates • Created and ran activities and outings; aquariums, playgrounds, zoos, etc. • Full time + (8am-6 or 7pm) including date nights on Friday and Saturday nights. January 2011 to Read more June 2012 Moms best friend Austin, TX — Nanny • Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method • Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors. • Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner. • Was a part time job that you could pick up as many jobs as you wanted whenever you wanted. -Helped children with home work -Ran errands for parents -Assisted kids with ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, and speech issues -Helped teach baby sign language 2009 – May 2010: Leaps and Bounds, Austin, TX – Teacher’s Assistant • Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method • Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors. • Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner. • Was a part time job, that you could pick up as many jobs as you wanted whenever you wanted. -prepared snacks and lunch time - ran school schedule -Experienced seizures and fevers -taught potty training I started nannying and babysitting because I loved the kids and I am use to the chaos and craziness of a big family.
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Enhanced Criminal
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 01/09/2024
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Motor Vehicle Records
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings and afternoons
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Has a child who needs to accompany care provider on the job
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 11/24/23
- Has a child who needs to accompany care provider on the job
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 11/24/23
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$25-$40/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- 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
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Premature Newborn
- Seizures
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Repositioning
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
- Wilbarger Brushing Protocol
Education
History
Graduated Texas State University - San Marcos 2012
References
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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
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies