Samantha S.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 12 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Ojai, CA 93023
Meet Samantha
- Speaks Hindi, Sign Language, and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello, My name is Samantha and I like to consider myself as someone who wakes up on the right side of the bed. I am 28 years old and have worked in childcare since I was 16, from babysitter to nanny to swim coach. Currently I am seeking a loving family in the Seattle area that are looking for a fun and creative babysitter to look over their kids on date nights. Because I receive this question a lot, I will address it. I consider my childcare "style" to embody the positive qualities that your children can mirror. Ie: Being kind to others, diffusing arguments with kindness and listening, helping others out when you see they could use a hand. If a problem arises (assuming your child is of age to comprehend) I always explain WHY I am upset and how I would like to see things go differently in Read more the future. Although sometimes the lesson does have to be learned more than once, I have always found this method extremely constructive, as it allows the child to understand not where I am coming from (a place of care and understanding) versus simply feeling like they are in trouble, which often leads to defensive behaviors. I have a background in art and yoga and really enjoy exercising my active and creative personality at work. I also have a background in nutrition and herbalism, love to cook and am happy to provide healthy and well rounded meals to your children on those nights where you need some time to yourself. Send me a message if you want to hear more about me and my experience. I'm more than happy to provide excellent references and resume upon request. I look forward to hearing from you!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 04/03/2018
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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
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, 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 4/3/18
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, 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 4/3/18
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$17-$20/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- 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
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
Education
Photography
Graduated University of Washington-Seattle Campus 2018
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- 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
- Basic math
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
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