Makena P.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 5 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Austin, TX 78750
Meet Makena
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi families! I cherish the joy and magic of childhood and see it as a privilege to be part of those moments. I am a warm, energetic, and reliable caregiver with over 5 years of experience supporting children’s growth and well-being. I recently completed my Master of Science in Social Work here at the University of Texas at Austin, where I specialized in child and family care. My lifelong passion has been working with children, and I'd love to join your family as a reliable caregiver. Families describe me as calm, attentive, and creative. I love weaving play, nature, and learning into everyday moments with children. Some of my favorites include painting, nature walks, reading stories/going to the library, and baking. While I treasure the playful side of childhood, I am also skilled and comfortable supporting children with routines, structure, and homework. I'm comfortable with pickup/dropoff if that's something your Read more family needs support with as well. Above all, your child’s safety, joy, and growth are my highest priorities. I look forward to getting to know your family.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 05/01/2024
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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
Carla S.
8/20/2025
Makena has babysat for my family on and off for the last few years. She is reliable, on time, and super fun to be around! ?
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$25/hr for the first child, $3 for each additional child
- 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
- Social/Emotional
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Mental Illness
Education
Social Work
Graduated University of Texas at Austin 2025
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- 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
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
- Spanish