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  • 14 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Houston, TX 77009

Meet Octavia

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Hello! My name is Octavia and I am so thankful for your interest! I have over a decade of experience with children of all ages, abilities and walks of life. This is not just a job for me but my passion! I love investing in complete care of children, mind, body and soul. I am a full time freelance travel nanny. Which means I can go on vacation with your family as an extra set of hands or watch the kiddies while you explore. It also includes me staying back with the kiddos while you travel. My schedule is completely flexible between travel so I am always available for anytime care and also date nights, evenings, overnights, weekends. I am also willing to handle any personal assistant assignments you may have. I am patient, trustworthy and punctual. I am creative and great at communicating. I have a lot to offer Read more with great references to prove it. Thank you for your time! Talk soon.

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    Completed 07/31/2024. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.

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    Basic Criminal

    Expired on 01/26/2023

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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

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends

Nanny

  • Willing to consider a part 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 5/1/22

Ratings & reviews

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Ally P.

4/22/2024

Octavia is a treasure! Our son loved her. She came to our home with a bag full of activities and years of trusted experience. She was incredibly professional in all of her communications and we truly felt like she cared about our family.

Courtney B.

2/18/2023

My kids love her. She's very well rounded and punctual. I appreciate her attention and work ethic. She's not someone who does bare minimum and has always maintained professionalism while being comfortable enough to communicate her opinions and thoughts. I was looking for someone to support my kids and myself in all aspects and I've found that with Taia. I'm excited for my family to grow with her help. I value her feedback and expertise and look forward to continue working with her. she's great ! :)

Navreet S.

2/11/2023

We thought we could balance work and the baby since we work from home, but it was incredibly difficult with a growing baby and their needs. After months of searching for a Nanny and having some bad nanny experiences, We were thankful we found Octavia and she agreed to be our daughter’s nanny. We had Octavia come in until our permanent nanny was going to start. Even though the number of days that Octavia worked for us were a bit out of Octavia's usual routine of work, but she made an exception for us and took care of our 3-month-old baby until she was 5 months. She drove 40 minutes each way and she was punctual, respectful, and very professional. She always arrived on time, respected our family's boundaries, and followed all our baby care rules. I believe it is very important to mention that despite being from a very different cultural background, Octavia was very open-minded and accepting of our family dynamics. I wholeheartedly recommend Octavia for any family looking for a caregiver and hope all the best to Octavia in the future!

Emma A.

10/16/2022

Emma A.

10/16/2022

Octavia was a life saver, she showed up when i needed her and she was amazing with my son..i will definitely hire her again..

Maureen C.

9/6/2022

Octavia was wonderful to work with! We were traveling from Denver to Dallas and she sat with my three year old while she slept in the hotel. She's very professional and I knew from the moment I talked to her that my child would be in the best hands. Hire Her!

David W.

7/1/2022

Octavia is a natural and she was so good with our kids! I highly recommend her! :)

Kayla B.

2/18/2022

I can't say enough good things about Octavia! She was amazing with our kids, and went above and beyond with unexpected pet-drama. We will definitely be asking her to come back, as a matter of fact our kids asked us if we could please go on a date night the next night too :)

Fabiana D.

2/3/2022

Britney C.

2/2/2022

This was our first time hiring a babysitter, as we have no family here. Octavia was great with the kids. I trust her and I would recommend her. We will be using her again in the future.

Ashlee P.

1/19/2022

I really enjoyed having Octavia watch my girls. Within minutes of speaking to her, I knew my kids were going to be in good hands. My 22 month old is usually apprehensive of almost everyone, but she took to Octavia immediately. She came early and gave me updates throughout the day to let me know how the girls were doing. She also interacts with them as opposed to sitting them in front of the TV, which I love. We wouldn't hesitate to work with her again!

Jennifer M.

10/11/2021

Octavia is amazing! She watched two 3-year olds and they loved her! She is also very responsive. I def plan on using her in the future.

Elizabeth C.

5/28/2021

Octavia is a very responsible and respectful childcare provider. She provided safe and attentive childcare and tutoring services.

Andrea R.

4/9/2019

Octavia, is an awesome sitter , she is super patient and fun. Mi kids love her. :)

Emily H.

4/2/2012

If you need a last minute babysitter she is AWESOME! We needed a last minute babysitter and Octavia responded to us letting us know she was available. When she says she is last minute she truly means it. We contacted her late at night and when she asked when we needed her we responded with now would be great and she was there immediately. It was my son’s first time having a babysitter and when we left he didn’t cry or fuss. She also stayed late (3am) and was really pleasant. I am grateful to have found her as a babysitter and we are looking forward to using her again.

Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$20-$30/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • 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+)
  • 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
    • Cancer
    • Delayed Speech
    • Developmental Language Disorder
    • Diabetes
    • Down Syndrome
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mental Illness
    • Mobility Challenges
    • Premature Newborn
    • Seizures
    • Administering Medication
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bathing
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Lifting and Transferring
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Sign Language
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Social work

Graduated Virginia Commonwealth University 2019

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
  • 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

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