Lakeya R.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 17 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Killeen, TX 76543
Meet Lakeya
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
I am 35 years old. I have been a nanny/sitter for 17 years and plan to continue on this track. I have experience working with kids of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I also have experience with twins/multiples as well as children with special needs. I have experience as a preschool teacher as well as an assistant preschool teacher. I have my CPR and First Aid certification. I am also certified as a Newborn Care Specialist. I have a genuine and absolute love for children. I enjoy being active and imaginative with kids. I love every thing from arts&crafts to dress up to museum trips and playing make believe. I engage with by taking them to the park, the museum, Botanical Garden, the carousel, creating an art project, or reading a colorful book. I understand that each child is different and it is all about finding what works on Read more an individual basis. I love being a part of helping children learn and grow. Interacting with kids in all activities is what I do best. Whether it's work time or play time, I am there and ready to be a part of it. I am fun-loving, reliable, enthusiastic, and compassionate. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family & friends, cooking, baking, writing, and reading. I'm available to work on the weekends, on-call, holidays, vacations, overnights, and date nights. I am also available on short notice and overtime. I am available to start July 14th, 2025.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 06/26/2025. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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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 a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 6/30/25
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 6/30/25
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$25-$50/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
- 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
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Delayed Speech
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
Education
Child Development
Barton County Community College
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
- Willing to run errands as needed
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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