Zikara L.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 3 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Winchester, VA 22601
Meet Zikara
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! I am a dedicated, safety-focused, and compassionate childcare provider with over 7 years of specialized professional experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). As a college student and the mother of a toddler, I bring a unique combination of rigorous developmental training and real-world parenting intuition to every family I work with. My extensive background in the behavioral field equips me with advanced skills in positive reinforcement, emotional regulation support, routine building, and personalized care for diverse developmental needs. Outside of caregiving, I genuinely love to organize, cook, and clean, allowing me to seamlessly help keep households running smoothly and tidily. I am also an avid animal lover who enjoys being around pets. Whether managing daily transitions, keeping children actively engaged through creative play, or maintaining an orderly and welcoming home, I am committed to creating a secure, structured, and nurturing environment where your little ones can thrive. You can Read more rely on me to be proactive, patient, and deeply attuned to your family's unique needs.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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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 evenings, late nights and weekends
- After school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Summer Position, Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/31/26
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Summer Position, Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/31/26
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$30/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
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Premature Newborn
- Seizures
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Currently attending Lord Fairfax Community College
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
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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