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l am a mother of two adult children. I have been babysitting since I was 13. I was a pre school teacher in California for 10 years. I was a mother's helper for about 9 months. I am looking for occasional babysitting jobs.

I truly love being a sitter because I’m passionate about childcare and enjoy helping kids learn, grow, and feel safe. I have some years of experience caring for children, along with about 4 years of housekeeping experience. I’m also skilled in cooking and meal prep. I recently completed my schooling as a medical assistant and am currently working toward becoming a certified medical assistant. I am CPR certified and bilingual in English and Spanish. I bring reliability, a strong work ethic, and a genuine love for working with children.

My name is Chloe, I am looking for opportunities to help out and expand my care giving knowledge. I am 18 years old, I have had my license for over a year and have my own car. I currently work full time at a private Care Home for adults with developmental disabilities and it's very similar to nannying. I cook, clean, give them their medication, take them on outings, and overall just be a friend and companion to them. When it comes to children I love them and they tend to like me as-well. I was a cheerleader so l have a bubbly personality and kids love it. I love to do fun activities with kids and help out parents. I prioritize open communication with parents, providing written reports and ensuring that any concerns or issues are addressed promptly through their preferred communication method. My approach to household rules is guided by the parents' lead, ensuring that the children are cared for in a consistent and respectful manner.

From the time I was a little girl, I've always loved children, and as soon as I was old enough to babysit, I jumped into it. I am also the oldest of five children, so I've always helped with my siblings throughout the years. My parents had my youngest sister when I was 15 1/2, so especially as I was older, I got firsthand experience with a baby and now a toddler. I also consistently babysit another 2 1/2-year-old on most weekends and have been since she was 18 months old. I also volunteer in my church nursery (3 years now) and have children ranging from 0-4 years old. Something else about me is that I have always wanted to be a mom, and motherly instincts come seemingly naturally to me. I love to cook and bake, so meals are no problem for me to help out with. And household chores that need to be kept up with are something I am willing to help with, too.

Working with children is very meaningful for me and I enjoy supporting them in all their interests and challenges. As a tutor for the last 15 years, I believe that every child has curiosity and imagination which are the ingredients for intelligence and problem solving. During college I oversaw an afterschool activities program for elementary children and learned how to provide a safe environment and listen to children in times of difficulty as well as times of joy. Working for the Parks and Recreation afterschool program furthered my knowledge and experience. I also like to use games and other tools to make learning and accomplishing tasks fun. I realize that children are learning all of the time. For this reason, I always have a calm demeanor and approach every conversation with sincerity and thoughtfulness. I like to plan fun activities that the particular child would enjoy or even just listening to them as they tell me about their day and what their hopes and dreams may be. I think listening is the most important thing a person can do. When we are truly seen and validated, it changes how we view ourselves and how we see and participate in the world. Listening changes the world for the better.