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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 15 years paid experience
  • Nanny in Harvest, AL 35749
  • 22 miles, will travel 30 mi

Meet Royneka

  • Speaks Dutch
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

{ Psalm 127:3; Jeremiah 22:13} Hello amazing people!!! My name is Nikki. I have a diverse background with many certifications for children and adults. Honest, Responsible, Fun, Genuine and Dependable! I am CPR certified and certified in First Aid. I have over 14 years of experience combined as a live-in/out Nanny and as a professional babysitter. I highly encourage reading and creative learning with all children. I believe in empowerment and enhancing education at any age. I'm very energetic, interactive, outgoing and a positive individual. Yes, I also tutor children from kindergarten through high school, which includes assistance with home schooling. Your child or children's safety is paramount to me as well! Background report is clean. Numerous of references available upon request. Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Will Travel***{Overnight Stays; Weekend Stays; Out of State Travel} God Bless!! **Bright Horizons Continuing Education Certifications** ** LifeVac Certificate of Training** Read more ** According to recent Sittercity data, the average hourly rate of babysitters in 2024 is $21.50 per hour**

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    Expired on 05/21/2024

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    Motor Vehicle Records

    Expired on 06/24/2015

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    CPR certification

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends

Nanny

  • Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
  • Willing to consider a part time position
  • Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 3/8/23

Ratings & reviews

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Tammy J.

10/19/2024

My daughter has mental illness and it’s very hard for us to find a babysitter for her. Royneka was very kind and patient with her. She helped her complete her homework and she encouraged her to be a leader and not a follower. My daughter loves her and wants to see her again. We truly appreciate Royneka and we will definitely be calling her again. Thank you very much.

Andreale R.

5/9/2024

She is extremely polite and respectful. She has a genuine interest in the little ones she cares for, and does exactly what is needed. Also is very mindful of being promptly on time, even in very early hours. Truly a delight to work with.

Brenton L.

5/7/2024

Nikki did an awesome job babysitting for my two boys!

Rakeisha H.

2/22/2024

Neka was absolutely amazing. I reached out to her at the last minute due to other sitter not responding. Neka arrived early and was very friendly. She communicated with me while out, letting me know everything was okay and also sent pics. I will definitely be using her again and hope that we’ve finally found a reliable and consistent sitter.

Leslie B.

12/5/2023

Nikki was fantastic with both of my boys. She was on time and very responsive to all messages and calls. She was very professional. My boys kept asking me when she would come back to watch them again. They had lots of fun. I highly recommend her as a baby-sitter / caregiver!

Keisha M.

10/1/2023

Nikki is great with my son and is always punctual. She is flexible and has actually stayed longer than originally agreed to. My son looks forward to her babysitting and the fun activities they do together. I highly recommend her!

Devon D.

5/4/2023

Kera W.

2/18/2023

Just amazing! We look forward to seeing her again! It's a relief to be able to step away knowing your child is in good hands!

Gerald D.

1/21/2023

Glen A.

10/15/2022

Nikkie is absolutely amazing with my kiddos! They always have such a good time with her. She truly goes above and beyond! I feel like my kids are in great hands with her and well taken care of. I highly recommend her!

Jacqueline E.

6/24/2022

Nikki did great with our kids. Our son was really attached to her quickly and she was so caring with both of our children. She was really easy to get in touch with and willing to adjust to our last minute changes. we look forward to having her watch them again soon.

Kristen W.

5/25/2022

My boys had such a good time with Nikki! She was so flexible when I needed her to come a little earlier than originally planned and when our evening ran a little later. Great communication as well! She was so good about keeping us updated while we were away. We will be calling her again for sure. Highly recommend!

Nicole H.

5/9/2022

My husband and I are first-time parents, and finding a sitter for our 12-week-old son was terrifying. We are relatively new to Huntsville, and we don’t have any family here. We interviewed several sitters, and Nikki was hands down the best. She took notes, asked questions, and made us feel comfortable. On top of that, her references had nothing but amazing things to say about her. We had her watch our son for a few hours, and she was great with him! Very attentive, played, and kept him happy! I know finding a sitter is scary but I feel confident in Nikkis ability’s to watch over our little one and know she can do the same for your family! We look forward to having her in our family for many years.

Clay B.

3/15/2022

She watched my son over the weekend and he has yet to have so much fun! She is an excellent choice for your little ones. Definitely plan on booking again. He's already looking forward to it.

Dorothy C.

3/9/2022

I'm so thankful to have Nikki as my sitter. She has been a lifesaver. She is excellent with my daughter and she is very responsible. Her being certified in first aid and CPR always puts my mind at ease. She is always at my home on time, ready to engage with my daughter. She is professional, compassionate, loving, and patient. My daughter looks forward to spending time with Nikki. I'm so happy to have found her.

Iris M.

1/28/2022

Where do I begin. Royneka has been more than a blessing to our family. Not only is she gifted when it comes to children, she is such a loving and kind person. My son is very, very shy and for the past 3 years we haven’t been able to have anyone stay with him. The first day he met Royneka, we expected the same issue of him getting upset and not wanting us to plan on leaving him. He was immediately taken with her and by the time she left, was saying “she’s awesome!” He loved her! We knew right away that she was the right person for him. She has been tutoring him to help him with his school work and he’s doing great! DON’T HESITATE! No matter how many candidates you’re looking at…. trust me, she’s THE RIGHT ONE.

Alexandria C.

1/27/2022

I instantly fell for Nikki the moment I saw her page. Her personality speaks for itself. She cares so dearly for children. Your mind will be at ease because you will know your child/children are perfectly safe. She sends updates to keep you informed. Everything about her is super awesome! My son loves her & so do I

Iris M.

1/6/2022

Lexus P.

7/18/2021

Nikki is the best! My kids have loved her from the start and shes so kind to us and goes above and beyond my expectations!

Natalie J.

6/24/2021

Nikki was fantastic! Very professional with great communication skills. She was amazing with our son as well. He can't wait to see her again. I would highly recommend her!

Joanna R.

4/24/2021

Nikki was absolutely amazing!! We had a great interview! She kept in touch and arrived early! She was great with my children I never worried for a second!! Highly recommend her!! I hired her for a date night!! Will again for sure!!

Erin W.

3/21/2021

My husband and I would highly recommend Nikki! We recently moved here, 10 hrs away from family, and were nervous about a stranger watching our kids. I have significant chronic health conditions and my husband works full time, so it's difficult to get out for errands or date nights. With no family or friends nearby, we needed someone we could trust and build a rapport with. Nikki helped me feel comfortable through texts and a phone interview before coming to babysit. She was flexible when plans changed, which is very important to us with our lifestyle. She brought gifts for the kids to help break the ice and was very warm and friendly right off the bat. Her calm but bubbly personality made the kids comfortable within minutes; something that's important to every parent. Nikki sent me text, photo and video updates throughout the day. She is kind and respectful. You can tell she truly loves kids and wants to connect with them and who they are individually. Thank you Nikki!

Charles R.

3/15/2021

Nikki came right in and instantly connected with my son. She was great and very responsible. She was available last minute and was a great help for me. My so woke up the next morning wondering where she went, know I know he enjoyed the time with her. Overall 11/10, would definitely recommend Nikki.

Maryann C.

4/7/2019

Nikki did an excellent job with our two kiddos. She was available last minute and picked up our family routine exceptionally fast. Bedtime can be chaotic, but she did an awesome job addressing issues as they came up and taking care of my babies. My daughter can be quite shy, but she was very comfortable with Nikki and gave her a hug before she left. Toddler seal of approval!

Jennifer G.

3/5/2019

Jennifer G.

2/13/2019

My daughter fell in love with Nikki instantly. She has a wonderful attitude and she's very attentive. We love, love, love Nikki!!!

Latisha R.

2/6/2019

Lauj G.

3/24/2017

This was my first time having a babysitter for my 3 month old son and Nikki made me feel comfortable. She was available on short notice and kept constant communication. What I liked the most was that she provided me with updates and photos while she was caring for my newborn.

Matthew C.

3/11/2017

I am a single dad of 3kids. 2girls and a son. I have a very demanding job in the restaurant business and it is always difficult to find a sitter especially on weekends. Ms Nikki came to my rescue. She was very promp and presentable and my kids were very happy about their time with Ms Nikki and I look forward to working with her again

Laura T.

2/28/2017

Nikki has been a life saver for us!!! She was available to start working right away & is Punctual, professional, and experienced. Our son also loves Nikki as she sings to him, plays with him and is high energy to keep up with him. I highly recommend her for you babysitting needs!!!

Shannon D.

2/3/2017

Nikki was awesome with my 4 year old son, she made sure to connect with him and made him feel comfortable. She was willing to do anything I asked even stayed later than I originally asked her. I would definitely recommend her to all of my family and friends. She has a very sweet spirit.

Carlie L.

1/28/2017

I was so worried about my daughter being left with a babysitter for the first time but Nikki was awesome! My daughter was comfortable with her in no time at all. I would absolutely recommend her to other families.

Nneamaka N.

2/18/2016

Nikki is currently the babysitter for my sweet baby boy. It wasn't hard to pick her out of all the applications I reviewed as she had such stellar reviews from previous employers. She is great with my baby. After her first day of watching him, he slept through the night and was so peaceful when I came back home to him. I would recommend Nikki as she is on time, and is great with infants.

Alexandra C.

11/4/2015

We needed an emergency babysitter today and Nikki was really fabulous. She responded to our message right away. She was very professional and texted me pictures of her day with our son. He is autistic and nonverbal but she was completely comfortable with him and confident about her experience in caring for children with special needs. We will definitely be calling her again!

Candace J.

1/16/2015

Never thought I'd find anyone willing AND qualified to handle my brood !! AND then Neka walked in !! We have an 8mo, 6yo, two 8yos, 10yo, and an 11yo!! Even more, our 8 yo is disabled ! The first time Neka came to our home, she was very comfortable, welcoming, and confident in her abilities. Now our kids ask EVERYDAY, "Is Neka coming?" She communicates with us very well and always arrives at promised time if not early. She has been available at the last minute when we've needed her. When we return, the kids are very happy and tended to, house is neat and well kept, and full of smiles ! Couldn't ask for a better caregiver and friend for our family :)

Meaghan S.

9/13/2014

Ms. Neka was a joy to work with. She answered all our questions, was very easy going, and personable. My four year old was instantly comfortable and keeps asking when can we have her back!

Stacy S.

8/18/2014

Neka has been a great addition to our family. She is professional, and friendly and has established a great relationship with our children. She works various hours for us while my husband and I are performing our military obligations. I recommend her highly! Neka is one of the most amazing care givers. She is very creative and gets the kids moving, and keeps them engaged in constructive activities. I travel often with my work, and have peace of mind knowing she is there to care for my children. She always gets the children learning about their surroundings with plenty of exploration and playtime. She provided care for our 5 year old boy and 4 year old girl. We are glad to have her as a” go to” sitter. She has made herself available for last-minute requests. And is always on time if not early. We know she will bring great joy to any family who has her as a care provider. I encourage any potential employer to email me for an extended review, at constance.spigel@dla.mil

Michelle M.

3/31/2014

Neka has come to our family as a tutor to our 9 year old daughter who had been struggling with math. I would spend many evenings trying to teach my daughter, but as her mother I would only frustrate her. I posted an ad saying that I needed someone that was energetic, could work with a child that was an "outside of the box" thinker, and could make the experience fun. Neka has met and exceeded my qualifications for a tutor. My daughter loves her, and looks forward to her visits. Neka messages her to make sure that she is staying on task the days that she isn't here. She has come up with creative ways to teach my daughter her math, and my daughter's most recent grades were improving. Neka continues to work with Lexi on not only her Math, but she now includes other subjects too. We are so happy to have found Neka as she saved my sanity as a mother :)

Natosha A.

2/21/2014

Upon metting Neka my 2 year old warmed up to her almost immediately. (Which is rare with him.) She was was very friendly and even during the interview she was interacting with my son as if she was babysitting him. (Which impressed me that she would do so even in an interview!) She is awesome and I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter.

April F.

1/21/2014

Neka has been great with my two children. She is always early and always confirms the days/times that she will be watching the boys. I like that she is confident in what she expects as a sitter. I appreciate her ability to be friendly yet authoritative with the boys and that she follows whatever rules that I expect them to follow. We will be using her again in the soon!

Jenni S.

1/13/2014

I was looking for a last-minute sitter, so I sent a message to Neka and she responded ASAP and was available for me that night. Upon coming to our home, she was friendly, comfortable, and immediately focused her attention on my 1 1/2 yr old daughter. Neka had won her over in minutes, playing with her toys and making her laugh. Her professionalism in messages and over the phone carried out for the evening as well... We will definitely give her a call next time we want to have a date-night!

Monica R.

12/12/2013

Neka (aka Niki) has been a great find when it comes to babysitters, She is professional with us and the kids adore her. She was available on short notice, quick to respond and made a great first impression. She was relaxed and at home in our house and with our kids even from the first time. The house is always clean and tidy when we get home and the kids are worn out and happy, which totally makes it worth going out in the first place. We are very happy and excited to add Niki to our options of babysitters and I would certainly recommend her services.

Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$21-$35/hr for the first child, $5 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
    • Social/Emotional
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Delayed Speech
    • Developmental Language Disorder
    • Down Syndrome
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mental Illness
    • Mobility Challenges
    • Premature Newborn
    • Spinal Cord Injury
    • Administering Medication
    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Bathing
    • Bed Baths
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Injection Assistance
    • Lifting and Transferring
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy
    • Repositioning
    • Respiratory Care
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Graduated 2019

References

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • 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
    • Dutch

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