Sara H.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 14 years paid experience
- Nanny in San Jose, CA 95124
Meet Sara
- Experienced Doula
- Speaks Sign Language and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi there, thank you so much for checking out my profile. My name is Sara, I'm 27 years old, I have been caring for children for over 14 years, and I love it! I've cared for children of all ages, from a few days old to preteens. Most recently I was a live-in nanny in San Francisco for 2 fantastic little girls (ages 2 and 5 years old when I finished) for 2 years, and before that I nannied a 2-year-old girl and her 9-month-old twin siblings in my native state Minnesota for a few years. I currently take care of kids ages 5 weeks to 3 years old from a few different families throughout the week, depending on who needs me when, and I often combine children so they can have fun playing together and their parents get a bit of a price break. I'm looking for a part-time Read more or on-call/as-needed position to provide care and household help for a family with a newborn or infant in San Jose. I have extensive experience in caring for infants through babysitting, and also have taken birth and postpartum doula courses which taught me how to help new parents welcome their baby to the world with as much comfort and ease for the entire family as possible. I am willing to do occasional overnights as well. My husband Albert and I just got married a few months ago and our longterm goal is to have our own in-home daycare with animals and a farm. We only have dogs and chickens so far, but are excited to expand someday soon! For almost 2 years we have had a small "daycare" in the home of one of the families we work for. We currently have 3 girls ages 3, 2, and 19 months that play on Wednesday mornings and 2 of the girls and a 4 year old boy who plays on Friday mornings. My husband has been coming along when there are 3 or more kids (they always ask for him when he doesn't come though!) and we have lots of fun making crafts and doing fun activities with everyone. I also do not have regular plans for Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings so I would be happy to set up something similar at your house, or perhaps a friend's? Feel free to send me an email or give me a call if you'd like to chat and see if we would be a good fit
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 12/11/2015
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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 and late nights
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 12/10/15
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 12/10/15
Amanda A.
7/18/2013
Sara interviewed with us, and she seemed friendly and competent. We offered her a position, but she decided that we lived too far away for her commute.
Heather M.
1/11/2007
Logan (our 19 mo old son) loved Sara the very first time she walked into our house! Logan really enjoys having Sara sit and we hope to have her back often!
Marka K.
3/16/2006
Sara is a great sitter. Both boys (5&3) had a good time playing with her, we will be asking her to sit again! Thanks Sara!
Tonya B.
2/3/2006
Sara did a wonderful job with our 2 1/2 year old twin girls. They had a good deal of separation anxiety when we left and she handled it like a pro. We'll be inviting her back soon!
Brenda C.
11/27/2005
Sara was wonderful, she arrived promptly and dealt calmly with our 2 years old's separation anxiety. Our older children asked twice when she would be back, they really enjoyed playing hide and seek. You would be luck to hire Sara to care for your children. Brenda
Christi B.
9/19/2005
Sara was wonderful with our two girls. We felt very comfortable with her in our home.
Andrea L.
8/25/2005
Sara did a great job w/ our kids ( 2 & 4 yrs). We would definitely have her back if ever the need should arise.
Erin V.
8/25/2005
Sara is a very mature, responsible, and caring sitter. She sat for us with 5 minutes notice, in order for me to get to the Dr. office for a last minute appointment. She dropped everything to come over. She is easy to communicate with and has a genuine love for kids. Thank you Sara!
Karin K.
8/18/2005
Sara was great. My 15-moth-old son seemed totally content with her. I was working from home while she took care of my son so I got to see how they interacted first hand. Would look Sara up again the next time I need a sitter.
Tiffany L.
8/12/2005
Sara is very reliable and responsible. My boys enjoyed their time with her. We will definitely ask her to babysit again.
Natalie P.
7/30/2005
Sara connected with my kids immediately and they all seemed to have fun together!! She is very responsible, communicative and positive. Hooray for Sara!
Julia M.
7/12/2005
Sara is a talented care provider. She is very good with children and they enjoy spending time with her. I would highly recommend Sara as a babysitter!
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$30/hr for the first child, $5 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
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Premature Newborn
- Seizures
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Injection Assistance
- Insulin Injections
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Midwifery
Attended
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- English
- Spanish
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