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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 10 years paid experience
  • Nanny in Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Meet Jana

  • Speaks Spanish
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Hi! My name is Jana (usually kids like to call me Jana Banana or Banana)! I have a Masters and am trained in Expressive Art Therapy, Child + Play Therapy. I am a first year doctorate in psychology student at Pacifica Graduate Institute and looking to balance my studies with fun, playful and consistent child care work. I'm an awesome cook and can cater to food allergies / sensitivities. I have incredibly diverse 10+ years working with children and youth of all ages and backgrounds. I've been working with children since I was 13! My experience includes: *Babysitting + Nannying * Working as CIT, Camp Counselor, Art Specialist at Tumbleweed Day Camp / Rustic Canyon * Working as a counselor/educator at expressive arts / dance and mindfulness camps during the summers for the past 3 years (Northern California Dance Camp, Go Girls!) *Working as a nutrition educator and photographic educator Read more for a number of non-profits, working with youth ages 12 - 22 + * Working as a tutor / adjunct to an educational therapist. Working with kids with ADHD, ADD, PDD, learning disabilities and on the Autism spectrum. * Received training at Double "H" Ranch (a Paul Newman Hole in the Wall Gang Camp) to work with kids with serious illnesses + disabilities as a counselor, aid and photographic educator I also am also an experienced pet sitter and love animals. I am First Aid + CPR certified. I look forward to meeting you and your family! :)

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends

Nanny

  • Willing to consider a part time position
  • Seeking 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 11/12/16

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Jo D.

1/8/2016

Jana looked after our 5 and 6 year olds - she was on time and so confident, caring and we would definitely have her look after them again.

Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$25-$35/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • 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
    • 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
    • Cancer
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Delayed Speech
    • Developmental Language Disorder
    • Down Syndrome
    • Dyslexia
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mobility Challenges
    • Muscular Dystrophy
    • Pervasive Development Disorder
    • Sensory Integration Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Injury
    • Administering Medication
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bathing
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Phd in Clinical Psychology

Currently attending Pacifica Graduate Institute

References

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • 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
    • Spanish

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