Destiny B.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 4 years paid experience
- Nanny in Maple Falls, WA 98266
- 21 miles, will travel 10 mi
Meet Destiny
- Comfortable with pets
Growing up babysitting 4 children was both challenging and rewarding. Here is a glimpse into my experience: I started baby sitting at a relatively young age, around my early teens. (11-12). Babysitting four children taught me valuable life skills, including responsibility, empathy, and adaptability, which I feel has influenced my character as I’ve grown older. Recognizing the sibling dynamics is a huge part of being a great sitter. You absolutely have to understand each child’s personalities, likes, and dislikes, which helps in managing conflicts and providing individualized care. I’ve developed strong conflict-resolution skills, mediating disputes and teaching the importance of sharing and cooperation. Time management: Balancing the needs of four children required excellent time management skills to ensure kids were fed, bathed, and attended to. Multitasking: Babysitting four kids often meant simultaneously helping with homework, preparing meals, and keeping them entertained. Communication: Maintaining open communication with both the children and Read more their parents was crucial for a smooth babysitting experience. Patience and Flexibility: these qualities were essential as you adapt to the varying needs and moods of each child. Safety First: Ensuring the safety of children required constant vigilance, especially with younger ones. Overall, my experience babysitting four children helped me develop a wide range of skills and qualities that are valuable in many aspects in life.
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
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Availability
- Generally available afternoons, evenings and late nights
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$22-$35/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- 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+)
References
- Family Join to contact reference
- Friend Join to contact reference
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
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies