Jaida M.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 8 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Meet Jaida
- Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
Hi! My name is Jaida, and I have over 8 years of paid experience working with children as both an early childhood education teacher and a trusted babysitter. I’ve cared for kids ranging from as young as 6 weeks to 12 years old, and thanks to being a proud aunt and sibling in a big family, I’ve supported children up to 15 years old as well. Working with children brings me joy because I genuinely love watching them grow, learn, and explore the world around them. I strive to be a patient, positive, and dependable caregiver who creates a safe and nurturing environment where children feel respected, encouraged, and cared for. I hold over 15 different trainings, including CPR, AED, Basic First Aid, and the 45-Hour Child Growth & Development (birth to age 12) training. My background in early education means I’m not just here for safety and supervision—I also Read more bring creativity, structure, and support that align with each child’s developmental needs. Whether it’s homework help, playtime, bedtime routines, or simply being a calm and trusted presence, I take pride in supporting families and making a difference in children’s lives.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 07/06/2025. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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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
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$15-$25/hr for the first child, $3 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
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Premature Newborn
- Seizures
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies