Cassandra M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 10 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Ventura, CA 93004
Meet Cassandra
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi families! My name is Cassandra Maciel. I am a UC Berkeley graduate, former high school English teacher, and experienced caregiver with over 10 years of babysitting, nannying, tutoring, teaching, and lifeguarding experience. I have called Ventura home for the past two years and am deeply rooted here while raising my family. I am currently a stay-at-home mom to my kind and energetic 20-month-old son, and I am offering part-time childcare in my home for one additional child. Our days are structured, warm, and adventure-filled with park play, beach outings, library story times, children’s museums in Camarillo, zoo trips in Santa Barbara, and plenty of outdoor exploration. I also prepare daily homemade, healthy meals and snacks, creating a “crunchy,” active, and nourishing environment where little ones can thrive. At just over a year old, my son began showing a strong interest in early learning, including word sounds, phonics, and early Read more reading exposure, and I have loved gently nurturing that curiosity through play, repetition, and everyday experiences. I would love to expand and grow this learning-rich environment with the inclusion of another child, creating a space where both children can learn from each other, build social skills, and explore the world together. I provide care in a safe, loving, and thoughtfully organized home where routine, connection, and active play are the foundation of our day. I bring strong references, a clean background, a spotless driving record, and a genuine passion for children’s growth, development, and joy. As a stay-at-home mom, this is a very intentional choice to offer care from my home so I can maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment under my supervision. I take the responsibility of caring for someone else’s child very seriously and would be honored to provide a space where the included family feels confident, supported, and at ease. This is a great fit for a family looking for attentive, in-home care in a social, family-style environment where children can learn, play, and grow together. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to see if this feels like a good fit—I would love to connect and set up a time to meet.
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
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings and afternoons
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 10/13/22
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 10/13/22
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$30-$50/hr for the first child, $2 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
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Premature Newborn
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
B.A. English, B.A Comparative Literature
Graduated University of California - Berkeley 2022
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
- 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
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
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