Cara H.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 40 years paid experience
- Babysitter in San Antonio, TX 78250
Meet Cara
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I am looking for a temporary or permanent position in the San Antonio area. Work Experience Nanny Private Household 2/10/23-Present I take care of a 3 year old and a toddler. We do a field trip daily-the park, library, zoo, etc. Lots of music and early literacy as well. I am looking to find another family or two to fill in while my employer is on maternity leave. Nanny Private Household 2/18-9/21 I cared for 2 young children who grew into school-aged kids. My goal was to ensure that they developed into their best selves. Early on, I focused on songs and stories, gross and fine motor development and a love for the natural world. As they grew, my main emphasis was character development, critical thinking and outdoor exploration. Family Assistant/Nanny Private household - Buffalo, NY October 2006 to November 2014 I cared for 2 children for 8 years. I Read more encouraged them to shine in their physical, intellectual and emotional development. We spent a large portion of our time on field trips such as the zoo, library, museums, playgrounds, and nature activities. I accompanied them on family vacations and stayed at their house while the parents were out of town. Home Daycare Provider Home Day Care - Austin, TX September 1997 to July 2006 I ran a home daycare (10-12 children) for ten years until moving to New York. Several of the children over the years were special needs: autism spectrum, ED, ADHD, and many were quite gifted. We spent half of our day out in the community at playgrounds, natural areas, or swimming. The other half was spent working on individualized math, reading, writing and problem-solving skills. Education Bachelor's in Developmental Psychology and Spanish Language University of Texas at Austin - Austin, TX September 1988 to May 1993 Skills/Certificates/Licenses Early Education and Behavior Management (30+ years) Paraprofessional certification: I worked in a self-contained classroom with children on the autism spectrum Habilitation Trainer through United Cerebral Palsy. Licensed Foster Parent in Texas. I fostered 3 Level 4 siblings who were ED/MR and also had physical disabilities. Licensed Home Daycare Provider in Texas
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Basic Criminal
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/26/26
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/26/26
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$30/hr for the first child, $4 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
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Pervasive Development Disorder
- Seizures
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Repositioning
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Developmental Psychology and Spanish
Graduated University of Texas at Austin 1994
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- 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
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies