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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 40 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Houston, TX 77060

Meet Marina

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Early Childhood Special Education Certification
  • Registered Nurse
  • Speaks English and Spanish
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Hello, I’m Marina Garcia — a caregiver by calling, a mother by nature, and someone who finds deep joy in helping people feel safe, seen, and supported. For over 20 years, I’ve cared for children, families, and elders with the same dedication I’ve poured into raising my own. I bring warmth, structure, and a deep sense of calm into the homes I serve, offering care that’s rooted in presence, patience, and trust. My journey began in Mexico, where I trained and worked as a registered nurse before moving to the United States to build a life centered around family. I became a citizen, raised four children with love and intention, and shaped my path around being available for the people who needed me most. Along the way, I earned my CNA certification and became certified in CPR and First Aid — strengthening my ability to care across generations, from newborns Read more to elders. One of my most meaningful roles was serving as Lead Preschool Teacher and Infant Supervisor at a private Christian academy. I took that position while my children were in school, allowing me to stay close to them while doing the work I’ve always loved — nurturing growth, building trust, and creating calm, structured environments where children thrive. Over the years, I’ve also worked independently as an entrepreneur in both freight transport and financial services. Flexibility has always mattered to me — not for convenience, but so I can give my full attention where it counts. Whether I’m caring for a baby, supporting a busy parent, or helping an elder feel safe and comfortable, I bring a full heart, steady hands, and a clear sense of responsibility. I’m someone children naturally feel safe with. I’m grounded, intuitive, and I know how to create peaceful rhythms that support both the child and the home. I believe in gentle guidance, honest communication, and showing up consistently. Whether your household is quiet and structured or full of creative energy, I adapt with care and clarity — always tuned in to the needs of the moment.

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
  • 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 either a part time or full time position
  • Seeking Summer Position, 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 7/30/25

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Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$20-$30/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child

  • 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+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Social/Emotional
    • Alzheimer's
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Cancer
    • Down Syndrome
    • Dyslexia
    • Hearing Loss
    • Mental Illness
    • Premature Newborn
    • Seizures
    • Tourette Syndrome
    • Administering Medication
    • Bathing
    • Bed Baths
    • Bladder and Bowel Assistance
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Feeding Tube
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Injection Assistance
    • Insulin Injections
    • Lifting and Transferring
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy
    • Repositioning
    • Respiratory Care
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Nursing

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
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • Basic math
    • Pre-algebra
    • Elementary science
    • Earth science
    • Science
    • English
    • Spanish

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