Andrea W.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 30 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Hoodsport, WA 98548
Meet Andrea
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I am an experienced, nurturing caregiver with over 30 years of nanny experience and a lifelong passion for supporting children and families. As a mother of three grown children, I bring both professional expertise and real-life parenting wisdom into every home I work in. I am currently completing my Bachelor’s degree in Consciousness and Human Potential and am also a mindfulness practitioner and coach. I incorporate gentle practices like self-compassion, meditation, and breathwork into my caregiving style to help children feel calm, supported, and emotionally understood. Families describe me as intuitive, patient, and deeply attentive to each child’s unique needs. I create a safe, loving, and structured environment where children can thrive. I value cleanliness and organization and am happy to assist with light housekeeping to keep your home running smoothly. I enjoy preparing healthy meals, staying active, and engaging children in outdoor play, creativity, and meaningful connection. I have Read more extensive experience caring for children of all ages, especially infants and toddlers, and am comfortable managing multiple children. My personality is grounded in kindness, compassion, and fun—I truly love what I do and aim to be a positive, supportive presence in your child’s life. Availability I am flexible and generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, including short-notice care.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 03/04/2021
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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
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/31/21
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/31/21
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$25/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
- 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
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
Education
Associate of Arts and Science
Graduated Whatcom Community College 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
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies