Meet college nannies and sitters from Seattle University

Hello my name is Anairis but you can call me Ana :). I am a full time nursing student with 2 years nursing assistant experience with older adults. Working with older adults has been a joy, I love building strong connections and being a reliable person for them. I’m able to assist with activities of daily living. I occasionally babysit my nieces and nephews whose ages range from 10 months- 10years. I’m currently a babysitter for a family, taking care of a 2,5, and 8 year old. I hope to work in pediatrics because children are curious and fun to be around. I’d be happy to tutor as well. I can get creative with dancing, story telling, cooking and crafts. I have 1 dog who is 9 years old but I love all pets! I am BLS/CPR certified, first aid certified, and nursing assistant certified. I have a driver license and car. I love interacting with people of all ages and pets!

From a young age I have been interested in working with children. At birthdays, family gatherings, and holidays, I was always the one watching and playing with all of the younger kids. In high school, I began babysitting and made my first earnings by babysitting for a lovely family after school each day. More recently, I have been interested in child development and am studying psychology to understand the milestones of development and understand how children can be supported early on to enable their full potential and support their emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Most recently, I worked as an Enrichment teacher for a summer camp program. As such, I was responsible for a group of 25 kids and lead STEM based lessons and crafts. My position as a summer teacher has not only augmented my respect towards teachers, as I have understood how challenging it is to guide, observe, and mentor a cohort of kids, but it has also helped me build an invaluable set of skills. In my experiences, I’ve learned to be attentive, vigilant, patient, observant, and understanding. The emotional lives of children are just, if not more, complex than those of adults. They must face difficult and big emotions having only a limited set of skills to manage them. As such, I prioritize listening and respecting the feelings that children I work with have. What may seem trivial to the adult perspective may be much more significant for a younger mind. When facing challenges, I always start by listening. Most often, we just need to be heard. In addition to emotional safety, I also prioritize situational safety by always observing behavior and context as many things can be prevented when de-escalated early on. Caregiving is at the heart of every relationship as we all require someone to rely on. As a person, I am very sympathetic, understanding, welcoming, supportive, and reliable – all aspects that I’ve learned through my personal, professional, and academic experiences and believe are vital to proper caregiving.

Hi! I'm Chloe, I'm 26, and I have 10+ years of childcare experience. I offer childcare, pet care, and household services. I really enjoy building connections with both kids and their families. I started babysitting when I was about 12 years old, and have been nannying/babysitting off and on ever since! I have had responsibilities such as diaper changing, engaging children in developmentally appropriate activities, school/homework help, and practicing emotional regulation. I also have experience as a household assistant, with duties including errands, household organization, meal prepping, laundry, and pet care. In my free time I enjoy playing with my dog, knitting, scrapbooking, and watching movies with my friends!

Aloha! My name is Riah, and I recently moved from Maui, Hawaii to attend Seattle University, where I am currently a freshman. I offer childcare services for toddlers and school-aged children, as well as pet care for cats and dogs. I am also available for household tasks such as light cleaning, light cooking, organizing, chores, and house-sitting. As the oldest of six siblings, I have been helping care for children since I was 13 years old. My experience includes caring for infants through school-aged children, supervising activities to ensure safety, preparing simple meals and snacks, assisting with homework, organizing games and crafts, maintaining clean play areas, and supporting daily routines. Growing up in a large family has helped me develop patience, responsibility, and strong communication skills when working with children of all ages. In addition to childcare, I am happy to assist with household responsibilities such as light housekeeping, light meal preparation, laundry, pet care, and house-sitting. I can also provide reliable pet care services for both cats and dogs. Back home, I left behind my two dogs and four cats. My responsibilities included feeding, cleaning up after them, providing exercise and playtime, and ensuring their daily needs are met. I take pride in being dependable, organized, and attentive. I look forward to helping create a safe, fun, and supportive environment for your children and pets!

With a solid foundation in caregiving, I am a third-year nursing student at Seattle University with plans to specialize in pediatrics due to my passion for working with children. I’ve gained valuable hands-on experience through babysitting kids from 5 months to 12 years old, completing a geriatric clinical, and volunteering at animal shelters. My time in Girl Scouts honed my leadership and caregiving skills, while my love for animals shows through caring for pets like cats, snakes, and even chickens. My rescue dog Mango, who I’ve had since childhood, reflects my lifelong commitment to care and compassion. Additionally, I have a passion for cooking, particularly baking, which I love to share with the families I work with, creating fun and delicious treats.