Find a babysitter in Oakdale, MN

Hello, I'm Ella and I love caring for children. I'm trustworthy, caring and reliable. I have years of caregiving experience. I used to work as an Early Childhood Teacher and as a Teaching Assistant at St. Paul Public Schools. I look foward to working with your family.

My name is Lungile and I am currently a kids caregiver. I have been working at my current job for the last 3 years. Before I started as a caregiver, I was studying a Social Dynamics. My current job includes responsibilities like cooking, doing admin work, playing and entertaining the kids. One of the kids I take care of also had special needs. I am very patient and kind. I love being active and creative. I have worked and volunteered at a children’s orphanage for many years.

Dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a strong background in caregiving, household management, and leadership. Skilled in creating safe, nurturing, and enriching environments for children of all ages while efficiently handling cooking, cleaning, and daily household operations. Previous management experience has honed my ability to lead teams, multitask, and provide excellent customer service. Passionate about continuous learning, exploring new places, and engaging in creative pursuits such as painting and drawing.

I am currently a senior at the University of St. Thomas, majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Leadership and Management. I am 21 years old and have been working with children since I was 14. I started as a gymnastics coach, where I have worked with children of many different ages and personalities. This experience has taught me how to be patient, responsible, encouraging, and adaptable while still making sure kids are having fun. I currently nanny and babysit for three families, mainly for occasional date nights, and I am looking for opportunities to help families more regularly when needed. I have also worked with younger children at the USA Cup and have experience caring for my younger brother as he grew up. I genuinely enjoy working with kids and helping make parents' lives a little easier. When I am with kids, I love finding ways to keep them active and entertained rather than just sitting around. I enjoy arts and crafts, creating fun games and activities, playing outside, taking kids to their favorite places, driving them to activities, and supporting them at their sporting events. I have a sports background myself, so I especially enjoy working with active kids and families. I am a very patient, creative, bubbly, and caring person. I also understand that being a caregiver means taking responsibility for more than just watching the kids. I always clean up after activities and meals and try to leave the home even better than I found it. I am happy to help with household tasks when needed and want parents to feel like they can rely on me. I am also very comfortable caring for pets. I have a cat of my own that I love, two dogs at my mom's house, and I have cared for pets while nannying for families in the past. I am both a cat and dog lover and am happy to help with feeding, playing, walks, and general pet care. Overall, I would describe myself as dependable, energetic, organized, and someone who truly enjoys helping others. My years of experience working with children, along with my leadership background and outgoing personality, allow me to create a safe, positive, and fun environment for the families I work with.

Since 2017, I have gained extensive childcare experience caring for my five younger siblings from infancy through the pre-teen years. In the summer of 2025, I began gaining formal childcare experience, including part-time and occasional babysitting, four months as an after-school YMCA staff member, and six months as a teaching assistant at an elementary school. A little about me: I am an incoming college student (Fall 2026) with a passion for caring for children, and my dream career is to become a pediatrician. Some of my key characteristics include being energetic, playful, patient, responsible, and attentive.