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Alexa $20 per hour for 1 child
About me: Hi! I am a college student who is great with kids and has over 8 years of babysitting/ nannying experience. I am looking to continue working with kids while earning money for my education! I love to cook, watch movies and play board games! I am fully vaccinated and boosted and excited for an opportunity to work with great kids! I have my own car and am comfortable with cooking and cleaning. I know the Austin, San Marcos, and Kyle area well and am willing to drive! I'd describe my personality as comedic, upbeat, and thoughtful. I like working with kids because they teach you things about yourself that you never would've known were there. Kids are extremely intelligent, and we can learn so much from them! I'm looking for a job that respects my interests and I can learn from! Caretaking experience: - Babysitting for family friends and church nursery: 01/2016 - Current - Caretaking for Care.com Inc (8 families- ages 2 months- 10 years old) | New Braunfels, Austin, Buda, Kyle, And San Marcos, TX: 2020- current - Nannying for Care.com (2 month old and 5 year old) | Buda, TX: 09/2022 - 09/2023 Skills: Clear Communication Creative and Adaptable Tasks completed: Helped complete homework, school projects and chores. Administering medication when needed according to parent instructions. Organized creative activities to develop children's physical, emotional and social growth. Responsibly watched children while parents were out. Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships. Ensured physical and social well-being of each child. Nannied full time 40 hours a week for 2 month old baby, 5 year old and 16 year old. Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities. Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation. Took children to and from school and extra-curricular activities. Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity. Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events. Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition. Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
Maureen $25 per hour for 1 child
Hi I'm Mo! I've been taking care of kids throughout my entire life. Being the 5th out of 17 grandkids on my dad's side and coming from a big family there were always babies and little kids around. I grew up on Long Island in NY, went to school and lived in Boston for 9 years and then had a 10 year adventure overseas in Australia. I've been back in the States and living in Austin since 2017. I had a long term part time nanny position in Australia for 2 children that lasted almost 8 years on and off. This included full time care for the children when their mother travelled including school drop off/pickup, meals, homework, extra curricular activities, household management, bath and bed time. I have had 3 nanny positions over the past few years for newborns. I have been teaching Pre-K for the last 2 1/2 years. We have 9-12 kids on any given day in the age range of 18 months-5 years old. I have also been pet sitting and house sitting for over 20 years on a regular basis. I'm currently finishing a nanny position for a wonderful family. I started taking care of their daughter last October 2025 when she was 1.5 months old. She will be going into full time daycare mid August, so I am looking for my next family to care for!
Grecia $20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Austin, TX
Hello, My name is Grecia. I would love to help with Child care- any age, I love singing and dancing with the kiddos, as well as arts and crafts. Senior care- non medical (driving, cooking, etc.) Household services- cleaning, errands, laundry, organizing
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