Find a babysitter in Amboy, WA

I have a wealth of experience working with young families, infants, and children. I have an AMI primary diploma from Montessori Northwest (2004) and worked in the Montessori community as a teacher, assistant and head of school as well as curriculum advisor. I completed a 17 hour course on infants in childcare from Care Courses in 2017. I provided infant care in my home in 2017, 18, and 23. I have a great respect for and interest in human development and believe in supporting foundations for developing emotional intelligence. I care about peaceful, respectful interactions with all people, but especially the very young. I raised two fabulous children and have been married for 36 years. I am a good cook and homemaker. I love to garden, knit, bake, and sew. I tinker with growing herbs, flowers and fruit. I like to hike and ride my bike.I perform stand up comedy for fun. I love singing and poetry.

Hello! My name is Bri and I have a background in clinical mental health counseling. My experience with children includes babysitting, nannying, after school enrichment, and play therapy. I am warm, dependable, and have excellent communication skills. I am located in Portland, OR. and I am currently seeking occasional work. I have reliable transportation.

The wonderful thing about loving your job is it’s easy to show up with a smile and a positive attitude. I really like working in the care sector and especially enjoy watching children grow, learn and become individuals. I live alone so I have flexibility with my schedule. I do have a cat if you are allergic. I am hoping to focus on childcare for all ages. In the past 14yrs I’ve cared for, and spent time with, children between the ages of 4 and 17, between 1[removed] I had experience with infants and toddlers. My niece and nephews are my greatest joy. One nephew is neurodivergent and my niece is special needs, I only mention this because it taught me patience, healthy coping skills and communication. Practically speaking, what I can offer: 1) I can cook and bake, focusing on vegetable heavy dishes. If you have a craving for spanakopita or NY cheesecake? I can provide. 2) I’m a very safe driver with a reliable car. I haven’t had a car accident or traffic ticket since 1995. I’m more than happy to drive to do errands, pick up groceries, do school pick ups & drop offs and trips to the soccer field. 3) I’m a VERY creative person! I have a ton of arts and crafts supplies that I can bring for everything from watercolors to polymer clay sculpture. I’m also good with stories, silly songs and funny dances. 4) I am happy to help with a little homework (familiar with Montessori teaching practices) playing games, reading nighttime stories and TALKING with children to develop vocabulary and communication. I should mention I’m open to being a support person for child birthday parties or group outings. I’d be thrilled to do elder care and am very respectful, soft spoken when appropriate, and would be just as happy playing cribbage as reading whatever is of interest to my client. I honesty enjoy looking at family photo albums and listening to THEIR stories. I volunteered for 11 years at a care facility painting the ladies nails and reading to male and female clients. Have experience working with clients who have dementia. And finally I can do cat and small dog sitting duties. I have had cats living with me for decades, and few dogs too. I’m very pet friendly. No housecleaning duties other than laundry, dishes, counters and picking up after play time. Hope this inspires you to message and/or meet with me to see if I’m the right fit for you and your family. Have a great day!

I grew up caring for a lot of my younger cousins, so I know how to handle chaos. I find kiddos to be very intresting little people, and love the times I get to spend with them. I would love to help be a support in kids' lives that I knew I needed when I was younger. I live with three dogs and two cats, and in the past I've cared for guinea pigs, gerbils, fish, and lizards. No animal is too much for me to handle. I love them and I love being around them!

22-year-old recent Washington State University business graduate and oldest of five boys with years of hands-on experience caring for toddlers through teens. CPR/First Aid certified, clean record, active, reliable, and happy to engage in any activities kids enjoy.