Hi – My name is Dariia, I’m 26, and I’m a loving and reliable caregiver with over 3 years of experience working with children (8 months – 7 years). I’m currently open to occasional babysitting, pet care, senior companion care, and home cooking services – as well as looking for a more permanent nanny position (live-in or live-out) starting August 2025. I hold a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and I am CPR & First Aid certified. I speak three languages: Ukrainian (native), Polish (C1), and English (B2). Families describe me as patient, kind, and dependable. 👶 Child Care – I can help with feeding, sleep routines, potty training, educational play, stories & songs, and light child-related chores. 🌿 Senior Care – I provide kind companion care for seniors, light household help, and simple meals (no heavy lifting or medical care). 🐾 Pet Care – I offer dog walking, feeding, daily check-ins, or caring for pets and homes while families are away. 🥘 Home Cooking – I love preparing fresh homemade meals, including traditional Ukrainian dishes, for families to enjoy. I am pet-friendly, a non-smoker, and open to flexible schedules. For longer-term positions, I value clear communication, a respectful environment, and a stable schedule. P.S. my availability per each week is different, so please check it by sending me a PM! Thanks 🙏🏻

Dear Family, I hope you are doing well. My name is Samantha, and I am reaching out to express my interest in providing care and support for your family. I have experience working with infants and children from 6 months up to the age of 12. I am CPR and First Aid certified and comfortable caring for up to two children at a time. For the past 4 years, I’ve had the joy of caring for children of different ages. Work history includes 2 years of nanny experience, and 2 years of Au pair. My most recent experience, I cared for a family of 2 and came in when the first child was 6 months old and the youngest was 14 months when I left. For Au pairing, I came in when the youngest child was 4yrs old and the oldest was 12. These positions have given me valuable experience caring for children and adapting to their daily routines and needs. I am an easy going, patient, friendly, and confident person. An effective communicator and believe in communication is key. I pride myself in communicating with family in-person, via text or phone call to ensure clear understanding of household rules and a safe, structured, loving environment. With my experience, I will bring an unforgettable support to your lovely family by providing reliable, attentive care while fostering your children’s emotional, social, and developmental growth. Thank you for your time and consideration. I will love the opportunity to discuss how I can support your family and look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Samantha.

Hello! I have been working with kids for the past 4 years now and I absolutely love it! I have the most experience with infants and toddlers but I still have ample experience with kids up to 12. I worked at a daycare for the past three years primarily with ages 6 weeks - 3 years but I also worked as a swim instructor with kids up to 12. I love crafting and playing games! I am comfortable with diapers, potty training, and breast milk/formula. I can watch 3-5 kids at once depending on the ages and I am also fully vaccinated.

Hello, I am Sonja, and I am a Berkeley Native. A proud graduate of BHS in 1986, and received my BA @ SFU in 1990. I have a Masters Degree in Adult Education and hold a Sub Permit in which I can work at any K-12 school. I choose my assignments and subjects with care. It goes without saying, I usually take assignments in Berkeley. Although, I can work anywhere, Berkeley is my home. I attended Thousand Oaks in the 70's, and was recently their year long floating sub from 2[removed]. I wouldn't trade that experience for the world. It definitely proved my flexibility as each day as my responsibilities held something different. That could be supporting TK - 5 in any capacity. Did I say I did this without training? I navigated daily from listening to stories, wiping tears, lunch duty, to PE teacher. You name it, I did it. What a life experience for me to become attached to these little people. I have an 9 year old great nephew and we have an amazing relationship. I'm grateful for his character and open mind, as I believe our relationship prepared me to work with children. Actually I babysat his mom, so yes, I’ve done this for years! (Decades) I'm a great caregiver because I am nurturing and patient with an amazing sense of humor. It goes without saying, I am flexible. Granted, I'm a bit old school, and I set boundaries of respect on both ends. When a child needs correction, it can be done with care by listening and explaining why we should make good choices. BUSD instills some great strategies and honestly they help me in my personal and professional life when working with adults. I love to dance and listen to music and so do most children, so there is balance and always fun. Reading books to children and teaching them new words is always a plus for me. One of my greatest strengths is organization. Whether that includes a clean classroom, getting clothes ready in advance, packing lunch etc. I am a great at multi-tasking while keeping structure. In conclusion, I'm just a normal fun and laid back person with a simple life, and I have evolved. I work and go to church. Years ago no one could have told me I could deal with an entire class of children. My ideal job, is a clean location, organized and detailed instructions and just good fun people that trust their child ( children) are in good hands. I have amazing references from friends and principals, and I look forward to meeting and hearing from you.

I’m a caring and energetic nanny who loves spending time with little ones of all ages, from infants to busy toddlers and adventurous teens. I’m comfortable with multiples. I’m gentle and patient with feedings, naps, and routines, and I enjoy helping kids learn through play, creativity, sensory exploration, movement, repetition, story time, art, music, and outdoor fun. I love supporting families in more ways than one by helping keep the home clean, organized, and running smoothly whether that’s light housekeeping, child related laundry, meal prep, pick up/ drop off, grocery shopping or errands. My goal is to offer boots on the ground and be that extra set of hands while creating a safe, loving environment where your children continue to thrive. I’m flexible, available during the day and occasional date nights, seeking long term and full time position. Open to commuting and traveling with families when needed. CPR/ First Aid Certified Serving SF, East Bay and Vallejo area