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Mary Anne
Booked by 2 repeat families
5 reviews
$27 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 4 families in Watsonville, CA

Hi, I'm Mary Anne! I have been a professional caregiver for infants, toddlers, young children and seniors for about 30 years, most recently as a nanny and home-based eldercare provider, and it’s been a joy! I am currently seeking a 30 to 40 hour a week ongoing position, and meanwhile, I am happy to accept one-time jobs. I have a strong college background in infant, child and adult development behind me, but my most important learning has come from those I’ve cared for! My aim is to be fully present with those I care for, tuned into their individual needs and interests, as well as moments where they might need support or challenge. I love learning what makes someone of any age “tick”, and in getting to really know someone and what makes for a harmonious and caring relationship for each individual. I respect those I care for as active participants in whatever’s happening, and I want to support them to make choices that are meaningful to them throughout their day, and to supplement that with drawing out their own unique interests to create interesting, meaningful days, often in new ways. I’m happy to support families with simple meal prep and light housekeeping or any other reasonable requests. . I’m happy to drive to outings, whether for fun, to get in touch with nature, for exercise or for errands, and to include pets in my care. I cared very successfully for my father during the nine years of his dementia journey, and love to serve folks with those needs. Overall, I delight in being a lifelong learner and would love to learn how I can serve your family! I have a comprehensive packet of information about my care work, including more letters of recommendation that I'm happy to email to you, so please ask me!

To whom it may concern, From March 2022 to August 2022, Mary Anne Cutaia was our nanny for our two-year-old son when we decided that he just wasn’t ready quite yet for pre-school. Our son previously had a history of behavioral issues at preschool, and those have remarkably disappeared since his time with Mary Anne. (Usually 1-2 days per week, the daily note from school would indicate some difficulty he had; I haven't seen a single difficulty noted in the month that he's been back.) We felt safe leaving our son with Mary Anne each day, trusting that she would handle whatever came up. She also took the initiative to send us several photos each day that showed highlights of his activities. She shared her observations and interactions with him, as well as made suggestions based on her child development background. She respectfully worked with practical limit-setting and worked on ways to help him concentrate on eating vs throwing his food, thinking he was funny. She also supported and facilitated his play with other children during daily park trips and told us about other children that he played well with at the park, who might be suitable for play dates. She also recommended open-ended play materials specific to his play interests and introduced sensory-based play materials that helped him increase his ability to focus. And suggested preschool-aged books that supported empathy, choice-making, and more cooperative play skills. She also taught him to share with her and other children. Mary Anne was incredible with our son and helped teach him valuable lessons that have improved his time at his pre-school, and that will serve him as he grows. We very much appreciate Mary Anne and her help. Phoenix R. Titus 619-912-3121 [email protected]

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Azarya $35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Watsonville, CA

Hi i’m Azarya! Im originally on app sitter city, and trying out urban sitter, so i dont have any sitting experience linked to this app, im happy to give reference number to from past families! I’m looking for any positions for fulltime! I have experience with all ages and i’m currently a nursing assistant. I am also CPR certified, and have my CNA license! I love caring for kids, i will also do pets, I love animals! Happy to do some house cleaning to! I have 5+ years caring for kids!

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Autumn $23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Watsonville, CA

Hi! My name is Autumn and I am starting my masters program in the fall and just received my undergraduate degree in Anthropology at San Jose State. I love working with children and plan on being a teacher once I finish my masters. I have experience working with children with special needs as well as pet sitting and customer service. I am patient, reliable, and dedicated to creating a safe, positive, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and feel comfortable.

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Natalia $28 per hour for 1 child

I'm Natalia, I'm from Colombia , I'm 23 years old, I love outdoor places. I'd describe my personality as outgoing- easygoing , patient , smiling , talkative, independent, autonomous. I like working with kids because it's an opportunity to explore myself , being more creative and for sharing knowledge. I'm looking for a job that allowing me being autonomous, and my employer to be able to rely on my ability to do the required tasks. I've been working with kids four years , in volunteers , also through my career , I led skating classes to kids between 4 to 13 years old , my last recent experience is with a new born baby 4 months , now 2 years . I spare my time doing some of my favorites hobbies like ; hiking, working out , skating, cooking And making friends . One thing you should know about me is I'm a person very responsible, respectful and I really care about good communication. My skills include ; Creativity Bilingual(Spanish/English)

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Michelle $24 per hour for 1 child

Hello my name is Michelle I’m currently 21, I have 2 baby sisters 12 and 7 that I have helped raise since I could remember. I’ve always loved kids ever since I was younger. One of my grandmas had a preschool while I was growing up so I would often help out when I was over. I currently have a German Shepard, 3 cats, and a bearded dragon right now so I definitely have a big heart and love for animals as well.❤️thank you so much for reading this and/or considering me to take care of your babies.

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"We absolutely LOVE Isa — our family was so fortunate to have found her through UrbanSitter. I'm a first-time mom, and it took me a long time to find a full-time nanny I could trust to care for our sweet infant boy. Our boy connected with her immediately, and we couldn't have asked for anyone else to care for him. Her calming presence was also perfect for parents like us who work from home. We feel so lucky UrbanSitter helped us find someone who has truly become a part of our family."

Amy L., mom of one

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"I was so stressed about finding a part-time nanny for my 14-month-old son, who has moderate separation anxiety and hadn't been left with anyone but family before, but we were both immediately at ease in Buhay's presence. Her empathy and commitment to understanding child development are apparent in every interaction I've witnessed between her and my toddler. I feel very lucky to have found her."

Kamilah W., mom of one

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"Erna watched our now 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son for a few years. She is punctual, responsible, honest, and playful. What we appreciated most was that she was thoughtful in ensuring that we had a little break; for example, when the kids were clingy, she was able to divert their attention with games or songs or walks to the park. We felt very comfortable leaving our kids with Erna because of her caring nature and experience that spans a decade (including being a live-in nanny)."

Eric D., dad of two

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