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i am new to urban sitter! Hi everybody, my name is Farhana. I have a strong background in caregiving with hands-on experience supporting kids of all ages, seniors, and even household pets, which has helped me develop the patience, empathy, and reliability families look for in a great caregiver. I’ve worked in daycares, after-school programs, and as a substitute teacher and teacher’s aide, giving me a solid understanding of child development, safety, and behavior support. My personality is warm, calm, and nurturing, and I’m skilled at creating routines, helping with homework, managing behaviors, and keeping kids engaged through fun and educational activities. I’m also comfortable assisting seniors with daily tasks and providing companionship, and I handle household responsibilities like cooking, cleaning, and organizing with ease. Altogether, my experience, strong communication, and genuine love for helping others make me a dependable and caring support for any family.

I am a master's student, attending Berklee NYC. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. In the past few years, I have grown my childcare experience greatly. I was a counselor for 3 years, before being promoted to run the before and after school programs at a local elementary school, and eventually moving into a teen advisor role with the YMCA. In my time I worked with children ages 4-18. I was a live-in nanny for a family with 4 children, ages 3, 7, 9, and 13, and this past summer before I started school I was a nanny for a 6-month-old, 2-year-old, and 6-year-old. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified, and I also have my Emergency Medication Administration training. I am patient and reliable, and I can provide references.

I have over 4 years of experience caring for toddlers and children ages 3–7. I’m a psychologist by profession, which helps me understand children’s emotions and behavior, and provide patient, attentive care. I’m responsible, calm, and reliable, with experience supporting daily routines, playtime, and basic household services. I enjoy creating a safe, warm, and positive environment where children feel comfortable and cared for.

The qualifications I have as a caregiver is my home health aid certification . I also have 6 children and I constantly help out my older children by helping to take care of my grandchildren. I help them by cooking for the children and cleaning the toddlers when they need to be clean . I help pick my grand children from school .

I’m someone who genuinely enjoys being around children and helping families feel at ease. I’m very calm, and attentive and I understand how important it is for parents to trust the person caring for their child. I love creating a safe and happy space where kids can learn, and feel comfortable. I’m also happy to help with small household tasks to make your day a little easier. I take responsibility seriously and always show up with kindness and reliability.