Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in West Palm Beach, FL: Sarafina B.

$25/hr

4 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Sarafina I’m 25 years old and I went to school to be a teacher but never accomplished that dream. That’s ok because I have a never dream and that is to care for your child!

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Everyday 5:00AM - 5:00AM

Full-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a child care provider?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

CPR

First Aid

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special needs

Work Experience

4 years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

More About Me

Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

Infant Care:
• Cared for newborns, handling feeding, diapering, and sleep training.

Toddler Activities:
• Planned and supervised educational and recreational activities for toddlers.

School-Age Children:
• Assisted with homework and organized after-school activities.

Meal Preparation:
• Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, accommodating dietary needs.

Household Management:
• Managed routines, including school drop-offs/pick-ups and light housekeeping.

Special Needs Experience:
• Provided care for a child with special needs, following care plans.

Summer Nannying:
• Planned fun, educational summer activities and supervised outdoor play.

Behavior Management:
• Used positive discipline strategies to manage challenging behaviors.

Cultural Enrichment:
• Introduced children to new cultures through books, music, and activities.

Family Communication:
• Maintained open communication with parents and provided daily updates.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Cooking and Baking: Simple, age-appropriate cooking projects to teach basic kitchen skills and healthy eating.

Gardening: Planting flowers or vegetables and learning about nature.

Music and Dance: Playing musical instruments, singing songs, and dancing together.

Cultural Activities: Learning about different cultures through books, music, and crafts.

Science Experiments: Conducting safe and simple experiments to spark curiosity and learning.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Safety: Providing a secure environment and being prepared for emergencies.

Emotional Support: Building a trusting, nurturing relationship.

Developmental Support: Engaging in activities that promote growth.

Consistency: Maintaining a reliable and consistent routine.

Communication: Keeping open and honest communication with parents.

My experience with special needs children...

I don’t have much experience with special need children but I always willing to learn and be familiar with the specific special needs, whether it’s a physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional condition.

The most important part about being a nanny...

While nannying for 4-year-old Max, I organized a backyard treasure hunt. Max, dressed as a pirate, was excitedly following the clues. One clue led him to the sunflower patch, where he found our neighbor’s cat, Mr. Whiskers.

Max, thinking Mr. Whiskers was guarding the treasure, politely asked the cat for permission. The cat just meowed, and Max found a shiny pebble wrapped in foil.

From that day on, Max called Mr. Whiskers “Captain Whiskers” and believed he was his pirate sidekick, adding a fun twist to our neighborhood adventures. It’s was the cutest thing!