Essence Ward - Hiring in Abilene

Babysitter Available in Abilene, TX: Essence W.

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$18/hr
1 year of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m a caring, patient, and dependable mom with hands-on experience caring for children. I previously worked as a daycare teacher for 2-year-olds, where I helped with potty training, playtime, meals, learning activities, and creating a safe, fun environment. Being a mom has also taught me the importance of patience, communication, and providing loving, attentive care. I enjoy keeping children engaged with crafts, games, reading, and outdoor activities while making sure they feel safe and comfortable. My goal is to give parents peace of mind knowing their little ones are in good hands. I look forward to meeting your family!

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Part-time
Occasional work
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license
CPR certified

Other

Own transportation
Light housekeeping
Meal prep
Special-needs experience

Work Experience

1 year of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)

More About Me

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

I previously worked as a daycare teacher caring for children ranging from infants to school age, with my primary classroom being 2-year-olds. My responsibilities included diaper changes, potty training, meals and snacks, nap time, playtime, learning activities, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. I also assisted in the infant and school-age rooms as needed. In addition to my professional childcare experience, I am also a mom and have years of hands-on parenting experience.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I enjoy keeping children active, engaged, and having fun! Some of my favorite activities include arts and crafts, coloring, reading books, puzzles, learning games, music and dancing, pretend play, and age-appropriate educational activities. Outdoors, I enjoy going for walks, playing at the park, blowing bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and outdoor games. I always choose activities based on the child’s age, interests, and the parents’ preferences.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part of being a nanny to me is making sure children feel safe, loved, and comfortable while their parents are away. As a mom, I understand how much trust it takes to leave your child in someone else’s care. I want every parent to feel confident knowing I will be patient, attentive, dependable, and care for their child the same way I would want someone to care for my own. I also believe in respecting each family’s routines, rules, and parenting preferences.

The most important part about being a nanny...

One of my favorite moments from working in daycare was watching my 2-year-olds reach new milestones, especially during potty training. Seeing how proud and excited they would get when they finally did it on their own was always so sweet! I loved being able to celebrate those little accomplishments with them and watching their confidence grow.

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