Babysitter Available in Bakersfield, CA: Gizelle R.

$18/hr

4 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Gizelle, and I'm excited to meet your family and care for your little ones. As the oldest sibling in my family, I've always taken on a nurturing role and have a natural passion for caring for others.

With my background as a Certified Nursing Assistant, I've developed strong skills in providing compassionate and skilled care. I'm also CPR certified in infants to adults, which gives me confidence in my ability to respond effectively in case of an emergency.

When I'm not working, you can find me spending time with my loved ones, reading, or enjoying the outdoors. I'm a warm, energetic, and creative person who is dedicated to providing top-notch care for your family.

I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to get to know your family and contribute to the care and well-being of your children!

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Looking For

Availability

Start: ASAP

Weekends 5:00am - 11:30pm Weekdays 5:30pm - 11:30pm

Occasional work

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a babysitter?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

CPR certified

First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special-needs experience

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...

As the oldest sibling, I've had hands-on experience caring for my younger siblings, essentially taking on a "second mom" role. This experience has taught me the importance of patience, multitasking, and creating a safe and nurturing environment for children.

Additionally, I've had the opportunity to babysit for family, friends, and coworkers on numerous occasions, including date nights, special events, and everyday childcare. These experiences have allowed me to develop my skills in engaging with children, managing their schedules, and ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, I've also had experience caring for patients of all ages. This experience has given me a strong foundation in providing compassionate and skilled care, as well as handling emergency situations that may arise.

I'm also proud to say that I'm CPR certified in infants to adults, which gives me the confidence to respond effectively in case of an emergency.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Some of my favorite activities to do with children include:
- Arts and crafts: I enjoy creating masterpieces with kids, whether it's painting, drawing, or making DIY projects.
- Outdoor play: Going on nature walks, playing tag, hide-and-seek, or simply running around in the backyard is always a blast!
- Reading and storytelling: I love snuggling up with kids and reading their favorite books or making up new stories together.
- Cooking and baking: Kids love helping in the kitchen, and I enjoy teaching them about measurements, mixing, and making yummy treats.
- Music and dance: Singing silly songs, playing instruments, or having dance parties are all great ways to get kids moving and grooving!

I believe that playtime is essential for children's cognitive, emotional, and social development, and I'm always excited to engage in activities that promote learning and fun!

My experience with special needs children...

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, I've had the opportunity to work with adults with various special needs, including physical, emotional, and cognitive disabilities.
Although I don't have direct experience working with special needs children, my experience with adults has taught me valuable skills that can be adapted to caring for children with special needs. These skills include:
- Patience and understanding I've learned to approach each individual with patience, empathy, and a willingness to understand their unique needs and challenges.
- Adaptability: I've developed the ability to adapt to different situations and personalities, which I believe would be beneficial.
- Communication skills: I've developed my communication skills to effectively interact with individuals who may have difficulty expressing themselves.
- Ability to follow care plans: I'm experienced in following individualized care plans, which would be essential when working with children with special needs.