Babysitter Available in San Antonio, TX: Sarah F.

$19/hr

A little bit about me

HI! I'm Sarah Foster, a 17-year-old junior in high school. I have experience working with people with disabilities for I've volunteered at Camp CAMP for the past 2 years now and I partner with my school's Adaptive PE program. I am very enthusiastic about childcare and hope to pursue it in and after college, so working with your family will be a head start!

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Weekdays 6:00am - 10:00pm

Occasional work

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a babysitter?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Other

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special-needs experience

More About Me

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

- This past October, I ran and managed a two-day music camp for kids around my neighborhood. I connected with the children (ages 4-9) in my community through nature and music creation, improved my communication skills with parents, and developed my lesson-planning skills.
- I am a part of my school's adaptive physical education program, Partners In PE (PPE). In PPE, I gain experience in teaching in the special education field and knowledge and skills that translate into living a healthy life.
- I have two years of volunteering experience at Camp CAMP (Children's Association for Maximum Potential). I've done two summer training sessions and one general camp session. Over the past two years, I've developed my skills working with high-functioning and low-functioning campers, adapting to unforeseen situations, and caregiving for individuals with varying levels of disability. This has improved my communication skills, understanding body language, and understanding behavior.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

- Chalk/Bubbles
- Dance Parties
- Guess the Character
- Arts and Crafts
- Baking
- Simon Says
- Nature Walks
- Inventions
- Friendship Bracelets
- Sensory Play
- Make Believe
- I Spy
- Charades
- Board Games

My experience with special needs children...

- My first session at Camp CAMP was challenging and stressful. My camper, Alexandra, was an older teen who didn't seem interested in listening to me, a 15-year-old. She used several assistive devices, including hearing aids, a phone, an Omnipod, glasses, and a wheelchair, making it overwhelming for my first experience. Despite the challenges, I had many rewarding moments and learned that self-advocacy is necessary to curb stress.
- My second session at Camp, while lots of flexibility was required, went smoother because I'd improved my understanding of behavior and the importance of self-care. I started the week with a pair of highly independent campers and ended it with a camper who needed more support emotionally and physically. Because change can be difficult for people with disabilities, I quickly adapted to this change and ensured that my new camper had the best week possible. Though we had a few challenging moments, I always had resources and people to help and support me.