Kaprice Merritt - Hiring in Gainesville

Babysitter Available in Gainesville, FL: Kaprice M.

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$15/hr
5 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I’m 18 years old
I’m ready to start soon :)
American Sign Language is my first language
I have raised a total of 7 kids and more

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Weekends 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Occasional work
Live-out

Age Groups

Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

Other

Light housekeeping
Meal prep
Special needs

Work Experience

5 years of experience caring for:

Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

More About Me

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I love coloring with kids
Hanging out outside
Doing whatever the kids feel comfortable doing or asking me to do with them
I love getting to know kids

The most important part about being a nanny...

Making sure that everyone is fed
Making sure everyone is having fun
Making everyone happy
Making sure the parents also get time to enjoy their own time

My experience with special needs children...

I have taken care of one little boy with autism
I have taken care of a little girl with multiple needs who required a ton of attention

The most important part about being a nanny...

Hearing their little giggles and seeing their little smiles
Playing games with them
Making sure they’re enjoying their day and just being present to make them feel listened to and know they're not alone

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