Babysitter Available in Vancouver, WA: Sage S.

$17/hr

5 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I am an 18 year old college student with extensive childcare experience and a genuine love for working with kids. I have worked at a daycare for 3 years and have been babysitting regularly for over 5 years, along with pet sitting and house sitting. I am a kid, patient, and dependable person who values creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment for children. I enjoy planning age-appropriate activities that support children's moter, cognitave, and social development, and I love keeping kids engaged through art projects, music, movement, and outdoor play. I am very hands-on, attentive, and patient, and I strive to create a calm, positive, and structured environment while still allowing kids to have fun and express themselves

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Full-time

Part-time

Occasional work

Live-in

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a babysitter?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

CPR

First Aid

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special needs

Work Experience

5 years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

High-schoolers (13-17 years)

More About Me

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

TreeHill Learning Center (daycare teacher ages 0-13) (1 year), KinderCare Learning Center (daycare teacher ages 0-13) (2 years), Babysitting self-employed (ages 0-13) (5 years)

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Arts and crafts, outdoor play, music and movement, reading, imaginative play, sensory activities, and age-appropriate learning games. I enjoy planning activities that support creativity, motor skills, and cognitive development while keeping children engaged and having fun.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part of being a nanny to me is providing consistent, attentive, and compassionate care while prioritizing safety and emotional well-being. I value open communication with parents and strive to support each child's individual needs through patience, structure, an positive guidance.

My experience with special needs children...

I have experience caring for children with a wide range of special needs and diverse backgrounds. This includes working closely with a child with autism for several years, as well as supporting children with behavioral challenges, communication differences, and varying abilities. I have cared for children with hearing aids, communication devices, and sign language, as well as children who are nonverbal. I have also worked with children who have trauma, including foster children. I approach every child with patience, empathy, and respect, and I focus on creating a safe environment tailored to each child's individual needs.