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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 10 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Meet Grace

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

My name is Grace Novotny, I just recently moved to Santa Cruz from Massachusetts and am actively looking for employment! I am an experienced nanny & babysitter who is down to earth, adventurous, curious, and patient. I have 2 nieces and 1 nephews whom I absolutely adore. I've had the pleasure of watching them grow up and grow into themselves over the years, however sadly I'm watching them from a distance as they are in MA. I've been told I am a nurturing and motherly woman since as long as I can remember. I started babysitting when I was 16 for a neighbor family down the road who adopted 3 children all at the same time. They were 1, 3, and 5 when I was introduced to the family back in 2007. I quickly became incredibly close with the family and have maintained a relationship with all of them to Read more this day. I've spent the last 10 years or so in many different roles, both in the corporate world and caregiving for children. I have 10+ experience watching infants, toddlers, elementary school ages and up. My goal as a Nanny is to provide the best environment for both the children and parents and to give my help and love to your family. I'm looking for a part time position so I can spend time doing things I love, like teaching yoga, working on art and working towards my goals of opening my own cafe and yoga studio in the future. I live on the Westside with my sweet cat, Nidra. I'm super flexible, responsible, have a clean driving record and a car. I'm more than happy to help out with light house keeping duties and helping to organize and prepare for any upcoming weekly happenings. I am fully vaccinated and covid conscious. I have many references I would be happy to provide upon request! Looking forward to connecting with your family. Grace Novotny

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Availability

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons and evenings
  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • Before and after school care availability

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Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$22-$33/hr

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • Assist with setting a routine
    • Mother's helper
    • Occasional care
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Social/Emotional
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Cancer
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mental Illness
    • Administering Medication
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bathing
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Mobility Assistance

Education

Communications

Graduated Keene State College 2013

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • Travel with Family
  • Willing to run errands as needed
  • Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • Basic math
    • Earth science
    • English
    • Essay writing
    • Social studies

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