Annabelle P.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 5 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Ennis, TX 75120
Meet Annabelle
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I began babysitting at 13, gaining extensive experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids. Over the years, I've handled a variety of responsibilities, including feeding and diapering babies, helping with homework, planning activities, and ensuring children's safety. My experience also includes working with children with special needs, such as developmental delays, autism, and sensory processing disorders. This has taught me the value of patience, flexibility, and individualized care, and has shaped my ability to adapt to each child's strengths and challenges. In addition to babysitting, I worked at a daycare, where I further honed my skills in caring for children, including those with special needs. I supervised and assisted children with varying developmental abilities, often working one-on-one to provide extra support. Collaborating with staff to implement strategies for all children helped me refine my skills in managing group dynamics, staying calm under pressure, and addressing Read more diverse needs. Babysitting and nannying have been incredibly fulfilling because they allow me to positively impact children's development. I find it especially rewarding to see children with special needs achieve milestones, no matter how small, knowing I played a part in their growth. My work with these children has deepened my understanding of the importance of inclusion, patience, and creative problem-solving. Currently, I am studying nursing, which has further enhanced my ability to care for others with professionalism and calm. My nursing education complements my babysitting experience, equipping me to handle a wide range of needs—whether medical, emotional, or developmental. Through babysitting, I've also strengthened valuable skills like time management, problem-solving, and multitasking, which benefit both my nursing studies and everyday life. Now that I’m older, I’m excited to expand my services to new families. Whether providing infant care, supporting children with special needs, or caring for older kids, I look forward to making a positive difference in children’s lives while gaining experience that complements my nursing career.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 01/03/2025. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 3/24/25
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$10-$25/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Alzheimer's
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Defects
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Tourette Syndrome
- Visual Impairment
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Repositioning
Education
Nursing
Currently attending Navarro College
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
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies