Lydia F.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 1 year paid experience
- Babysitter in Missouri City, TX 77459
Meet Lydia
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello, My name is Lydia Ferdin. I am Christian. I am 36 years old. I was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, up until the age of 17. Then I won a full ride Bright Futures scholarship to attend the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. This is where I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice. I took a few years off from school to gain valuable work experience as a child care worker and teacher. Currently, I work as an Associate Teacher for Houston Independent School District, Monday-Fridays. I am currently a graduate student majoring in Literacy. I Plan to become a State certified Reading Coach very soon. I am energetic, resilliant, sensible, trustworthy, and dependable, what's more, I am passionate about childcare, and I look forward to working with your children. On days where I have free time, I like to engage in Read more "self-care" activities, such as spa treatments. I strongly believe that I and would make an excellent nanny. MORE ABOUT ME Relevant experience where I also cared for children were… I am currently an Associate Teacher for Houston Independent School District. I have worked for HISD for now for 3 years, with ages 3 years old-18 years of age. Previously, I worked as a substitute teacher for Kelly Educational Staffing. I worked there for 5 years. I am also CPR and First aid Certified. My experience with special needs children… I have at least 2 years experience working with autistic and special needs children. Activities I enjoy doing with children… Hand on Activities, Field trips to fun filled educational venues. Tutoring, nap time, self care activities such as baths, spa treatments, or PAMPERING sessions. Cooking lessons, and movie time. My favorite nanny moment… Movie time, tutoring, cooking lessons, bath time. Etiquette training, and feedings for my infants The most important part about being a nanny… Compassion, being dependable and present, ethical and trustworthy.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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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
- Generally available evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$17-$23/hr for the first child, $2 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
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Challenges
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Injection Assistance
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Psychology
University of North Florida
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Crafts
- 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
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Earth science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies