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Santa Barbara, CA 93109
from $25 per hour
10+ years of experience
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About Meara
Experience: 10 yrs
I started out as a mother's helper at the age of 11 and I have been working as a nanny professionally over the last 15+ years. I have worked with ages ranging from newborns to 12 years old. I have provided every aspect of care including, but not limited to, cooking, feeding, bathing, dressing, laundry, nap time, bed time, interactive play, studying, homework, education, transportation, travel, and light house work. I have also worked as a personal assistant to parents over the last 5 years. I have a bright, positive, enthusiastic, caring, calm, consistent, personality. I am very personable, organized, educated, and well traveled. Most importantly I love children, I have a vested interest in their entire well being mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, and I thoroughly enjoy witnessing the magic of the world through their eyes!
Reviews
Christina C.
Reviewed on 10/6/2015
Meara worked for us for about five years. Her tasks primarily related to my children, although she also cared for our dogs and handled some household requests. She picked up my children from school, took them to activities and play dates, cooked dinner, shopped for dinner ingredients as well as household items, did the children's laundry, organized their rooms and closets from time to time, arranged birthday parties, ran errands such as shopping for them (e.g. clothes, birthday gifts and cards for friends, treats to take to school for special occasions.) Meara was responsible and reliable. She came to really care for my kids and had a good rapport with them. Also, she was terrific with our two dogs. She was affectionate with them and oversaw feeding them dinner and giving them their medications. I'd certainly recommend Meara to a new family.
Services
Age groups
0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs
Willing to care for up to 3 children
Rates
Recurring jobs
$25-30/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$29/hr
2 children
$32/hr
3 children
$35/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Child care
Companion care
Craft assistance
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Packing/moving
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Travel
Qualifications
Education
Antioch University - Santa Barbara - 2012
Bachelor degree - Psychology
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Other Qualifications & Credentials
I have some training in developmental psychology.
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
Non-smoker
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