Child Care

Tutoring

Senior Care

Pet Care

Housekeeping

Marcela O.
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Watsonville, CA 95076

from $25 per hour

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About Marcela

Experience: 5 yrs

COVID-19 vaccinated

Marcela, 27 years old - Fluent in Portuguese English and a little Spanish I have a bachelor's degree and am working toward a degree in nursing. I am creative, vibrant, flexible, and understanding. I am excellent at listening to and observing kids, which helps me learn about them and their needs to be the best caretaker I can be. I have been helping raise kids since I was 16, when my close friends had kids. I enjoy working with kids because I learn as much as I teach. I am experienced with special needs, infants, homework, and walk/talk learning. I have taken a child development course and I am CPR + First Aid certified. My skills include listening, being imaginative, and I am quick to learn new things. In my spare time, I like to go to the gym, hike, run, be around nature, care for my pets, learn auto mechanics, and read. I am more than happy to talk with you to make sure I'm the best match! I hope to hear from you soon!

Reviews

5.0
based on 1 review
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Antaeres A.

Reviewed on 6/22/2024

Marcela is an exceptional nanny who has been caring for my two children for 1.5 years, starting when they were 1 and 3 years old. She genuinely loves kids and is dedicated to her role. Marcela is attentive and deeply aware of their needs, excelling at observing and understanding them. She takes safety very seriously and always keeps a close watch on what the kids are doing. Marcela spends quality time reading to them, playing, and teaching them various skills such as learning numbers and letters, putting toys away, and folding clothes. She has a positive attitude and brings immense joy to our home. Her drive and energy are evident in her willingness and enjoyment to tackle tasks like moving large furniture, chopping firewood, caring for pets, and helping fix cars. I have never had to ask her twice to do something, she gets things done which I have forgotten about! She is also honest, transparent, and very reliable. I don't worry about her randomly not showing up or being late. if something needs to change about her role or time, she will let people know ahead of time. She is one of the most accepting and caring people I have met, with a deep understanding of different personalities and tough situations. My daughter is very strong-willed and can be challenging to care for at times, but Marcela handles these moments with grace and maturity. Lastly, I have complete confidence in my children's safety with Marcela outside of the house. She is vigilant about the people around them, skilled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and doesn't tolerate anyone with bad intentions. I highly highly recommend Marcela as a nanny or other caretaker; she is a rare gem!

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/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$25/hr

2 children

$30/hr

3 children

$35/hr

Can help with

Child care

Companion care

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Packing/moving

Transportation

Qualifications

Education

Graduate degree

Languages

English

Portuguese_brazil

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Early child development knowledge

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker

Contact Marcela to check their availability

mon

2:00 PM–8:00 PM

tue

2:00 PM–8:00 PM

wed

2:00 PM–8:00 PM

thu

2:00 PM–8:00 PM

fri

2:00 PM–12:00 AM

sat

7:00 AM–12:00 AM

sun

7:00 AM–9:00 PM

Safety

CareCheck

Completed