Watsonville, CA 95076
from $25 per hour
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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!
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!
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
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
2:00 PM–8:00 PM
2:00 PM–8:00 PM
2:00 PM–8:00 PM
2:00 PM–8:00 PM
2:00 PM–12:00 AM
7:00 AM–12:00 AM
7:00 AM–9:00 PM
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