Posts Tagged ‘Special Needs’

My name is Amber.

I’m 19 year old studying Education and Performing Arts. Recently I finished studying at Excel School of Performing Arts, during which I toured NZ performing and teaching in schools and churches nationwide.

I am a very trustworthy, reliable and energetic person who has vast experiences with children, both in teaching and childcare. After leading at Peter Snell Youth Village Holiday Camps for 4 years and working for Bluepoint After School Care for all of 2008

I have found working with children always rewarding, and let’s be honest, adults really have as much fun playing with kids toys as they do.

My work hours and pay are flexible depending on your families needs.
Babysitting
Daytime Help
Elderly Care
Housesitter
Home Help
Special Needs Care
First Aid Certificate

Babysitter Elderly Care Special Needs Care Hibiscus Coast, Auckland to view my profile and get my contact details

http://babysitme.co.nz/profile.php?ID=1135

Babysitme.co.nz offers a service for people looking for a babysitter or caregiver where they pay $4.95 and have full access for 1 hour, they view as many profiles with contact details as they can in that time.

If you are a babysitme babysitter, you can register for free here and if you would like to write a blog post, and supply me with the url to your babysitter profile url at www.babysitme.co.nz your babysitter profile it will look something like

http://www.babysitme.co.nz/profile.php?ID=3010

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Hello! I’m a reliable, fun, child-loving study-abroad student (from the States) at the University of Auckland looking to babysit your child(ren)!

I have taught pre-school summer session at Montessori School, and I am an experienced babysitter (ages 1-13).

I also have limited experience working with autistic children and students with learning dis/abilities.

I’m also happy and able to help with cleaning, cooking, tutoring, petsitting, and really about anything you would need.

I truly love children and I hope you’ll give me the chance to meet yours.

If you have any more questions, I would be more than happy to provide more information about my qualifications, interests, availability, etc.
References also available.

HomeHelp, Babysitter, Special Needs, Parnell Auckland to view my profile and get my contact details

http://babysitme.co.nz/profile.php?ID=1157

Babysitme offers a service for people looking for a babysitter or Special Needs caregiver where they pay $4.95 and have full access for 1 hour, they view as many profiles with contact details as they can in that time.

I am 22 years old, have recently returned from the UK and hold a degree in English and Women’s Studies. I am starting teacher training next year.

I have been babysitting, on and off, since I was 15 but lost contact with most referees while in the UK.

I love kids and I’m both playful and responsible. I am able to cook for kids, anything from after-school snacks, lunch packing to healthy dinners (including vegetarian, vegan and allergies).

I have a basic first aid cert but need to do my renewal course. I am also available to do homework help and tutoring. I am experienced with dyslexic and autistic children.

Rates are negotiable for long term, overnight and repeat clients. I look forward to hearing from you soon.,

Babysitting
Daytime Help
Petsitter
Special Needs Care
First Aid Certificate

Babysitter & Special Needs Care + Ponsonby, Auckland to view my profile and get my contact details

http://babysitme.co.nz/profile.php?ID=1071

Babysitme.co.nz offers a service for people looking for a Special Needs Care,  home help, babysitters etc  in NZ where they pay $4.95 and have full access for 1 hour, they view as many profiles with contact details as they can in that time.

If you must do something special for the child, let the parents show you how. You should request that they jot it down or give you information to read about it. Skills you might need to know consist of dealing with seizures, sign language, attaching a leg brace or checking to see a hearing aid is functioning. Keep practicing until you are certain you can do it the right way.

As you play with the child at that time, try not to consider him a handicap child. Children with disabilities are still children. They have normal feelings and normal needs. They desire to be liked by you, want you to believe they are special, have talent, and want you to treat them the same as normal people. Their disability doesn’t mean as much as being a person. Don’t mention their disabilities continuously. You don’t have to make an effort not to bring it up, however, you should have a normal conversation most of the time.

Don’t do tasks for the child that he should be doing on his own. Don’t let him be spoiled because you have sympathy for him. As a matter of fact, don’t feel sympathy for him. It’s best for him to do things on his own and to have confidence in himself. The more tasks he can do on his own, the more he will be able to be independent when he is grown.

Look at him as he is playing to notice what he is able to do and the type of personality he has. This will help you think of ways to have fun as you are babysitting. When making your plans, consider what he is able to do and can’t do, as well as what he enjoys doing.

Do some reading about the disability, as well, so you will learn as much as you can. If you know how to babysit children with special needs, there will be many opportunities to work as a babysitter.

Parents who have children with disabilities usually have a difficult time locating babysitters to watch their children. Babysitters fear looking after these children and some teenager’s parents don’t want their children to take on this type of challenge. This is the beginning part in an article series about caring for children who have special needs.

You must learn something about the child and the disability he has, first.

Request a visit with the parents before you are first employed as a babysitter. Take some time educating yourself about the child’s disability, and some time playing with the child or establishing the necessary skills.

You have to find out how the parent defines the disability. Typically they don’t use the term handicap anymore, since many people consider this term to mean helpless. The terms used by some people are disabled, challenged, or special needs. Say whichever one the parent prefers. Also learn what term is used to define the child’s actual disability. For example, some parents use the term deaf, some use the term hearing impaired, but some use the term hearing challenged. I actually heard someone say “sound challenged” at one time! Say this word over and over so you will remember this.

When you become acquainted with the parent, ask them what the child is able to do and what kind of help is needed. Is there something you should be instructing him to do ? If a child is beginning to learn how to lace up his shoes, he might need assistance, however you should allow him to try as much as possible. What does this disability consist of, anyhow? What kind of warning signs should you look for?

Babysit Me is has lists of people in New Zealand offering their services in all area’s of caring for people, from newborn babies, to elderly care, there’s the usual list of

Babysitters, Daytime Help, Elderly Carers, Au Pairs, Nanny’s, House Sitters, Pet Sitters, Home Help, Special Needs Carers

but it doesn’t stop there, many of the NZ carers listed in the directory also offer things like Homework Help, Tutoring, before and/or after school pick-ups and care, Emergency Care Respite Care, Help with Birthday Parties, Short Stay Care in their Own Homes.

The carers in the carer directory range in ages from 14 to 60+ so offer a downloadable CV’s , most will do housework, or generally anything that’s required, although the odd carer states quite clearly “I won’t do your housework.” lol.

I’m going to add some new searchable categories one of which will be of interest to people from overseas… Carers looking at AuPair out of New Zealand.

So if you are a

Babysitter, Daytime Help, Elderly Carer, Au Pair, Nanny, House Sitter, Pet Sitter, Home Help, Special Need Carer and might also offer

Homework Help, Tutoring, before and/or after school pick-ups and care, Emergency Care Respite Care, Help with Birthday Parties, Short Stay Care in their Own Homes, or any other way of taking care of a certain or any age group,

and looking for the

best ways to promote yourself as a babysitting join up here

http://babysitme.co.nz/join.php