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Meris

Babysitter in Glasgow

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Female Member since Apr 2024 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 24 Dec 2024

My Summary

DBS Check
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
Weekend Babysitter
Daytime Babysitter
Home School Helper
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

I'm an Italian student living in Glasgow for 4 and a half years. I'm currently studying Applied Psychology and writing my final year dissertation on childhood empathy development. I'm friendly, patient and practical. I speak both Italian and English fluently and will be able to provide for bi-lingual children. I'm interested in arts and crafts, jigsaw puzzles and baking, all activities I'd love to do engage in together! I am also happy to provide help with homework and reading for any age!

I do not have any food or environmental allergies, and I am able to care for eventual pets in the home (cats and dogs only).

I hold a provisional license only and am planning on sitting my driving test in the summer.

My Experience

I currently hold a position as playworker in a Karemore Limited out-of-school club. I work with children 5-11. In my position, I'm required to supervise groups of children in a 1:10 ratio, to create and engage the children in afternoon acitivities, providing snacks and direct group games. I believe in the importance of educational leisure activities appropriate for each age group. Art education, physical education, health and safety education and culinary education are some of the areas that influence my games and activities.

I have also gained childcare experience through my position as a Student Mentor at GCU. Particularly, I mentored a group a P1 children in the STEM project, where we learned about technology in fun and practical ways.

I have babysat for family members back in Italy (age 6 months - 3 years), and I'm looking for casual or recurrent babysitting opportunities throughout the summer.

My Qualifications

I have held a PVG for the past 3 years. I hold Emotional Literacy, Basic First, Paedriatic First Aid certificates and I'm always updating my knowledge on childcare and childhood practices. I am enrolled in a number of courses studying child development, particularly on children's perspective on play.

I currently hold a Bachelors in Applied Psychology, and I'm working towards an Honours degree with a specialisation in Childhood Empathy Development.

My Availability

Please contact me for available hours as may change over time.

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Before School no no no yes yes no no
Morning no no no yes yes yes yes
Afternoon no no no no no yes yes
After School no no no no no yes yes
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 19/10/2024

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £12.00 per hour

I understand the cost of living is high and times are hard. Because of this, I will keep my minimum fee at the current National living wage of £12/h. For multiple children, pet care and more fee information please send me a message.

My Documents

  • EU Passport (added 20/04/2024)

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