Hello! I'm Nicole Alvarez, a passionate and driven professional with 16 years of hands-on experience in nurturing and guiding young minds as a devoted mother to two amazing children. My journey through motherhood has honed my skills in organization, time management, and problem-solving—qualities I bring into every aspect of my professional life.
Currently, I'm on an exciting path to expanding my career by combining my love for helping others with my expertise in home organization and cleaning. As the founder of Clean Freaks Cleaning Co., I am dedicated to transforming spaces into stress-free, organized environments where families and individuals can thrive.
My diverse interests and skills don't stop there—I have a deep passion for psychology, counseling, and learning new trades in the digital space, such as graphic design and marketing. I'm eager to connect with others who share my enthusiasm for creating positive change, whether it's through helping others achieve their goals or contributing to impactful projects.
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Ridgecrest for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
New Year's Eve
Valentine's Day
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
Vacations with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
16 years experience working with children
I'm a parent
CPR training
First aid training
First aid training for babies
I carry a first aid kit
Asthma training
Water safety training
Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
30 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
Pet first aid training
I carry a pet first aid kit
Pet owner references
Have a pet carrier
General credentials:
40 years old
Police check
Drivers license
Emergency car access
I have a car
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Permanent resident
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
With 16 years of experience as a dedicated mother to two amazing children, now 15 and 16 years old, I have gained extensive hands-on experience in nurturing, guiding, and educating young minds. My journey as a mother has involved everything from early childhood development to navigating the teenage years, providing me with a deep understanding of children's needs at various stages of growth.
In addition to my personal experience, I have continued to educate myself on parenting techniques, child psychology, and effective communication strategies. My commitment to my children's well-being has driven me to develop skills in conflict resolution, time management, and emotional support, ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for them to thrive.
This combination of real-life experience and ongoing learning has equipped me with a well-rounded perspective on raising and supporting children through all phases of their development.
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Ridgecrest for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
MTWTFSS
Morn
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Day
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Arvo
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Eve.
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Nite
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I'm available for:
New Year's Eve
Full weekends
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
19 years experience working with children
CPR training
10 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
19 years old
Police check
Drivers license
Emergency car access
I have a car
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Liability insurance
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
Im a graduated high school student now enrolled in college studying anthropology. Im playing basketball as well as would like to use my degree to start being a therapist. I enjoy learning about humans were interesting and I love getting new information everyday!
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel within Ridgecrest for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
MTWTFSS
Morn
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Day
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Arvo
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Eve.
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Nite
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
Overnight jobs
Full weekends
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
9 years experience working with children
I'm a parent
I have child car seats
6 years experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
General credentials:
27 years old
Non-smoker/non-vaper
Permanent resident
Languages I can speak: English
Email verified
I am 27 years old I am a parent of 2 wonderful kids a boy who is 4 and a girl who is 6 and has ADHD so I have special needs experience I am comfortable with diapers feeding baths homework help cooking laundry cleaning animals
Babysitting Pay Rates Ridgecrest, CA, United States (Sep 2024)
Ridgecrest babysitters are paid an average of $17.60 per hour as of September 2024, which is 6.8% lower than the Californian average of $18.89, and 4.3% higher than the United States average of $16.87. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min
Avg
Max
Ridgecrest:
$13.00
$17.60
$25.00
California:
$10.00
$18.89
$30.00
United States:
$2.00
$16.87
$80.00
Rates are calculated daily from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)
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