Daja Merrill
Petersburg, VA
Activity summary
Nice to meet you, looking forward to meeting!
Hello, I’m Da’ja Merrill I believe that music and poetry are more than just art forms—they are lifelines. As a passionate songwriter and poet, I’ve dedicated my life to helping others navigate their emotional landscapes. From teaching children the power of a positive mantra to helping adults rediscover their inner strength, my work is rooted in the belief that a single song or a well-placed poem can change a person's entire perspective. As well as faith included, that is something I would be comfortable sharing with others but respect if in homes there’s not able to do so.
Dog walking $15 / hour
- Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
- Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
Other dog walking tasks I can do:
- Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)
Pet sitting $15 / hour
Pets I'm comfortable caring for:
- Dogs
- Cats
Other pet services I can provide
- Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
- Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
- Pet boarding (at my place overnight)
Household duties I can do:
- Housekeeping
- Laundry / washing
Babysitter, Parent helper $16/hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
- Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
- Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
- Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
- Up to 1 child at once
Childcare duties I can do:
- Light meals
- Cooking with kids
- Changing diapers
- Bathing kids
- Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
- Before school care
- After school care
I'm available for events
- Special event babysitting
- Corporate functions babysitting
- Wedding babysitting
I can do house sitting
- House sitting
- Watering plants
- Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
Other services I can provide
- Elderly care / companionship
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.
I can travel within Petersburg for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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- School holidays
- Public holidays
- New Year's Eve
- Valentine's Day
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
- 2 years experience working with pets
- I'm comfortable with pets
- I have pets
- 1 year experience working with children
- I'm a parent
- General credentials:
- Email verified
- 30 years old
- Non-smoker / non-vaper
- Covid vaccinated
- Languages I can speak: English
As both a parent and a professional childcare provider I know that great care requires more than just a watchful eye. It takes a mix of deep empathy and rock solid organization. I am looking to bring that dual lens perspective to your team combining my love for working with children with my background in high level administrative support. Here is what I bring to the table. • Heart and Education. I focus on building real trust with kids. I love finding ways to explain the world to them in a way they actually understand creating an environment that is as fun as it is safe. • The Behind the Scenes Pro. I do not just do paperwork. I am an expert in Microsoft Office and seasoned at handling personnel issues providing clear advice and keeping the gears turning. • Clear Communication. Whether I am giving an oral briefing to staff or chatting with parents about a childs day I pride myself on being clear professional and approachable. • Detail Oriented. From managing a busy office to overseeing a classroom I catch the small things before they become big problems. I am highly motivated and incredibly organized. I am genuinely enthusiastic about supporting both your team and the families you serve. Thanks for taking a look at my experience.
My skills and interests:
- Music
- Singing
- Dance
- Reading / storytelling
- Drawing / painting
- Arts / crafts
- Games
- Nature
- Animals
- Cooking
- Video
- Design
- Computers
- Writing
