Skyler O'Clair
Dexter, MI
Activity summary
Passionate and Patient Caregiver Who Inspires, Engages, and Connects
Hi! I’m someone who truly loves working with kids, animals, and the elderly and helping them thrive. I bring patience, energy, and creativity to every interaction, whether it’s guiding them through learning, playing, going for a walk, encouraging their imagination, making them feel heard and valued, or simply having a conversation. I take pride in creating a safe and positive environment where everyone can explore, grow, and have fun—all while knowing they’re supported every step of the way!
Pet Boarding Provider, Pet sitting $4 / hour
Pets I'm comfortable caring for:
- Dogs
- Cats
- Birds
- Fish
- Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)
Other pet duties I can do:
- Feeding
- Pet playtime
- Daily exercise for your pet
- Cleaning litter boxes
- Cleaning cages / bedding
- Care for puppies
- Care for senior dogs
- Care for kittens
- Care for senior cats
Dog walking $6 / hour
- Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
- Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
- Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
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 $13/hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
- Babies (3 - 12 months)
- Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
- Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
- Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
- Tweens (9 - 12 years)
- Up to 3 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
- Light meals
- Full meals
- Bottle feeding
- Changing diapers
- Bathing kids
- Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
- After school care
- Help with homework
- Care for twins/multiples
I'm available for events
- Special event babysitting
- Corporate functions babysitting
- Wedding babysitting
I can provide special needs care
- Care for special needs kids
- Food allergies
- Asthma
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Anxiety disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Intellectual disabilities
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy / tics
- Sleep disorders
I can do tutoring
- Tutoring
- Primary school tutoring
- Test / exam prep
- Reading writing
- Maths tutoring
I can do house sitting
- House sitting
- Collecting mail / packages
- Watering plants
- Taking trash bins in / out
- Basic house security checks
Other services I can provide
- Cleaning
- Elderly care / companionship
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel within Dexter for work.
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- Last minute bookings
- School holidays
- Public holidays
- Full weekends
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
- 9 months experience working with pets
- I'm comfortable with pets
- I have pets
- 2 months experience working with children
- General credentials:
- Email verified
- 16 years old
- Police check
- Non-smoker / non-vaper
- Permanent resident
- Covid vaccinated
- Languages I can speak: English
I have a natural ability to connect with children and make them feel comfortable and understood. I’m patient, attentive, and enthusiastic, which allows me to engage kids in fun and meaningful ways while also guiding them positively. I’m skilled at adapting to each child’s personality and needs, whether it’s helping them learn, encouraging creativity, or providing support during challenging moments. Kids respond well to my warmth and energy, and I genuinely enjoy creating an environment where they feel safe, confident, and valued.
My skills and interests:
- Comedy
- Reading / storytelling
- Drawing / painting
- Arts / crafts
- Sports
- Nature
- Animals
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Writing