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Ella Wright

Ella Wright
Bradford, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

i’m looking for some part time work

hi my name is ella , i am 16 years old . i have a very good attitude, very mature. i’ve had a lot of pets over the years different age groups and i have 4 siblings different age groups too x

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel within Bradford for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

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
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

i’m a school leavers of 2024 so i haven’t got my gcses results back but i’m very good with kids as i have 4 siblings different age groups, and i have had a lot of pets different age groups too

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Jerusha Muthukumar

Jerusha Muthukumar
Manchester, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Need a reliable babysitter?

I’m 16 years old and have had work experience dealing with children while in highschool and received exceptional marks. I can assure you I will be able to take good care of your children and treat them with care as I would do for my own family :-)

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £7/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Manchester for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • 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:

  • 1 month experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Tamil
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Writing

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Mohammad Asim Zahoor
Bradford, England

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Interested in job

Babysitter, Nanny £10/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)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cat sitting (click for details)
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Full-time employment.

I can travel within Bradford for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Public holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • Water safety training
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 22 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I studied level 1 business in school, in college I studied level 2 joinery, I look after kids especially my cousins daughter I am good with kids.

My skills and interests:

  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Brogan Nichol

Brogan Nichol
Sheffield, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Fully qualified Primary School teacher looking to help over the summer!

Hello, my name is Brogan and I am looking to help out during the summer! I am a 32 year old, fully qualified primary school teacher. I have worked in England for 5 years in schools and have previously worked as a TEFL teacher abroad. I also work for a drama company vocal couching. I have had experience child minding in both the UK and Italy for a summer. I enjoy music, art, nature, singing, reading and much more. I am happy to help with anything and would also be happy to tutor if thats what's required. I have also been a pet sitter for 3 different families across 3 different summers. I am pretty flexible over summer. Looking forward to hearing from you !

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair £15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Sheffield for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 32 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am a fully qualified Primary School teacher looking for some extra work across the holidays. I have a first class degree, a TEFL qualification from teaching abroad and I have worked in a sheffield school for the last 5 years.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Layan Ali
Halifax, England

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Member since: Nov 2024

Hello

I understand how difficult it is to take care of children and how overwhelming it could be sometimes no matter how much you love them. therefore, I would love to help you by taking care of your children for a while so you can focus on yourself or do things you might not be able to do whilst taking care of the children.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel within Halifax for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English and Arabic
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Video

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Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren
Leeds, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Babysitter

I am willing to babysit anywhere within my area. I will do arts and crafts and fun activities with your children and make sure they are well looked after .

Babysitter £9/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)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Leeds for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - - -

Arvo

- - - -

Eve.

- - - -

Nite

- - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I’m currently studying education and childcare at a level 3. I have just finished my first year during which I have been attending a 2 day placement as a TA in a primary a school.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Gladys Sakara
Bradford, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Your kids new best friend : fun, safe and experienced babysitter ready to help

Hi, my name is Gladys and i'm 15 years old . i will be grateful to get this babysitting job ,because i love kids and i'm really good with them . I have 3 siblings of different ages to know what it takes to babysit and i will be so happy to have babysitting job to keep me busy throughout the beautiful summer holiday. Thank you

Babysitter £6/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Bradford for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

-

Arvo

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Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 13 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Hi, My name is Gladys and i'm 15 years old, i'm still in high school and i'm very mature and good with kids because i have 3 siblings which two of them are alredy teenagers so i know what it takes to babysit

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Writing

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Benjamin Jones
Huddersfield, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

Babysitter/Petsitter

Looking for someone to watch over your child or pet, then I may be the right person for you. With three years experiance working with children and twenty three years working with animals. I am available to hire straight away.

Babysitter £20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 1 child at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Huddersfield for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

-

Nite

-

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
  • 23 years experience working with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 23 years old
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Hello my name is Benjamin or Ben. I have worked as a lunchtime supervisor for special needs children for three years, I am very passionate about what I do and I am more than willing to take on a challenge. I don't discriminate against anyone and believe having fun and ensuring health and safety is the key. I am not afraid to get my hands dirty, and I am comfortable changing nappies. I also have twenty three years experience working with animals as I have two large dogs of my own, one being a senior. I don't mind at all what animal I am looking after, and extra large dogs are no problem for me. I am available to start straight away, I am based in Ravensknowle area of Huddersfield, unfortuantly I don't drive.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Writing

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Wajihah Sarmad
Bradford, England

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Pet grooming
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Bradford for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

-

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I am renowned in my local area as a trustworthy individual, as such I have often be asked to cat sit for family, friends and neighbors. My responsibilities included:  Spending time with the cats and ensuring they were fed on time  Giving any prescribed medicine to them  Grooming and washing the cats

Due to my responsible nature I have been asked to mind young children in my local neighborhood on numerous occasions. My responsibilities included:  Supervising children and keeping them safe and entertained  Keeping parents informed on how their kids are doing  Carrying out simple first aid while maintaining a high level of health and safety

As part of an annual event I volunteered at, I was given the responsibility to look after and supervise younger children in a safe, educational and engaging environment. My responsibilities included:  Completing risk assessments and liaising with supervisors and police to ensure the safety of the guests and speakers.  Carrying out routine fire drills and safety checks  Providing children with refreshments and snacks  Remaining vigilant when dealing with young children due to the high volume of attendees

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Fitness
  • Gardening

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Katy Godden

Katy Godden
Sheffield, England

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2024

Welcome message:

Hi, I am Katy! I am 25 years old and a happy and social person. I have wanted to work with children for many years and was previously part of a Brownie troupe that helped me learn more about children. As a child I went to a child minder and spent lots of time around other children, this is when I realised I enjoyed interacting with younger children. As a teen I babysat local children while I was doing my GCSEs, one of which was in child development.

My passions are cooking/baking and outdoor sports, both of which I would be able to teach and encourage within your children. I am a very organised person who loves halloween and christmas, I would be able to plan themed activities for your children.

I have 2 cats, which I have had for 2 years, they are a brother and sister who are just over 2, called Tinkerbell and Toothless.

I would love to hear from you.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £10.33/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet grooming
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Sheffield for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 26 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have completed a masters of science in food consumer marketing and product development and a bsc in Food Marketing Management. I am looking to expand my career possibilities as I love working with kids, but was encouraged to follow my passion for food. I volunteered with children at a brownies troupe for over a year and massively enjoyed this, I would have continued if it was not due to a house move, due to this I have had a DBS check, however it will be specific to the brownie organisation. Like many people, as a teenager I was a baby sitter for local children, this was supported by my GCSE in Child development. I have an interest in food so would always be available to cook with your children and teach them whatever they would like to know. I am a very organised person so your home would be kept neat and tidy.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Babysitting Pay Rates Batley, England, United Kingdom (Updated 13 Sep 2025)

Batley babysitters are paid an average of £13.08 per hour as of September 2025, which is 4.4% higher than the English average of £12.53, and 4% higher than the United Kingdom average of £12.57. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Batley:
£11.89 £13.08 £14.27
England:
£11.39 £12.53 £13.67
United Kingdom:
£11.43 £12.57 £13.72

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Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Special Needs Babysitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a special needs babysitter so you can feel confident your child will be safe, supported, and happy.

1. Look for relevant experience

Choose babysitters who have worked with children with similar diagnoses, behaviors, or medical needs.

2. Check training and certifications

Ask about CPR, first aid, and any specialized training (e.g., administering medication, ABA therapy, seizure response).

3. Ask detailed questions

Discuss how they would handle meltdowns, medical emergencies, or communication challenges.

4. Request references

Speak to families of children with special needs they’ve cared for before.

5. Arrange a meet-and-greet

Observe how they interact with your child and whether they connect in a patient, caring way.

6. Be clear about routines

Provide written instructions for meals, bedtime, medications, and calming strategies.

7. Communicate about triggers and supports

Share sensory sensitivities, behavioral strategies, and comfort items.

8. Confirm reliability

Ensure they can commit to consistent care and handle unexpected situations calmly.

9. Start with short sessions

Begin with trial sittings so your child and babysitter can build trust gradually.

10. Trust your instincts

Choose someone who shows genuine empathy, patience, and respect for your child’s individuality.


Special Needs Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing special needs babysitter candidates to help you find someone who’s skilled, patient, and the right fit for your child.

Experience & Background

  • What experience do you have caring for children with special needs?
  • Have you worked with children who have [your child’s specific condition, e.g., autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, epilepsy]?
  • How do you adapt your caregiving style to different needs and abilities?
  • Can you share an example of a challenging situation you faced and how you handled it?

Skills & Training

  • Are you certified in CPR and first aid?
  • Have you had training in behavior management, sensory support, or therapies (ABA, speech, occupational)?
  • Are you comfortable assisting with mobility equipment, feeding tubes, or other medical supports?
  • Are you willing to learn specific care techniques unique to my child?

Communication

  • How do you communicate with children who use alternative methods (signs, devices, gestures)?
  • How do you handle situations where a child has difficulty expressing their needs or emotions?
  • How do you communicate updates and concerns with parents?

Safety & Emergency Preparedness

  • How would you handle a medical emergency, seizure, or allergic reaction?
  • Are you comfortable administering medication, if needed?
  • How do you ensure safety during outings, play, or transitions?

Routines & Behavior

  • How do you approach meltdowns, overstimulation, or behavioral challenges?
  • Are you comfortable following strict routines, or do you prefer flexibility?
  • How do you encourage independence while keeping the child safe?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about working with children with special needs?
  • What qualities make you a good fit for our family and our child?
  • How do you stay patient and positive in stressful situations?