Emmerson Lister
Ellensburg, WA
Activity summary
Future Educator | Creative, Organized & Nurturing Tutor/Nanny
I am a second-year Education major with a strong passion for working closely with children in both academic and caregiving settings. Supporting children’s development is not just my career goal — it’s something that naturally aligns with who I am.
Growing up in a family-oriented environment with younger siblings, I’ve always taken on a supportive and hands-on role. I value patience, encouragement, and creating a space where children feel heard and understood.
I bring a balance of creativity and structure to my work. I love incorporating imagination and interactive learning into daily routines, while also staying organized, dependable, and attentive to detail. My goal is to provide a safe, engaging, and positive environment where children can build confidence and thrive.
Vacation Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $17/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 4 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
- Light meals
- Full meals
- Cooking with kids
- Bottle feeding
- Taking kids on outings
- Toilet training
- Changing diapers
- Bathing kids
- Supervising swimming / water play
- Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
- Before school care
- Preparing school lunches
- After school care
- Help with homework
- Care for sick children
- Administering medications
- Care for twins/multiples
Household duties I can do:
- Housekeeping
- Laundry / washing
I can do tutoring
- Tutoring
- Primary school tutoring
- High school tutoring
- Test / exam prep
- Reading writing
- Cooking lessons
Pet sitting $17 / hour
Pets I'm comfortable caring for:
- Dogs
- Cats
- Fish
- Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)
Other pet duties I can do:
- Feeding
- Pet playtime
- Daily exercise for your pet
- 24/7 supervision
- Cleaning litter boxes
- Cleaning cages / bedding
- Care for puppies
- Care for senior dogs
- Care for kittens
- Care for senior cats
Dog walking $15 / hour
- Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
- Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
- Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
Other dog walking tasks I can do:
- Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)
Other pet services I can provide
- Pet grooming
I can do house sitting
- House sitting
- Collecting mail / packages
- Watering plants
- Taking trash bins in / out
- Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
- Basic house security checks
Other services I can provide
- Cleaning
- Car washing / cleaning
My availability
I'm looking for Part-time, Full-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Ellensburg for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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- Last minute bookings
- School holidays
- Public holidays
- Valentine's Day
- Overnight jobs
- Full weekends
- Vacations with the family
- Live-in with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
- 3 years experience working with children
- CPR training
- I carry a first aid kit
- Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
- 3 years experience working with pets
- I'm comfortable with pets
- I have pets
- General credentials:
- Email verified
- 18 years old
- Police check
- Driver's license
- Emergency car access
- Non-smoker / non-vaper
- Permanent resident
- Covid vaccinated
- Liability insurance
- Languages I can speak: English
I am currently in my second year of earning my Bachelor’s degree in Education, where I am developing a strong foundation in child development, learning theory, and classroom engagement. I have provided paid childcare for family members and have hands-on experience supervising children, assisting with homework, and creating structured, creative activities.
Through a high school education program, I also observed an elementary classroom, gaining insight into classroom management and instructional strategies. Additionally, I participated in a philanthropic competition raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network, demonstrating my commitment to supporting children and my community.
I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and creative, with a strong passion for fostering both academic growth and emotional well-being in children.
My skills and interests:
- Comedy
- Reading / storytelling
- Drawing / painting
- Arts / crafts
- Games
- Sports
- Fitness
- Swimming
- Nature
- Animals
- Cooking
- Video
- Design
- Computers
- Writing