Nia Cruz
Yonkers, NY
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Caring, Experienced Nanny Who Loves Helping Children Learn and Grow
Hello, families! ❤️ I’m a caring, patient, and dependable childcare provider with experience in nannying, daycare, summer camps, and sleepaway camps. I enjoy creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where children can learn, explore, and feel supported. My experience includes caring for toddlers, assisting with diaper changes and daily routines, planning engaging activities, and supporting early childhood development. I also have experience caring for a nonverbal toddler, which has helped me understand the importance of patience, attentiveness, and adapting to each child’s individual needs. I understand that every child is unique, and I strive to make every family feel comfortable and confident in my care. I would love the opportunity to support your family and become someone you can trust to care for your little ones!
Wedding Babysitter, Babysitter, Nanny $26/hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
- Toddlers (1 - 2 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
- 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
I'm available for events
- Special event babysitting
- Corporate functions babysitting
- Wedding babysitting
I can provide special needs care
- Care for special needs kids
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Household duties I can do:
- Housekeeping
- Laundry / washing
- Grocery shopping
- Running errands
Pet sitting $25 / hour
Pets I'm comfortable caring for:
- Dogs
- Cats
- Fish
Other pet duties I can do:
- 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 $18 / hour
- Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
- Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
Other pet services I can provide
- Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
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
My availability
I'm looking for Part-time, Full-time employment.
I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Yonkers for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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- Last minute bookings
- School holidays
- Public holidays
- Overnight jobs
- Vacations with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
- 5 years experience working with children
- 7 years experience working with pets
- I have pets
- General credentials:
- Email verified
- 20 years old
- Police check
- Non-smoker / non-vaper
- Covid vaccinated
- Languages I can speak: English
I have a diverse background in childcare, including experience working in daycare settings, summer camps, sleepaway camps, and as a nanny. Through these roles, I have gained experience supervising children, organizing fun and educational activities, supporting daily routines, maintaining a safe environment, and helping children learn and develop. Most recently, I worked as a nanny for a 2-year-old autistic, nonverbal child, assisting with diaper changes, daily care, and age-appropriate learning activities. My experience has taught me the importance of patience, compassion, adaptability, and understanding each child’s unique needs. I am dependable, attentive, and passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where children can feel comfortable, learn, and thrive.
My skills and interests:
- Singing
- Dance
- Reading / storytelling
- Drawing / painting
- Fitness
- Cooking