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Samantha S.
EH6, Leith Walk, Edinburgh
From £10 /hr
8
year exp.
From £10
Hourly rate
100%
Response rate

About Samantha

33 years old Speaks English
I'm Samantha,I'm a 28yr old Edinburgh local with a real passion for children&childcare.I am a very organised,reliable& dedicated individual.Juggling my love for ballet(my full-time profession until recently)&my love for the provision of care for others, primarily children.My time was shared between dancing professionally and caring for my younger brother.Having a 5yr old brother&a Mother who worked out of town;I was offered the opportunity to take over his full time care.I have experience of childcare through all stages of childhood from newborn to young child. I have experience with;cooking,routines, cleaning/tidying,homework help, bathing/dressing.I also have experience working with children as a Centre Co-ordinator. I enjoy using my dance background to entertain children in the form of dance classes.I am also a keen cook and baker and like to use this as an interactive activity with children. Qualifications: - Level 3 Certificate in Child Protection- First Aid (Level 2)- Safeguarding Young People (Level 2)- Safe Sleeping for Babies - Reducing the risk of SIDS V2- Early Years Nutrition - Food Hygeine and Safety (Level 2)- Health and Safety (Level 2)- BA Hons. in Classical Ballet- 10 GCSE's at A*-A.
Non-smoker Comfortable with pets

Experience caring for

Early school age (4-6 years)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Newborns (up to 12 months)
Teenagers (12+ years)
Primary school age (7-12 years)
Can care for 4 or more children

Services

Activities (e.g. swimming)
Pick-up / Drop off
Cooking / Meal preparation
Light housekeeping

Qualifications

First Aid Certificate
Bachelor's Degree