About Barbara

I've been working with kids since 2020 (from babies to teenagers), including special needs kids (autism, behavioral, and learning challenges). I'm certified in Advanced Child Care (American Red Cross) and CPR/First Aid (National CPR Foundation). Since January, I've been taking care of two siblings (5 and 2 years old) in Orinda. I'll finish this role in June to begin ABA Therapy studies in August, and I'm now seeking a flexible position that fits my school schedule, with availability for extra hours if needed. From Sept 2023 to Dec 2024, I cared for a baby girl (from 7 months to age 2), handling meals, bottles, baths, diapers, laundry, and age-appropriate activities like reading, outdoor play, and library visits. Before that, I was an Au Pair in Maryland, caring for three boys (2, 8, and 12), all on the autism spectrum, managing routines, school transport, meals, medications, and potty training. In Brazil, I worked at a daycare supporting toddlers with special needs.