Katie O.

Galway City, Galway
Last seen 1 day ago

About Me

Hi families! I am 23 and just moved to Galway City. Caring for kids has always been a big part of my life. I’ve been babysitting since I was young, and I’ve had the joy of working in daycares, summer camps, and schools ever since. My experience includes caring for infants as young as 6 weeks old, preschoolers, and school-age children, and even supporting kids and young adults with disabilities up to age 21. I am patient, creative, and love finding ways to make kids feel safe, happy, and encouraged.

My Experience

Child Minding Qualifications

I have clear State Police background checks in the U.S. states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Tennessee (all the states I have worked in). I have a minor degree from the University of Tennessee in Child and Family Studies. I have over 30 hours of Continuing Education Units focused on Child Development, Disability Inclusion, and Crisis Management.

First Aid Experience

I have gotten certified and re-certified in Pediatric and Adult First Aid and CPR by the American Red Cross multiple times over the past ten years. I am also certified in ACS Stop The Bleed emergency preparedness.

Special Needs Experience

My Bachelor's degree is in Audiology and Speech Pathology with a special focus on pediatrics. I served as a counselor at Camp Koinonia in Tennessee, a camp for children aged 7-21 years old who have multiple disabilities. The campers in my group had disabilities including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, gene deletions, seizure disorders, blindness, hearing loss, and Emotional Disturbances. I am a certified Speech and Language Assistant in the state of New Hampshire. I served over 200 students during the 2024-2025 school year at two schools in Manchester, New Hampshire. These children ranged from 5-18 years old and had disabilities like Dyslexia, Autism, Emotional Disturbances, hearing loss, speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, and voice disorders. I am passionate about working with children with disabilities and plan to pursue my Master's Degree in the future to ensure I can make a difference in the field. I resonate with and use neurodiversity-affirming practices.

Experience with Children Under 2 Years

In addition to babysitting infants, I have two years of experience working in the infant and toddler rooms of Applewood Learning Center in New Hampshire (USA). My duties included supervising naps, planning and leading educational activities, preparing meals, managing breast milk storage, and feeding children aged 6 weeks through 3 years old.

I'm Interested In

Babysitter Nanny Au Pair

My Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night
Overnight

Connect with Katie Now

Subscribe to a premium account today and send your introduction to Katie and other sitters in your area. You'll also receive:

  • Post unlimited jobs
  • Featured adverts
  • Contact unlimited carers
  • Priority customer support

Find Childminders today all across the country

Discover over 6,000 sitters across Ireland with a vast range of experience and skills.