Samaira
Babysitter in Preston
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Female Member since Feb 2019 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 23 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello, my name is Samaira Karim, I am 26 years old, situated in Preston. I am a Registered Nurse. I am reliable, trustworthy, good at time-keeping and great with children and fun to be around!!
I am a very caring, reliable professional and have lots of experience caring for children of all ages from newborns to 18 years olds and been responsible for their physical and emotional well-being and development.
I have driven a car for 6 years so I am willing to travel to all areas, assist with school runs and household duties.
I can also cook nutritional foods to enhance health and well-being.
Also, I truly enjoy spending time with children of all ages so during my care, I will engage the children with fun activities such as puzzles, developmentally-appropriate games and play and assist them with school projects and homework to improve their learning.
I also offer household help as well as my babysitting service. For example, cleaning rooms such as bathroom & toilets, living room, kitchen, ironing, washing laundry, folding, washing up, mopping, hoovering and etc.
I also offer parents an opportunity to have date nights, time for themselves, time for their favourite hobbies, shopping and etc.
Please message me to enquire more about my services!
My Experience
My experience has come from volunteering with children at Brockholes Nature Reserve, St John's Ambulance, working as a healthcare assistant on the children's wards, birth centre, maternity, accident and emergency department, alongside, adult and mental health wards for 5 years, including being a domiciliary home carer as well.
And working as a Registered nurse for 2 years on the Orthapaedic ward.
I have also worked at two nurseries for placement, working with children aged between newborns and five year olds and planning fun activities.
August 2016 – present Royal Preston Hospital – Neurosurgery Wards, Childrens' wards
Preston Birth Centre, A&E,
Critical Care, Maternity, Cancer Unit
? Assisting patients with personal hygiene, toileting, use of continence pads and catheter care
? Assisting patients with moving and handling with the use of mobility appliances (hoists, walking frames, wheelchairs, Sam-holders) and help putting patients in correct positioning using appliances such as slide sheets
? Assisting patients to meet nutritional requirements in line with their care plans by supporting them with eating and drinking, providing them with adaptive aids if required and completing food/fluid charts to keep upto date with their current dietary intake
? Taking urine, faeces, sputum samples and MRSA swabs for testing or dispatching
? Observing patients for changes in condition by assessing them through look, listen and feel
? Promoting health and safety in the workplace by following uniform, infection control/handwashing and moving and handling procedures and ensuring they are maintained and reporting all accidents, incidents, near misses, faulty equipment immediately
? Assisting in maintaining high standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care by ensuring they are comfortable with their care needs met, making constructive suggestions to improve delivery of service and challenging poor standards of care
? Treating patients and staff with respect, dignity and privacy at all times
? Giving patients choice and promoting self-confidence and independence at all times
? Contributing to maintaining safe, clean and productive care environment, compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness
? Working in a team with nurses and other healthcare professionals to achieve the care needs of each patient and help improve their quality of life
October 2015 – August 2016 Westwards House for the Elderly
Care Assistant
? Moving and handling residents safely according to current legislations and policies
? Providing assistance and support in eating and drinking
? Fulfilling personal care needs to main hygiene and appearance
? Delivering effective dementia care
? Practicing effective used of communication skills such as verbal and non-verbal
? Team work
? Practicing confidentiality polices to promote individuals privacy, dignity and respect
? Effective demonstration of maintaining health and safety of individuals by promoting infection, emergency situations and maintaining clean environments
? Promoting each individuals independence, self-confidence and health and well-being
November 2014 – February 2015 St John’s Ambulance Service
? Attended weekly meetings to learn about first aid and safety and CPR for newborns, paediatrics and adults, increasing my confidence and ability to demonstrate them
? Worked as a team to perform presentations to teach others about primary survey, first aid and the action to take when calling the ambulance service
? Worked as a team to plan our scheduled meetings ahead with the service
July 2014 – September 2014 Brockholes
Activities Assistant
? Assisted and instructed children of all ages in a range of activities such as pond dipping and drama
? Ability to comfort, reassure and gain children's trust
December 2011 Kensington Avenue
Nursery Assistant
? Communicated and cared for children from 3 months to 5 year olds
? Fed, clothed and played with them
? Able to change tone of voice and style of speech to suit the audience when communicating both with children and adults.
? Used creative & artistic skills and produced my own activities for the children
? Observed them by their physical, behavioural, communication, social and emotional, intellectual, linguistic development
? Produced a report on the children that had developed the most in these aspects of development and communication
? Helped the children prepare for their nativity play, read them stories, increased their confidence and ability to excel in activities.
My Qualifications
I am a qualified, registered nurse and I achieved a 2:1 in BSC Hons Nursing at University
I achieved a 1st in Foundation Certificate in Health and Social Care (73%) at university.
I studied 3 A levels at Cardinal Newman College: Chemistry, Maths and Biology.
I studied 10 GCSE's at Penwortham Priory Academy.
GCSE Physics - A* GCSE English Language – A
GCSE Chemistry - A* GCSE RE - A
GCSE Biology - A GCSE English Literature - B
GCSE Mathematics - A GCSE Electronics - C
BTEC ICT – Distinction* BTEC Childcare - Distnction***
My Availability
includes:
before school
after school
school runs
early mornings
mornings
during the day
evenings
nights
weekends
overnight stay
bank holidays.
term time
I can start ASAP!!
Please get in contact and message me privately if you're interested or have any further questions.
References will be provided upon request.
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| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 04/12/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
Babysitting - £15/hr
My Documents
- Reference: Review from Parent (added 05/07/2023)
- UK Driving Licence (added 28/06/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Samaira. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
We were looking for someone to hotel sit for our 13 month old whilst we were at our friend's wedding. We came across Sam's profile on childcare, who seemed perfect for the job. We discussed our requirements via message before setting up a video call so she could meet our daughter. Sam's communication was really great, responding promptly and clarifying any queries we had. She was really friendly and chatty with our daughter, which gave us a lot of reassurance (as we haven't used a babysitter other than family before). On the day, Sam came well prepared with some toys. She seemed very natural with our daughter, engaging her and making her laugh, so we felt comfortable letting her settle her for bed. Sam did such a great job, our daughter's not the easiest to get to sleep, but Sam settled her and she slept all the way through. We were able to leave her and join the wedding party outside, reassured that she was in safe hands. She also gave us a lovely update once our daughter was asleep, which was really appreciated. Overall Sam is a really warm and friendly person, and put us at ease straight away. I would definitely recommend her services, and would call her up if we were ever in need of a babysitter up that way again. Thank you Sam!
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Isabelle
about
Samaira
on 09/10/2024
Response by
Samaira
on 12/10/2024:
Thank you so much for the kind words. Your daughter was a pleasure to look after, I'm glad you and your partner had a brilliant time at the wedding!
I highly recommend Samaira for anyone in need of reliable and caring childcare. She is incredibly punctual, always arriving on time and ready to begin the day. Her professionalism is outstanding, ensuring that she maintains a high standard of care for our child.
One of the things we appreciate most about Sam is her flexibility. She is always willing to accommodate our schedule changes and is understanding when unexpected circumstances arise. This flexibility has been a tremendous help to us as working parents.
Not only does she provide exceptional care, but she also keeps our child engaged and entertained throughout the day. She brings a trolley filled with toys, art supplies, and craft materials, which our child looks forward to exploring. It's wonderful to see our child's creativity and imagination flourish under her guidance.
Overall, we couldn't be happier with the care she provides. She is a true professional who goes above and beyond to ensure our child's well-being and happiness. We highly recommend her to anyone seeking a reliable, punctual, and engaging nanny or childminder.
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Thushita
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Samaira
on 13/03/2024
Response by
Samaira
on 14/03/2024:
Thank you so much for the kind words, It's always a pleasure to care for your daughter!
Samaira is amazing and caring with children. She helped us feel very comfortable leaving our 5 years old daughter in her care! She was prompt, friendly, positive, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with our child! Sam always brings some activities and does some crafting, painting etc with our daughter and she really adores spending time with Sam. We already used Samaira's services several times and are happy to do so in the future. We look forward to using your service again soon! Many thanks for looking after our daughter so well!
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Ms M
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Samaira
on 28/10/2023
Response by
Samaira
on 28/10/2023:
Thankyou for the review, I have really enjoyed caring for your daughter!
Having Samaira as a childminder for my son during our family wedding was one of the best decisions we made. We all know that events like this can be stressful, and having a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) only multiplies that stress. However, Samaira's presence made a world of difference for us. Her ability to adapt and provide top-notch care in this unique situation truly surpassed our expectations.
From the moment Samaira stepped into our lives, she showcased an admirable level of professionalism, patience, and understanding. Her ability to connect and handle my son, who can be quite a handful due to his ASD, was remarkable. She had the knack to engage him in meaningful activities, calming his anxieties, and managing the situation effectively, all while wearing a warm smile on her face.
What impressed me most about Samaira was her genuine passion for her work. It was evident in her interactions with my son, that she is not just performing a job but is sincerely committed to ensuring that the children she takes care of feel safe, comfortable, and contented.
Her inherent empathetic nature, combined with her extensive experience with children, allowed her to quickly build a rapport with my son. She displayed exceptional skills in managing and navigating his unique needs and behaviors, all the while keeping him happy and engaged.
In essence, Samaira's service was an absolute godsend during our family event. It provided us with the opportunity to relax and fully enjoy the wedding, knowing our son was in capable and caring hands. Samaira's handling of a challenging situation with grace and confidence was indeed a reassurance.
We are immensely grateful for Samaira's help and would highly recommend her services to any family, especially those with special needs children. Her dedication, adaptability, and natural affinity for children, regardless of their individual needs, make her an outstanding childminder. We look forward to employing her services again in the future.
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Abdul
about
Samaira
on 03/08/2023
Response by
Samaira
on 03/08/2023:
Thank you so much, Abdul. I really appreciate your kind words. I really enjoyed caring for your son!
Sam is easy going and nice to work with. She helped me with school drop off a few times and will continue to have her for future drop offs.
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Emma
about
Samaira
on 02/08/2023
Response by
Samaira
on 03/08/2023:
Thankyou Emma, it's been a pleasure to help you!
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