Emma Farrell

• Provide full-time, live-in care for four children (ages 2, 4, 9, and 11), supporting both daytime and overnight needs.

• Prepare healthy, balanced meals for the children and family, including breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.

• Organize and participate in fun, enriching activities on the YWAM campus and around the island, encouraging creativity and exploration.

• Safely transport the children to outings, activities, and family events, ensuring consistent reliability and care.

• Assist with daily routines including bath time, bedtime, and overall personal care.

• Encourage independence and life skills such as manners, responsibility, and self-care through daily guidance.

• Fully integrated into the household, engaging in family activities and adapting to the family’s rhythms to provide seamless support and stability.

• Provided care and daily transportation for three children (ages 7, 11, and 14), including school drop-offs/pickups and coordination of sports and music schedules.
• Ensured each child was fully prepared for school and activities by managing seasonal wardrobes, school supplies, sports gear, and instruments.
• Prepared healthy, balanced breakfasts, packed lunches, and dinners, while also meal-prepping and cooking family dinners for the week.
• Maintained full household management, including laundry, deep cleaning, organization, and seasonal transitions (summer/winter clothing, gear, and home needs).
• Ran errands such as grocery shopping, car maintenance appointments, and postal runs to keep the household running smoothly.
• Cared for the family dog daily with feeding, walks, and general attention.
• Created structure and organization that allowed the parents to focus on work and family time, while ensuring the home stayed clean, stocked, and welcoming.
• Known for going above and beyond - from thoughtful meal planning to household organization - this role allowed me to fully use my skills in childcare, home management, and culinary creativity.

• Provided full-time care for two boys (ages 2 and 4) while parents worked remotely.
• Organized and supervised outings to extended family gatherings, sports practices, music classes, and local activities to foster social and physical development.
• Encouraged creativity through outdoor play, hands-on crafts, and imaginative activities tailored to each child’s interests.
• Completed household tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation during downtime, ensuring a smooth flow for family life.
• Built a warm and trusting relationship with both children and parents, offering reliable support in their daily lives.

• Provided full-time, live-in care for four children (ages 9, 7, 2, and 1) while accompanying the family from Hawaii to the Netherlands.
• Supported international travel, including airport and in-flight care, ensuring smooth transitions and a safe, calm travel experience.
• Guided the children in adjusting to European culture, teaching age-appropriate social norms and encouraging curiosity in their new environment.
• Oversaw daily schedules, including meal preparation, light house keeping, nap times, and bedtime routines allowing parents to focus on reconnecting with extended family abroad.
• Built strong bonds with the children and parents, providing dependable care and stability during international travel.

• Provided full-time childcare for a 3-year-old boy from Mongolia while his parents attended Bible school in Hawaii.

• Supported daily routines including meal preparation, nap time, and structured play, ensuring consistency and comfort during travel.

• Created enriching experiences through outdoor activities such as beach outings, playground visits, and interactive play.

• Assisted in the child’s language development by introducing English vocabulary and conversation practice.

• Helped the child adapt to American culture with patience, creativity, and encouragement. • Formed a close, trusting relationship with the family, becoming a reliable source of support throughout their time abroad.

• Provided full-time care for an infant, beginning at 2 months old and supporting her growth through her first year of life.

• Supported developmental milestones - present for her first words, steps, and daily learning opportunities.

• Assisted the family with household tasks including laundry, meal preparation, and general organization.

• Planned and led enriching activities such as nature walks, sensory play, and early learning exercises to foster curiosity and development.

• Built a strong, lasting bond with both child and parents, earning their trust and being welcomed into family events as a valued extension of their home.

• Served as part of a medical and outreach team, providing childcare for families receiving clinical care in underserved villages.

• Offered consistent love, play, and supervision to children while parents were treated by medical staff.

• Introduced children to English while simultaneously learning Spanish, fostering mutual language development and connection.

• Shared the gospel through storytelling, music, and games, creating meaningful experiences of joy and faith.

• Organized fun, engaging group activities that encouraged learning, creativity, and a sense of community.

• Continued outreach in Florida, supporting a Vacation Bible School program where I helped lead children’s ministry, activities, and daily care.