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Looking for work as a babysitter.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Downey, CA 90242

Meet Karen

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Hello, my name is Karen and I am a Child Development graduate. I am enthusiastic and aware of the responsibilities embedded in taking a Babysitter position and I will consider it an honor to become a part of this great opportunity and family. I have working knowledge of one on one child care, daycare centers and more. I am a great communicator to children, adults and families, both with and without developmental disabilities. I have the ability to work with culturally diverse families and am great collaborator. I am confident that I can create the time and space needed for your little one to play and learn while you take care of you. I have professional related experience and have worked in various environments, all whom have worked alongside children, adults, and families with and without children that have special needs and adults with developmental disabilities. My goal has always Read more been to advocate, provide support, and to serve this community. I'm passionate about lending my time, skills and experience to those who wish to be the best version of themselves and their children and to help individuals and families in need feel supported. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my qualifications in greater detail at your earliest convenience.

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Availability

  • Generally available afternoons and weekends
  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • After school care availability

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Experience

Willing to care for 2 children per sitting

$18-$30/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Assist with setting a routine
    • Mother's helper
    • Occasional care
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Social/Emotional
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Diabetes
    • Down Syndrome
    • Dyslexia
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mental Illness
    • Mobility Challenges
    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bathing
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Lifting and Transferring
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy
    • Sign Language
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Child Development emphasis in Psychology

Graduated Humboldt State University 2017

References

Additional services

  • Light Housekeeping
  • Willing to run errands as needed
  • Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading

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