Jenna F.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 8 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Ashton, MD 20861
- 2349 miles, will travel 20 mi
Meet Jenna
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
As a the eldest in a family of 4 girls I have grown up taking care of kids. At the age of just 10 I had 2 neighborhoods full of families that I babysat for which, eventually, caused me to realize how much I wanted to help children when I grew up. I am now in college working on a degree in Physical Therapy which I will eventually use, with an emphasis on pediatrics, to help special needs children. I am looking for jobs to help pay for college, with an experienced background of caring for children of all ages and the following skill sets and qualifications essential for babysitting: *Flexible hours * Adaptable to different household environments *Knowledge of infant behavior, nutrition, and clothing *Can care for multiple children at once *Sensitive towards the needs and feelings of other people and children *Energetic, fun, outgoing, love to play games Read more *Mature, Dependable, Nurturing, Honest, Punctual, Trustworthy, Friendly EXPERIENCE: House of 4 Children-Chattanooga, TN 2007-2012 *Looked after children while parents were away. *Established positive relationship with the children by having movie nights and playing creative games that encouraged learning and fun. *Prepared meals in the absence of the parents and made sure the children ate at the proper times of day *Made sure the children were having fun by taking them on walks and to the pool, kept close eye on activities. *Prepared children for bedtime and naps *Enjoyed being around the children and helping them grow *Maintained a safe and healthy environment for the children. House of 3 Children- Nevada City, CA 2012-Present *Looked after children while parents were at work *Took children on walks to Nevada City to get ice cream or go to the park *Played games, painted toe nails, watched movies, did puzzles to encourage learning. *Supervised Homework *Prepared meals for children *Spent hot summer days out at the pool, keeping a close eye on time spent in the sun, water intake, sunscreen usage, along with the safety of the children. *Straightened up kitchen and play area
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 01/25/2015
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$10-$12/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Education
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Currently attending Grand Canyon University
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies