Karen N.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 20 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Poway, CA 92064
- 16 miles, will travel 20 mi
Meet Karen
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi ~ My name is Karen Nilsson. I live in Poway, CA with my husband of 22 years and my 17 year old son. I also have a 19 year old son who is finishing up his freshman year at Santa Clara University. I have a degree in Child Development which I have taught and directed preschool’s for over 20 years. In 2020 when the pandemic hit I was asked to nanny a child who was in my classroom and his sister not knowing how long the pandemic was going to last… I ended up being with them for a little over 2 years. Now that my time with them has come to a close I would love to find another family to work for instead of returning to the classroom. I love to read, sing, dance, do art activities (the messier the better!), exploring nature, going to the park, Read more hiking, cooking and simply enjoying the company of a young child. I take my roll as a caregiver seriously. I’m not one to be on my phone or not paying attention to kids needs. But love to engage children in social interactions with peers and ignite the love of learning. Learning how to take chances (and possibly fail) but learning how to correct and learn from one’s mistakes. If you would like more information about me please do not hesitate to call or write! I look forward to hearing from you soon! ~Karen
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 07/25/2022
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 07/25/2022
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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
Babysitter
- Generally available evenings, late nights and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 5/27/22
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 5/27/22
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$25-$35/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- 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
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Challenges
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Child Development
Graduated De Anza College 1995
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
- 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
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