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Looking for work as a babysitter.

  • 2 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Sylmar, CA 91342

Meet Alana

  • Speaks English
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

I am an auntie to my little nephew and occasionally watch him as well as take care of the house pets (dogs) when my sister needs to have mommy time. I have an understanding of the needs of a child and I am patient. Since my nephew has ADHD, special needs kids are not foreign to me, as I am able to accommodate their needs. I am have been a camp counselor for two years in the past. I have watched over 10+ kids at a time and am able to maintain a safe environment. Along with my previous camp counseling, I have babysat preteens as well, due to their parents busy schedule over the summer. I consider myself to be a positive person that adapts well in any environment. I am able to communicate well with others, and set good examples for those I come in contact with. I Read more am a Kinesiology major in college working towards being a health instructor and obtaining my bachelors from the University of La Verne. Therefore i promote healthy eating/sleeping habits in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Availability

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

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Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$11-$20/hr for the first child, $10 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

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

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Social/Emotional
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Delayed Speech
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Visual Impairment
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy

Education

Kinesiology

Currently attending University of La Verne

References

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Travel with Family
  • 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
    • Basic math
    • Elementary science
    • English
    • Essay writing

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