Dena D.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 12 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Fort Collins, CO 80526
Meet Dena
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi! I'm a happy, outgoing person and I bring my enthusiasm to the families I work with. I have 30 years of experience as a caregiver, I love kids and there's nothing else I'd rather do for a career. I have a degree in psychology from UC Santa Barbara and three thriving adult kids age 19, 23 and 27. My husband and I have recently become empty-nesters so now I especially enjoy spending time with kids. I encourage developmentally appropriate activities to help children learn and grow through play and I communicate carefully to create an environment where kids feel seen and heard. I'm a playful, nurturing, and attentive caregiver. I value working closely with parents to understand your priorities and provide continuity and stability for the kids. I believe that part of my job is to be on the team to help the entire family run as smoothly as Read more possible! I'm happy to help with errands, children's laundry, keeping the house tidy, and anything else you need. I especially love to engage in all the fun activities our community has to offer around town like storytime at the library, tot gym, the museum, walking along the river etc. Please reach out if you think we might be a good match.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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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
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Availability
- Has a child who needs to accompany care provider on the job
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/4/15
Experience
$26-$30/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight 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
- Social/Emotional
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Seizures
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
Education
Psychology
Graduated University of California - Santa Barbara 1994
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Potty Training
- Light Housekeeping
- 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
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies