Gwendolyn L.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 25 years paid experience
- Babysitter in West Haven, CT 06516
Meet Gwendolyn
- Experienced Doula
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I am a mother, and grandmother, who has worked as a doula and a nanny for many years. I also have a background in graphic arts (your daughter and I can do arts and crafts together on sick days, or other babysitting days), and food service (wouldn't it be nice to come home to a ready to eat dinner?). I am patient, compassionate, reliable,and honest. Available in advance, or short notice, so that you can have peace of mind regarding your child, while you are at work. I have been trained in first aid for infants and children. I can provide solid references, regarding my experience and character. I actually enjoy time spent actively engaged with children, and find them charming, funny, honest and a lot of fun to be with! I would love to meet with you and find out more about your little girl, as well as providing Read more you with the opportunity to get to know me. I totally understand your need for peace of mind regarding care for your child, as a mother myself. Gwendolyn 203 745 1329, please leave message if no answer (house phone) and I will get back to you right away.
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
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
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$12-$16/hr
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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
- Social/Emotional
- Autism
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
General studies
Graduated Housatonic Community College 1990
References
- Client Join to contact reference
- Friend Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Crafts
- 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
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies