Kristen S.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 36 years paid experience
- Babysitter in New Canaan, CT 06840
Meet Kristen
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I've been watching/playing with children since I've been 12-years old. I am not married, nor have children--so I have become the "fun aunt" to my family/friends' children. I treat children as the little people they are--I speak directly to them as well as listen to them as I would a person of any age. My friends' children consider me their friend too--although I am a responsible caretaker before I am a "buddy." A child's well-being, health, and safety is my ultimate concern. I am very fun and friendly, but I also know when I need to "say no" or give a "time out" to a child. I like to have a good time and I can be silly with the best of them--but I also believe in intelligent play so the child can learn while having fun. I am a freelance editor/writer by trade, so if you would like me Read more to work with your child on reading, writing, (or any other subject), I'd be happy to. I've passed every swim instruction level up to lifeguard--so your child will be safe with me. I can also help teach him/her different strokes, how to float, etc. If you need light housekeeping done--I don't mind doing dishes, putting away the dishes from the dishwasher, laundry, cooking, and picking up. I also like to go food shopping (weird, I know), so I'd be happy to do that for you too. I also LOVE animals--so if you have a cat, dog, bird, hamster, fish, lizard, etc--you can count on me to take care of them. I am a "big sister" to a 10-year old girl from Bridgeport whom I see on the weekends and I believe that education as well as having a positive role model is essential to becoming a responsible adult. Please let me know if you any questions and I'd be happy to answer them.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 09/29/2016
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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
Not reported
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 9/29/16
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 9/29/16
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$30/hr for the first child, $10 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- 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
- Social/Emotional
- Alzheimer's
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Mental Illness
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
English
Graduated Rollins College 1989
References
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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
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies