Merlana W.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 15 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Stamford, CT 06907
Meet Merlana
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I love children. I have been caring for children of varying ages for many years. I have a great personality and continue to enjoy working with children. I have also worked in the field of mental health and use my skills of working with children with or without disabilities. I am a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, who is also CPR/First Aid Certified. I am creative, responsible, dependable, organized, detailed oriented and possess a strong work ethic. I love to read and explore and I'm passionate about promoting education. I believe that children are incredibly special and deserve the very best foundation. My goal as a nanny/babysitter is to care for, guide, instruct, protect and teach children, as well as to dedicate my time to provide individual and experienced attention in a safe/secure stimulated environment. I look forward to helping parents and children meet everyday goals while being flexible and fun! Read more
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 08/18/2023
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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 mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Available to start on 9/30/2014
- My availability is valid through 12/29/14
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Available to start on 9/30/2014
- My availability is valid through 12/29/14
Rae A.
2/29/2008
Merlana cares for my 4 and 6 yo very active sons a couple of afternoons each week and is doing a great job. She is very patient with them, but still firm. She is reliable and always on time to pick up the boys from school. She is prompt to respond when I contact her and easy to reach if there is a change of plans. This is a young woman who is focused on getting an education and has her priorities in order.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$45/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- 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
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Challenges
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Seizures
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Repositioning
- Respiratory Care
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Psychology and Sociology
CUNY Brooklyn College
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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