Melissa S.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 20 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Orlando, FL 32804
Meet Melissa
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Mother of 2 amazing young adults, College Park resident for 25 years, bachelor's degree in elementary education, and over 30 years experience with all ages (infants through teens). Former teacher JCC Preschool Former owner SeekingSitters (on-demand childcare referral service). I am enthusiastic & proactive about helping children reach developmental milestones, and always wanting to learn more about how to help children learn and grow. I enjoy incorporating hands on educational and fun activities such as singing, reading, and sensory play and value active outside time. I love planning engaging activities & arts/crafts with a limited to no screen time approach & will not be on my phone while on the clock. I am comfortable taking over the minute I walk through the door. I will treat your family with respect and love your children (and fur babies:) like my own... I am totally flexible with working days/hours. ♡ Connection and Read more longevity with a loving family are most important.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- 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
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/3/24
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/3/24
Amber T.
8/9/2024
Mel is very kind and caring. She's a natural with our 4 month old son. He suffers from GERD and oral ties, and it's important that his meds and routines be adhered to, and that things are low stress. Mel helps our son feel at ease and she follows every instruction to the letter. She has an early childhood development background so she is always working with him on his milestones. She also gives him baby massages and sings to him which helps him to relax. She shows up on time and sends updates via text. She checks on him even on days she's not caring for him to keep up to date and because she truly loves him and cares about his wellbeing. As first time parents, we were worried, naturally, about leaving our son but Mel very quickly put our hearts and minds at ease. 1 would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a very loving and reliable caregiver.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$25/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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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
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Diabetes
- Hearing Loss
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Bathing
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Insulin Injections
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Sign Language
- Wilbarger Brushing Protocol
Education
Elementary Education
Graduated University of Florida 1998
References
- Client Join to contact reference
- Family Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- 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
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies