Melinda S.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 35 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Riverview, FL 33578
Meet Melinda
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello, I am an experienced, dependable caregiver with 35+ years of hands-on childcare experience and a mom of two adult daughters (ages 26 and 23). Caring for children has always been something I truly enjoy, and I take great pride in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children feel comfortable, supported, and encouraged to learn and grow. When my daughters were young, I loved spending time playing with them, teaching them, and weaving learning into everyday activities. I believe children thrive through a balance of play, creativity, structure, and positive encouragement, and I enjoy bringing that same approach to the families I work with. I was very involved in my daughters’ schools and served as homeroom mom throughout their elementary years. Even in middle school, teachers often asked me to help students who needed extra patience, encouragement, or support with focus and academics. I take pride in being Read more able to connect with children, help them regain a calm and positive mindset, and build confidence in their abilities. As a parent myself, I understand how important it is to have someone reliable, responsible, and attentive caring for your children. Families appreciate that I am dependable, punctual, and committed to showing up consistently when they need support. I also have meaningful personal experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and those with health challenges. One of my daughters has ADHD and my other daughter has Asperger’s and multiple sclerosis. Through these experiences, I understand the importance of patience, structure, and creating a calm, supportive environment. I have a flexible schedule and am available seven days a week, and I enjoy building positive, long-term relationships with the families I work with. I can assist with: • Infant, toddler, and school-age childcare • School pickup and drop-off • Homework help and tutoring (especially math) • Preparing snacks and meals • Creative play and educational activities • Establishing routines and structure • Maintaining a clean and organized environment related to children’s care I would love the opportunity to support your family and provide dependable, nurturing care for your children.
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 03/31/2026. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Not reported
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CPR certification
Not reported
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 4/14/26
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 4/14/26
Clarisa D.
3/23/2026
Phil S.
3/19/2026
Melinda is kind, thoughtful, and resourceful. Would definitely hire her again.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$22-$26/hr for the first child, $3 for each additional child
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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
- Alzheimer's
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Diabetes
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Hearing Loss
- Hydrocephaly
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Premature Newborn
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Injection Assistance
- Insulin Injections
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Repositioning
- Respiratory Care
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Bachelor's in Finance and Accounting
University of South Florida
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