Meri M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 6 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Athens, GA 30605
Meet Meri
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Being the oldest sibling to two sisters and a younger brother, I have always had a inate ability for care giving and have always enjoyed the responsibility. I have a passion for helping others, which is what led me into the field of Social Work. I am 23 years old and I am a recent graduate of the UGA School of Social work and intend to further my studies next year, earning my MSW. I truly love working with children of any developmental stage in various capacities. I have been a nanny for 6 years and have cared for many different families. For the last year and a half I have worked with a boy who is on the Autism spectrum. I have cared for larger families of 3 children, one with twins (age 7), and I have also cared for a baby (6 months), as well as toddler and Read more preschool ages. I believe that I am skilled at communicating with and understanding children on their level. My knowledge of children and families has immensely grown from my studies at UGA and through two internships. Two years ago, I interned at Wellspring Living, a non-profit residential program for teen girls who are survivors of domestic sex trafficking. This past year, I was an intern at a child advocacy center, The Tree House, where I documented and supervised visitations between parents and their children in a safe space. I also did one on one parenting with clients through the agency’s parenting program curriculum. Here was where I learned about family dynamics and ensuring the safety and well-being of a child. My experiences have taught me the value and joy to be found in working with children and families. Being a nanny, you have many hats that you wear; I am a great tutor, playmate, mediator, mentor and counselor, team player, best friend, and caretaker. I think your kids will not only have fun with me, but they will also always be in safe care!
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
Not reported
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CPR certification
Not reported
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Summer Position, Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 3/31/18
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Summer Position, Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 3/31/18
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$25/hr for the first child, $0 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
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Social Work
Graduated University of Georgia 2017
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
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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
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies