Grace H.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 8 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Des Moines, IA 50315
Meet Grace
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi there! My name is Mrs. Grace Hites. *I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Family services; I enjoyed minoring in Outdoor Recreation. My passion is aiding in the holistic development of both children and adults. I am optimistic about what I do, and have faith in my ability to do so. *I worked for the YMCA for near seven (7) years in various positions ranging from Lifeguard to Summer Learning Academy Supervisor. I was a Direct Support Professional at Optimae Life Services working with adults 18+. I worked at an elementary school as the Behavioral Intervention Specialist (BIS). Currently, I work as a Milieu Treatment Counselor at Orchard Place Campus Psychiatric Medical Institute for Children [of Iowa]. I have also held positions in many other capacities, such as in restaurants and conducting research for University professors. *I have many certifications pertaining to youth and Read more development, including Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter and Teen Dating: Violence Prevention and Intervention. I have a wide array of life experiences (more than you may think for someone in their mid-20s) and take pride in my ability to use them as tools in my work. I also have substantial experience with a widely diverse palette of demographics, disabilities, personalities, and services. *I cherish my husband, my mother, and my beautiful fur-baby Theodore Rue. In my free time, I enjoy long boarding; dancing; weight training and yoga; singing, and making art. *I believe in the power of play! *No kid is a bad kid. I so look forward to meeting you and your family! "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss's The Lorax "May the best of your today be the worst of your tomorrow!" - Jason Mraz
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, late nights and weekends
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/26/21
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/26/21
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$45/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
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- 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
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Seizures
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Tourette Syndrome
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Repositioning
- Respiratory Care
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Family Services, with an Outdoor Recreation Certification
Graduated University of Northern Iowa 2018
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
- Spanish