Rachel L.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 16 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60659
Meet Rachel
- Experienced Doula
- Speaks Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Creative and unique nanny of 16 years. Experience with special needs such as autism, allergies, global developmental delay, and multiples. Trained and experienced birth and post partum doula, night/baby nurse. Experience working as assistant teacher in Montessori toddler classroom. Majoring in Psychology with intent of becoming a licensed Clinical Social Worker. Easy, outgoing, and able to communicate efficiently and handle day to day tasks of childcare and monitoring behavioral and cognitive growth. Currently caring for one infant 5 months in my home Full time along with supervising my son (10 years) with distance learning. The baby I care for will be moving in the upcoming months, and I am looking to fill her spot. This is an amazing way to get top notch one on one quality nanny care for your baby. I am not looking to work outside of the home. I would like to be able to offer Read more this spot to a family who otherwise could not afford professional nanny fees. Priority will be given to POC so please ask! I offer a full Montessori curriculum and care approach for infant and toddlers in my home. I am located in Rogers park and have availability between 730am-5:30/6pm
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 06/11/2019
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 03/28/2017
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 06/11/2019
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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
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Availability
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Jessica W.
9/19/2014
I've known Rachel since 2011, and boy, do I feel lucky to have her in my life. Rachel is extremely knowledgeable... and ok, kind of a total nerd (I mean that in the best way possible) when it comes to all things babies and birth. Her ability to connect with children and families has always impressed me. You would be hard pressed to find a more genuine human being than Rachel. You can really see just how great she is at caregiving in the way her son is blossoming. He is so caring, thoughtful, confident, and authentic. Definitely the product of a lot of mindful attention and communication. Hoping she finds a part-time placement so she can continue the amazing work she's doing with our agency.
Zoe T.
9/19/2014
Rachel has been with our family since my son was 3 months old -He's now almost 4. In that time we had another baby and Rachel has been there since the day she came home from the hospital. In that time she has been a huge part of our lives and will always be a permanent part of our family. She is deeply caring, easy going and easy to talk to, and an incredible communicator. She is amazing with our kids and they love her so much they run into her arms in the morning. Rachel is fantastic with newborns and knows just how to soothe them (and their overwhelmed parents)! She is also amazing with toddlers and is never fazed by the tantrums or difficult situations that 2 small ones can sometimes lead to. I recommend Rachel with zero reservations and know that any family would be lucky to have her.
Experience
Willing to care for 1 child per sitting
$5-$10/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
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
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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
- Epilepsy
- Heart Defects
- Learning Disabilities
- Premature Newborn
- Seizures
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Psychology
Currently attending Oakton Community College
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Co-worker Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies