Ciera-dawn W.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 3 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60612
- < 1 mile, will travel 30 mi
Meet Ciera-dawn
- Comfortable with pets
Hello, My name is Ciera-Dawn Washington, I just moved to the Chicago area from Boston where I studied Theatre and music at Emerson College. I've spent prolonged periods of time (at most 3 months) in Chicago for one summer in 2010 and another summer in 2014 (with the Steppenwolf Theatre). I am heavily involved in the arts, primarily theatre and music, and I love being able to share that with children. I've performed in two children's shows and they were both the most enriching theatrical experiences I've had thus far. I'm originally from Louisiana, and while there I have volunteered at a women and children's shelter where I babysat the children of the shelter. I have have summer experience nannying middle-school aged children. I do not have any certifications, but I am more than willing to get them if necessary. I have a driver's license and I'm very good at Read more cleaning so I can even provide additional housework. I love having great, constructive fun that is both enriching and safe. In all, I have a lot to offer in terms of artistic enrichment and I'm both practical and structured in my life.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 04/03/2019
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 01/29/2016
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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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
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 9/25/18
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 9/25/18
Kate S.
1/15/2019
Ciera Dawn yawned as she walked in the door, and a few minutes later was sitting at the dining table, texting away while I was doing the dishes. I told her what time the kids should go to bed, she nodded, and then 5 minutes later asked me what time the kids should go to bed. A little while later, she had a notebook out and was doing some work in it - making no pretense of paying any attention to my kids. At the end of the night when I got home, I asked her how the kids had been and she couldn't even remember my son's name. Clearly she was phoning it in.
Megha G.
11/18/2018
Annie D.
11/11/2018
Lee C.
11/4/2018
Brielle O.
10/17/2018
It was my first time using chime and Ciera-Dawn made me feel comfortable and calm as she watched my child while I went to a concert. Thanks!
Hayleigh G.
9/22/2018
Very communicative! Messaged early in the day of booking to check in, and when she was enough route. Also let us know when the kids were asleep. Gave a good debrief when we got home too - she was spot on!
Jenni F.
8/17/2018
Holly P.
4/2/2018
Bess C.
3/31/2018
Marjorie A.
3/24/2018
Ciera did a great job with my two boys. They enjoyed having her watch them for the afternoon. I would definitely use her again.
Holly P.
3/15/2018
Cierra was wonderful to work with, reliable and my son loved her.
Tom K.
2/3/2018
Seemed nice, took solid care of our daughter, but showed up late
Sittercity Parent
1/22/2018
Michelle W.
11/28/2017
Rachelle M.
11/14/2017
Cornelia G.
10/20/2017
Ciera was truly fabulous! Smart, fun, engaging, talented and instantly a favorite of our 8-year-old. We'd hire her again in an instant.
Amanda M.
9/14/2017
Sittercity Parent
9/6/2017
Michael G.
8/5/2017
Katie H.
8/1/2017
Michelle W.
7/28/2017
Elizabeth C.
7/14/2017
Katie H.
6/24/2017
Sittercity Parent
6/5/2017
Andrea H.
5/23/2017
Sarah W.
3/17/2017
Elizabeth K.
3/13/2017
Would definitely book with Ciera-Dawn again! She was professional, responsible, and great with my toddler. (Also the loveliest singing voice - my kiddo lucked out, as he loves singing time.)
Sarah H.
3/13/2017
Sittercity Parent
3/9/2017
Christine F.
3/4/2017
Tracy K.
2/21/2017
Sittercity Parent
2/15/2017
Pip M.
2/15/2017
Marie H.
2/13/2017
Jessalynn F.
2/1/2017
Shannon M.
1/30/2017
Katherine E.
1/28/2017
Ciera was awesome with our kiddos.
Brooke B.
1/28/2017
Christopher F.
1/23/2017
Ciera was great- my three-year-old loved playing with her.
Nick G.
1/9/2017
Julia R.
1/1/2017
Elise S.
10/30/2016
Elizabeth B.
10/15/2016
Nadirah P.
10/8/2016
Sittercity Parent
9/23/2016
Samuel T.
9/15/2016
Ciera was more punctual than I was! (I got stuck in bad traffic coming home.) I came home to my kiddo doing puzzles with her, and she handled my tardiness gracefully. We'll certainly book with her again. Thanks Ciera!
Sittercity Parent
9/3/2016
Katie J.
9/1/2016
Nick G.
8/26/2016
Very friendly and nice and was kind enough to send me photo updates throughout the duration of watching my son.
Michelle W.
8/22/2016
Ciera was great! She was very punctual and great with my 4 month old. She had great experience and felt very at ease with him. He was equally happy when I came home. We would definitely hire her again!
Amruta R.
8/10/2016
She was very nice and did well with our 8 month old daughter. Would just ask to be more on-top-of texting updates on the baby.
Stephanie K.
8/10/2016
Nick G.
8/10/2016
Abigail M.
7/31/2016
William M.
7/26/2016
Ciera was great! She showed up on time and did a great job watching our daughter. We would definitely recommend her and would use her services again.
George T.
7/25/2016
Ciera Dawn was great! She was super organized and the kids had fabulous time with her. Will definitely use her again.
Jessica W.
6/23/2016
Jenna S.
6/15/2016
Michael G.
6/13/2016
Michael G.
6/12/2016
Lynn H.
6/5/2016
Kimberlee S.
5/25/2016
Love her!!
Anita I.
5/25/2016
She was great with my little one. I am usually nervous about using sitters, but she had a positive immediate interaction with my little one that I felt comfortable leaving her.
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$15-$20/hr for the first child, $5 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+)
Education
Theatre Studies: Acting
Graduated Emerson College 2015
References
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Crafts
- 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
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies