Kelly K.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 7 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60613
Meet Kelly
- Comfortable with pets
Hello! My name is Kelly. I am currently a junior in college at DePaul University. I am majoring in English and Psychology (concentration in child development). After graduating, I hope to go to graduate school to get my masters, while nannying full time. I swam in high school, so I am very athletic and full of energy. I don't like to sit inside and watch TV all day! During high school, I worked as a lifeguard and actives assistant at Saint Mary of Providence. Saint Mary of Providence is a day program and residential facility for women with special needs. Therefore, I am very well trained in how to handle stressful situations, safety measures, and I'm creative, etc. I also have been babysitting since I was in 8th grade. The children's ages have ranged from 4 weeks old-13 years old. I am also an animal lover! I have 2 dogs Read more (I just adopted a greyhound) and a chinchilla, so having pets would be awesome! As of right now, I babysit regularly for two families in Lincoln Park and they are my life! I am basically apart of 3 families now and I wouldn't have it any other way! The one family has two boys, ages 4 and 7 years old. I have been babysitting for them since June, every Monday and Wednesday from 4-7:30 and the occasional Friday/Saturday. The second family has a 1 year old baby boy. I have been babysitting him since August for 15 hours a week. I also babysit for numerous families around the city on date nights and for occasional care! As of right now, I am just looking for babysitting gigs on the weekdays/weekends! The second family I sit for is moving in June, so I will be looking for a part-time (12-17 hours a week) babysitting job in the summer and next school year once they move. I require a cab fee/uber after babysitting gigs after 9:30 PM. I live in Lakeview between the Wellington and Belmont. Thank you!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 10/06/2015
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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
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Kate J.
7/17/2016
Kelly looked after our kids and those of our friends (four in total) for a one-time evening out when we were in Chicago on vacation. Before the job she was easy to communicate with, responsive to e-mails and made time to facetime with the kids so they knew who would be looking after them on our trip! On the evening she arrived on time and managed bedtime perfectly. Kelly was able to provide great references and a background check. I would definitely recommend Kelly and use her again if we are in Chicago.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$25/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Overnight care
- 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
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down Syndrome
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Seizures
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
English/Child Psychology
Currently attending DePaul University
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies