Meghan M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 10 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60625
Meet Meghan
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! Welcome to my profile page. Below is a list of my experience and qualifications. If you have any questions about them or me personally, I'm happy to answer. I understand how important it is to find just the right fit for childcare, so best of luck in your search! As a teenager, I did voluntary childcare at a parenting center, at summer camps and at a children's theater. I have paid experience teaching theater, dance, art and yoga to children over the past 11 years. I have full -time nanny experience with toddlers and over a decade of babysitting experience as well. I've worked with kids of all ages and love to plan a fun day with my charges, especially when it involves art and learning. I've also worked with special needs children, including those with LD, down syndrome, autism and behavioral issues. I've cared for adults in addition Read more to children and I'm currently certified as a Designated Support Person (DSP) in the state of Illinois. My specialty is autism and those on the spectrum. I'm devoted to helping to find the doors and windows that connect these individuals to the functional world. I have 15 years of one on one experience and I favor a creative approach to working with clients. I tend to connect well with artistic individuals, but also those who love stories and narratives. I've worked with both verbal and non-verbal individuals, as well as behaviors or lack thereof. I'm familiar with behavior plans, communication devices, goal/data tracking and various types of therapy.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 03/23/2016
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 02/16/2017
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 03/19/2016
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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
- Before school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, 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 5/31/17
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, 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 5/31/17
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$25/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- 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)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Seizures
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Theater
Graduated Columbia College Chicago 2015
References
- Friend Join to contact reference
- Co-worker Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- English
- Essay writing