Jessica R.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 5 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60630
Meet Jessica
- Speaks Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi Families, Thanks so much for viewing my profile! As a mother myself, I understand how difficult it can be to choose a care provider for your little one. I have a wealth knowledge in early childhood education as well as solid experience working with children. During the week, I work full-time as the director of a preschool. I am CPR/First Aid Certified. I have in undergrad in Marketing with a minor in early childhood education from Columbia College Chicago. I am bilingual in Spanish and enjoy exposing the children that I care for to a new language. I became a caregiver because I enjoy working with children, I am creative and I enjoy doing children's activities like jumping in a bounce house or going to an arcade probably just as much as the kids I care for do. I also feel like I have a lot of knowledge I Read more can share with little ones. I love being a caregiver because I get to be creative. I get to imagine. I also get to make new friends, see different perspectives through children and do a ton of different activities that you typically do not get to do working in a conventional office setting. I am a good childcare provider because I am experienced in caring for more than one child at a time, I am patient, I am educated in early childhood education and I am a mother of a 4 year old myself. Looking forward to meeting new families soon!
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 08/06/2019
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 11/09/2017
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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 evenings, late nights and weekends
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) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 9/30/18
- 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) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 9/30/18
Traci H.
4/9/2019
Karin K.
3/10/2019
Jessica was fantastic! Our kids have already asked if she can come back again soon.
Nelson W.
2/23/2019
Lauren P.
2/8/2019
Emily H.
2/2/2019
Natalie P.
2/1/2019
Maya S.
1/12/2019
Maya S.
1/5/2019
Dat L.
12/5/2018
Angela M.
11/29/2018
Erika W.
11/29/2018
Carlos C.
11/24/2018
Steven S.
11/21/2018
Sittercity Parent
11/11/2018
Sittercity Parent
11/5/2018
I would definitely book Jessica again. My girls loved her.
Sittercity Parent
11/4/2018
Sittercity Parent
10/11/2018
Sittercity Parent
9/14/2018
Jessica was awesome! She was super professional and great with kids. My son loved her and he wants to have her back soon!
Sittercity Parent
9/10/2018
Natalie M.
9/9/2018
Sittercity Parent
9/8/2018
Evyan O.
8/21/2018
Melissa L.
8/16/2018
Diana P.
8/14/2018
Sittercity Parent
8/13/2018
Debbie M.
8/12/2018
Ashley M.
8/11/2018
Sarah P.
7/28/2018
Akshay K.
7/18/2018
Elizabeth S.
7/18/2018
Michelle P.
7/15/2018
Elizabeth S.
7/14/2018
Jessica is extremely professional, kind and full of joy when working with our 5 month old daughter. She is proactive and so helpful in all regards. Our daughter loves being with her even when she is teething and miserable. Jessica is always reading, singing or talking with her which she enjoys.
Jon L.
7/10/2018
Awesome would definitely book again
Diana P.
7/8/2018
Jessica is great with my active 3 year-old son and 1 year-old daughter! The kids have a wonderful time with her!
Sittercity Parent
7/3/2018
Debbie M.
7/2/2018
Sittercity Parent
7/2/2018
Akshay K.
6/24/2018
Jessica was outstanding taking care of our daughter and son. Kids found her a ton of fun! She also took the extra step of tidying their play area after them. Five stars!!!
Beth K.
6/19/2018
Tiffany C.
6/8/2018
Jessica was wonderful, would hire again. Called me prior to the sitting to confirm details, even came earlier and stayed later per my request; very accommodating. Kept house neat and tidy.
Corinne C.
6/6/2018
Tricia H.
6/6/2018
Michelle P.
6/5/2018
Sittercity Parent
6/4/2018
Jessica was amazing! She took care of my daughter for my wedding day and went above and beyond. She kept my daughter entertained, made her flower girl crown and even cleaned up the house before we go home. It was a long day for her and she was upbeat and energetic the entire time. Definitely recommend!
Akshay K.
6/3/2018
Sittercity Parent
6/2/2018
Sittercity Parent
5/28/2018
Sittercity Parent
5/21/2018
Sittercity Parent
5/21/2018
Jessica was great! Kept my toddler engaged and happy with creative play indoors on a rainy day, fed him lunch and snack, and even sent me a sweet photo. Felt very comfortable leaving him with her. Would definitely hire her again!
Samuel T.
5/19/2018
5/18/2018
Jessica arrived promptly, with games and activities for the kids, and was a lovely, joyous presence! She is very professional and while she is fun and energetic, she also has great command with the children. I highly recommend her.
Joy T.
5/5/2018
Jessica was great with our 19 month old son! We can't wait to have her back again soon & wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to other families! :)
Sittercity Parent
4/30/2018
Rebecca P.
4/28/2018
Dat L.
4/27/2018
Erin M.
4/24/2018
Jessica was wonderful—called before the first booking to touch base, sent me a photo an hour into the sitting and played, fed, put both my girls down for naps...and picked up our living room and play room. I would definitely book her again.
Meera R.
4/23/2018
4/20/2018
Jessica was wonderful! I booked her for a moms group, and even though our other sitter had to cancel at the last minute, Jessica handled it like a champ. She brought bubbles and games and was very engaged, friendly, and responsible. I would definitely book her again!
Laura F.
4/19/2018
Sittercity Parent
4/18/2018
Charles & Sophia L.
4/15/2018
Troy H.
4/9/2018
Alima B.
4/8/2018
I highly recommend Jessica. She is a patient and caring caregiver. She got along very well with my 4 year old and 2.5 year old. My 2.5 did not make it easy for her to take care of him. She finished cooking dinner for my kids and even washed the dishes, which was a wonderful surprise. The place sparkled and my kids were calm and happy when I returned home.
Laura K.
4/8/2018
Fantastic. Great connection with our kids, and we came home to a clean house. I'd love to have Jessica again.
Emily L.
4/7/2018
Jessica was great! She came a few minutes early to get settled, immediately put my boys (1 1/2 & 3 1/2) at ease. She send me a photo of them smiling and playing while I was out, and when I came home she had made dinner, fed them and she even cleaned up after their dinner! The boys loved her, my older son was so sad she had to leave that he cried. I hope we can have her back again soon.
Sittercity Parent
4/3/2018
Thank you SO much Jessica!!!
Theresa W.
3/30/2018
Rebecca P.
3/25/2018
Bobby M.
3/25/2018
Troy H.
3/24/2018
Sittercity Parent
3/19/2018
Jonathan H.
3/19/2018
Julia M.
3/12/2018
Charles & Sophia L.
3/11/2018
Above and beyond our expectations.
Diana P.
3/4/2018
Erin L.
2/15/2018
Rebecca P.
2/10/2018
Sittercity Parent
1/29/2018
Jessica was great with our 8-month-old son. She even tidied up the house while we were out. We'd love to have her again.
Sittercity Parent
12/3/2017
Sittercity Parent
12/2/2017
Jessica was so terrific!!!! I will look forward to having her back!!!
Sittercity Parent
11/19/2017
Diana P.
11/19/2017
Sittercity Parent
11/18/2017
Sittercity Parent
11/18/2017
Jessica is just wonderful with our daughter and we cannot imagine a better person to watch our little girl. Jessica always engages her with music and activities. Our baby is always so happy when with Jessica. We absolutely love Jessica and want to have her babysit for us more in the future!
Sittercity Parent
11/12/2017
Sittercity Parent
11/6/2017
Sittercity Parent
11/4/2017
Jessica was just amazing with my daughter. She Ian by far the best babysitter experience we have had and would love to have her again whenever possible!
Tony V.
10/22/2017
Jessica did an amazing job! We got a full written breakdown of each kids’ evening activities, and she did some much appreciated extra cleanup around the house after their bedtime.
Diana P.
9/26/2017
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$20/hr for the first child, $3 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
Education
Marketing
Graduated Columbia College Chicago 2015
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Crafts
- 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
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
- Spanish