Courtney Q.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 13 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60626
Meet Courtney
- Speaks Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi! My name is Courtney. I am a 24-year-old college graduate living on the north side of Chicago seeking a full-time nannying position. I graduated with a BA in Applied Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2013. Much of my experience and expertise is in serving individuals with special needs, including physical and intellectual disabilities and behavioral challenges. I have worked with children and adults with special needs for the past 5 years of my 13-year career in childcare in the capacity of a swim instructor, sitter, caseworker, and direct support professional. Additionally, I possess the following certifications: First Aid CPR DSP (Direct Support Personnel) Water Safety Instructor QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional) I have provided care to children and adults aged 6 mos. - 65 years. I have held a full-time nannying position, as well as several regular babysitting jobs. In addition to standard Read more babysitting duties, I have provided children and families with transportation to various activities, including outings and playdates or other after-school programs; meal preparation; pet care; housework; and homework help.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 08/25/2016
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 08/23/2016
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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
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/22/16
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/22/16
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$15-$25/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months)
- 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
- Alzheimer's
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Hearing Loss
- Hydrocephaly
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Pervasive Development Disorder
- Seizures
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Repositioning
Education
Applied Psychology
Graduated University of Illinois at Chicago 2013
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Co-worker Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- English
- Essay writing
- Spanish