Michelle C.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 6 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Des Plaines, IL 60016
Meet Michelle
- Speaks Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello, My name is Michelle Cruz and I have been taking care of children for 6+ years now. I graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology (2017) and worked as a behavioral therapist (ABA Therapy) 2018-September 2019. I decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and have been working as a Nanny since. I consider myself very experienced in providing the best care I can to children I have worked with children ages 6months-14 years. I am mature, dependable, caring and valued by past client families for these reasons and more. Look forward to hearing from you.
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 11/09/2017
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 11/10/2016
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 11/18/2016
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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 and late nights
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Available to start on 12/25/2017
- My availability is valid through 2/13/18
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Available to start on 12/25/2017
- My availability is valid through 2/13/18
Heather C.
12/18/2016
Michelle babysits our 3 year old occasionally on weekends. She is flexible and punctual and our daughter always enjoys her visits.
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$15-$25/hr for the first child, $2 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+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Psychology
Graduated Elmhurst College 2017
References
- Friend Join to contact reference
- Former Employer 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
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies