Nicole O.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 15 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Downers Grove, IL 60515
Meet Nicole
- Physical Therapist
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I love being around kids! I have experience taking care of children of all ages, from 2 months to 13 years over the past 15+ years. I usually babysit 2 children at a time (grade school age and infant) and am ok with pets in the house. The last few years I provided after school care for a preschooler, which included pick up from school and provided educational games, outdoor activities, and healthy snacks. I also provided "date night" care for a 2 year old who I have been babysitting for since he was 10 months old. Therefore, I am familiar with bedtime routines. I have worked as a camp counselor during summers off in college, a tennis instructor for kids ages 6-8 and tutored children (one-on-one) grades 1-8. As a physical therapy graduate, I have experience working with special needs children (cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, autism, and learning disabilities). Read more I am certified in CPR/First Aid. Additionally, I am happy to provide references upon request.
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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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 and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Kevin L.
8/27/2015
Nicole did a great job sitting for my 2 crazy boys while I worked for 3 days. She climbed trees, played sports and made blanket forts with them to keep them happy and occupied. My boys were very sad to see her go. She was an awesome sitter and I hope to see her again soon!
Natalie P.
12/18/2013
Nicole was prompt and friendly. She' wasalso very flexible, as I had a last minute time change. My 5 year old son really enjoyed playing with her!
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$15-$19/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- 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
- Alzheimer's
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Diabetes
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Challenges
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Repositioning
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Physical Therapy
Graduated 2015
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Crafts
- Travel with Family
- 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
- Science
- English
- Social studies