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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 11 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Schaumburg, IL 60194
  • 11 miles, will travel 20 mi

Meet Vanessa

  • Speaks English and Italian
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

My name is Vanessa. I am 27 years old, and I am a student at Harper College majoring in Radiologic Technology. I have 10 years of experience with babysitting/nannying. I am currently caring for multiple families on a regular basis, and some on occasions. These jobs include pickup and drop off from school, taking them to and from activities, cooking, and planning activities for them when we have free time. Also- I can provide some light housekeeping. I enjoy taking them to the park when the weather allows it, and to the library. I enjoy being outside, going for walks, and playing sports. I have two small dogs that I love very much. I am fluent in Italian. I think physical activity is essential for living a healthy lifestyle. It is especially important for a child, whether it be playing at the park or playing outside in the yard. I Read more am a healthy person myself, therefore I enjoy cooking healthy meals. I love doing activities with children, such as arts and crafts, or my favorite-coloring and drawing. I also enjoy playing board games and card games. My favorite board game is chess. I believe that playing educational games is a great way to stimulate a child's brain and mind. I am also a very patient and nurturing person and I have great communication with children. I consider myself very responsible. Children are very safe when in my care. I am also CPR certified. I absolutely love children and its a joy to be around them. I can provide multiple references upon request!! Availability: As of right now, I am only available during weekday evenings and weekends (day/night). I also have experience with overnight sitting. In the summer, I am available on Tuesdays, and at 4PM M, W, Th, F. I'll be available weekends as well. Thanks!!

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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 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
  • Available to start on 5/8/2018
  • My availability is valid through 7/25/18

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Alice D.

1/20/2020

Been a few weeks and very happy with communication and care

Christine M.

7/19/2014

Vanessa has watched my eight year-old daughter several times and she is an amazing sitter! The last time she babysat, I contacted her the same day because my husband and I had to go to a wake later that day. Vanessa was able to babysit with only a few hours notice. My daughter literally jumps for joy when I tell her that Vanessa is coming over to babysit. Vanessa has done art projects with my daughter, taken care of meals for my daughter and twelve year-old son, and has taken both to see a movie. I feel lucky to have found such a great sitter!!

Rebecca A.

3/19/2014

We had not had a regular sitter in over a year, so I joined Sitter city to find a few prospects. I contacted Vanessa, hoping to meet with her the week before I needed to hire someone. She responded promptly and was able to meet with me that weekend. We talked for quite a while and I hired her a few days later to take care of my two boys, ages 3 & 6, for a night out that weekend. The boys loved her! She is very fun and engaging, but keeps them under control. They played games and read books and had a great time (without media). She had them in bed with lights out as requested and responded to each text/call that I made. I plan to hire her again and recommend her to other families looking for a great sitter!

Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$13-$20/hr

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • 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+)

Education

Radiologic Technology

Currently attending William Rainey Harper College

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
  • 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
    • Italian

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