Katie K.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 15 years paid experience
- Babysitter in River Forest, IL 60305
- 9 miles, will travel 5 mi
Meet Katie
- Speaks Italian
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! My name is Katie Kennedy. I am born and raised in Chicago, and currently live and go to school in Chicago. I’m studying Occupational Therapy at Dominican University. I’m an outgoing, fun, kind, and understanding person. I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. Growing up in a big Irish family, I would help with my two younger sisters and when our family would get together being one of the eldest cousins, my job was to help take care of the little cousins. In sixth grade I became a mommies helper, then by eight grade I was a full-fledged babysitter. At the beginning of my high school career, I would mainly babysit on the weekends but be a full time nanny in the summers. I have worked with children as young as 3 weeks old, and kids as old as 16. I'm certified in Read more CPR, the Heimlich maneuver, and educated on the basics of a first aid kit from being a life guard for several years. In total, I have 15 years of professional child care. I also cook and I keep the space I work in clean and tidy. In terms of cooking I can cook almost anything. I love to do fun activities with the kids that I work with! I try to get the kids I watch outside and away from the screens that our world is so consumed by as much as possible. I believe in having kids practice being creative and imaginative while playing. Being physically fit and eating healthy is a big part of my life, so I have a few tricks up my sleeve when it comes to having kids eat their fruit and veggies. I love animals, and can also pet sit. Working with children is something I really enjoy because I hope to one day open my own practice and work with children. If you are looking for an experienced, outgoing, and fun nanny I am the best fit :)
Trust & safety
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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
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings and afternoons
- After school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Available to start on 4/25/2015
- My availability is valid through 4/25/15
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Available to start on 4/25/2015
- My availability is valid through 4/25/15
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$25/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- Mother's helper
- 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
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Visual Impairment
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Psychology
Currently attending Dominican University
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
- Italian