Katie M.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 19 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Meet Katie
- Speaks German
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi! I graduated from Drake University with a BS in psychology and I also have an associates degree in criminal justice. I currently live in Vernon Hills with my 3 year old daughter and our two dogs. I LOVE to cook healthy and colorful meals. I am CPR, CPI, PCM certified, and have experience with autism and special needs. I work for TrueNorth full time during the school year as an RBT, and also work part time as a program assistant for NSSRA and an autism services clinic as an RBT. I am currently looking for summer or weekend work, but have some flexibility to fill in for last minute needs during the week. I have over 20 years experience in childcare, 13 of which I worked as a nanny. I have a long history with multiple families in the area as a nanny, working overnights, filling in when caregivers Read more are on vacation, and working weekends, and can provide multiple references. I love arts and crafts, spending time outdoors, and playing games. If you have any questions, feel free to message me!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 08/08/2014
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 08/08/2014
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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 evenings, late nights and weekends
- After school care availability
Stephanie B.
10/11/2010
Katie was able to fill-in at the last minute when our other sitter called-in sick. She arrived early, listened attentively and I came home to a cleaner house than the one I left. She was great and our son keeps talking about Katie!
Nell C.
11/1/2008
Katie responded to my job posting (one time per week sitter for my one year old son), and I was impressed with her diligence and follow through. She arrived to my house early, listened as I 'showed her the ropes' and watched my little one for a few hours in the afternoon. When I arrived home, it was clear that they played together and that he was in good hands. Katie followed up the next day with an email to say she enjoyed the experience and would like to sit for my us again. I truly appreciate her work as she is reliable and dependable!
Dedra A.
4/20/2008
Katie has watched my 6 year old son a couple of times and we have been absolutely pleased with her services. My son can hardly wait until we need her again. She makes great arts and crafts too. Very dependable!
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$22-$25/hr for the first child, $1 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
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
Education
Psychology/neuroscience
Drake University
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
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- German