Melissa G.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 5 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Mishawaka, IN 46544
Meet Melissa
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Comfortable with pets
Hi, I became a caregiver, primarily working in geriatrics, while in college for nursing. I did not complete my nursing degree, though I did receive an associate degree, as I got married and started my own family, with two beautiful children. I also spent time caring for both sets of my grandparents in their later years as well as being a full time mom to my own children, one of which is disabled. My nursing background and medical knowledge was a true blessing in that capacity. I lost some of my vision in 2002 due to a reaction to a medication and after learning new skills with low vision, I continued to raise my, then toddler, children and care for my home and family as I did before. I feel that having raised a child with special needs and now having my own challenges, has made me a better caregiver Read more in that I share not only a great deal of compassion for others, but true empathy. I am very honest, kind and responsible. I'm outgoing, hardworking, in good physical condition and energetic. Can't isn't part of my vocabulary and I challenge myself on a regular basis. I no longer drive, though I do have access to transportation. Thank you for your consideration, I hope to fulfill your caregiving needs soon!
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
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full 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
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 2/28/18
- Willing to consider either a part time or full 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
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 2/28/18
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$10-$15/hr
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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
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Alzheimer's
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Cancer
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Epilepsy
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Challenges
- Seizures
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Repositioning
- Respiratory Care
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Nursing/science
Graduated Erie Community College 1997
References
- Friend Join to contact reference
- Family Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
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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