Elaina E.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 15 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Ludlow, MA 01056
Meet Elaina
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi, I'm Elaina! I am 29 years old and have over a decade of childcare experience working as a camp counselor, nanny, and babysitter for children of all ages. As the oldest sibling and cousin in my family, I grew up helping take care of younger kids, and started babysitting as a teenager and continued throughout college. Since graduating in 2019 I have held a multiple childcare jobs, including spending a year as a live-in nanny for four siblings, two summers as a sleep-away camp counselor, regular babysitting, and nannying for infants. After moving to Massachusetts, I spent the first year working at the Randall Boys and Girl Club as an elementary school-aged group leader for their Before & After School program, and summer camp counselor. In August 2023 I began nannying for a four-month-old- baby and have had the pleasure of taking care of him as he's grown into Read more an energetic young toddler. Now that's he's in daycare several days a week, my schedule is much more open and I'm seeking additional childcare opportunities! I believe in always being kind and practicing patience, and I know how important it is to build trust and get to know children on an individual level. I recognize that all kids are unique and have different needs, personalities, and approaches that work for them. I strive to go beyond just supervising, and support a play-based approach to childcare. Whether it's exploring outside, doing arts & crafts, building with Legos, or playing dress up, I'm ready to engage in all activities. I can also assist with homework, studying, etc. and don't mind helping with other tasks around the house. With babies I'll stay engaged and happily talk to them all day long, and I have experience with tummy time, changing diapers, bottle-feeding, and age-appropriate activities/play for different stages of infant development. Safety is always my priority! I keep a close eye on the kids in my care, always follow parent's instructions and routines, familiarize myself with emergency plans, and keep up-to-date on CPR and First Aid. I'm an animal lover as well, so pets are a bonus! (Note: I will be out of town April 3-11)
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 01/10/2025. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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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, afternoons 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) employment
- Available to start on 1/15/2025
- My availability is valid through 4/7/25
- 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) employment
- Available to start on 1/15/2025
- My availability is valid through 4/7/25
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$18-$25/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- 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
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Visual Arts, Creative Writing
Graduated SUNY College at New Paltz 2019
References
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Willing to run errands as needed
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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