Katherine G.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 35 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Eastpointe, MI 48021
- 9 miles, will travel 25 mi
Meet Katherine
- Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- Special Education Certification
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi, my name is Katherine Grafinski and I am Fifty-four years young. I have thirty-five years of child care experience. I have been a nanny for twenty of those years, and cared for six families, My experience in child care has been very rewarding to me, it is my passion. I am a dependable, attentive, trustworthy, responsible, very high energy, nurturing, loving, warm, nanny that enjoys teaching and engaging with the children as well as caring for them. I am also honest, open, forthcoming and very positive and I believe these are the keys to a good working relationship. I like to read, write, do crafting, walking, hiking, music and taking care of children, that is my passion. I was also a foster mother for the state of Michigan which I found challenging and very rewarding. These children need to be cared for and loved, my experience lead me to Read more adopt a boy. My experience in child care will speak for itself, just give me a try. I am the "Mary Poppins" of the babysitting world. I am very friendly, many people have told me that I have a great, pleasing personality and that I am great at what I did and do for their children. I take care of the children the best that I can, safety is also very important to me. Resume, references and letters of recommendation will be presented at time of interview.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 06/25/2014
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 07/01/2014
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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
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 working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 6/25/14
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 6/25/14
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$9-$30/hr for the first child, $3 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
- 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
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Cancer
- Delayed Speech
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Dwarfism
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Premature Newborn
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Business/children
Attended Macomb Community College
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
- Willing to run errands as needed
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Homework