Cara W.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 45 years paid experience
- Age 62
- Babysitter in Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Meet Cara
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I worked in the early childhood field for 40 plus years. My experiences range from working in public schools as a teacher to running a childcare center. I raised five children while completing my PhD in Family and Child Ecology, then adopted my sixth child. My first aid and infant/child CPR certifications are current.
Trust & safety
We encourage parents to conduct their own screenings using the background check tools. See what each of the badges covered, or learn more about keeping your family safe by visiting the Trust & Safety Center.
-
Enhanced background check
Never run.
-
Basic background check
Never run.
-
Motor vehicle records check
Never run.
-
First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
-
CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings and late nights
- Daytime care availability during summer months
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$30/hr for the first child, $3 for each additional child
-
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)
-
Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Challenges
- Premature Newborn
- Rett Syndrome
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Injection Assistance
- Insulin Injections
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Repositioning
- Respiratory Care
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Family and Child Ecology
Graduated Michigan State University 2005
References
- Client Join to contact reference
- Co-worker 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
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
-
Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading