Catherine O.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 18 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Minneapolis, MN 55409
- 10 miles, will travel 15 mi
Meet Catherine
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! My name is Catherine, I work special education at Kenny Elementary in Minneapolis. I specialize in autism & work in the kindergarten autism program. I have experience with ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, & Autism. I am CPR & First Aid Certified. I am also CPI & PCA Certified. I have 24 years of nanny experience. I have an adorable, active, imaginative 8 year old daughter. I am available to nanny in your home or in my house. I drive a reliable 2006 Buick Rendezvous that has a seating capacity of 7 (5 seats not including driver & front passenger). I do house work, errands, provide transportation & homework help. I'm currently seeking full or part time before & after school jobs & a summer nanny position. I am familiar with child friendly activities around the Twin Cities area and have many great ideas as far as places to bring Read more children to for fun and enrichment as well as some super cool games and crafts to do at home. I love working with kids-their high energy is contagious to me. As the oldest child, I began babysitting at a young age and continued on to Nanning because I have a passion for nurturing little minds. I am energetic, I know how to use praise to influence positive behaviors and I have been told that I am fun by the children that I have cared for. Nothing feels better than having a parent tell me that their child wants to be watched by me because they have a good time in my care. While enjoyment of time spent in my care is important to me, I also consider it important to do so in a healthy and safe manner. I received my CNA from MCTC and I am experienced in with working with children on the autism spectrum, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder. I am also familiar with using therapeutic equipment and tactics like weighted blankets, weighted vests, fidgets, music therapy, joint compressions, and sensory breaks to teach self soothing. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 04/29/2015
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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
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$12-$25/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- 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
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
References
- Client Join to contact reference
- Client Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies