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Looking for work as a babysitter.

  • 30 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Pleasant Valley, NY 12569

Meet Holly

  • Speaks English
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

"One hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was,the sorta of house I lived in, the kind of car I drove, but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child." - Anonymous This quote sums me up ! I am an educator who loves to teach children. My love of children has made me continue this vocation and I have made a career of being a professional nanny! I never settle down and have my own children and that’s why I love them! Sometimes I think they teach me more about life than I teach them. They’re amazing to me! I am looking for full time employment in September. My current contract ends in August. I have been with my current family for almost 2 years. Prior family almost 12! Qualifications * I have 28+ years experience, ages Read more ranging from infant - 19 years old, twin experience,& live in/out positions, parents working in the home, allergies, and divorced parents. * Have had First Aid/CPR certifications. * Extensive knowledge in providing long term childcare, meal planning ,preparing,clean-up,grocery shopping, running errands, managing households, setting up play dates (activities) and or doctor visits, tidying up,supervising chores,bath time. Teaching manners and good behaviors,all with positive discipline- when necessary.Organizing creative play, art projects, exercise - sports that are age appropriate and will enhance over all development/ milestones. * Excellent communication skills,motivated,team player/worker,& am a personable person! * I have worked for 7 families in the course of my career. * Excellent references and recommendations! * High School diploma and 3 years college in the Fine Arts- with a photo minor. * Have done extensive traveling (over 34) states in the United States and with families while working. * US born citizen; English is my first language * Excellent driving record & NO criminal history * Will get all necessary background checks for employment/job offer. * My personal interests include: music,movies,dance,hiking,cycling,nature,photography,reading,theater, & visiting museums - fine/ historical.

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    Expired on 10/17/2017

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    Basic Criminal

    Expired on 11/16/2021

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    Motor Vehicle Records

    Expired on 10/14/2017

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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

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Availability

  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • Before and after school care availability

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Experience

Willing to care for 2 children per sitting

$25-$30/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • Assist with setting a routine
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Diabetes
    • Heart Defects
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Administering Medication
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bathing
    • Bladder and Bowel Assistance
    • Blood Glucose Testing
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Injection Assistance
    • Insulin Injections
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Fine Arts / Photo minor

Graduated University of Connecticut

References

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
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • Basic math
    • Pre-algebra
    • Elementary science
    • Earth science
    • Science
    • English
    • Essay writing
    • Social studies

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