Catherine O.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 14 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Brooklyn, NY 11237
- 17 miles, will travel 10 mi
Meet Catherine
- Comfortable with pets
Now looking for a job for 1-2 days a week! I started taking care of kids when my brother was born in 2001. I loved babysitting him and it gave me a chance to learn to deal with food allergies and special needs (OCD). I babysat for local families throughout middle school and high school when I became a summer nanny. I first worked for a family that had a child with a neurological impairment. I spent the summer working with her to improve her CNS and physical mobility. The next summer was with a family with three kids who kept me very busy! We spent time swimming and running around and doing lots of summer activities. I have since spent time with some families as a babysitter and as a primary nanny here in New York! I have picked up countless kids to take them to after school activities Read more and playdates. I have also had the pleasure of being long term nannies for two great families. I spent nearly two years with a 4 year old with Cerebral Palsy and several other health problems. I worked with her physical and occupational therapists as well as teachers to help improve her daily life and mobility. I then worked with a wonderful family with a bright, vivacious 4 year old. We had lots of fun excursions to museums and parks, playdates and ballet and just having fun and reading at home. I have also worked with older children with behavioral and learning disorders and feel comfortable working with families to help address these special needs however I can. I feel really grateful for getting to be a part of these families and am still in touch with them - it's so great watching all my little ones grow up! I am able to drive and take kids on public transportation for school, appointments and playdates. I have experience as a music teacher, a tutor and just a general playmate! I am always willing to learn and as an older sister I am very patient - especially with siblings! I'm a great cook and am happy to help clean up and doing any home help needed. I've even helped parents with home organizing, personal errands and business/office work. I'm a happy, funny and warm person and I think I can be a great asset to a family who needs not just help but enrichment and happiness in their homes.
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Enhanced background check
Expired on 07/25/2016.
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Basic background check
Expired on 08/22/2017.
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Motor vehicle records check
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
Not reported
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 a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 10/28/16
- 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
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 10/28/16
N. N.
4/7/2013
I hired Katie to be an emergency babysitter to help care for my infant daughter for a week: I'm so glad I did! Katie is an attentive caregiver, full of games, and knowledgeable about infant development. She was also a pleasure to spend time with.
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$23-$30/hr
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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)
- 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)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Dyslexia
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Seizures
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Liberal Arts
Sarah Lawrence 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
- 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
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies