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Looking for work as a babysitter.

  • 15 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Portland, OR 97212
  • 18 miles, will travel 12 mi

Meet Carmen

  • Speaks English
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Are you looking for an experienced and reliable sitter who can set very firm, clear boundaries while also having a ridiculously fun time with your kids? Do you value adults who can get down on the floor and play, ask thought provoking questions, listen to both you and your children in order to understand their needs, and also make your kids laugh? Let’s talk! I have worked with children from birth through high school, including nannying for infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. I previously taught, both full-time and as a substitute, in several excellent child development centers in the Portland area. I love people of all ages, but have a special appreciation for the 0-8 year old crowd. I have recently moved into more of an administrative role in the education field, which is very enjoyable, but I miss spending time with children (and could still use a little Read more extra income). I am CPR and First Aid trained, have an education degree, and have extensive training in early childhood education. I’m interested in finding a couple families who need occasional evening, weekend, or holiday child care. It’s also possible that I could do occasional care if your child is home sick. References available upon request. I sit for friends’ children from time to time. . .they say glowing things like, “What?! You got her back to SLEEP in her CRIB?!” and “Please, please can you quit your job and nanny for us?”

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Availability

  • Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends

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Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$12-$16/hr

  • 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+)
  • 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
    • Developmental Language Disorder
    • Dyslexia
    • Hearing Loss
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mobility Challenges
    • Seizures
    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bathing
    • Bladder and Bowel Assistance
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Sign Language
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Educational Leadership

References

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • Travel with Family
  • 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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