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Looking for work as a babysitter.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Portland, OR 97217
  • 3 miles, will travel 35 mi

Meet Margaret

  • Speaks English and Spanish
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

I’m a 60 year old mom (not yet a grandmother) who loves taking care of children of all ages. In my forties I was a certified medical assistant and have worked in medical environments off and on since that time. Most recently I worked part-time for Casita Montana Medical Center in Ajijic, Mexico (for 5 years), where I resided in semi-retirement for six years before relocating to Portland in June of 2015 to live with my grown daughter. I also operated a small, private art studio and guest house of my own, where I provided guest suites and concierge services to visitors from the US and Canada, which often included caring for their children while they enjoyed the local sights. I speak Spanish fairly well, am well traveled, and have served as a long-term child, house and pet sitter for many friends and clients over the years, both in the Read more United States and in Mexico. I have many excellent personal and professional references available. I am a responsible, trustworthy and positive person who can be relied upon to serve as your partner in managing your child care needs, not just as a babysitter. I enjoy being "present" with children, interacting in a supportive and positive way through reading, playing games, and other playful activities. I am a good cook who is comfortable preparing traditional as well as vegetarian / special dietary meals, and I’m open to doing some light errands / housekeeping such as running laundry or doing dishes, etc., when and if your child care circumstances allow.

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Availability

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • After school care availability

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Experience

Willing to care for 2 children per sitting

$15-$25/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • 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+)

Education

English, Art, Psychology

Attended Santa Rosa Junior College

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

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