Marla M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 25 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Philadelphia, PA 19141
- 11 miles, will travel 5 mi
Meet Marla
- Experienced Doula
- Comfortable with pets
I am a 53-year-old full spectrum doula with over 25 years of experience supporting families throughout their child rearing years. I absolutely love children and have dedicated my career to providing exceptional care and guidance to parents and their little ones. With a quarter century under my belt working closely with kids. I have developed patience, boundless energy, and a true passion for this rewarding work. I am a nurturing, responsible and intensely safely conscious caregiver who also brings a fun loving spirit to keep the children engaged and entertained. I genuinely enjoy planning creative activities tailored to different ages and interests. In addition to my formal training as a doula. I am an excellent cook and prioritize preparing delicious, healthy, kid friendly meals that children live. I am CPR/First Aid certified and well versed in routines, assisting with homework, entertaining through games, arts and crafts, and communicating thoroughly with Read more parents. My nurturing yet lively nature allows me to create a calm, caring, enriching environment for children to thrive.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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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
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 Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/1/16
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/1/16
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$18-$25/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- 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
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Administering Medication
Education
Health Education and Related training
Attended Drexel University
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Potty Training
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Earth science
- Science