Melinda L.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 20 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Philadelphia, PA 19138
Meet Melinda
- Comfortable with pets
Hi, I am experienced caregiver of Children from newborn to teenage.I began this profession as a volunteer with the Big Brother and Big Sister Organization. I was a big sister to a nine year old who was in a bad situation with her mom.We became close and we are still twenty years later.I took a job as a caregiver at the YMCA in 1999 and met two families of four who hired me as their nanny/sitter.I was with these families for several years. I also was a special needs helper.I worked as a mother's helper to a set of twins,who now attend preschool. I substitute at daycare centers and do date night sitting.I am certified in CPR and first aid.I have all necessary clearances and references.My best attributes are I am patient.pleasant and polite.
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 03/19/2017
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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
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$10-$15/hr for the first child, $5 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
- 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
- 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
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Premature Newborn
- Seizures
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Child Care
Attended
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Friend Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Potty Training
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Homework expand
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- English