Mercedes D.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 5 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Wise, VA 24293
Meet Mercedes
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I am a College Student who is looking for a trustworthy family to babysit for. I am currently seeking for a family that needs a part-time Sitter while in school. I will have a certain availability due to classes; however, I will love to build memories and have a great time with your family. I am an Education major and love interacting with kids and watching them grow. I am a mentor, tutor and do community service at an Elementary School. I am a 5 year experienced babysitter. I have great communication and organization skills. I am hardworking and trustworthy. • Adept at supervising and caring for children in the absence of parents or regular caregiver • Highly skilled in diaper-changing and bottle-feeding • Proven ability to control the activities of children efficiently • Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations efficiently and contact on emergency numbers quickly • Skilled in Read more playing games and engaging children in educational activities • Profound ability to bathe, dress and feed infants and children • Able to organize activities such as games and outings to provide fun and exercise • Competent at performing housekeeping duties and cooking meals for children as per employer’s instructions • Ability to act quickly and stay calm in medical emergencies • Profound patience while dealing with children • Good sense of humor and playfulness • Basic computer skills including MS Word and MS Excel
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
Not reported
Availability
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$10-$20/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
Education
Education
Currently attending The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- English
- Essay writing