Melissa M.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 6 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Bellingham, WA 98229
Meet Melissa
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi parents! I am looking for part-time babysitting jobs while I go back to school for an Associate's Degree in Accounting at BTC. I have been a nanny or babysitter for children aged 2 months to 13 years old. I don't mind light housework and preparing simple meals. I have a reliable car, but it is HOT, as the a/c isn't working. Hurry up winter! (The heat works great, ha.) I was previously a full-time nanny and babysitter in Austin, TX and moved to Bellingham almost 7 years ago. Since I moved to the NorthWest, I have worked as a nanny, as a caregiver for adults with disabilities, and in warehouse facilities. I decided it was time to go back to school, and I really love it! Please reach out with any questions. I hope you find someone who is a great fit for your family! =>)
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 07/28/2022
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Not reported
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CPR certification
Not reported
Availability
- After school care availability
Laura C.
9/19/2010
Melissa took care of my 9-month old on and off throughout the summer whenever she was available and whenever I needed her. She was reliable and experienced - I loved that she had day care experience because if I had questions about developmental activities, napping schedules, etc, she always had an experienced opinion (she never pushed it on you). Melissa is laid back but has a great work ethic, and I appreciated the fact that she stuck to the schedule that I set for my baby. I work from home - and I've heard bad stories about interpersonal conflicts between nannies and moms - but Melissa was a pleasure to work with.
Shilpa M.
12/1/2009
Melissa is great. She babysat for our 11 month old and was immediately very comfortable with her. Melissa is very friendly and makes you feel at ease with leaving your precious baby with her! I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Jessica C.
9/20/2009
Melissa is fantastic. She is always on time, very patient and responsible. She has sat for my 10 -year-old daughter many times while I work the night shift, and I have no complaints. My daughter gives her great reviews as well. She tells me that Meliisa is active and fun, and that she even jumps on the trampoline with her.
Heather E.
11/6/2008
Melissa is great! She is our 15 month old's first non-family sitter, and our daughter seems to feel at ease with her. She gave our daughter dinner and put her to bed with no problems. Melissa has always been on time, and professional. She was also very flexible when we needed her to babysit at a church and a hotel during a wedding.
Julie S.
10/10/2008
Melissa approaches her work with professionalism-- a rarity these days. She showed up exactly on time and provided excellent care for our son. He literally acted as if he had known her all his life. She has the unique ability to win a child's trust. We plan on having her be a regular for us. --Julie Sohn
Bryna And Holly V.
7/12/2008
Melissa arrived on time and put our toddler at ease right away. She even was able to get her to take a nap! Our daughter told us she had fun with Melissa and wants her to come over and play with her again. We are so thankful to have found Melissa and can't wait to have her sit for us again! Thank you Melissa!
Christina H.
4/17/2008
Melissa was excellent. She was prompt, and gave my toddler with some stranger anxiety time to warm up to her. She fed her dinner, played with her, and got her to bed with no problems. I asked my daughter this morning if she had fun, and she said yes. We'll call Melissa again.
David M.
1/3/2008
Melissa was very nice. She showed up on time, handled the kids just fine, and was very polite.
Michelle C.
12/8/2007
Melissa is a dependable baby sitter. She showed up on time and bounded well with with the baby and the pre-schooler.
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$14-$30/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- 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
Accounting (pursuing Associate's Degree)
Currently attending Bellingham Technical College
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- 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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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies