Rebecca O.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 10 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Seattle, WA 98103
- 9 miles, will travel 5 mi
Meet Rebecca
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I love being around kids. They teach me so much about life, and give me so much joy. I love the way they're little brains work. I love to contribute to making they're lives wonderful. Especially If I can positively influence they're self confidence, and teach them things about life. I have been babysitting since I was 10 yrs old. I even had my own fliers, advertising my babysitting business up at my childhood church bulletin board. Currently I care for a 2 year old boy, and 4 yr old boy. I have been with them for 5 months now, and have enjoyed getting to know their unique little personalities. We stay on a consistent schedule with 2 snack times, 1 lunch time, and nap time each day. Our typical day might consist of reading, painting, puppet time, dancing, musical chairs, going for walks/wagon rides, exploring the woodland Read more park zoo, parks in the community, the community center's, or imaginative play. Their family has moved home's, and the school for the 4 yr old, so, unfortunately, our scheduling is not going to work out anymore. I have cared for children from the age of 1 month up to age 12. I have the most fun with infants and kids up to the age of 5, but am comfortable with any age. I feel that adults should be the one's in charge. I do believe in timeout for thing's such as hitting/pushing, excessive back-talking, spitting, cursing, and not cooperating. When children are under my care, and the parents request TV time, I prefer there be a maximum of one to two hour limit for TV watching, video game and computer playing. I have been working as a full time hairstylist for the last ten years of my life, and am currently considering a change of career which is exciting. I have no pets although I do love them, especially dog's. My ideal work environment would be clean, organized, safe for myself and the kids, stocked with fairly healthy snacks and meals for the kids, plenty of age appropriate games and toys, craft and art supplies (when age appropriate). I require open communication between myself and the parent's regarding naps, diets, behavioral issues, development issues and milestones, goals, hopes, and expectations. Outside of work I love to stay active and healthy by running, hiking, snowboarding, camping, swimming, traveling, and dancing. I come from a large family with whom I am close with and value my time with. Fortunately they mostly all live here.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 05/14/2014
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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 and afternoons
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 5/12/14
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 5/12/14
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$17-$20/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
Education
Cosmetology
Attended Kirkland Beauty School
References
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling