Deb M.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 16 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Lomira, WI 53048
Meet Deb
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Qualities I bring to the workplace while caring for people are respect, humor, patience, and kindness. I stay calm in the midst of chaos; use behavior-specific praise; play when possible. 2001 to present: Foster Parent: parented teen girls, moms & their infants, pre-school children. Behaviors addressed: ADD/ADHD, attachment concerns, oppositional behaviors, self-harm history, anxious/hyper-vigilant behaviors. Medical conditions: epilepsy, life-threatening allergies, panic attacks, PTSD, substance abuse 2011 to present: VT Agency of Human Services Parenting Coach for those with children infant through elementary school age. DUTIES: Teach parents developmental stages for their child and age-appropriate parenting strategies. Encourage them to play, read, talk with their child in a kind, respectful style. Transport Specialist: Drive foster child/children to/ from court, medical appointments, family visits, school. 1995-current--- Volunteer- Memorial Baptist Youth Ministry. RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise children from infant through high school. Play games, lead Bible Study, organize lesson plans, attend to infant through toddler Read more needs in nursery setting. 2011-May of 2016—Therapeutic Support Worker: Counseling Service of Addison County. Provide social interaction & skill-building opportunities for clients, 5 to 20 years old, with moderate to severe developmental delays; oppositional behaviors, self-harm history, anger management challenges, autism spectrum. TRAININGS: Love &Logic Parenting, Trauma & Brain Damage, Parenting the Traumatized Child, Parenting the Oppositional/Angry/Explosive Child, Communication Skills, Peer Mentoring/Counseling, Option Institute Dialogue Trainings, Reality Therapy Internship, Easter Seals Family Time Coaching 2015-May--- CPR & First Aid Certification HOBBIES: cards & board games, baking, outdoor games, playing with or walking your pet, singing, coloring, arts-crafts, reading. I enjoy a sofa snuggle with a fun movie. PERSONAL HABITS: I do not smoke, drink, or use substances. I have a car & a clean driving record. I use respectful language. I am dependable & honest. I love snowstorms! I love pets. My life experiences are priceless. Additional Tasks: Willing to do light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, errands, , transportation, grocery shopping.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 10/23/2016
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 10/23/2016
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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 and afternoons
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$8-$20/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
- 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
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Seizures
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Respiratory Care
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Psychology
Attended Community College of Vermont
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies