Allen R.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 20 years paid experience
- Nanny in Decatur, AL 35601
- 16 miles, will travel 20 mi
Meet Allen
- Special Education Certification
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I have been babysitting since I was a young teenager. One of my first babysitting experiences was assisting a mother with her two premature twin daughters while her husband was on a Guard Duty. I have since babysat for several families from the time their oldest child was an infant until they had 3-4 children in the family, in addition to many other families for more short-term care. Additionally, I have worked in church childcare, substitute teaching, and as a teacher for students in grades K-12. I have been working as a teacher locally since October 2011. While I enjoy teaching and find seeing students learn very fulfilling, I am looking at transitioning to a nanny position (or a combination of nanny positions) for better work-life balance since I now have children at home. I am regular trained in parenting strategies as well as CPR and water safety courses through Read more my role as a foster parent. I am also open to occasional babysitting.
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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
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 6/18/23
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 6/18/23
Shannon M.
8/5/2012
Allen was fabulous! My 2 cats loved her from the moment she walked in the door. She was prompt and texted after every visit with our cats. We returned to a clean liter box and 2 well fed cats. The next time we are out of town, Allen will be the first person I will call to cat-sit for us!
Kathryn G.
7/31/2012
We were very pleased with Allen. She was personable as well as professional on all visits and phone conversations. We were having a small problem in our home as we left that may have caused others to refuse our employment, but Allen was very understanding and even helped solve the problem while we were away. Our three cats (and our home) were extremely well looked after and seemed to thrive in our absence. She was also open to small tasks that sometimes go forgotten when out of town and helped us immensely. We would certainly use her services again and give her name to others as well. Thank you so very much to Allen (and this website) for everything.
Renate J.
8/18/2011
Allen did a wonderful job watching my child in the evening and overnight. She was professional and assisted with his school work as necessary. I would use her services again and highly recommend Allen to others.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$30/hr
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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
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Premature Newborn
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Respiratory Care
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Education
Graduated University of Alabama in Huntsville 2005
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- 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
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies