Heather R.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 15 years paid experience
- Nanny in Lancaster, CA 93534
Meet Heather
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi! I started babysitting when I was 12 (formally), but since my younger sister is 9 years younger than I am, I did a lot of "junior mom" raising of her since birth. I am CPR trained, as that was part of earning my teaching credential (which is still valid till 2020, incidentally). I babysat extensively throughout junior high, high school and college. Let's just say I had no social life on many Saturday nights. I was a nanny for two wealthy families. I was entrusted with their children on my own in my early 20s when they needed to "get away" to Europe or other states. I have also been a trusted house and pet sitter for numerous families. Right after earning my BA in English, I was a teacher's asst. at an exclusive private school whose students were primarily of special needs. I worked with all grades, but Read more was full-time in a combined K-1 classroom. After this, I worked as a public school teacher (7th and 8th grade full-time, 5th and 6th grade summer school and one year opening a high school from the ground up - grades 10, 11 and AP English Language). I am an energetic, fun, creative and nurturing woman with no children of my own, but I do have 3 wonderful furbabies (2 dogs, 1 cat). I love interacting with children of all ages and enjoy doing arts and crafts, cooking, playing, reading stories, and teaching while simply enjoying their company. If I were a mother, I'd probably be a little over-protective. I'm always aware of what the kids are doing, where they are, if they're safe and having a good time. I'm also good at just hanging out, if that's what the child desires at the time. I believe in good manners, kindness and empathy. My students were always wanting to hang out and talk with me after class. They found it easy to confide in me and I was always willing to give of my time and hopefully give good advice and a hug when it was needed. I can ride a bike and swim, as well. I have a performing arts background, so singing, dancing, acting, playing dress-up and even some guitar playing can be part of the fun. I've also had experience with my friends' kids from infancy to pre-teen age. I haven't babysat in awhile and I'd love to get back into it. Kids are wonderful little people and I genuinely enjoy being around them.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 06/26/2018
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 08/08/2015
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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 afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Available to start on 6/20/2017
- My availability is valid through 8/31/17
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Available to start on 6/20/2017
- My availability is valid through 8/31/17
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$10-$40/hr for the first child, $5 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+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Sign Language
Education
English, Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
California State University - Northridge
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- 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
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
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