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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 20 years paid experience
  • Nanny in Bridgeport, CT 06604

Meet Melissa

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

My name is Melissa. I'm a American southern woman, 37, with no children of my own. However, I've had the opportunity over the past 20 years to assist many families as a nanny. I am hoping to find a long-term position with a family I can grow with for many years. I want to be a part of helping your children become positive, confident, and happy individuals. My goal is also allowing parents the peace of mind to focus on their careers by knowing their children are being loved and taking care of while they are away. I have experience with children from newborns, multiplies, toddlers and school ages. 2007 to Present New Canaan, CT Full Charge Nanny F/T I currently provide care for two girls 12&7. The seven-year old was a baby when I started working for this family. Daily supervision of children for generally 12 hours per day Read more and at least one overnight per week. Care for children when parents travel out of state and abroad. Responsible for waking, dressing, feeding and bathing the children. Prepare all meals for home and school. Drop off and pick up from school. Ensure safety of food for children who have allergies. Ability to administer and medication. Transport children to after-school programs and activities. Research local learning activities for the children. Setup play dates and fun at the park. Grocery shopping or set up deliver for family and cook for children with survive food allergies. Shopping for supplies, clothes, gifts for friends. Assist the children with calmly expressing themselves through communication skills. Attended to light housekeeping, children laundry Assist with homework. Encourage reading and art. Assist with special projects and reports. 2006 to 2007 Greenwich, CT Live-In Nanny F/T Provide care for a girl (3) and a boy newborn. Duties included feeding the baby (preparing bottle and baby food), changing diapers, getting on schedule, processing natural organic food, stimulating activities (educational toys, baby games, reading). Prepare meals for the three-year old. Setup play-dates, outing to library, and park. Classes for both children (music, mommy and me, play dates, outdoor activities) Drop off and pick up from preschool three days per week. Provide all needs when parents travel out of state and abroad. Mom is a nurse and dad an attorney.

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends

Nanny

  • Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
  • Seeking 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 1/1/20

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Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$25-$50/hr

  • 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+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Social/Emotional
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Delayed Speech
    • Diabetes
    • Down Syndrome
    • Hearing Loss
    • Heart Defects
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mobility Challenges
    • Premature Newborn
    • Administering Medication
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bathing
    • Bed Baths
    • Bladder and Bowel Assistance
    • Blood Glucose Testing
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Injection Assistance
    • Lifting and Transferring
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy
    • Repositioning
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Attended

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • Travel with Family
  • Willing to run errands as needed
  • Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
  • 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

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