Arlene M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 7 years paid experience
- Nanny in Norwich, CT 06360
Meet Arlene
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
My name is Arlene and I am a kind, fun-loving person who really enjoys working with children. I have worked with kids as a babysitter, assistant teacher, a before and after care provider, and as a swim instructor. I enjoy playing board games, reading, hiking, swimming, and doing arts and crafts. I am a certified lifeguard as well as a recent college graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Child Psychology. Here is my experience: 4 years as an assistant preschool teacher 4 years as a before/after care provider 5 years as a lifeguard/Swim Instructor 10+ years taking care of German Shepherds (personal pets) 1 year as a substitute teacher less than a year as a youth mentor Most of my experience has been gained working for various YMCA's. I am patient, kind, and willing to be flexible.
Trust & safety
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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
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CPR certification
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 12/9/16
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 12/9/16
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$10-$15/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
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Delayed Speech
- Epilepsy
- Mental Illness
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Child and Youth Psychology
Graduated Eastern Connecticut State University 2014
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- 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
- Earth science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies