Irene R.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 37 years paid experience
- Nanny in Woodstock, CT 06281
Meet Irene
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Mother of four, grandmother to one. Part time nanny for one year old grandson and the family dog. I have worked with many young adults, aging individuals and children, including those with special needs. I am experienced and comfortable working with individuals requiring assistance to achieve daily tasks. In the past I have worked with individuals with mobility issues, intellectual impairment, blindness, autism and a variety of other life challenges. I am also the mother of a former preemie. Among my work history I have worked with Day Kimball homemakers as well as Alternative Enrichment at Bel-Spa. I have been babysitting for almost forty years and I love doing it. I am available as a sitter/nanny, companion, and would be a great match for a special needs individual regardless of age. I have the experience of a Yia Yia (nana) the energy to keep up, and am extremely honest and Read more trustworthy.
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Basic Criminal
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Motor Vehicle Records
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part 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 11/8/14
- Willing to consider a part 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 11/8/14
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$12-$25/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- 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
- Alzheimer's
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Pervasive Development Disorder
- Premature Newborn
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Attended
References
- Family Join to contact reference
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
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Essay writing
- Social studies