Leah O.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 17 years paid experience
- Nanny in Wilmington, DE 19810
- 24 miles, will travel 10 mi
Meet Leah
- Speaks French
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Long bio that’s worth the read if you’re looking for a top notch caregiver. I love kids and getting involved in what kids are doing - playing house, a backyard frog hunt, and cuddling sleepy newborns are just a few of those activities. I’m currently taking classes to become a Newborn Care Specialist. I'm a University of Delaware graduate and former social worker. I’m in Wilmington, DE and willing to travel up to 25 minutes. About my experience as a sitter: -16 years of experience with infants and toddlers, 10 years experience with teens -I have a sweet spot for newborns but have experience with all ages -I’ve been a first sitter outside of family members for many families -I am infant, child, and adult CPR certified -I have experience with children with a variety of differing needs (keeping track of hearing aids, speech delays, OCD, ADHD, nightmares) -I have Read more experience with infant twins -I’m comfortable with furry pets and small amphibians but not with snakes, spiders, or birds -I am comfortable with overnights -I have my own car My preferences with a family: -Consistent and open communication -Planning via text/messaging -Given no screen time instructions I prefer low/no screen time The obvious: -I will arrive and stay sober to watch your child (this includes not consuming nicotine or vaping) -I won’t eat your food -I will be on time -I will be awake the entire time, even during overnights -I will speak to your child with respect and kindness -Your child is my main focus We might not be a great match if… -You practice physical discipline -You yell at service providers -You criminally endanger children, housemates, or visitors Feel free to run a background check! You’ll find a few traffic violations (e.g. parking tickets) and nothing else. I have excellent references that are available upon request.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 01/13/2022
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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 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 4/30/24
- 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) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 4/30/24
Sarah C.
7/24/2014
Leah babysat my kids, aged 12 and 7, for two weeks over the summer. She was with them every weekday for between 4 and 8 hours, and managed to keep them entertained and off their computer screens -- which is something of a miracle! She was very good at playing board games, drawing with them and taking them on short outings. Despite the fact that my 12-year-old son and my 7-year-old daughter have very different personalities, she managed to keep them both happy. She is a compassionate person who understands kids, and she is organized and competent.
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$25-$40/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
- 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
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
Education
University of Delaware
Additional services
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Travel with Family
- 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
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- English
- Essay writing