Shanik P.

Meet Shanik

• Early Childhood Special Education Certification
• Speaks English and Spanish
• Comfortable with pets
• Has a car

A babysitter is a Parent's Top Assistant, so use "PARENTS TOP ASST" to make sure you have all the qualifications you need. (Each letter spells out an important trait!) Playful Parents want a babysitter with a good imagination who can create games, activities, and crafts. They don't want babysitters plopping their children in front of the TV. A playful personality shows parents that you genuinely care about fostering a healthy, fun, and active environment for their kids. Active Kids are high energy and are constantly on the go. A babysitter needs to match that energy and must come prepared for however the day or night unfolds. Responsible A reliable babysitter is every parent's dream. Parents want someone whom they can depend on, someone they can trust, and someone who is capable of responsibly caring for their children. Experience Babysitting is not as easy as people think. It takes preparation, confidence, Read more and skill. Having babysitting experience allows you to gain the skills you need. Parents will want sitters who know how to think on their feet when unplanned circumstances arise, stay coolheaded when a child is upset or injured, and negotiate arguments over toys and games. Having real-life situations where your skills are challenged allows you to learn to make the best decisions while you're on the job. You might want to consider getting the experience you need by starting as a Mother's Helper. Negotiable Parents appreciate someone who can roll with the punches. Being negotiable means a number of things-being flexible about schedules, fair about pay rates, easy-going about nights that run later than expected. You don't want parents to take advantage of your time but you should understand that plans change. Being flexible will earn you big points with the bosses. Yet, you should still make sure you're not being underpaid by using the Babysitter Salary Calculator as a reference. Teacher Part tutor, part mentor, babysitters (like teachers) engage children, address concerns in a constructive manner, and act as role models. By helping with homework, you show parents you care about their kid's performance in school; by helping them work through their issues with friends, teammates, or classmates.

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