Melissa S.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 20 years paid experience
- Nanny in Orlando, FL 32804
- 16 miles, will travel 20 mi
Meet Melissa
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Because I'm years from becoming a grandmother :) Plan and engage in age-appropriate educational activities, including games, arts and crafts, and outings. Assist with homework and after-school activities and promote a love for learning. Encourage positive behavior, teach good manners, and maintain consistent routines. Assist with dinner/bedtime routines. Foster emotional development and provide a supportive and loving atmosphere. Communicate effectively with the parents to align on childcare and household expectations. Work in partnership with the family to ensure consistency in parenting styles. Maintain open lines of communication, sharing daily updates and any concerns as needed. Mother of 2 teens, College Park resident for 25 years & college degree in elementary education. *Dunstan Baby Language *Baby sign language *Ages & Stages Milestone Development *Potty training *Homework Extensive background and driver’s license screenings obtained and submitted at request
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
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 Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/3/24
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/3/24
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$25/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)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Diabetes
- Hearing Loss
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Bathing
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Insulin Injections
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Sign Language
- Wilbarger Brushing Protocol
Education
Elementary Education
Graduated University of Florida 1998
References
- Client Join to contact reference
- Family Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- 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
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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