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Olivia F.

2 years paid experience
14 miles

$17–25/hr

Even though I am the youngest in my family, I have spent many years helping with my niece. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I work with 3-6 and 7-12 year olds mostly. I grew up helping at camp with at risk kids, I am a success coach with those kids as well. As a success coach I work with kids who aren’t having the best of times. I help them understand why they are upset and how we can work through this to have a better days. I am verified in mental health awareness for children. Running around and having a huge amount of energy is what I expect and love to have fun!

$17–25/hr

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Kaitlin M.

17 years paid experience
13 miles

$21–28/hr

Hello my name is Kaitlin. I have my associates degree in childcare. For the past two and a half years I worked at a daycare. I was in the infants room then in the two year old room. I was a nanny for a family of six kids ages infant to school age. I was a nanny for a couple with a son. I was his nanny from newborn til he was 4. I took care of a family with two daughters. One of the daughters was 1 years old and the other was 3 when I first started take care of them. I am looking to get back into being a nanny being able to have a small group size vs at a center. I am really great at helping children learn through play and discovery. I occasionally take care of a few children on some weekends of the families I use to nanny.

$21–28/hr

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Taylor R.

10 years paid experience
15 miles

$13–15/hr

I am Taylor Ripperger and I love children. I have some college experience and I’m wishing to further my degree. I am looking for a caregiving job to give me the time I need to work around school! I have a lot of experience with children, and also high needs. Please let me know if you’d like to see my resume! I have some references available on hand as well:)

$13–15/hr

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Anglea R.

1 year paid experience
13 miles

$18–22/hr

Working with kids just gives me peace of mind, knowing that I’m helping the child grow learn in so many other different things. I have a lot of younger siblings and I’ve also taken care of other people’s kids. I have a lot of different experience with different age groups. I don’t know if it helps any but I do have a three month old son myself. I do know CPR and I do know first aid. I am not certified, but I have taken classes for them before

$18–22/hr

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Tatum R.

2 years paid experience
12 miles

$14–20/hr

I am currently working as an educational associate for special needs preschoolers. I have a CNA license and have experience with multiple physical and mental disabilities. I prefer working with children ages 2-5, but am willing to care for newborns-11. Because I work at a school district and am in school for social work, I am looking for families that need summer care. I am available approximately from June 1st-August 23rd. I love to take kids to parks or other free community activities. If your family is able and willing to compensate for other activities that have a cost, I would be more than willing to explore these activities with your little ones! Once the school year begins, I will be available for occasional sitting and potentially after school care. I hope I can be a good fit for your family!

$14–20/hr

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Emma S.

3 years paid experience
13 miles

$18–24/hr

i have grew up with a huge family and am one of the oldest out of my cousins and siblings so i have always been around kids and i just love taking care of them and just being able to help others . id say i work well with kids and my little brother has adhd and growing up my mom had us young so i grew up taking care of them alot which being able to do that was just a blessing and just grew into something i just love doing