Beka C.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 10 years paid experience
- Nanny in Chicago, IL 60630
- 5 miles, will travel 10 mi
Meet Beka
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
By trade, I'm an actress/singer & Photographer. But, I have a heart that cares greatly - bountifully full! ! I have always been the friend that was called when friends needed a pet care while away, a child on emergency basis, a mother looked after when regular medical nurse wasn't available on an emergency basis -- ages ranging from 70-92. That was to do simple pop in meals or simply play games, keep company, etc. The trust factor in handing over of keys to be kept for just such occasions is HUGE! Now most of those people have moved far away. In regards to pet-sitting or just the fact someone may have pets....animals generally love me. Throughout early 20's, I cared for an aging grandmother and witnessed a massive heart attack -- that never leaves you. When she thankfully survived, it was knowing the signs to watch for to ward Read more off another one, very stressful for a 20-something year old, but an old soul at my core and strong! I was a Nanny to a child for 2 years from 6-8 year of age in my late 20's. In my 30's I cared for an Aunt dying of Cancer and most recently saw my mother through her ending days also of Cancer and a father with COPD. While I may not have a medical degree or certification in any of this type care....I have everything necessary where it counts. The only thing I have that is now a bit limiting is I cannot lift beyond 20 lbs. And while I don't have a resume for Care-taking, I can give CURRENT references when asked! To conclude: whether I am a sitter, Nanny, Pet care or Caregiver....My profession and the personality needed to do it, does translate to me being excellent with people and I'm a bit quirky in attire sometimes (sometimes coming from auditions, etc.) which is ALWAYS a great conversation starter entering a door! Also the imagination and creativity it takes to portray a part in an indie film or stage makes me a fun companion! I may have been away from the care-taking field for awhile, but that skill that is caring and the soul that has compassion and true heart is something that never leaves you...because well...it's not a job. It's relating human to human and truly caring what happens with your fellow man (or woman or child!). I have that heart. I no longer want to work a part-time corporate or office job - BECAUSE I want to connect more with people and give back to humanity. And I wish you the best in choosing the right person for YOU!, Don't Smoke! Peace to you! BEKA
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 04/30/2021
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Not reported
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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 a part time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/31/15
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/31/15
Julie M.
7/30/2015
I needed a home care companion for my mom during a tough week when I was juggling work, her original home care giver on vacation and my sister on vacation. Beka jumped right in and was amazing with my mom. She has a unique and caring background and introduced us to the benefits of music to a person suffering from dementia. She worked very closely with my mom the hours she was there plus did extra help around the house. I always felt confident when I was at work that my mom was in good caring and reliable hands with Beka. I'm in the process of trying to figure out how to incorporate some additional hours during the week for Beka to work with my mom as I feel strongly she is a great match and would be a huge help and benefit with the care of my mother.
Emily P.
6/1/2015
we've NEVER used a sitter before, ever, but our work schedules changed really suddenly and we were in a pinch needing school pick up and even bedtime routines on some nights. Obviously as first timers we would be really nervous about hiring someone to look after our child, but we chose Beka and are thrilled to have her in our lives. She's great with our child and very fun and active. We've used her fairly regularly for a few months now, 1-3 times per week and she's very dependable and trustworthy. When she says she'll be there at a certain time she's always 15 minutes early. I appreciate her great work ethic and fun personality and feel very safe leaving our child with her.
Experience
Willing to care for 1 child per sitting
$15-$20/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
Education
Theatre Arts
Attended Rockford College
References
- Client Join to contact reference
- Friend Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- 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
- English