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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 6 years paid experience
  • Nanny in Dekalb, IL 60115

Meet Shaka

  • Comfortable with pets

I am an Early Childhood Education Major, with a certification to Teach Special education as well as an endorsement in English as a second language. I have over 70 college credits, 33 being in the field of family and child studies. Currently, on Mondays and Tuesday's I volunteer in a first grade classroom here in Chicago. In a few months, May, I will be receiving my Bachelor's degree. I have been babysitting since the age of 12 for relatives and friends of the family, as well as I babysit for some of the college parents at my school. I would like to describe my experience as being on the expert level. I have a Valid drivers license as well as my own vehicle with insurance for transportation if Needed.

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends

Nanny

  • Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
  • Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 8/18/17

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Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$10-$15/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • 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+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Social/Emotional
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Epilepsy
    • Premature Newborn
    • Seizures
    • Administering Medication
    • Bathing
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Early Childhood Education

Currently attending Northern Illinois University

References

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Willing to run errands as needed
  • Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • Elementary science
    • Earth science
    • Science
    • English
    • Essay writing
    • Social studies

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