Melissa O.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 10 years paid experience
- Nanny in Elmwood Park, IL 60707
- 25 miles, will travel 10 mi
Meet Melissa
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I went to college for special education and art so I have a lot of patience and am very crafty. I love art and children of all ages. I enjoy watching them learn and grow. With families I've worked with in the past I've always been more of an extension of their family rather than just a paid employee. I'm fun and make connections quickly. I can come up with a game or activity out of anything! Quick bits about me: Recent background check (September 2023) • 10 years of professional Nannying Experience (primarily with children 1m-18 years old, multiples, potty training) • 3 years of Teaching experience as a lead Pre-Kindergarten classroom • 4 years of experience as a Special Recreation Program Specialist • Partial education with a focus on Special Education and art • CPR & First Aid Certified • Fully vaccinated and boosted Clean driving record with Read more reliable car Comfortable around pets
Trust & safety
We encourage parents to conduct their own screenings using the background check tools. See what each of the badges covered, or learn more about keeping your family safe by visiting the Trust & Safety Center.
-
Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 02/10/2023
-
Basic Criminal
Expired on 11/26/2022
-
Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 12/06/2023
-
First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
-
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 Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Available to start on 11/10/2022
- My availability is valid through 12/31/22
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Available to start on 11/10/2022
- My availability is valid through 12/31/22
Colin C.
11/1/2022
Melissa picked up a date night for us super last minute. She was great with the kids while we were getting ready to go and was flexible with us on time. The kids said they had a great time with her the next morning.
Danielle T.
9/20/2022
Didn't show up for two separately scheduled trial runs.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$35/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
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Defects
- Learning Disabilities
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Pervasive Development Disorder
- Rett Syndrome
- Seizures
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Bathing
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Repositioning
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Special Education
Attended Illinois State University
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- 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
-
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