Karen S.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 0 years paid experience
- Nanny in Hickory Hills, IL 60457
- 1 mile, will travel 20 mi
Meet Karen
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! My name is Karen and I am looking for work as a child care worker or private babysitter / nanny. I am a certified teacher (K-8) with many years experience in education, most of those in Special Education. I am also the parent of two successful, well-adjusted young adults (ages 22 and 24). I was (and still am) a positive, active, involved parent. I loved being a mom! I was was team mom, room mom, and Cub Scout den leader. I am a huge advocate of reading - I read to my sons from birth, and the results have shown in their successes. I recently left the business world and have decided to return to work that holds more meaning to me. My most recent child care experience has been helping my godson and his wife with their children. They have a 15 year old son with Downs, a Read more five year old daughter, and a two year old son. Did I mention they also have two dogs? It is an active, busy household and I manage it well on the occasions that I am in charge there. I am open to any and all child care responsibilities, including transportation. I am also open to light housekeeping, errands / shopping, and meal preparation. My goal is to become an extension of the parents or employer that I work for, helping them to run an organized, happy home or day care.
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 10/28/2015
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 06/29/2015
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First aid certification
Not reported
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CPR certification
Not reported
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Available to start on 8/4/2015
- My availability is valid through 11/3/15
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Available to start on 8/4/2015
- My availability is valid through 11/3/15
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$25/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- 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
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Down Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Challenges
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Positive Behavioral Support
Education
Elementary Education
References
- Co-worker Join to contact reference
- Family Join to contact reference
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
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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