Melissa B.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 35 years paid experience
- Nanny in Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Meet Melissa
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I have been a nanny since the age of 9. Starting with a 1-year-old and then his brother and sister until I was 16. I also have three children ages 28, 13, and 11. Boy, girl, boy. I worked for a Learning Center where I cared for ages 6 weeks to 2.5 years where the ratio is 4:1. I worked mainly in the infant room. I also have the State of Michigan licensing certificates needed for infant & early childhood education; along with the Sleep safe training course. my joy in life is teaching and watching the development of children! I will provide educational materials along with reading Etc... I think I would be a great addition to your routine. I do have references if interested. I also have had both the background & vehicle checks done. I just don't know how to display it. Totally love children & interactive Read more play! My nephew, who is 3 wks younger than my daughter, has autism so I am fully aware of sensory issues.
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 04/18/2019
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings and afternoons
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), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 4/3/19
- 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), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 4/3/19
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$12-$20/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Mother's helper
- 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
- Social/Emotional
- Alzheimer's
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Learning Disabilities
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Premature Newborn
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
References
- Client Join to contact reference
- Client 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