Karen R.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 10 years paid experience
- Nanny in Toms River, NJ 08755
- 10 miles, will travel 10 mi
Meet Karen
- Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- Special Education Certification
- Comfortable with pets
I am a Mom of 3. (25, 22, & 17). I am an active parent. I am a Teacher (Spec Ed. & Elementary Certified.). I teach ESL currently locally. I enjoy working with children. I tell my students that I am all about having fun, but priorities/responsibilities come first! I am also very involved with Boy Scouts, as my youngest son in an Eagle Scout. I am a merit badge counselor for swimming and LG, and will be adding additional merit badges shortly. Sadly he will age out end of September. I have worked with Cub scouts and Boy Scouts at the Citta reservation during the summer. I am a certified lifeguard as well as have my WSI certification as well. (Water Safety Instructor). As I am able to provide swim Lessons, and safety courses. (RC learn to swim program). I have worked at the Y for 15 years. My Read more other hobbies and interests are sewing, quilting, embroidery. I have taught sewing lessons on occasion. I enjoy music and reading as well. I like to travel when ever I can.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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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
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Availability
- Generally available evenings, late nights and weekends
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$15-$16/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months)
- 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
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Tourette Syndrome
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
Education
Special Ed/Elem Wd
The College of Saint Rose
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- English
- Essay writing