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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 4 years paid experience
  • Nanny in New York, NY 10034
  • 9 miles, will travel 2 mi

Meet Susan

  • Speaks English
  • Comfortable with pets

Hi, I'm Susan. I have many years of experience babysitting and being a nanny, as well as house sitting and pet sitting. My first priority is the happiness and safety of your family. My clients entrust their homes, children and pets to my care, and I take that very seriously. I am college educated, born and raised in New England and have been in NYC for many years. I love spending time with children of all ages: I have experience with newborn twins, teenagers, and everything in between. I love reading to children, spending time exploring outdoors, and doing craft projects. I always do my best to learn your parenting style and to provide consistency for your children, and I will always respect your wishes to the letter. I am also happy to do light chores or get dinner ready, or whatever else I can do to help. Thanks for Read more reading and hope to meet your family soon! Skills: 15 years Professional Nanny / Governess experience with children ages 0 – 14 Bachelor of Arts and professional teaching experience Encourage a love of learning by preparing and implementing fun, educational activities Focus on verbal communication, easing separation anxiety and providing a strong sense of security. Arrange children’s schedule, play dates, appointments, supplies Teach conflict resolution and implement positive discipline strategies Excellent oral and written communication skills Focus on fun, safety and security, for both the children and their parents Experience working with multiples, newborns and sleep training Experience with nursing assistance for parents and infant Experience traveling with children domestically and abroad Confident in busy, urban environments Conversational in French Certified Open Water Diver, excellent swimmer Valid passport (travel-ready) Experience working with high-profile families, discreet and loyal Skilled at working with a team and interacting with other household staff Computer savvy; comfortable working with both Mac and PC systems Proficient in cooking meals of many different cuisines Love pets, proficient horseback rider Education - College and Certifications: B.A. in Philosophy, University Of New Hampshire Certified in CPR (infants and children) Other certifications: NAUI and PADI certified SCUBA diver Trained and certified Lifeguard – American Red Cross Driver license: US and Bermuda Dual Citizenship with US and Canada

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings, evenings, late nights and weekends

Nanny

  • Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
  • Willing to consider a part time position
  • Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 3/14/15

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Experience

Willing to care for 2 children per sitting

$18-$25/hr for the first child, $5 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+)

Education

Philosophy

University of New Hampshire

References

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

    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • English
    • Essay writing

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