Alaura M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 15 years paid experience
- Nanny in Seattle, WA 98103
- 15 miles, will travel 2 mi
Meet Alaura
- Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
Ryn Mitchell - I am Ryn & I use they/them pronouns please. - -I have been working in childcare for 15 years! I have alternated between working in childcare centers as an educator, vs in homes as a nanny. - My personal philosophy is that “Play is Learning” and so, we are always playing and always learning. - My favorite thing to do is to stop and see the world from a child’s eyes. They see things we miss, and when we stop to see the world through their eyes, unbelievable things can happen. - I definitely believe in outside time, regardless of the weather, and aim to do that once or twice a day depending on the amount of daylight left after a nap. - When it comes to punishment and discipline, I don’t really subscribe to anything loud or violent. My biggest concern is safety, and act accordingly. Read more - I believe all emotions are valid, and one should be allowed to experience and express those emotions. When the child is displaying the less pleasurable emotions, I like to talk to them and validate them. Tantrums don’t phase me, they are just expressions of emotion, and when the child is done and ready, there’s lots of cuddles and hugs. - For rewards and positivity, I rely on positive reinforcement, and if they’re old enough not to eat them, I love stickers as incentive. - Focus on cultural, ethnic, worldwide, non-white learning through books, song and dance. - Inclusion of LGBTQ culture - No screen time unless the parent instigates or promotes it. (Like I won’t take it away, but I also won’t start it.) - Will bring a bubble machine and blow your babies mind - There will be appropriate music playing the majority of the time - Great at easing stranger danger fears! - Housework and additional tasks beyond care of the child are a conversation to be had. I am not there to clean toilets, sorry. Ryn Mitchell They/Them Pronouns
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 10/13/2022
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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 mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$50/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
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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
- Cancer
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Dwarfism
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Hearing Loss
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Seizures
- Tourette Syndrome
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Injection Assistance
- Insulin Injections
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Repositioning
- Respiratory Care
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Early Childhood Education
Post University 2023
References
- Client Join to contact reference
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
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies