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Looking for work as a babysitter.

  • 0 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Madison, TN 37115

Meet Dorothy

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Being a positive influence in a child's life and contributing to their development can be incredibly fulfilling. I enjoy creating fun and educational experiences. Forming bonds with children and their families allows me to meet new people and build meaningful relationships. These connections can be both rewarding. Lastly each child is unique, and babysitting provides opportunities to learn about different personalities, interests, and developmental stages. This can enhance my skills in adaptability and problem-solving. - I have 9years unpaid experience babysitting children (infants, toddlers) I’m currently a paid babysitter taking care of a new born. - I’m CPR and first aid trained. - I pay attention to details -Effectively communicating with both children and parents. Understanding children's needs, as well as keep parents informed about their child’s activities. - Children can be unpredictable and challenging at times. Patience helps me manage difficult situations and allows me to respond calmly to Read more various behaviors. - The ability to come up with fun games, crafts, and activities. -Responsibility: Being accountable for the children’s safety and well-being is paramount. This involves being punctual, reliable, and attentive to their needs. - Situations can arise unexpectedly. Having strong problem-solving abilities allows me to think on my feet and find solutions quickly. - Managing schedules, activities, and possibly multiple children requires good organizational skills to ensure everything runs smoothly. - First Aid and CPR Knowledge: Having a basic understanding of first aid and CPR can provide peace of mind and ensure safety of your child. - Recognizing and responding to your child’s emotions and needs is essential. Being empathetic helps build trust and a positive relationship with the kids. - The ability to adapt to changing situations or unexpected requests is important in a babysitting role. Flexibility allows me to accommodate the children's moods and preferences. - Balancing playtime, meals, and bedtime routines efficiently is key to have a successful babysitting experience.

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Experience

Willing to care for 1 child per sitting

$22-$26/hr

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • Assist with setting a routine
    • Overnight care
    • Mother's helper
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)

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Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Crafts
  • Willing to run errands as needed
  • Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Basic math

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