Deborah I.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 10 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Fairview, OR 97024
Meet Deborah
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! I am a highly experienced childcare provider looking for occasional babysitting jobs in the SE Portland area. I am available for evening and weekend babysitting. I have over 25 years of experience caring for my own children, step children, and have worked with children professionally (nannying, babysitting, and group childcare) throughout that time. I have worked with all ages, newborn to 12+. I have experience with children with special needs and learning challenges. I am a certified mediator and am accomplished in both Compassionate Communication and Redirecting Children's Behavior. I am Waldorf Education trained. Since moving to Portland, I have been occasionally filling in for my daughter, who is a full-time, professional nanny, with local families who can provide references after we speak/meet and choose to move forward. I am extremely pet friendly, comfortable with cloth diapers, happy to prepare vegan, vegetarian, gluten free or paleo meals and snacks, Read more and help with homework and chores. I am a life-long non-smoker and have a clean driving record. My current CPR certification has expired but I am scheduled to recertify shortly. I am 55, but young at heart. I love reading, crafts, and activities. I aim to provide, as close as possible, the care you provide your children in the same way you do. My rates range from 15-20/hour. In my free time I love hiking with my son and gardening. I am an avid reader and lover of the arts; dance, music and theatre. Powell's is my favorite place in Portland. Being a good fit to your family culture is very important to me, so I want to be sure we both get as much information as needed. If I sound like I might be a good fit for your family don't hesitate to contact me. I would be happy to chat over the phone and answer any of your questions or set up a complimentary 1/2 hour meet and greet for us to determine the fit. I appreciate you taking time to read my profile. I wish you the best in your childcare search.
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 12/14/2019
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 12/24/2019
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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 afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 9/9/25
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 9/9/25
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$15-$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
- 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+)
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Special needs expand
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Delayed Speech
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Biology
Graduated California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1981
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
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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