Cathy J.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 25 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Hanford, CA 93230
Meet Cathy
- Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi ! My name is Cathy, I am a 48 year old woman with a 24 year old special needs son. He goes to a day program , and is gone most of the time. I am a retired preschool teacher, I have over 25 years experience working with young children of various ages. I have infant care experience, toddler experience, preschool, and school age. Special needs care also. I have early childhood education , from several accredited colleges. I have been caring for children since age 12, and have many years experience with babysitting. I have cared for children in their own homes, and in my home. I love kids very much. They give me great joy. I have incredible patience, and a very calm nature. I am soft spoken, and attentive. I will get down on your child's level and really listen. I like to give each child Read more one on one attention and have a deep understanding that every child has their own personality which is to be respected for who they are. I like to let each child learn and grow at their own pace , and discover their world around them, I like to encourage their development by using positive feedback, and kindness. My hours can be flexible , I am reliable, mature, and easygoing. I am experienced with pets , and have two small dogs of my own. I have my own car , and insurance. I am extremely responsible and understand caring for a child is a full time job. I am trusting, honest, hardworking , and 100% committed .
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
Not reported
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CPR certification
Not reported
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 10/8/17
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 10/8/17
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$10-$20/hr for the first child, $3 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Mother's helper
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Learning Disabilities
- Pervasive Development Disorder
- Tourette Syndrome
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Early Childhood Education
Attended West Hills College - Lemoore
References
- Family Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- English
- Essay writing
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