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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 6 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60612

Meet Pollyana

  • Speaks English and Portuguese
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

I truly love caring for children and being part of their everyday lives. I have experience caring for children of different ages, from babies and toddlers to older children, and I especially enjoy caring for infants and young children. I understand how important it is for parents to feel that their little ones are safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. I started working with children in Brazil at a children’s party and event venue, where I cared for kids, organized activities, and made sure they were safe and having fun. I later came to the United States as an au pair, where I gained valuable hands-on experience caring for children in a family environment and learned to adapt to different ages, personalities, routines, and needs. I have First Aid training completed through my au pair program and am comfortable handling unexpected situations calmly and responsibly. I am patient, attentive, responsible, Read more and very organized. I’m also happy to help with children’s meals, bottles, diaper changes, naps, bath time, laundry, tidying their spaces, and keeping their daily routines consistent. Most importantly, I want children to feel safe, happy, and comfortable around me. I treat every child with patience, affection, and respect, while following the parents’ routines and preferences.

Trust & safety

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  • Incompleted Enhanced Background Check badge Icon

    Enhanced Criminal

    Expired on 05/17/2026

  • Completed Basic Background Check Badge Icon

    Basic Criminal

    Completed 09/19/2026. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.

  • Incompleted Motor Vehicle Records Check Badge Icon

    Motor Vehicle Records

    Never run.

  • Completed First Aid Certification Badge Icon

    First aid certification

    Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.

  • Completed CPR Certification Badge Icon

    CPR certification

    Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.

Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends

Nanny

  • Willing to consider a part time position
  • Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Summer Position, Permanent (2 or more years) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 10/1/26

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Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$25-$50/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months)

  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)

Education

Graduated 2023

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

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