Melissa G.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 13 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Linden, NJ 07036
Meet Melissa
- Speaks Portuguese and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi, I’m Mel! I’m currently looking for LONG TERM nanny work anyplace 8 miles from Linden (except Staten Island). Seeking a consistent schedule offering at least $400 weekly salary. ***If you’re interested, please reach out at least ONE month in advance so my current family has enough time to find a new caregiver.*** ABOUT ME: I’m 28, CPR & First Aid certified (verify with me after we decide I’m a match). I’m fluent in Portuguese, and I’m have a good understanding with Spanish. With kids, arts and crafts are always a favorite— they LOVE having fun engagement and rewarding stimulation! MY EXPERIENCE: I have experience mostly with toddlers and kindergarteners, along with 3 sets of twins, and I have a good amount of experience with 1st to 6th graders so lots of homework to help with and often driving kids to school and local events. I would always babysit for Read more family friends and then I started as a helper at 15 for a new mom of twins and slowly worked my way up to full time nannying for 3 kids until 2020 when they relocated. I joined SitterCity and started nannying for my current family of now twin 5 year olds. In 2023, I also temporarily babysat another toddler for a second family for a few months to fill the gaps. _______________ HOW I CHARGE: $25/hr is my basic hourly charge. (For up to 2 kids) Duties: watching, playing, reading, prepping easy meals, bedtime, going walkable distances $28/hr for extra work like doing the children’s laundry, making them fresh or more complex meals, planning out their meals, packing their lunch, bathing/grooming/dressing them, helping with schoolwork, planning structured activities, potty training If I’m using my car for driving your kids, I charge an extra $10-15/week depending on how far you’re located and how far out you want me to drive. * $10 for anywhere 4 miles or less from Linden * $15 for anywhere beyond 4 miles. Anymore than two kids, I charge $2 extra per child onto my hourly rate. Additional Info:. • You can only request references AFTER we establish a deal and I let my family know first. • Background/vehicle checks may be purchased. Recommended to do so AFTER confirming a booking. • CPR & First Aid Certified (Infants & Children) may be requested at any time. Message me if you’re interested—I’d love to chat!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 08/17/2021
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 05/02/2024
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 08/17/2021
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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 mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
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 1/31/25
- 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 1/31/25
Mabel B.
12/23/2023
Mel has worked with my now 3 year old for a few months. My daughter suffers from separation anxiety and Mel did a terrific job with making her feel more comfortable. I highly recommend Mel and will definitely call her again down the line if I need her help.
Erin Z.
12/9/2023
Mel has taken care of our twin girls for about two years (from 2 y/o to 4 y/o). She is kind, patient and creative. Our girls love spending time with her. She incorporates art and learning in their play. She's reliable and responsible. We would highly recommend her.
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$25-$50/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
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Learning Disabilities
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Repositioning
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Childhood Psychology
Graduated Southern New Hampshire University
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
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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
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies