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 have a job babysitting generally Tu/Th/Fr during after school hours so I’m looking for something to either fill the hours so I can keep my job or something long term and higher paying to replace my job completely. Anywhere 10 miles from Linden excluding Staten Island. I’m 28, CPR/First Aid certified, reliable, punctual, and super creative. 13 years of experience babysitting and nannying including a few lucky sets of twins, plus being infant and mom-helper care starting at 15. Lots of experience with energetic kids, I’m very handy with arts and crafts, I love to read, and I love having fun! I have a knack for helping out, and assisting people and kids always have fun with me. Rate starts at $24 and increases $2 for each additional child Gas covered by family if I drive. I do paid trial runs for $23/hour References available; I’ll Read more give my current family a month’s notice for them to find another sitter. I do video chat interviews, phone call, and in person. Message me if interested!
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 4+ children per sitting
$24-$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
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