April R.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 6 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60605
Meet April
- Speaks English, French, and American Sign Language
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Why this and why me?...: I have an innate and genuine connection and passion for children not to mention a diverse skill set and background in human development, culture, assessment, and therapeutic and dramatic play. Self description: Passionate, Creative, Nurturing, Fun, and Extremely Detailed and Organized! More about me: I completed doctoral level studies ABD (all but dissertation) and am a licensed clinical professional counselor/ trauma therapist. I specialize in working with somatic, experiential, and creative arts techniques ...and importantly I love working with children- in healthy normal settings! While completing the final stages of my doctoral studies and dissertation, in efforts to balance my life and maintain tranquility, I've decreased my clinical office based work with children, and am looking to maintain more light hearted and positive opportunities to engage in my calling and passion- working with the nurturing and development of children. Two of my long term nanny/sitter placements Read more were really pivotal for both and me and the families I've served with. Additional related historical background: I have years of experience working with youth in various capacities such as therapist, assessment/tester, mentor, teacher, tutor, counselor, daycare liaison, speech/forensics coach, program developer and researcher (for youth programs, school programs, child development and literacy programs.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 05/27/2025. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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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 working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/27/25
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/27/25
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$35-$55/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- 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
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Alzheimer's
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Defects
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Seizures
- Tourette Syndrome
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Counseling Psychology; Theater
Graduated New York University 2006
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Travel with Family
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Studying for a test
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
- French
- American Sign Language