Amanda G.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 14 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60640
Meet Amanda
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello, I'm Amanda! With 14 years of experience as a nanny, I've had the privilege of supporting families through every stage of childhood, including multiples and teens. What drives my passion for this work is simple: I genuinely love children and find deep satisfaction in making families' lives easier and more organized. My approach to caregiving is both realistic and optimistic. While I absolutely cherish the joyful moments that come with working with children, I also understand that family life isn't always sunshine and rainbows. There will be challenging days, difficult phases, and unexpected hurdles and I welcome these moments wholeheartedly. I believe every challenge is an opportunity to learn, grow, and strengthen the bond I share with the families I serve. I'm excited about the possibility of bringing my experience, positive energy, and genuine care to your family. I look forward to meeting you and learning how I can Read more best support your unique needs!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 09/09/2016
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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 a full time position
- Seeking 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
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking 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
Emily H.
7/19/2019
Amanda is wonderful! She has a fantastic personality and I felt instantly comfortable with her. She handled our three kids like a champ and everyone seemed to have a great time. When we came home the house was clean and even the dishes were done (so unnecessary - but so appreciated!). I recommend her and I would definitely hire her again and again.
Nicole B.
6/18/2013
Amanda is an excellent nanny. She has been with us for 9 months, caring for my son since he was just 3 months old. She is great with him -- very loving and attentive. She reads to him and plays with him every day. Our son can be a very demanding baby, but under her watch he stays calm and content. Amanda is very reliable. She has never been late, and in the 9 months she has worked for us she has never needed a day off. She is a very down-to-earth and conscientious person. I am happy to talk with anyone who is interested in hiring Amanda. If you reach out to her, she can give you my contact information.
Katelyn V.
4/6/2012
We hired Amanda a few weeks ago as a "mothers helper/house keeper" She has been here 3 times and we are very happy with her. She is on-time and works hard. She does what ever we ask of her; from taking out the recycling, organizing my children's drawers, scrubbing the kitchen floors, to name just a few. She has wonderful social skills and my children already love her. We feel we made a very good choice in selecting Amanda.
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$30-$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
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Hearing Loss
- Visual Impairment
Education
Graduated
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
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies