Melissa S.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 24 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Somerset, NJ 08873
Meet Melissa
- Registered Nurse
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I am a proud mom of two older teenage boys, as well as an elementary school nurse. I've worked with pediatric patients for going on 24 years. I am available on Friday afternoons/evenings, as well as on weekends! Depending on the circumstance, may be available after 4 pm on weekdays.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 07/31/2026. 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
- Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$30/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- 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
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Sensory Integration Disorder
Education
Nursing
Graduated Kean University 2003
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- 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
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
- Spanish