Alexa W.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 15 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Shelton, CT 06484
Meet Alexa
- Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- Speaks English and Italian
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I am professional infant specialist and nanny with a strong focus on supporting families during the earliest and most delicate stages of a baby’s life. My work centers on providing calm, attentive, and responsive care for newborns while helping parents feel confident, rested, and supported as they adjust to life with a new baby. With over seven years of paid childcare experience as a lead infant classroom teacher, along with experience as a preschool administrator, I bring both hands-on infant care knowledge and an organized understanding of early childhood development. I am especially comfortable caring for newborns, premature infants, and multiple children and I specialize in creating safe, predictable routines that support healthy sleep, feeding, and emotional development. I have years of experience working with children in early childhood education, including serving as a Head Teacher at BrightPath where I cared for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. In that role, Read more I led daily routines, planned developmentally appropriate activities, and closely monitored children’s growth and developmental progress. My experience also includes maintaining children’s medical records, supporting classroom safety and emergency procedures, and building strong, trusting relationships with families. I am CPR and First Aid certified for adults and children and trained in medication administration, including Epi-Pen use. I approach childcare with patience, warmth, and consistency, and I value creating a safe environment where children feel supported, curious, and confident as they grow. I would be honored to bring my experience and care to your family. Thank you for your time and consideration. I would welcome the opportunity to speak further. Sincerely, Alexa L. Wescott Newington, CT lexwescott@gmail.com (860) 331-9702
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Basic Criminal
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Motor Vehicle Records
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Nanny
- Has a child who needs to accompany care provider on the job
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking 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 1/14/18
- Has a child who needs to accompany care provider on the job
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking 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 1/14/18
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$10-$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
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
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Special needs expand
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Defects
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Premature Newborn
- Rett Syndrome
- Seizures
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Tourette Syndrome
- Administering Medication
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Insulin Injections
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Repositioning
- Respiratory Care
- Sign Language
Education
Early Childhood Ed
Graduated 2018
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