Diana C.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 23 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60659
Meet Diana
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
Experienced and Compassionate Caregiver With 23 years of hands-on childcare experience, I have cared for children of all ages, ensuring their safety, development, and well-being. My experience comes from helping my older sister with her children, babysitting my younger sister, and assisting family, friends, and their referrals with childcare needs. As a mother of two—including a child with medical and emotional needs—I have firsthand experience providing specialized care. I also worked for 2.5 years at my children's elementary school, caring for kids aged 3 to 13 from diverse backgrounds and with various needs. My passion for childcare was sparked by a difficult experience I had when my oldest child was a toddler. I trusted a caregiver, only for my child to be mistreated. That experience strengthened my commitment to providing children with the care, respect, and protection they deserve. Whether caring for a child, grandparent, or pet, I treat them Read more as I would my own loved ones—with compassion, patience, and dedication to their well-being. I am pursuing certification in early childhood development to expand my knowledge and skills further. Additionally, I am CPR-certified and will be renewing my certification along with obtaining first aid certification in the coming weeks. I also own a LifeVac Kit for emergency preparedness. I have psoriatic arthritis, which limits my ability to be physically active with the children in my care. However, I make up for this by engaging them in creative arts and crafts projects, taking them to the library, and supervising them diligently at the park. Beyond childcare, I have experience working with the geriatric community. I have worked in various roles at skilled nursing facilities, always focusing on engaging with residents—whether through activities, small favors, or simply being there to listen. Additionally, I have experience in dog care, ensuring pets receive the attention, exercise, and companionship they need. My goal is to provide a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment where those in my care feel supported, valued, and protected. Yes, I used ChatGPT to help write this bio, with all my own personal experiences—just so it could be more well-written and articulated.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 06/13/2025. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Not reported
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Generally available evenings and late nights
- After school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$19-$25/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months)
- 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
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- 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
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Bathing
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Attended
References
- Family Join to contact reference
- Co-worker Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Willing to run errands as needed