Petra H.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 5 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60612
Meet Petra
- Speaks English and French
- Comfortable with pets
I am a senior Public Policy student at UIC with a passion for childcare and outdoor education. In 2021, I earned a backcountry guide certification, along with CPR and Wilderness First Responder certifications through the National Outdoor Leadership School. Since then, I have accumulated over 2,000 hours of hands-on experience leading children on backpacking trips, working with kids aged 6 to 15. Additionally, I have five years of babysitting experience mostly caring for infants and toddlers. Letting me care for your kids is a huge amount of trust that I take very seriously. I will always be a supportive and caring presence and extra set of hands
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 07/16/2025
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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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 and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Lindsey A.
9/21/2026
Petra is awesome! We were nervous hiring outside of a word of mouth reference, but Petra immediately put us at ease. She is amazing with kids and easy to work with. She’s prompt, communicative, and kind. We’ve had Petra watch our child several times now.
Susan M.
4/27/2025
Petra is amazing! My kids love being with her and she always shows up eager to jump in wherever needed.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$16-$25/hr
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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
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Down Syndrome
- Administering Medication
- Injection Assistance
- Insulin Injections
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Public Policy
Currently attending
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
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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
- French