Ava D.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 9 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Saint Paul, MN 55108
Meet Ava
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! My name is Ava and I have a huge passion for children's mental health and development. I have been babysitting for the past ten years, and have many different work experiences with youth such as being a: daycare teacher (ages 0-10), youth development program coordinator (ages 6-18), summer camp counselor (ages 6-17), and am currently in my Master's of Clinical Social Work program, planning to become a child and adolescent play therapist after graduation. I have experience with newborns to late teens, as well as children with physical and mental disabilities. My certifications include CPR/First Aid, SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, mandated reporting, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and more. Additionally, I am WI state-certified to work with Infants and toddlers, as well as have both assisted teacher and lead teacher daycare certifications. Education-wise, I have my bachelor's in Mental Health Psychology, background in child development, and as stated before, am currently Read more in graduate school. I love meeting new kids and helping their physical, emotional, mental, and social development as much as possible. I look forward to working with you!
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Enhanced Criminal
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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
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons and evenings
- Daytime care availability during summer months
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Available to start on 5/20/2024
- My availability is valid through 8/1/24
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Available to start on 5/20/2024
- My availability is valid through 8/1/24
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$18-$30/hr
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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
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Social Work
Currently attending University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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