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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 8 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60608

Meet Melissa

  • Speaks English and Spanish
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Hello, my name is Melissa. I’m an experienced Nanny, pet sitter, and house sitter. I have worked in the care service full time for 9 years. Over those 9 years I’ve worked full time and part time for various families-the children’s age ranging from ( 3 months to 15 years old). I am CPR+First Aid Trained, these certificates were last updated in April 2025. I can drive and have my own form of transportation. I am outgoing, community oriented and creative. My mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for your child. In my role as a nanny I have made sure the kids got to and from school safely, provided full daytime care by creating and implementing a daily routine filled with activities that nurtured their interests. Please ask for more information so I can elaborate on specific ages. I am a Spanish speaker and can provide Read more Spanish lessons. Along with providing daily care to the child, I have also managed the home and pet sit. I am comfortable with pets. Please ask any questions you may have.

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Availability

  • Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
  • Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
  • Available to start on 7/9/2024
  • My availability is valid through 10/8/24

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Preeti L.

1/27/2025

Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$25-$30/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Mother's helper
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Social/Emotional
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Down Syndrome
    • Administering Medication
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bathing
    • Bed Baths
    • Injection Assistance
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy
    • Respiratory Care

Education

Arts

Graduated College of Lake County 2017

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
  • Homework expand

    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • Basic math
    • Elementary science
    • Earth science
    • Science
    • English
    • Essay writing
    • Social studies
    • Spanish

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