Nyah P.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 6 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Calumet City, IL 60409
Meet Nyah
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I’m a 19-year-old former daycare worker, and I genuinely love being a sitter because I enjoy building real connections with kids and being someone they feel safe, comfortable, and happy around. Working in a daycare showed me how important it is for children to feel supported and understood, and I like being able to give them that one-on-one attention as a sitter. I also enjoy helping with their routines, whether that’s playtime, meals, homework, or bedtime, and making everyday moments fun and positive. Through my daycare experience, I’ve worked with children of different ages, from infants to school-age kids. I’m used to managing multiple children at once, staying patient in stressful situations, and keeping a structured but fun environment. I’ve helped with feeding, diaper changes, lesson activities, outdoor play, and nap schedules, so I’m very comfortable handling daily childcare responsibilities. I have strong skills in communication, patience, and problem-solving. I Read more know how to handle conflicts between kids calmly, keep them engaged with activities, and adjust to different personalities and needs. I’m also very attentive and responsible, always making safety my top priority. My daycare background has trained me to stay organized, follow routines, and respond quickly if anything unexpected happens. Overall, being a sitter allows me to use everything I’ve learned while also creating a more personal and trusting bond with the children and families I work with, which is something I truly enjoy.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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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, evenings, late nights and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 7/31/26
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 7/31/26
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$25/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Mother's helper
- 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
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Down Syndrome
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
Education
Criminology
Attended Illinois State University
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- 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 expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies