Karen L.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 17 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Waipahu, HI 96797
Meet Karen
- Speaks Other and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Aloha I absolutely love children and have so much fun with them. I deal with them gently but speak with them as little adults, because I feel they are capable of learning so much that way. My background is pretty diverse, with it centered in teaching and non-profit community work. I love children and have always had a knack for getting along with them. Since I was a teenager, kids have always usually liked me to hang out with them as they would their friends. I have taught in public and private schools. Currently I am also a yoga instructor and have a background as a semi professional Hawaiian dancer in my childhood years. I love to cook and have a diverse array of healthy foods I love to make. I would love to discuss my qualifications further with you. I am open to temporary live in situations Read more or overnight sitting as well
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 12/30/2025. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
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
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- 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) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 5/10/17
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- 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) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 5/10/17
Tiffany D.
8/8/2012
Karen is amazing! She came to watch my three young children and immediately took over. She has a take charge attitude and is still very endearing and caring....the kids adored her! She had them completely engaged. I have never left my children with anyone other than family and close friends, and Karen made it very easy for me. We all adore Karen and my kids still talk about her. Definitely hope to have her watch the children again. Mahalo Karen for everything! Tiffany
Annette S.
6/11/2012
We used Karen as a first time babysitter for a 3- and 7-year-old that we never met before on a short notice. The communication with her was always prompt and great; she arrived on time and "took" over from me almost immediately. She was great with the boys and I felt very comfortable having my boys in her care. We want her to sit again. Thank you, Karen!
Josh B.
5/27/2012
This was our first time having a babysitter with our 2 and 5 year old. Karen made us feel very comfortable leaving her at our home with the kids. She did an exceptional job, and the kids instantly loved her. She also watched our kids at the last minute, and came on time. Definitely will hire her again!!
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$27/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
Education
Psychology/ social sciences
Graduated University of Hawaii at Manoa 2000
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework