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Looking for work as a babysitter.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Portland, OR 97232

Meet Desiree

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Hi, I'm Desiree! Working with children is a true passion of mine that has always come naturally. There's nothing like watching a child experience new things and aid them in their growing development, it's such a rewarding feeling. I have been working with children, specializing in infants and toddlers since 2007. Leading up to my move to Oregon, I worked for 5 years at a teen parent program on a high school campus. I have specialty with newborns, which is why my boss called me the "baby whisperer". Within those years I have cared for both infants and toddlers ranging from newborn to 3 years old, with the youngest being only 12 days old. I have also worked with triplets and children with special needs. Since moving I have spent my time being a nanny for one sweet little girl. I have spent almost six months with her, however the Read more family's needs and schedule has changed and their daughter enrolled at a child care center this month. With school, I am currently looking for part-time work, occasional care, or one time help. I love to sing, nurture, and do a variety of arts. I like to explore and think it's vital for children to be outdoors. I am up to date in CPR and am able to administer medication and first aid. I have taken 9 child development classes, totaling 27 units. I have great recommendations from my boss, the director of the child development center I work at, as well as a fellow coworker. I am willing to show you the letters of recommendations if you would like. I am currently continuing my education at Portland Community College and will transfer to Portland State in 2018 to get my bachelor's in Social Work. My end goal will be to get a Master's in Social Work to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I want to work with children who have endured hardships, I believe all children deserve a chance to become successful and happy in life and for that to happen each child needs to know that someone cares and believes in them. I hope this gives you an idea of who I am, I look forward to speaking with you further. I am an open book, please ask me any questions you may have. I hope I might be the right fit for you and your child. I am not a mother but I know how important finding the right person to care for your most precious possession. I truly have a deep love for children and I look forward to hearing from you. Have a great day!

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    Expired on 12/11/2017

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Availability

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • Before and after school care availability

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Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$15-$20/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • Assist with setting a routine
    • Overnight care
    • Occasional care
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Social/Emotional
    • Down Syndrome
    • Mobility Challenges
    • Visual Impairment
    • Administering Medication
    • Bathing
    • Bladder and Bowel Assistance
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Feeding Tube
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Lifting and Transferring
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Repositioning
    • Respiratory Care
    • Sign Language
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Currently attending

References

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • Willing to run errands as needed
  • Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • Basic math
    • Pre-algebra

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