Laurie Elz E.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 24 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Oakland, CA 94606
Meet Laurie Elz
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, which is about 23 years of experience. I've always loved being able to be my goofy, sensitive, playful self, without judgment. I find that it is easy for me to connect on that level and at a heart level with children as well, to nurture healthy social/emotional and self-reliability development. I also love teaching about the world around them to encourage curiosity and participation/interaction. Overall I hope to be the type of presence in a child's life that role models have been for me. In the past I have worked at a child development center, working with around 11-20 (2-3 year old) children and 3-5 co-workers in the classroom. It was the same place I had attended briefly as a child and I had a lot of great (and difficult) memories there. When I returned to work there I absolutely Read more LOVED it and found it difficult to leave. For the year I was there, I had built deep relationships with the children and their families in my classroom and continued to babysit children from both school years. In terms of discipline, I detest corporal punishment and do not believe in that as an option. I reported a former employee at the daycare center for child abuse, which was extremely difficult. I believe talking with children to explain morals and help them understand and personalize the ideas is the most effective way to help guide children in a healthy direction. My interests are outdoor activities (hiking, camping/backpacking, walking, biking, exploring, climbing trees, building snow forts, gardening), arts (crafts, photography, pottery, drawing, knitting, digital art), sports (mainly soccer), and playing games (board, card, outdoor games, building elaborate train sets, "playing pretend,"), baking and learning how to cook. I am also interested in human nature (alternative wellness, psychology, sociology, anthropology, philosophy/spiritual philosophy), and music (djembe drums, piano, learning guitar, music theory, music production). + I have CPR, First Aid, and Medicine Administration Training Certification, and drive my own 4 door car. + Long term goals: In February 2017, I graduated from a massage therapy school, and briefly worked from home as a therapeutic practitioner. I would like to continue working to support myself in attending the coursework for additional specializations in bodywork and trauma recovery and care. I also hope to continue learning how to play and make music. Squee! Thank you!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 08/19/2024. This check was completed, and the caregiver did not meet requirements to receive the badge.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 09/12/2023
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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 and afternoons
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 11/19/24
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 11/19/24
Amber A.
8/20/2024
Laurie (aka "Elz") has been with our family for over a year. She has cared for our son since just before his 2nd birthday and now he is starting pre-k3. Elz is caring, considerate, helpful and fun. She sat through countless speech therapy sessions with our son to help in his learning and overcoming that hurdle with us. Elz is a part of our family, plain and simple. She gives our son his space to play and figure things out in a safe environment inside and out of the home (park, etc). I plan to keep her on speed dial in case the opportunity arises for us again.
Nubia H.
4/12/2019
Laurie has been a great addition to our family circle and genuinely cares for the kids!
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$20-$25/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Occasional care
- 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
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Learning Disabilities
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Attended
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
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
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Homework expand
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
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