Alyssa P.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 4 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Torrington, CT 06790
Meet Alyssa
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi there! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who loves working with individuals with special needs. My major in Social Sciences: Psychology and my experience working at Devereux have prepared me to work with a wide range of people of all different abilities. I am currently certified in First Aid / CPR Certified - American Red Cross, Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) - QPR Institute, Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIR-R) - Office for the People with Developmental Disabilities, and Certified to administer Diastat and Nayzilan for seizure patients - American Red Cross Dispensing Medication Certified - American Red Cross. I look forward to connecting with you soon!
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 02/28/2022
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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
- Generally available mornings and afternoons
- Before school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$17-$35/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months)
- 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
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Dwarfism
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Heart Defects
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Pervasive Development Disorder
- Premature Newborn
- Rett Syndrome
- Seizures
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Tourette Syndrome
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Mobility Assistance
Education
human services with a minor in psychology
Graduated Mount Saint Mary College 2019
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