Whitney S.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 23 years paid experience
- Babysitter in North Port, FL 34287
Meet Whitney
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! My name is Whitney, and I am an experienced babysitter residing in North Port, FL. A bit more about me: I am 37 years old, and I write grants for an arts nonprofit. I have been babysitting for 26 years with 9 years of professional nanny experience in New York City, and I am certified in CPR and First Aid. Prior to my experience in New York, I babysat for local families in my home state of Massachusetts for 10 years, as well as held numerous camp counselor positions for children 4-15. I am very comfortable with infants! I am enthusiastic and athletic, and I know lots of games and songs. If I sound like the fun, responsible sitter you've been looking for, please contact me!!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 10/19/2020
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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 evenings, late nights and weekends
Meg C.
2/10/2019
Whitney is amazing! She is like a part of our family. She is on time every day, is caring and loving with the kids, gets them to school on time, and sends me an update daily. We feel extremely lucky to have connected with Whitney.
Zoey S.
9/24/2018
Rachel M.
4/21/2014
Whitney is awesome! She watched my two kitties for an extended period of time while I was away on business and took amazing care of them both. One of them ended up needing multiple vet visits and she was there for him (and me!) the whole time. Upon my return-I could tell that both cats were content and happy. I would not hesitate to hire Whitney again. She is a great pet sitter and a lovely person.
Marie B.
10/8/2013
Whitney was great! We were I town for a wedding, and she was externally flexible. She got to know the kids quickly - our two little boys (2 and 4 years old) were very comfortable with her. We highly recommend her!
Mike K.
1/27/2013
Whitney watched our two cats for a few days. She was super-professional and very easy to get in touch with while we were away. We would definitely use her again!
Yuko S.
9/5/2012
We hired Whitney for our 3 month old daughter and she was excellent!! Punctual, responsible and trustworthy as professional with cheerful personality. Highly recommended!!
Sara S.
4/28/2012
Whitney babysat for my two children (ages 4 and 5) the other night, and the kids gave her 5 stars! She had an easy rapport with our family - the kids had a great time and even managed to get to bed on-time and get a good night sleep. She seems very trustworthy and dependable. Will use her again!
Nola H.
9/6/2010
Whitney is a wonderful babysitter and nanny. She watched my daughter (now 9 months) for 3 months this summer from 9-7 every Mon, Wed, and Fri and did a superb job. My daughter had very bad separation anxiety at first and Whitney worked extremely hard to get her past it. In no time, my daughter was having a fantastic time. Whitney is extremely confident and capable - there is simply nothing she can't handle. You would be lucky to have her sit for you!
Patricia M.
4/18/2010
Whitney is terrific! She babysat several times for my 3 year old son while we were visiting NYC from London. She always arrived on time with a smile on her face. My son took to her immediately, even with jetlag! I highly recommend Whitney, and you will be very lucky to have her.
Paula S.
4/9/2010
Our 6-month-old son had a blast with Whitney during our vacation. He was always smiling and laughing when he saw her. She was reliable, prompt and very energetic. As a new mom I was very scared about trusting a nanny with our son but Whitney put those fears to rest with her warm personality and nurturing ways. I highly recommend Whitney!
Tiffany H.
1/31/2010
Whitney has been watching our children after school for the past year. She's proven to be extremely reliable and is always on time. She does a great job helping the children with homework. Our kids love spending time with Whitney. Highly recommended!
Senta G.
1/29/2010
Whitney is really wonderful with children and has lots and lots of experience. She's seen it all, which is very comforting. Whitney is great at engineering and encouraging creative activities and is very enthusiastic about games and play in general. She is always prompt and responsible. All in all, a really great sitter.
Shoshana B.
9/17/2008
Whitney watches our 2 year old and 6 month old sons every weekday morning. She starts super early at 6:30 am and is never late! She is very good with our kids and works very hard. I highly recommend her for any babysitting position.
Margaret D.
8/11/2008
Whitney was very friendly and dependable. She did a great job caring for my cat while I was away for two weeks. She really came through for me and I would highly recommend her.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$18-$25/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- 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
- Physical Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Injection Assistance
- Insulin Injections
- Lifting and Transferring
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Theatre Arts Performance, Dance
Graduated Hofstra University 2008
References
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- 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
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies