Bonnie R.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 2 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Des Plaines, IL 60016
- 23 miles, will travel 10 mi
Meet Bonnie
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I am I looking for babysitting positions with work hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and occasional weekends. I am retired and am flexible; but I have been caring for a child alternating Tuesdays and Fridays in my home in Des Plaines. I have been doing so since she was 3 months old. She is now going to be 3 in December. My house is equipped with a pack and play and toddler toys. Active children are my specialty! I have transportation and am comfortable with pets. I have raised two boys as a single parent. I have experience parenting and loving challenging children. Mine were diagnosed with ADHD, depression, Bipolar Disorder,Autism and RAD/PTSD. Years ago I worked in a child care facility as kindergarten after school teacher.I am retired now and love children. I have CPR and first aid experience. This experience came from both my past Army medical training, Read more Scouting and 11 years of working with Cintas First Aid and Safety prior to retirement. If you h would like to talk I can be reached at 847-400-4569. I would like to meet and discuss all opportunities . I live in Des Plaines and am looking to work less than 10 miles from my home. I will be looking forward to meeting and answering your questions. Bonnie
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
- Generally available mornings
- Before school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$15-$23/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- 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
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Mental Illness
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
Education
Attended
References
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- Friend Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Swimming Supervision
- Potty Training
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling