Kristen P.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 10 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Du Quoin, IL 62832
Meet Kristen
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
My passion in life is assisting families in caring for their most important assets (children, pets, homes, clothing, etc.). I have extensive experience in childcare including individual babysitting sessions for over 25 years, nannying for one to three children for seven years, church child services including weekly infant room/Sunday School 5 year old class/Vacation Bible School 4 year old classes. I have continuously trained in infant and up CPR and first aid care. My childcare style is extremely gentle and communicative. I believe in as much outdoor time, as possible, for all ages. I do not use screen time as a method of entertaining children unless it is a learning activity we do together in limited use. I prefer to bring the magic with imaginative play, learning activities, reading books, creative adventures and things that encourage gifted/intellectually talented children. I know a thousand kid song and poems by heart and Read more am not afraid to look silly with kids. I have been serving as a house manager in Los Angeles. My responsibilities are to maintain a spotless, calm, safe and happy environment for a five bedroom/3 bathroom home. I happily manage recycling, minor repairs, outdoor maintenance, inventory, cooking two meals per day, shopping, meal planning, event planning, moving assistance, laundry, etc. I was trained by a Donna Karan specialist in high-end fabric care/maintenance. Recent fires were a catalyst for me returning to the Midwest. I am originally from the midwest so animals are like family. I love to spoil pets and even took an animal massage class. I look forward to bringing the magic to your family!!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 02/23/2025. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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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, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$55/hr for the first child, $10 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
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Alzheimer's
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Premature Newborn
- Seizures
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Repositioning
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Applied Theatrical Sciences
Attended University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
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
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies