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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 12 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Troy, IL 62294

Meet Jessica

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

I have over 14 years of experience as a paid babysitter/nanny, and over 20 years of overall childcare experience since caring for my nephews as a teen. I have been a full-time and part-time nanny for families with children of varying ages, from birth to early teens. I have watched up to five children at one time. I have an associates' degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked as a substitute in daycares and preschools. As a nanny, my responsibilities beyond basic care have included: -Preparing nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. -Modeling and teaching appropriate behavior and social skills. -Organizing and conducting age-appropriate activities, ie. games, arts and crafts, sports, walks and play dates. -Maintaining and observing children's health and well being. -Supervising and assisting with homework, chores and development of personal hygiene. -Transporting children to school, outings and appointments. -Light housework pertaining to children's areas and needs. -Working Read more with parents to develop and implement various programs to aid with discipline, schedules, potty training, homework/education and more.

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
  • 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 Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 8/31/21

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Sergio & Sandy R.

7/5/2007

Jessica was very nice, my son told me he really liked reading with her. She was professional and curteous. Very polite young lady. My only problem is now that others read this they may steal her away from us; we would love to work with her again and again. Thanx So Much Jessica! You Rock!

Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$18-$26/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • Assist with setting a routine
    • Mother's helper
    • Occasional care
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
  • 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
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Administering Medication
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bathing
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Early Childhood Education

Graduated 2011

References

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
  • 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

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