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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 10 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in New Bedford, MA 02740

Meet Kirsten

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

I have worked many years as caregiver in a variety of areas: babysitting children ages 6 months through adolescence; maintaining safety of elderly folks with dementia spectrum disorders, working with chronically mentally ill adults.. Have provided family therapy with focus on communication and behavioral (parental and child) concerns. Many of the skills I have as a mental health professional would generalize quite well in a family setting. I have also worked as personal assistant and legal secretary. I am a nurturing person who likes to help people feel safe, respected and well cared for. I am thoughtful, and resourceful and enjoy a challenge. I believe that I can provide a healthy, fun and well-rounded care environment for your child(ren). I am respective of parental rules and household structure. I don't rely on "electronic" babysitting; am not afraid to get messy or be silly while playing. I have a good sense of humor Read more and can laugh at myself too. To me, reading, coloring, art, and dress-up are fun; but so are mud pies, playing with pets and digging holes in the sand. In other words, I feel the best way to foster learning, fun and confidence is to interact with child(ren) via a play therapy model. I have behavior modification experience from working with children with a variety of mental health diagnoses. My preferred mode of therapeutic intervention is play therapy. I am positive I can provide a safe and professional experience for parents and children alike. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my bio and preferences.

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available evenings, late nights and weekends
  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • After school care availability

Nanny

  • My availability is valid through 5/30/12

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Experience

Willing to care for 1 child per sitting

$15-$30/hr

  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Special needs expand

    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Education

Psychology

Graduated Rhode Island College 2003

References

Additional services

  • Potty Training
  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
  • Homework

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