Melissa M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 7 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Taylor, MI 48180
Meet Melissa
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Profile After nannying for six years, I have a wide range of experience in childcare, including in trauma and disabilities. My expertise reaches all ages, from infant to middle school. I strive to build strong relationships with families, working with parents to guide their children to a healthy, safe, and productive future. Certifications -First Aid -CPR -License-exempt provider for the state of Michigan -Great Start to Quality training Experience Nanny of four — September 2020-present -Caring for four children in day-to-day activities -Helping children with their schooling, both virtual and in-person -Counseling through deep trauma, due to past family complications and foster care -Providing loving arms through hard days and gentle guidance in each circumstance -Walking alongside the parent as she navigated the grueling process of foster care and adoption -Helped with daily housework, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry Nanny of infant — March 2020-August 2020 -Cared for an infant, Read more working to keep him safe and happy -Kept the routine his parents had built for him, including feedings, diaper changes, naps, and outdoor activities -Allowed parents to work from home with privacy and freedom Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt — October 2018-March 2020 -Managed store operations, such as opening/closing the store, serving customers, money handling, cleaning, food preparation, etc -Worked one-on-one with customers, making them feel content and solving any dissatisfaction -Trained new employees through strong working relationships, guiding them to learn and eventually teach others the importance of a job done well -Ensured health safety in product usage and machine care Babysitter of two — 2014-2018 -Cared for two young girls, providing structure and routine daily -Gently navigated the disabilities one of the girls faced, including partial deafness, partial blindness, ADHD, mild autism, and post-cancer trauma -Helped with potty training, reading, writing, and homework
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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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
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings and afternoons
- Daytime care availability during summer months
Nanny
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Available to start on 8/30/2021
- My availability is valid through 10/31/21
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Available to start on 8/30/2021
- My availability is valid through 10/31/21
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$15-$25/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Cancer
- Hearing Loss
- Mental Illness
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Sign Language
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- 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
- Basic math
- English