Joanna R.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 15 years paid experience
- Babysitter in New York, NY 10003
Meet Joanna
- Comfortable with pets
Hello! I am a career caretaker with a Psychology degree and 15 years of caretaking experience with children of all ages (infancy - teens) and levels of need (special needs and neurotypical). I never thought I would enjoy working with children so much, but over the years I have gained experience and many compliments and requests from parents. I'd like to continue down this path of being an asset to other families. When in the company of children, I enjoy engaging in conversation, playing games, going to the playground, going to bookstores or libraries, reading to/with them, and doing arts and crafts. I am no world class chef, but I can prepare simple meals and snacks. I am very kind, responsible, and fun, yet firm when necessary. I am currently looking for a position that is 15-20 hours a week during the school year, between the hours of 8am and Read more 1:30pm - infant care preferable (due to timing). Ideally I’m looking to start in September/October. **I am unavailable during the summer months (July and August), as I do travel during that time. If you feel that I could possibly be a good match for your family, please do reach out! I hope to hear from you! *If we communicate, and you express interest in moving forward, please do not disappear. It’s quite disheartening. I offer the utmost professionalism and courtesy, and hope that you will do the same. Thank you :)
Trust & safety
We encourage parents to conduct their own screenings using the background check tools. See what each of the badges covered, or learn more about keeping your family safe by visiting the Trust & Safety Center.
-
Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
-
Basic Criminal
Expired on 07/17/2024
-
Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
-
First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
-
CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- After school care availability
Katie G.
6/19/2024
Joanna has babysat for my 2 daughters many times over a 10 year period. We met her when she was a full-time nanny for our neighbor. She was always warm and friendly when we would interact with her in the building. She sometimes babysat for us on a weekend evening and then when we moved out of the building, we still called her on weekend evenings to come babysit for our kids. She is fun, engaging, responsible and very communicative. She shows up on time and always cleaned up after the kids. The kids reported that she played games with them and was present. We trust her completely and recommend her highly and without reservation.
Marina T.
6/12/2024
Nothing but rave reviews for Joanna. She babysat our 2 month old during a recent trip to NYC and she was wonderful. We were nervous bc he's so young and it was our first time having a sitter for him, but she quickly put us at ease. She sat for us for 3 nights and was always communicative, gave us frequent updates and was clearly very comfortable with our infant. We loved her easy-going, yet confident, energy. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her wholeheartedly!
Tim D.
6/7/2024
Joanna is awesome. Please hire her! She's taken care of our two school-aged kids (8 and 10) after school on Fridays for about a year. She's punctual and responsible about afterschool pick-up. When she's with them, she's caring, attentive, and engaging. Our kids laugh a lot with her--we think yours might, too!
Cloe A.
6/3/2024
We had Joanna babysit our son for date nights every other weekend. We never left our son alone with someone that wasn’t family and we completely felt comfortable with Joanna. Our son can be quite a handle and she handled him like a champ. He was always so excited to see her when she walked in the door. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter.
Jenny M.
6/3/2024
Look no further; Joanna is fantastic. She is reliable, professional, and personable. Joanna has cared for my two school-aged children (one with special needs) over the past two years and has been a valuable asset to our whole family. She is a great communicator and a trustworthy caregiver. We recommend her highly!
Josh S.
5/30/2024
Joanna is a sweet, kind and responsible sitter. She's the best! Our daughter always looked forward to spending time with her and my wife and I knew that we never needed to worry when Joanna was with her. She made sure to let us know everything that happened when we came home and always kept us up to date when something did happen while we're away. You'll be lucky to have her come to your home!
Laura Z.
5/29/2024
Joanna is the best! She is the first in-home sitter we’ve had for our daughter (starting around 7 months old) and we immediately felt very comfortable with her. Joanna is trustworthy, friendly, kind, calm and super responsive. Any family would be lucky to have her on board!
Sari P.
5/28/2024
I am so grateful that I found Joanna to care for my son. She is loving, smart and communicative. She really connected with my son and became a member of our family. My only regret is that my son aged out of needing a sitter!
Elaine S.
5/15/2024
Joanna is a loving, patient, intelligent care provider. My special needs son adores her, as do I. She is creative, fun, and energetic. I know that any family who works with Joanna will be happy - and lucky - to have her.
Habiba S.
3/14/2024
We love Joanna! She’s watched my daughter a few times for date night and I’ve felt very comfortable leaving her in Joanna’s care. Super friendly, communicative and just a lovely person all around. 10/10 would recommend!
Arthur And Jennifer M.
2/14/2024
Joanna was a great caretaker for our newborn. We are looking forward to having her back!
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$25-$30/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
-
Infants (age 0-11 months)
- 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
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Injection Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
Education
Psychology
Graduated Seton Hall University 2005
References
- Client Join to contact reference
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
Additional services
-
Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English