Flora M.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 12 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Hood River, OR 97031
Meet Flora
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I'm a nanny/tutor with over 11 years professional experience providing loving direction for children in both individual family and nanny-share settings. I've worked with children aged 1 - 12 years, with the majority of my experience being with 2-7 yr olds, and I also have many years of volunteer experience in youth programs for teens. I'm very comfortable with, and have proven competence in, caring for several children at once, and my teaching / childcare approach is based on showing deep reverence for children - giving them the encouragement to explore the world while developing good habits - and providing a loving and confident safety net for them to count on. My goal is for every child to feel truly cherished and happy. I work closely with parents to ensure the highest quality care and direction for their wonderful children. If desired, I can plan daily/weekly schedules, including but not Read more limited to: educational outings & outdoor activities, level-appropriate education, and creative projects. Emotional intelligence, academic curiosity, deductive reasoning, creativity, empathy, and age-appropriate responsibility are strongly encouraged. I'll also document & report child development milestones to parents, and and like to have ongoing, open communication with them. I believe it is important to not only think of what a child needs in the present, but to also keep in mind what helpful skills they will need ahead in life. Therefore I try to help children gain strong confidence in themselves, encourage them to explore the world around them, and help them develop a healthy sense of self-reliance. This may look like: studying the natural sciences, ample reading time, solving puzzles, and praising them for their curiosity. My approach implements Montessori and 'Love and Logic' principles, as I feel these systems deeply honor children and provide the guidance they need to flourish. Also very comfortable following a school-provided curriculum/homework load. I'm a certified childcare provider by WA State, and have been trained in infant and child CPR (although I need to update my certification, which I'm more than happy to do). I'm very happy to answer any questions you may have, and discuss if I may be a good fit for your nanny needs!
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 12/09/2022
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 11/20/2020
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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
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$25-$35/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- 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
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Bachelor of Music
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- 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
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies