Lorraine C.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 12 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Mercer, PA 16137
Meet Lorraine
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! I reside in Hubert, NC. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and return often as I can to visit family and friends. I am a single mother of a lovely daughter. I’m a healthy balance of an easy going/patient attitude and assertive when needed. I have dedicated my career to working with children of all ages with diverse educational and medical needs both in/outside the classroom in the position of babysitters, nanny, assistant camp director/counselor; and teacher. Working with children is a rewarding profession and a true passion of mine. I believe in creating a positive environment where children feel protected and can thrive. When surrounded by children, I am happiest. I love being active in the great outdoors and enjoying taking children on outings as well as staying home with them baking, reading, playing games and doing fun projects. In my free time, I enjoy spending Read more time with my daughter and family, camping, traveling, making crafts, and reading to name a few. I have a background in Early/Childhood Elementary Education; Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Orientation & Mobility Specialist and Masters Competency Coursework in Mild/Moderate Disabilities. I am Infant/Child/Adult First Aid/CPR Certified I am a professional, dedicated and caring individual. I would be honored to care for your children. I am willing to relocate.
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Enhanced Criminal
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Basic Criminal
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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 evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/1/18
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/1/18
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$45/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Hearing Loss
- Hydrocephaly
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Pervasive Development Disorder
- Premature Newborn
- Seizures
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
Education
Certification of Teacher of Visually Impaired/Orientation & Mobility
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Friend Join to contact reference
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
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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