Gary M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 14 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Meet Gary
- Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- Special Education Certification
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Frequently care for a 9-year-old & a 5-year-old overnight, to the playground, swimming, or horseback riding. I also routinely care for a 4-year-old and am a good fit for occasional daily or a weekend break. Kids are drawn to me because I am a guy that is a kid at heart. I have an M. Ed. in Psychology from the University of Virginia, focused on developmentally and emotionally challenged children. I am still taking classes on special needs issues, working toward a second degree. My wife and I live halfway between my clients' homes in Stafford, FXSB, Spotsy, and Mechanicsville. I do not call out, and I am never late. My families will verify that you can count on me. I have mentored challenged kids with Big Brothers Big Sisters and passed the New York and Virginia criminal, the DSS Child Protective Services, and the CPR/First Aid/Trauma for Infants and Read more Children, and I am a registered Easter Seals Provider. Yes, I am a senior, exceptionally good with kids, and work with them where they are, not where someone thinks they should be. Special needs kids can be a joy to interact with. Many are uplifting, enthusiastic, and inspirational to my life. Best, Gary
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 11/16/2023
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 11/23/2023
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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, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 3/28/23
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 3/28/23
Alyssha T.
8/15/2023
Gary has been a blessing with my two kiddos (10f and 11m) my son has special needs and is on the autism spectrum and Gary has been nothing short of fantastic with both my kids. He makes sure they are taken care of and even does the dishes if he sees any left over for me. Don’t hesitate to hire him, you will not regret it!
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$16-$22/hr for the first child, $3 for each additional child
- 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
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Dwarfism
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Hearing Loss
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Pervasive Development Disorder
- Rett Syndrome
- Seizures
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Tourette Syndrome
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Injection Assistance
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Repositioning
- Respiratory Care
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
- Wilbarger Brushing Protocol
Education
M.ED. Psychology, Special Needs
University of Virginia 2024
References
- Family Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Swimming Supervision
- Potty Training
- 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