Melissa L.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 20 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Newport News, VA 23601
Meet Melissa
- Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! My name is Melissa and I was born and raised in Newport News, Va. I am 42 years old (young!) and have two children. I have a boy that is 22 and a daughter that is 16. I also am a foster parent to a wonderful young man who is also 22. I first began working in childcare through my mom. She worked at our churches daycare and my sister and I used to go with her to work. Once I turned 15 I got my workers permit and began to work there as well! I worked with 2-12 year olds. I taught and prepared lesson plans using the abeka curriculum. I also worked for another private school/daycare where I also did the same. Whenever things get hectic or overwhelming I usually say “let’s take 5” to regroup and redirect the energy or frustration into a positive activity. My Read more 16 year old daughter is special needs and suffers from depression, anxiety and PTSD. She also has autism as well as a communication delay disorder. I have had special training as well as parenting classes through the Hampton-Newport News CSB. I am also a Personal Care Aide, meaning I am able to help with daily living activities, hygiene, medication management etc. Unfortunately my First Aid and Adult/Infant CPR license has expired, but I have retained the information and weekly brush up on my skills. I am a Christian, however, if you do not wish that religion be talked about to your children I totally respect your decision. I’m very down to earth, an open book! I’m honest to a fault at times but I believe that’s the only way you should be. While children are in my care it is important for them to learn to trust me and for them to feel the same love that they would normally get from their mom or dad! It’s hard enough leaving your children and even harder to leave them with a stranger, so I must earn your trust as well! I am pretty flexible as far as a schedule goes, but I do prefer afternoons and evenings. Thank you so much for reading and getting to know a little more about me! I’m looking forward to meeting you and your family!
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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
- Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$11-$25/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- 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
- Alzheimer's
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Premature Newborn
- Seizures
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Injection Assistance
- Insulin Injections
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Repositioning
- Respiratory Care
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Human Services/Social Work
Attended Thomas Nelson Community College
References
- Client Join to contact reference
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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
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies