River J.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 6 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Essex Junction, VT 05452
Meet River
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
About Me * Fully Vaccinated * Clean Background Check * Clean Driving Record * Do not smoke/drink Education * Newborn Care Specialist * 27/60 Credits for A.A. in Early Childhood Education * North American Montessori Training (Current) Certifications * Red Cross Infant and Adult CPR/AED/First Aid Certified * Red Cross Babysitter Certified Experience * 6000+ Hours of Experience * Cared for 20+ Families (Nannying + Babysitting) * Newborns - Age 10 * Cared for up to 6 kids at a time. My Philosophies * Gentle Parenting * Authoritative Parenting (Not to be confused with authoritarian!!) * Montessori Method What I Teach * Consent/Body Autonomy * Positive Affirmations * Encourage/Expressing Feelings * Independence * Being Open/Accepting of Everyone * Emotion Regulation Skills * Age Appropriate Activities (crafts/sensory bins/outdoor games) * Life Skills(cooking/cleaning/personal hygiene) * Manners (please/thank you/excuse me) What is Important to Me * LGBTQ+ Friendly * Open and Honest Communication Read more Special Skills * Black Belt in Karate * Strong Swimmer What I Enjoy * Hiking * Swimming * Cooking/Baking * Biking * Volunteering Other * Will provide excellent references * Available to start September 6th
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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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
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 10/1/21
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$30-$35/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
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Premature Newborn
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Early Childhood Education
Attended Community College of Vermont
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
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies