Devorah Z.
Looking for full-time work as a nanny.
- 20 years paid experience
- Nanny in Chicago, IL 60645
Meet Devorah
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I’ve been a professional nanny for over 20 years and am also a certified Newborn Care Specialist. Im a mom to a 3.5 year old daughter and a stepmother (not the evil kind!) to a 12 year old daughter. As a mother myself I am intimately aware of the needs and what it takes to raise young children. I work intentionally to be connected and engaged with children and my style is gentle, warm, patient, with firm boundaries and consistency. I love to go on adventures with kids and help them learn and explore. I do not have a one size fits all approach and work to learn about each child individually to help them grow and develop at their own pace. I’m a devoted and reliable nanny as my previous employers will happily tell you. I maintain relationships with my families well after my employment ends. My career has Read more been spent becoming a part of the families I care for and have lasted many years. My most current position will be coming to an end due to them not being able to offer me full time hours anymore. I’m looking for a family open to me bringing my daughter along. She is currently in part time preschool three days a week. I believe having her with me makes me a better nanny in every way as everything I do has a direct and lasting impact on her and in our home as well as in yours. It has made me even more conscious of how everything I do, say, and model impacts and shapes the children in my care. Plus the added benefit of her being a built in playmate for your children. I’m skilled in creating and maintaining routines for different aged children, following through on commitments, and organizing schedules in collaboration with parents. I have a great sense of humor and remain calm under pressure. I’m honest, kind, reliable, patient, responsible, loving, and silly. Caring for children is both my passion and privilege. Experience: FT Nanny March 2024- Current. Care for two children ages 6 & 2 at start. Family is transitioning to part time. FT Nanny September 2023 -February 2024. Care for one child age 4 months at start. FT Nanny March 2016-August 2023. Care for three children starting at 1.5, newborn 2016, & newborn 2019. FT Nanny February 2012-February 2016. Care for two children ages 3 & 10 months at the start. FT Nanny June 2008-August 2011. Care for three children ages 4,2,&newborn at start. FT Nanny April 2003-June 2008. Care for three children ages 8,5,& 3 at start. References readily available upon request
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 08/23/2023
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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
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Availability
- Has a child who needs to accompany care provider on the job
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Open availability on weekdays (M-F)
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 5/21/25
Kristen K.
6/28/2023
Devorah has been an exceptional nanny to our three children and part of our family for over seven years. She has seen us through it all: the birth of our two youngest children, COVID, the birth of her daughter, and moving homes. Through every phase, every celebration, and every challenge, she has shown up and supported us, caring for our children as she would her own and managing our crazy schedules without skipping a beat. She is more than reliable - we have to remind her to take days off once in awhile! She bonds with children easily, adapts to their needs and individual personalities, and upholds rules consistently. Sadly, we can't offer as many hours as we used to, so the time is right for Devorah to join another family. Whoever they are will be very lucky!
Jamie M.
1/11/2016
Devorah has been our children’s nanny and a member of our family for the past four years. I can’t even begin to imagine what our lives would have been like had we not found her. She quickly formed a loving bond with our two children and has helped them learn and grow from potty training to reading. She is responsible, reliable, patient, fun, flexible, silly, safe, loving, and independent. She is beyond what I dared to hope for when we were in the position of searching and more than I can communicate in a brief review. My only regret in a recent decision to stay home is no longer having a need for childcare. I welcome any contact from anyone considering her. --Jamie Morris
Genevieve M.
7/31/2011
Devorah has been nannying for us for the past 2 1/5 years. She is extremely responsible, reliable, flexible and is wonderful with children. She has great energy and I highly recommend her! I'd be happy to speak with anyone interested in using her as a nanny or babysitter.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$27-$35/hr for the first child, $1 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
- Diabetes
Education
communciations
Graduated Columbia College Chicago 2005
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Potty Training
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework