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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 14 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Waukegan, IL 60085

Meet Palm

  • Comfortable with pets

Caring, Fun, Loving, Patient, Responsible, Trustworthy, and Reliable, with 14 years of experience as a caregiver. Kids are always my first priority. I am qualified to work with infants and toddlers, and I have references available. I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable childcare. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting and tutoring roles, where I discovered my love for caring for children. I got a bachelor's degree in Biology and am now pursuing a master's in healthcare administration. I completed coursework in early child development, CPR training, and First Aid training. I prioritize the well-being and safety of children and strive to create a nurturing environment where they can thrive. I engage children in educational games, outdoor activities, and imaginative play with patience, creativity, and a friendly approach. I believe in openly communicating with parents, providing regular updates, and promptly addressing concerns. I'm committed to providing a safe, stimulating, Read more and enjoyable experience for the children in my care.

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available weekends
  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • Before and after school care availability

Nanny

  • Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
  • Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
  • Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 2/17/21

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Hugh B.

5/8/2021

Palm watched our 18 month old for a week while we were on vacation in North Carolina and she was *perfect* for us. We cannot recommend her highly enough to care for your children.

Experience

Willing to care for 1 child per sitting

$22-$25/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • 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+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Physical Disabilities
    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Social/Emotional
    • Cerebral Palsy

Education

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • 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

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