Doreen W.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 8 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Berwyn, IL 60402
Meet Doreen
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
***Based on health conditions, I am only considering jobs for children over the age of 5 who listen well and follow directions.*** I have been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. I babysat throughout high school and college. Got married and when I had my own two children, they weren't enough to keep me busy (and hubby said, "No more!"), so I did home daycare three days a week for girlfriends who were lucky enough to have 3-day a week schedules way back when. After 14 years in the classroom (grades K - 8), and 20 more as an assistant principal, I've done more than my fair share of "babysitting" while educating the children of Chicago! So while I may be older, I am very young at heart. I am loving, caring, have a great sense of humor, and can't get enough tutoring and babysitting in my life Read more to keep me happy and moving! I am creative and love to do arts and crafts on my own and with kiddies. My babysitting has mostly been with area families. I am available evenings for datenights for a few hours. I would honestly prefer the occasional or recurring gig. I'm not as physically active as I once was. I prefer being in-house only when possible and children over age 5 as I can no longer carry and chase toddlers and pre-schoolers (boo-hoo). I am planning to be recertified in Child CPR and First Aid as soon as I can find the opportunity. I am fully vaccinated (Covid too). I have my own car and have never smoked or done drugs, and have no problem with pets or with household chores (IF they don't include stairs). I look at everything we do as a learning activity for the child/ren. The child's safety and needs ALWAYS come first. I also speak fluent Spanish if you wanted me to use it with or teach it to your child(ren). Doreen W.
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 12/27/2021
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 03/11/2018
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 09/06/2019
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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 evenings and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 12/29/21
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 12/29/21
Jenna Q.
4/5/2022
Andrew S.
11/29/2021
It was a pleasure working with Doreen. She helped us with our 4 month old and was responsive and attentive to the little one, gave us regular updates, and our little one loved her!
Bridget M.
4/16/2020
Sayali S.
1/13/2019
Sayali S.
1/13/2019
Jennifer H.
3/5/2018
Once I read through Doreen’s bio I knew she’d be great and after meeting her I decided she was a great find to help our family. From the get go she came prepared with all sorts of arts and crafts and educational activities for her and my 2.5 year old to work on together. My daughter sits attentively at the table for hours (which is a true miracle) asking Doreen for “more”. It’s been so fun to see her eager to learn and work on the different activities Doreen brings with her. Every day is something new. Her educational experience is the best you’ll find out there when looking for a babysitter or nanny. She’s punctual, reliable, flexible and caring and will truly treat your kids as one of her own. She also helps around the house when she isn’t busy with the kids which is great. I won’t give her up without a fight, but I would highly recommend her for other part time positions that she desires.
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$20/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
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
Education
School Administration and Supervision
Graduated Concordia University Chicago 1993
References
- Client Join to contact reference
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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
- English
- Essay writing
- Spanish