Tara S.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 4 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Roanoke, VA 24050
Meet Tara
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
Hi! I’m Tara, a dedicated and experienced babysitter with 4 years of professional childcare experience and a lifetime of caring for my two younger brothers. As a current college student, I bring energy, responsibility, and a love for working with kids of all ages. I’m CPR and First Aid certified, ensuring a safe and secure environment at all times. I pride myself on being patient, dependable, and creative, always finding fun and engaging ways to connect with children while providing the care and attention they need. Whether it’s helping with homework, planning activities, or simply being a positive presence, I strive to create a nurturing and enjoyable experience for every child I care for.
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
- Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$16-$20/hr for the first child, $5 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
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Tourette Syndrome
- Bathing
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Math
Currently attending Hollins University
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Crafts
- Potty Training
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- English
- Essay writing