Taran C.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 15 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Meet Taran
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
As a babysitter, I would love to build forts, do puzzles, make homemade play dough, bake cookies, create mini scrapbooks, swim, or plant seeds with your children. Those are just a few of my favorites, but I have many more ideas up my sleeve! If you are looking for a creative and fun-natured babysitter who will have a ball with your kids, I'm your girl. I am the mother of three and was a nanny for 10 years before having my own kids. I would also enjoy just taking kids to the park or a nearby library. I love to read stories, play games, do crafts, bake, and sing songs with the kids. I am Infant/Child CPR trained and have great references. Also, I am currently up to date with my flu and Tdap vaccines.
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 10/29/2019
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 10/30/2019
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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 mornings, late nights and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 6/11/25
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 6/11/25
Kimberly C.
4/30/2012
Taran is the best! She was our very first babysitter! We are so comfortable leaving our 6 month old with her because we know that he's in great hands!
Amy O.
1/19/2012
Taran is the absolute best sitter I have ever had. My 4 year old and one year old love her. I have used her about 6 times and everytime she has a new activity for my daughter to do. FANTASTIC! She understands what it takes to keep a house running while mom and dad are gone and does not hesitate to jump right in. I feel so comfortable leaving her in charge!
Betsy C.
9/19/2008
Taran was absolutely fabulous. Both my husband and I were extremely comfortable leaving her with our children. We'll definitely be calling her again!
Tracy E.
8/27/2007
Taran was a delight. She was on time and when I arrived at home, they were asleep. They even went to bed without much fuss (not for me of course!!). I can't wait for her to stay with the twins again.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$30/hr for the first child, $3 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
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Attended Moraine Valley Community College
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- 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
- Essay writing