Maija W.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 6 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Meet Maija
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
Hi all! My name is Maija and I am I 19 year old babysitter/nanny in Kalamazoo Michigan. I graduated in 2023 from Kalamazoo Central. In October 2023 I was a short term paraprofessional in an autism classroom with children ages 2.5-4.5. I have worked for various families with children ranging in age from 6 months to 12 years. I have experience with special needs as well, please read the section on special needs for more details. I love to do arts and crafts! I also try to incorporate learning into play as much as I can. I have experience with home education as I did online schooling for most of high school through KPS. I have also assisted children with their online education as well as schooling prek-kinder using a curriculum. Currently I don't have my license. With that being said, I use Uber or metro often and have always Read more arrived on time. I love to do arts and crafts! I also try to incorporate learning into play as much as I can. For homeschooling families: I did online school all through high school and have helped families with their children's online schooling, if you're a homeschool family le me know and I would be glad to help out with schooling throughout the day. I also have experience teaching directly from curriculums I really love doing arts and crafts! It should be noted that on occasion I do involve paints or markers so having messy play clothes is essential. I also enjoy cooking and baking. I make lots of pancakes with the kids for breakfast. When babysitting one of my cousins we go on lots of adventures. We walk since I live half a mile from lots of stores. We recently visited the museum as well which was a fun adventure. Note: I currently am not licensed. I have had a permit for the last few years but haven't taken the road test. I am planning on taking it in the next few months. When babysitting close family, I do walk with the children to stores or take Uber/Metro to farther away destinations. I am willing on taking children on adventures with proper consent and paperwork from the parents. I am also red cross safe swim certified. I have a passion for working with children with autism and helping them learn. I know loads about PECS and nonverbal communication.
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Enhanced Criminal
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Basic Criminal
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and 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), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Available to start on 11/7/2023
- My availability is valid through 11/23/23
- 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), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Available to start on 11/7/2023
- My availability is valid through 11/23/23
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$18/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- 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
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Challenges
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Travel with Family
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- English
- Social studies