Sara K.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 10 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Andover, MN 55304
Meet Sara
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
A Little About Myself: My Babysitting Experience, Training, and Certifications Growing up, I always had a natural affinity for children. Whether it was taking care of my younger cousins, babysitting for neighbors, or spending time with younger children in my family, I quickly realized that I enjoyed working with kids and had a knack for it. These experiences sparked my passion for becoming a trusted babysitter and caregiver, and over the years, I’ve gained valuable skills, certifications, and real-life experiences that have helped me become the reliable, responsible, and caring sitter I am today. My Babysitting Experience: I began babysitting at a young age, initially looking after my younger cousin and other family members. As I grew older, my babysitting experience expanded to include caring for children in my neighborhood. I would often babysit for families on weekends or during the evenings, helping out parents who needed someone to watch Read more their children while they ran errands or attended social events. These early experiences helped me develop a good understanding of different age groups, from toddlers to pre-teens, and gave me a foundation in basic childcare responsibilities. One of my most formative babysitting experiences was when I spent a summer as a nanny for two young boys, ages 8 and 10.This position was particularly important to me because it was my first real role as a primary caregiver for children. I was responsible for a variety of tasks including meal preparation, schoolwork supervision, organizing recreational activities, and ensuring the boys were safe, happy, and engaged. Through this role, I learned the importance of maintaining a structured routine while also being flexible and adaptable to each child’s needs. I developed creative ways to keep the children entertained, including organizing arts and crafts projects, planning outdoor activities, and creating a safe environment for imaginative play. Caring for these two boys taught me how to handle challenging situations, such as conflicts between siblings or unexpected changes in daily routines, with patience and a calm demeanor. I also learned to communicate effectively with parents, keeping them updated on their children’s activities and any concerns that arose during my time with them. Training and Certifications: In addition to my hands-on babysitting experience, I have pursued formal training and certifications that have helped me become a more skilled and knowledgeable CPR
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Enhanced Criminal
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Not reported
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CPR certification
Not reported
Availability
- Generally available evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$25-$45/hr for the first child, $10 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
References
- Family Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Crafts
- 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
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies