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Nanny & Babysitter in Boston
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
Meghan T.     Age 31      Female      Boston, MA  - Riverway
 
Member ID: 6637 
Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper 
Position Type: Live-In, Full Time, Part Time 
 
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  About Me
 
My name is Meghan. I am an experienced babysitter of 7 years. I have babysat for many different families with children of all different ages ranging from infants to teenagers. I have worked with many children with special needs such as Autism, Rett Syndrome, Down Syndrome, ADHD, OCD and emotional/behavioral issues. I am a sophomore at Wheelock College and my major is Human Development and Special Education. I currently am a team leader at an Americorps program called Jumpstart. This entails working with a network of volunteers who provide individualized attention and positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschool in low-income neighborhoods for school success. I have received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with families. I also have been a part of the Best Buddies organization for four years now which involves being paired with a special needs child or adult and forming a positive relationship. I am very active and love to keep the children I work with as engaged as possible. I also love to organize. 
 
 
Valid Driver's License:
Yes 
Has a Vehicle:
Yes 
Can Swim Well:
Yes 
Smoking Status:
Non-Smoker 
Comfortable with pets:
Yes 
Languages spoken:
English, English 
 
My Nationality:
American 
Background Check:
Yes 
Eligible to work in the U.S.:
Yes 
Civil Status:
 
Religion/Spiritual Practice:
 
 
 
  Work Experience & Education Background
 
7 years experience, 5 references
I am an experienced childcare provider of 7 years. I have babysat for many different families with children of all different ages ranging from infants to teenagers. I have worked with many children with special needs such as Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, OCD and emotional/behavioral issues. My past jobs have entailed food preparation, planning activities, some use of sign language, instilling routines, being a positive role model and emotional support, bathing, diaper changing, some potty training, homework assistance, and basic supervision. I have been a a team leader at an Americorps program called Jumpstart for the past year. This entails working with a network of volunteers who provide individualized attention and positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschool in low-income neighborhoods for school success. I have received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with families. I also have been a part of the Best Buddies organization for four years now which involves being paired with a special needs child or adult and forming a positive relationship. I have held many other volunteering positions such as working at the Boston Higashi School (a school for children with Autism), babysitting at a local homeless shelter, and helping out with youth sports. 
 
 
Childcare experience within the following age groups:
Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age, special needs children  
Education/Training:
High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, CPR Training, First Aid Training, College Child Education Courses 
 
  Job Preferences
 
Seeking work as a :
Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper 
Position Type:
Live-In, Full Time, Part Time 
Work Hours:
20 - 30 hours/week 
Position Duration:
   Less than 3 months
 
   3 - 12 months
 
   1 - 2 years
 
   Occasional/As Needed
 
Childcare Duties:
   Cooking
 
   Light Housekeeping
 
   Running errands
 
   Preparing meals
 
   Transporting children
 
   Children's Laundry
 
   Limited/light housekeeping
 
   Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests
 
   Ironing children's clothing as needed
 
   Children's baths and dressing
 
   Help with homework
 
   Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)
 
   Packing Children's lunches
 
   Planning activities for the children
 
 
Desired Start Date:
August 30, 2012 
Desired Salary:
$15/Hour or Negotiable salary 
Will work with up to:
Four or more 
Will travel with the family:
Yes 
Will care  Special Needs Children:
Yes 
Housekeeping Duties:
   Keep a grocery list
 
   Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed
 
   Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours
 
   Feed pets during work day as directed
 
   Walk dog and/or pet care
 
   Family laundry
 
   Family sheets/towels and other linens
 
   Grocery shopping regularly as directed
 
   Dust/Vacuum entire house, minumum weekly frequency
 
   Mop Kitchen floor weekly, minumum weekly frequency
 
   Run/Empty dishwasher daily
 
   Empty kitchen trash as required
 
   Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed
 
 
 
  References
 
Patrice Dwyer 
I have worked for her for the past five years. The job entailed caring for her four children one of which with severe Autism. I provided supervision, instilled routine, used some basic sign language, provided developmentally appropriate activities, food preparation, and homework assistance. 
 
 
Susan Cardoza 
I was a daytime nanny for her 13 year old daughter. I provided supervision, transportation, basic food preparation, and most of all was a friend and companion to her daughter who was going through many transitions.