Tamaka K.

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A Full-Time, 32 yr old nanny from Chicago, IL with 10 or more years of experience and a background check on file

Tamaka's Bio

I currently reside in Chicago, and I've been in the nanny field for over 13 years, where I have worked in Chicago and many of the surrounding suburbs as well. I have immediate availability, a background check and great flexibility. I've met a lot of families with needs for one time care, short notices and backup sitter needs. I've done ad hoc sitting and been a nanny for over 15 families with three families... More
About Tamaka
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Age
Experience
Smokes
$15-$20
Chicago, IL
Female
32 years old
10 years
No
Languages
English
First Aid Training
CPR Certified
TrustLine Certified
Doula
Has Transportation
Will travel 30 mi
Special Needs Care
Comfortable with pets
Certified Nursing Assistant
Live-in nanny
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Child Care Experience
Age Groups - Up to 6 months,  7 months-3 years,  4-6 years,  7-11 years,  12+ years
  • 10 years of experience
  • Comfortable babysitting for 4+ children
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Experienced babysitting twins/multiples
Services I Provide
Cooking/Meal Preparation Light Housekeeping
Laundry Travel
Grocery Shopping Crafts
Errands Swimming Supervision
Carpooling

Availability

As of 12/07/12 to 12/31/16
Available
  Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
6am - 9am
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9am - 12pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12pm - 3pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3pm - 6pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6pm - 9pm
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9pm - 12am
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12am - 6am
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tamaka is available for: Full-Time and After school care and Before school care and Summer Care
Tamaka is available on short notice (Back-up Care)

Reviews & References

Reviews
Average User Rating: Out of 4 Reviews What do these ratings mean?
Punctuality
Dependability
Reliable Transportation
Accurate Calendar
Nikia D. says:
I would really like to give her a good review because she was very patient with my son and he seemed to like her. We employed her for a long term open ended contract and for the six weeks that she was employed with us she did not work 5 days in a row. There was always something that prevented her from coming in and it was almost always on a Monday. My husband and I were having to negotiate days off between us... More
Posted: 10:14 AM, Dec 07, 2012 | Relationship: Tamaka worked for Nikia
Tamaka K. responds:
I totally don't agree with this review for numerous reasons. I actually did a huge favor for this young lady because they were only offering $225-$250 a week for full-time care for her son which is $300-$400 less than what I'm normally paid for full-time care which is what I told her from the very beginning but I do have a good heart & try to help people in general if I'm able. I sympathized with her financial... More
Lei Lani M. says:
Had an interview. Eventually set something up weekly but unreliable (e.g., expected her to come over the day I needed her to find out she wasn't planning on coming anyway- I placed the phone call). Then decided to back out of the commitment over text. Fine though because I needed someone who is more professional and would communicate better. It's cut and dry. Saw the other neg review and took a chance. It... More
Posted: 10:49 PM, Apr 24, 2011 | Relationship: Tamaka interviewed with Lei Lani
Tamaka K. responds:
Not A Good Communicator

I'm sorry you feel that way Lei Lani, but that's totally not true or the case for that matter because we never had a concrete agreement in regards to the day & the couple of hours you were seeking care for. You did ask if I'd be available on that certain day & I said yes, but once again we didn't actually agree to having me coming for that day & you didn't specify if it was a one time...
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Maureen B. says:
Tamaka is a lovely, impressive and very reliable woman. In our communication, she was direct, kind and professional. Her experience is beyond impressive and if our immediate needs aligned better, we would be honored to have her care for our child.
Posted: 10:15 PM, Mar 23, 2011 | Relationship: Tamaka messaged with Maureen
Tamaka K. responds:
Very Communicative & Kind, Thanks Maureen for the positive review I really appreciate it, & it was such a pleasure chatting with you & I wish you & yours all the very best !!
Betsy F. says:
I scheduled an interview with Tamaka to come to my home and she never showed up. I did not even receive an email or phone call.
Posted: 08:18 AM, Jul 06, 2010 | Relationship: Tamaka messaged with Betsy
Tamaka K. responds:
I did actually send a message to this person's phone to reschedule the interview but whether or not it was a cell or home phone I'm not sure because it was never clarified with me. What Betsy should've done was check her messages & contact me to see if there was a problem & she would've known that I got sick. But I'm not upset about the review I just think she should've waited until she spoke with me & then... More
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