Enter a zip code to get matched with caregivers that meet your needs
Morton Grove, IL 60053
from $33 per hour
(1)
This is a criminal background check required for all caregivers before they can message families.
Experience: 10 yrs
Hello families! My name is Kaitlin and I have been working with children for over a decade! Most of my experience has been in child & family behavioral therapy, but I have found all those skills just make me my more a dynamic bonus caregiver! My rate is 33/hr but I am flexible. Hope to hear from you soon
As a family, we have been so incredibly lucky to have Kaitlin as a nanny. From our first meeting, she stood out due to her kindness, attention to detail, and range of experience. For example, her extensive knowledge of behavior and occupational therapy has been invaluable. She noticed that our son was “W” sitting and explained how it can be problematic. Then, she helped our son notice the behavior and change it. Her approach treats kids with respect and validates their feelings while helping them make more effective choices. We have learned so much from her. She models staying calm even when kids are dealing with big emotions. She has so many strategies to help kids navigate the little and big things. For instance, our daughter has some sensory issues, which can make getting dressed tricky. Kaitlin has been able to jump into our morning and take over with loads of empathy and fun. She would make options for outfits, use funny voices, turn things into a game, and help create an order for the morning that held space for lots of flexibility. Our kids would often wait in the window for her and ask about her on the weekends. She really worked to build a relationship with our kids and us, which made leaving the kids with her feel like leaving them with family. Our youngest will be starting full day preschool, which is why we won’t need a nanny moving forward. We have had amazing and not so amazing experiences with having a nanny, and Kaitlin made this year the best year we’ve had. In addition to being a kid whisperer, her professionalism and timeliness removed the stress we experienced in previous situations. She is an excellent communicator, a motivated self-starter, and an interesting person. Whoever is able to work with Kaitlin next will be a very lucky family.
4/7/2024
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$33/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$26/hr
2 children
$29/hr
3 children
$32/hr
Can help with
Child care
Companion care
Craft assistance
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Special needs care
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
8:00 AM–6:00 PM
8:00 AM–6:00 PM
8:00 AM–6:00 PM
8:00 AM–6:00 PM
8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Visit our Safety Center to learn more.
Completed