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Krystina R.

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Des Plaines, IL 60016

from $15 per hour

9 years of experience

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About Krystina

Experience: 9 yrs

I was raised in a home where my mom was a full time nanny and I have been around kids ever since then. I am currently a full-time mental health therapist at an alternative high school, working with at-risk adolescents. Prior to my work with teens, I was employed by the Department of Human Services as a personal assistant/caregiver for a child recovering from brain cancer. I cared for the child (12 yrs old) and her younger brother (8 yrs old) for three years while completing my graduate degree in clinical psychology. My responsibilities included: daily living tasks, preparing meals, games/homework, coordinating and executing extracurricular activities, transportation to medical appointments, etc. I have worked with several families full-time during summer months and on weekends. Ages of these children range from 3-17. I adore kids and have the professional experience and education to understand even the difficult ones :) I am reliable, committed, responsible, and enthusiastic. I love games/activities that foster thinking and learning, and I can develop creative structure! I am First Aid and CPR certified, have a clean driving record, and a cleared background check.

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Services

Age groups

4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$15/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$26/hr

2 children

$29/hr

3 children

$32/hr

Can help with

Child care

Craft assistance

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Swimming supervision

Qualifications

Education

Graduate degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Special needs care

Other Qualifications & Credentials

Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology (2011) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor- by state of IL B. A. Psychology -Purdue University (minor in Spanish) CPR

First Aid

and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certified

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker

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