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Riverhead, NY 11901
from $15 per hour
10+ years of experience
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Experience: 10 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
I have been a caregiver for children of all ages for 16 years. I am currently a Teacher's Assistant in a special education preschool. I have worked with children ranging from infancy to 15 years old including those with special needs. I have experience working in a classroom of 6 children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 12 months old where I learned from a highly experienced head teacher. I absolutely love to have fun with the kids I watch and it is very important to me that they enjoy their time with me rather than dreading having a babysitter. I love to do crafts and play games. That being said, I am not a pushover and whatever needs to be done (i. e. Homework or getting ready for bed) while children are in my care will always be done. I am currently available some weekdays from 4 p.m. on and most weekends all day. I have a recurring nannying job a few days a week and am given my schedule at the beginning of each month so it's hard to put my full availability on here.
Janine M.
Reviewed on 8/6/2014
Lena started babysitting for me several years ago when she was a freshman in high school. It was the time when my daughters were 8, 6 and 8 months old. Lena came prepared to entertain and engage my girls and they loved her. As they grew older, she continued to adapt her activities that she created for them to mirror their interests - from make-overs to crafts to playing soccer. I did not worry when my children were in her care - she communicated with my issues or questions and my girls not only loved her but respected her. She went above and beyond, often remembering them at holidays with little gifts. Although she is off to college now and my girls are now 13, 10 and 5, They still ask about her and as my 13 year old began to be a mother's helper, she tried to emulate what Lena did when she started babysitting. She is a great young woman who I strongly reccommend.
Age groups
0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs
Willing to care for up to 1 child
Rates
Recurring jobs
$15-20/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$15/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Child care
Craft assistance
Help with pets
Swimming supervision
Travel
Education
Suffolk County Community College - Selden
Currently attending
Some college
Languages
English
Professional skills
Special needs care
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
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