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Des Plaines, IL 60016
from $10 per hour
9 years of experience
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Experience: 9 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
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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Age groups
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs
Willing to care for up to 3 children
Rates
Recurring jobs
$10-15/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$25/hr
2 children
$28/hr
3 children
$31/hr
Can help with
Child care
Craft assistance
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Swimming supervision
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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