Do any of the following comments sound like something you would say? "My husband and I need a night out, but I don't want to leave my children with someone we don't trust." "I really need a vacation, but I don't know who will watch my precious dog and cat." "I need someone to water my plants and watch the house while I am away on business."
If you read the comments above and one or more of them sounds familiar, then look no further. I have over 8 years experience as a babysitter, 5 years as a pet sitter and 6 years as a house sitter.
Child Care: I have no children of my own, but I love them dearly. I have been told numerous times that I am very good with children. I believe that in order to be a excellent provider of child care, you must get down and actually play with the children. You must be involved in what the children are doing, while setting limits and good examples. There needs to be a fine balance of fun and learning at all times. I strive for that balance ever day.
I love children of all ages and I love pets. I can work overnight any night, if need be. I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old. For the first 3 years, I babysat with an older babysitter as well. I am certified in CPR and first aid. I have also had a small amount of life guard training. I have had my drivers license for 5 years.
I have triplet cousins, now age 7. When they were first born, up until age 3, I spent the 3 months of every summer living with them as a Nanny. Up until last year, I lived in a neighborhood full of children, the eldest of which is now 7 years old. I started babysitting him when he was 1 1/2. I was the main babysitter for the neighborhood. There were 2 familys I babysat for on a weekly basis. One family has 2 boys, now 8 and 4, and the other family has one boy, age 6. At the moment, I am not babysitting full or part time for anyone, just on occasion, as I just moved to the area 6 months ago, and have not met any families yet. I would like to work with a family on a regular basis.
Pet Care: I am the proud parent of a wonderful dog. She is a beautiful 10 year old Keeshond. I am also the mother of 2 sweet kitties, one handsome 1 1/2 year old male Maine Coon, and a 9 month old female domestic short hair. I love all animals. I treat all animals with love and compassion. I feel that all animals need company and physical attention each and ever day. They get lonely and depressed, much as humans do. I love playing with animals, as well as caring for them. I get a lot of joy out of seeing a waging tail or a sweet little "smile."
I have taken care of fish, mice, and horses as well as exotic animals. I am not a huge fan of spiders, scorpions, or snakes, but that doesn't stop me from providing them with quality care. 5 years ago, I cared for 3 cats while their owner was in Spain for 2 1/2 months displaying her work at a gallery. That lead to a bi-monthly contract to care for the cats when their owner was showing her work. There is also a dog I cared for every Christmas, spring break, and summer, up until this year, when I moved out of town.
House care: Being away from home for any period of time can be stressful, but knowing that there is someone taking care of your house while you are away can relieve much of that stress. I would be happy to water your plants, bring in your mail, turn your lights on for you at night, and off during the day, or whatever other home care and security measures are needed.
I have had a steady house sitting client for the last 5 years- my parents. When I moved out of my parents house, they put me in charge of watching their home while they were on vacations or away for the weekend- they try to leave once a week or so...
I have had other regular clients as well over the last 8 years, mostly neighbors who have asked me to water their plants, feed their pets, and keep an eye on the place while they were away.
