Madison Walston - Hiring in Grand Rapids

Babysitter Available in Grand Rapids, MI: Madison W.

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$20 - $26/hr
9 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I grew up in Traverse City, Michigan, and am the youngest of six. I have always loved kids, and enjoy watching my little nieces, nephew and cousins. I have had numerous babysitting and nannying jobs, all of which have been so enjoyable, being able to interact with little kids and watch their minds grow. I love going to the beach, doing crafts, and watching Disney movies. I attended Kendall College of Art and Design after graduating from TCW in 2021, took some time to travel alone, and am now back in TC! Teaching kids how to be independent and trust themselves is my favorite part of being a caretaker.

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Everyday 7:00am - 11:00pm
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional work
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation
Light housekeeping
Meal prep
Special-needs experience

Work Experience

9 years of experience caring for:

Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Infants (0-11 months)
High-schoolers (13-17 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

More About Me

Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

I have been a babysitter for kids from ages 1-15 for over 10 years! I also grew up with younger cousins that I loved to help take care of.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Movies, crafts (I love teaching the kids how to use what's around the house to make something new! We've used massive boxes during a family's move for a lemonade stand, and broken measuring cups to have tea parties), going to do cheap things around town/walkable places from their house (I love dogs so I try to make it a point to walk their pets with them!), dance parties, hiking (also dogs are welcome in my truck if need be!), swimming (I am comfortable watching kids in the water! I nannied four kids on Silver Lake for three summers), forts!!, cooking/baking, homemade fun!

The most important part about being a nanny...

Is making the kids feel comfortable with me in their space! Having grown up with so many older siblings, I didn't really have a babysitter, and can't relate to a new stranger ever being in charge of me. I like to make it super known with the kids that I enjoy being there and appreciate my time with them.

My experience with special needs children...

I was once a nanny for a family who had a 7 year old girl with autism. I really enjoyed that opportunity unlike any other I'd had. I am confident in myself being very patient and empathetic, especially with feelings and expression. It taught me so much, and I hope I am able to make a difference in your kids lives like they do mine.

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