O Joan Castillo - Hiring in Chicago

Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Chicago, IL: O Joan C.

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$23/hr
1 year of paid experience

A little bit about me

I have childcare experience since my youth, and took early childhood classes during college, but then concentrated on a broader field to serve families at a wider scale. After years in social services, I 'fell back' into childcare (& 'nannying'), which I've been doing for several years now, ranging from newborns to older youth & some with special needs.

I'm sensitive & adaptable to child's needs/ cues for specific needs, scheduling/ adhering to naps & also enjoy partaking in transitions/ milestones! I can do light house-keeping, local errands/ grocery shopping, laundry, bath-time, meal preparation (including introduction to solids & Baby-Led Weaning, as desired), well as engage children in fun, educational activities, community walks/ parks, etc!

Part of my philosophy is shadow a child, making sure they are safe & allowing them freedom in exploration & expression thru nurturing & creating a safe environment!

I can provide references and further detail upon an initial contact.

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Weekdays 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Full-time
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers

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Qualifications

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

Other

Light housekeeping
Meal prep
Special needs

Work Experience

1 year of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

More About Me

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

Community homes and daycares.
In small group daycares, provided individual attention to the child's special needs, ranging from ADHD, Autism, other learning/ intellectual and emotional disabilities, among others. Also, at a wider scale, as a case manager, seeking outside/ community support services, treatments and therapies!

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Arts and crafts, cooking (age-permitting), strolls, parks/ museums/ zoos, playgrounds & visiting libraries; Socializing with other nannies/ play-dates; teachable moments/ sing-alongs, reading, building/ blocks, playdough/ sand, water, other sensory activities!

The most important part about being a nanny...

Being on the same page with parents!

My experience with special needs children...

In small group daycares, but providing individual attention to the child's special needs, ranging from ADHD, Autism, other learning/ intellectual and emotional disabilities, among others; also, at a wider scale, as a case manager, seeking outside/ community support services, treatments and therapies!

The most important part about being a nanny...

A picnic at a park with one of my boys!

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