Jennifer Smiciklas - Hiring in Savoy

Full-Time Nanny Available in Savoy, IL: Jennifer S.

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$20/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I'm an occupational therapy assistant (unlicensed for right now) with an associate's degree in science. I would like to nanny and babysit while I study for my national boards to be a registered COTA! I'm dedicated, empathetic, and energetic, with a passion for working with kids and creating engaging, device-free activities. I have strong leadership skills and am looking for a job where I can learn and grow. I have my own transportation and have worked with kids with various cognitive, behavioral, and physical deficits. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, with my dog, and watching TV. I hold a CPR certification and have skills in communication, patience, and child development.

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Weekdays 8:00am - 4:00pm
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Certifications

Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified

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Own transportation
Meal prep

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)
High-schoolers (13-17 years)
Adults (18+ years)

More About Me

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

Katie’s kids learning center
Babysitting a boy with ODD, ADHD, and Austism

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I am outdoor type of person, so I love to stay outside and off technology. I also love to bake cook with children. I also love watching children and learn new things and discover new things.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part of being a nanny is building a trusting, nurturing relationship with the child and their family. Beyond meeting basic needs, a great nanny fosters a safe, supportive environment where the child feels understood, encouraged, and emotionally secure.

My experience with special needs children...

As an occupational therapy assistant student, I gained hands-on experience working with children facing a wide range of cognitive challenges, including developmental delays, learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. I collaborated with licensed therapists to implement individualized treatment plans, supported sensory integration activities, and helped facilitate progress in attention, memory, and executive functioning skills.

The most important part about being a nanny...

One of my most memorable moments as an occupational therapy assistant student was during a cooking activity with a young boy on the autism spectrum. He was initially hesitant to touch any of the ingredients, especially the sticky ones like raw egg and dough. So we turned it into a sensory game first just tapping the egg with a spoon, then cracking it into a bowl like a “science experiment.” Before long, he was fully engaged, measuring flour with surprising precision and naming each step out loud like a cooking show host.

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