Karen Benavides - Hiring in Irvine

Part-Time Child Care Provider Available in Irvine, CA: Karen B.

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$25 - $45/hr
5 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Live in Portola Springs/Irvine. Registered Nurse with 6 years experience in wide range of fields (Navy Nurse, Adult Medical/Surgical/Telemetry, Adult ICU/CCU, Mother Baby Postpartum, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Substitute School Nurse). Took long time off from my career to be primary caretaker for my children. Have other experiences working with kids throughout my life (Sunday school teacher, after school program teacher, foster child mentor, sales associate in kids wear). Was very involved volunteering in community and with their extra curricular activities (figure skating, hockey, dance) during this time. Looking to re-enter work force. Currently working on furthering my education thru an online masters program that will at least take a couple of years. Love working with kids. Love the babies. Mine are now 18 (boy) and 20 (girl).

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Availability

Start: TBD
Available at all times. Would like occasional weekends (+/- days for travel) to attend son's hockey tournaments.
Part-time
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
Meal prep
Special-needs experience

Work Experience

5 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...

Former Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse, Mother /Baby Postpartum Nurse, Sunday School Teacher, After School Program Teacher, Foster Child Mentor, Kids wear Department Store Sales Associate, Volunteer work in school/classrooms, Volunteer in kids extracurricular activities (dance, figure skating, hockey)

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Kid at heart. Love all types of toys! So many new things that cater to child's interests, incorporate imagination, and teaching new skills. My son was very mathematical. My daughter was always a big reader. Have my own legos and jelly cats. Created monarch butterfly enclosure to assist cycle, released over 500 this summer. Love growing plants. Love animals. My kids grew up with all kinds of pets. Like to go to aquariums and zoos.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Never been a nanny. My kids now 18 and 20. Miss their younger years, especially 0-5 years.

My experience with special needs children...

Have pediatric medical experience- I was a nurse in hematology/oncology and mother/infant units. Would need instructions specific to child, but believe trainable.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Never been a nanny??????

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