Jessica F.
College Educated, Caring, Non-Smoking Babysitter
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Description
Hi Parents!
Hi! I am a native Floridian who moved to the Pittsburgh area in June 2018 from Washington, D.C. I am originally from Florida and have been taking care of children for 20 years, since I was a kid myself.
With two decades of experience and a university education under my proverbial belt, I am firm about my rates and minimum of 4 hours.
While toddlers are my absolute favorite, I do not set restrictions on ages. You never know whether a child will really bond with you as a sitter. I meet each and every one with an open mind and an open heart.
Quick heads up: I am not available for after school positions. I’m also available for date night jobs.
+ U.S. Citizen
+ Native English Speaker
+ MINI Cooper owner
+ Non-smoker
+ Strong Swimmer
+ Passport Holder
+ Pet-friendly
+ Allergy-friendly
+ Previously epiPen certified
+ Understands Kashrut dietary laws
+ CPR
+ High-functioning Autism
+ Speech impediments
+ Premies
Please note: I no longer babysit for kids who are unvaccinated. I often look after very young children and premature infants and simply do not feel comfortable putting their lives needlessly at risk. I also spend time with my 92 year old grandpap. Thank you for understanding.
General Policies:
1. Minimum booking is 4 hours or $60.
2. EARLY RETURNS: Because I plan my time and budget around the hours booked, I ask to be paid for the entire booking, even if you come home early.
3. LATE RETURNS: I’m usually flexible on the end time of a booking, but please text/call me if you’ll be late, especially if we have not discussed flexibility beforehand.
4. I reserve the right to collect the total amount owed and leave if children and/or parents are ill and the illness is not previously disclosed. I work for a number of children throughout the week and do not want to unnecessarily make them or my 92 year old grandfather, whom I visit frequently, needlessly sick.
5. One cancellation is okay from a family, but after two I may choose not to accept any more bookings from you.
6. I do not consent to being recorded in any manner.
7. I am totally open to working interviews. I reserve in person unpaid interviews for long-term positions only.
8. For families visiting Pittsburgh, I always look for cheap parking. An uber may be requested if that’s the best option.
9. Major holidays = time and a half. Less
English: Native Speaker
Languages: Austrian German; Basic Reading Ability in Spanish & French
Preferences
- Do you have your own car? Yes
- Are you comfortable with pets? Yes
- Do you smoke? No
- Desired rate: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
- Rate increase per additional child: $2.00
- Miles you're willing to travel for work: 20
- Children comfortable watching at a time: 4
Experience
- Caring for special needs? Yes
- Caring for infants? Yes
- Caring for twins? Yes
- Helping with homework? Yes
- Years experience: 20
- Experience with age groups: First year
Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Preschooler (3 to 5 years)
Grade School (6 to 11 years) - Willing to care for sick children? No
Availability
- Short notice? Yes
- Daytime during summer months? Yes
- Before school? No
- After school? No