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Evelyn, babysitter - R1N Portage la prairie

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My name is Evelyn. I worked as a Psych Nurse for approx. 35 years - so presently I am retired and living on an Old Age Pension. I would love to veer off slightly from the experience I've had regarding child care and Psych Nursing since I believe a 'normal' child has enough challenges of their own, especially learning to trust someone who they don't know to take care of them and be there for them emotionally, physically, spiritually, educationally, etc. I'm a pretty rounded person - I have retired, but find I still need purpose in my life. I believe I have lots to offer a child who would be under my care. I am a musician (play guitar, piano and sing- I was professional for some years) and I know that music therapy can go a long way with anyone!!! I'm only looking for part-time work. Presently I don't have a vehicle, so I wouldn't be able to pick the child up from school or other activities. My child is 29 (my, how time flies) and I do miss those years where we spent time doing crafts, story telling (my daughter came to appreciate reading books, thank goodness!) and she did learn to play the piano just by watching me and much patience was required on my part. At one point, my daughter required 2 surgeries on her back due to severe scoliosis. I still feel guilty or negligent that I didn't pick up on this, but my antennae are up now! I spent 2 weeks in hospital with her and when she came home, I home-schooled her for a few months until she was ready to resume regular school. I love children - I learn so much from them! I would like to get together with the parents regarding the care of the child, especially reward/punishment (although I hate to use that word), but I am fully competent in behaviour modification and dialectical behaviour therapy. I wish it had been there for me as a child.
I'm sure I could go on and on, but this amount of information should suffice. Thank you.

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Services offered Babysitting
Training Professionnal qualification (OFSTEO, certificate or diploma in childcare education, etc.)
Experience Over 10yrs professional experience.
Already looked after children less than 6 months
over 6 years
Additional services Homework Help : Yes, primary and secondary school
Cook for children : Yes, I can
Help with housework / Ironing : Yes, I can

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$11.00
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Occasional babysitting
Explanation:

I'm just looking for minimum wage...not sure what that is presently. But....I am a retired Psych Nurse, educator and volunteer with CMHA. I raised my own child from 5 years onward. She has turned out to be a great gal - she is presently 29. Much of my professional experience was as a Psych Nurse, working with the developmentally challenged. I would prefer a 'normal child' for a change - I know they come with their own set of challenges. So, I'm just saying I'm not your normal 'person off the street' - I keep my education up to date and have many years of experience regarding child care. Raising my daughter and relying on babysitters was quite a challenge in itself. I would come home at lunch time and find the babysitter asleep on the couch and she had no idea where my child was. Needless to say, this particular gal didn't last long under my employ. Other issues came up with babysitters and I can empathize with people looking for someone to take care of their children. Hard to find someone who is trustworthy!!!