Maija West
Kalamazoo, MI
Activity summary
Member since: May 2023
Welcome message:
Hello there, I'm Maija! I currently only have a permit so until I am able to drive, I can only babysit for families in the Westwood neighborhood. I recently graduated from Kalamazoo Central and will be starting college this fall for early childhood education. I love working with children, I have been looking after my cousins since I was around the age of 10 but have been babysitting since the age of 13. I am looking for babysitting or light nannying jobs for up until I leave for college, I am also interested in doing some babysitting over college breaks. I love to do arts and crafts. I try to incorporate learning into play if I am able. I am red cross babysitting certified which includes cpr and first aid. My rate starts at $12 an hour for one child Things I am comfortable with:
- Pets such as Dogs, Fish, Most Reptiles, Small animals
- Cooking or preparing simple meals
- Helping with and laundry or dishes
- Homework help
- School pickups, I live down the street from King Westwood and would be more than willing to pick up kids and walk them home after school.
- Helping with bedtime, I have many times put kids to bed if the parents requested it. I am okay with helping brush teeth and hair and reminding kids to shower along with helping with pajamas. I am not comfortable being directly in charge of doing baths unless it is a baby or toddler who needs one, I know kids have accidents so in that case I am willing to give a bath if needed. Things I am not able to do at the moment:
- Cloth Diapers, I haven't had experience with them so at this time I'm not comfortable changing any cloth diapers.
- Being around cats or preparing food with peanuts as I am allergic to both of those things
- Caring for children with complex needs. I haven't had the proper training for caring with children who require things such as feeding tubes or insulin injections/corrections.
- Working past sunset as I currently cannot drive so walking is my only option at the moment. Please message me if interested!
Pet sitting $12 / hour
Pets I'm comfortable caring for:
- Dogs
- Fish
- Reptiles
- Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)
Other services I can provide
- Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny
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My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Kalamazoo for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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- Last minute bookings
- School holidays
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
- 5 years experience working with children
- CPR training
- First aid training
- I carry a first aid kit
- Anaphylaxis training
- Water safety training
- Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
- Pet credentials:
- I'm comfortable with pets
- General credentials:
- 19 years old
- Non-smoker/non-vaper
- Permanent resident
- Covid vaccinated
- Languages I can speak: English
- Email verified
five years of babysitting and nanny experience
My skills and interests:
- Music
- Comedy
- Reading/storytelling
- Arts/crafts
- Swimming
- Nature
- Cooking
- Computers
- Writing
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