Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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Madison Young

Chicago,IL

Summary

Reliable and dedicated Babysitter with extensive hands-on experience in managing bedtime routines, engaging entertainment activities, and ensuring proper feeding schedules. Recognized for creating supportive environments that address physical, emotional, and social needs of children. Certification in First Aid and CPR enhances safety awareness and readiness to handle emergencies. Aiming to leverage skills to provide exceptional childcare and contribute positively to family dynamics.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

On-Call Babysitter

Perovanovic Family
Lockport, IL
09.2021 - Current
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
  • Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
  • Enforcing discipline when necessary but always doing so calmly and respectfully.
  • Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
  • Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
  • Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
  • Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
  • Putting children down for naps and bedtime.
  • I work for this family on an as-needed basis, as the mother is a night-shift nurse and frequently picks up extra shifts.

Regular Babysitter

Kopp Family
Lockport, IL
05.2021 - Current
  • Assisted with bathroom breaks and served meals to maintain familiar schedule for little ones.
  • Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
  • Supervised children and activities while exhibiting safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
  • Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
  • Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Provided emotional support to the children when needed.
  • I did this once a week for three years, and I still do so occasionally when I am home.

Regular Babysitter

Burgess Family
Lockport, IL
04.2021 - Current
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Supervised children and activities while exhibiting safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate childcare practices.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Changed diapers, bathed and dressed infants and toddlers.
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
  • Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
  • Developed daily routines for the kids which included naps and bedtime stories.
  • Supervised playdates with friends or siblings.
  • Occupied and entertained children with age-appropriate games, toys, movies and coloring books.
  • Instructed children in proper hygiene, manners and behavior.
  • Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
  • I did this once a week for three years, as well as three to five days a week in the summer of 2024.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Pre-nursing

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Routine management
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Responsible decision-making
  • CPR certified
  • Strong mental toughness, improved by two years as a wrestler
  • Good under pressure
  • Strong communication skills
  • Patience and perseverance

Affiliations

  • wrestling
  • krav maga
  • dancing
  • reading

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Certification

  • CPR certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

On-Call Babysitter

Perovanovic Family
09.2021 - Current

Regular Babysitter

Kopp Family
05.2021 - Current

Regular Babysitter

Burgess Family
04.2021 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Pre-nursing

University of Illinois At Chicago
Madison Young