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Erika M.
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Philadelphia, PA 19122

from $18 per hour

10+ years of experience

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About Erika

Experience: 10 yrs

Working with kids is a passion of mine and I have spent most of my adult career caring for or educating children in various capacities. As you can see from my profile, I am experienced in those fields, working with children as young as newborns and as old as teenagers. I even won an award from Rachael Ray's Yum-O Foundation for my work as a garden educator. Each age is a challenge and a joy in different ways, but I certainly have a soft spot for working with young children. I genuinely enjoy helping them learn about the world through music, art, language, gardening, and play and have become skilled in helping young ones navigate and express their complex emotions in healthy ways. Ideally, I would like to work with a family who is taking COVID precautions and willing to have open and honest discussions about risk and any changes that occur during employment. If you are interested in discussing my experience, my caregiving style, or have any questions for me, please let me know!

Reviews

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Traci B.

Reviewed on 3/10/2014

I met Erika in 2010 when she provided weekly care for my then twin 3 year old girls and my 7 year old son. My husband was on a year-long deployment at the time and I really needed extra help! Erika was the perfect match for us as her maturity and kindness won the hearts of the kids and also assisted me greatly in a difficult time. Erika took the kids to their extracurricular activities and spent quality time with them, which I know they enjoyed. I had a few applications to the position but felt right away she was the best choice for us from her demeanor, sense of calmness and overall responsibility to respond in a variety of situations. As stated above, Erika has a number of strengths to offer an employer, particularly in entrusting her with your own little ones. She is bright and pursuing her degree at LaSalle, and has a wealth of childcare experience while growing up and as a young adult. I enjoyed her maturity and being not only a person to lend a helping hand but also another adult to converse with. I would highly recommend Erika in this capacity. If her performance with me is any indication of how she'd perform for you, Erika will be an extremely positive addition! If you need any additional information, feel free to contact me. Have a great day!

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

Willing to care for up to 3 children

Rates

Recurring jobs

$25-40/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$18/hr

2 children

$20/hr

3 children

$22/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Child care

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Travel

Qualifications

Education

La Salle University

Bachelor degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Other Qualifications & Credentials

Ocean and Pool Lifeguard Certified.

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker

Safety

CareCheck

Completed

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