4160 40+ 20 N/A Lafayette, CO 80026
"I love working with children and their families, I find it a great way to connect with children of all ages and experience the joy of learning and fun with them! "
DESIRED SALARY: Negotiable LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: English; Spanish
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Interested in permanent:Nanny, Summer Available for:Temporary Live-in/Live-out?Nanny, live-out Desired weekly schedule:I am available for occasional evenings and weekends! Salary range:Negotiable Currently in school?No Can stay one year?Yes If not, why? Prefer Summer only? No Willing to work with the following types of children: Infants Smoke? No Would you work with a family that does? Yes Driver's license? Yes Own transportation? Yes Willing to do additional tasks: Yes Are pets ok: Yes Any allergies: No If yes, please list: Languages you speak? English Primary language? English Can swim? Yes Have children you would like to accompany you: No Would you consider a Share a Nanny Situation: Yes Level of education: Masters in Counseling, Bachelors in Psychology, Vocational Nursing license (currently inactive) Additional skills or certifications: As a school counselor, I have years of experience with school aged children and their families. As a homecare nurse, I have worked with mentally, physically and behaviorally challenged kids and their families. I have taught parenting class, and can advise parents on very effective discipline techniques if desired.
Experience: I have 15 years experience as a school counselor in elementary, middle school, and high school. 10 years experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN or LPN) doing pediatric home care. I have worked for families registered with Nannies of the Rockies part-time since the summer of 2012, with many extremely satisfied clients. I currently work during the school year as a mental health counselor. I am also the mother of my own beautiful 14 year old son. Experience with the following age groups: Babies through teens. Interests and hobbies:Art, crafts, home decorating, mountain biking, rock climbing, cooking, nutrition, fitness, reading, hiking, skiing, travel, songwriting, spending time with family and friends. Describe your childcare style:I like to know what the familes values are, so I can reinforce them. I am very fun, creative, energetic and attentive and can easily establish rapport with most kids, winning them over with my warmth and silliness. I always treat children with respect, and I in turn, expect to be treated respectfully. I reinforce good manners and encourage children to help clean up after themselves, and follow directions especially in situations in which health and safety are an issue. I am very positive and warm in my approach, and love to laugh and have fun. My friends call me the “kid whisperer†because I have a knack for gaining their cooperation, and getting them to eat healthy food. What activities do you like to do with children:Art, crafts, games, playing at parks, sports, reading aloud, hiking, walking, bike riding, scootering, swimming, exploring, checking out progress on local construction projects, who does not like big earth movers, cement trucks etc?! It is fun going to rec centers to rock climb, play racquetball, basketball, swim etc; picnics, zoo, amusement parks, walking to ice cream or frozen yogurt shop, cooking and baking! Why are you interested in working as a Nanny or Babysitter? I love working with children and their families, I find it a great way to connect with children of all ages and experience the joy of learning and fun with them! What qualities are important in a Nanny or Babysitter?Responsible, safety conscious, dependable, loving, positive, attentive, creative, intelligent, fun, tidy, organized and a little silly. Additional comments:I look forward to sharing my skills and talents with you and your children! |
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