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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 11 years paid experience
  • Nanny in Palo Alto, CA 94301

Meet Magdalena

  • Speaks German and Polish
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Dear ProspectiveFamily, I am excited to submit my application as a nanny with your family. As a trained, professional childcare provider with more than 10 years of experience working with families with children of various ages, I am well positioned to provide superior childcare services for your family. A background in early childhood education, social work and event planning have enabled me to develop exceptional skills including organization, communication and household management as well as a deep understanding of childhood development levels and stages. I have worked with newborns, toddlers, and adolescents of varying ages and abilities including those with special needs. In addition to these skills and experiences, I have a positive, professional attitude that enables me to work well with both children and parents, always with respect for each family’s values and beliefs. I am excited by the opportunity to utilize these skills and knowledge in working for Read more a new family. Please consider the following highlights from my resume: •Extensive knowledge of how to provide excellent long-term care services including cooking, shopping, preparing bottles, changing diapers, supervising baths and educating and amusing children through reading and other activities. •Committed to working well with various personality types and to understanding the requirements of children who have special needs. •Adept at providing house management and organization services including the scheduling of appointments and coordination of birthday parties, seasonal celebrations, travel arrangements and play dates. •Highly motivated, goal-oriented person with a professional attitude and a commitment to excellence. Families need a responsible professional with an understanding of both the practical and personal elements of childcare. My history of positive, successful work experiences demonstrates that I have these skills and more. I would very much like the opportunity to discuss, in person, how I might contribute to your family. Thank you for reviewing this letter and the accompanying material. Sincerely yours, Magdalena

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends

Nanny

  • Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
  • Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
  • Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 3/28/16

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Experience

Willing to care for 2 children per sitting

$25-$35/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • Assist with setting a routine
    • Overnight care
    • Mother's helper
    • Occasional care
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Social/Emotional
    • Alzheimer's
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Diabetes
    • Down Syndrome
    • Epilepsy
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mobility Challenges
    • Muscular Dystrophy
    • Seizures
    • Tourette Syndrome
    • Visual Impairment
    • Administering Medication
    • Bathing
    • Bladder and Bowel Assistance
    • Blood Glucose Testing
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Feeding Tube
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Injection Assistance
    • Insulin Injections
    • Lifting and Transferring
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy
    • Sign Language
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Meeting and Event Planning

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Potty Training
  • Travel with Family
  • Willing to run errands as needed
  • Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • Basic math
    • Pre-algebra
    • German
    • Polish

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