Heather G.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 12 years paid experience
- Nanny in Santa Ana, CA 92707
- 21 miles, will travel 15 mi
Meet Heather
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Being a nanny is a natural fit for me. The combination of being an active and inquisitive person in addition to my immensely patient and nurturing personality allow for me to easily take on the role of care-giver. I adore children. I love working with them, being around them, and having fun with them. It is important that kids be able to have fun and explore their world with the person caring for them. I believe their curiosity and creativity should be encouraged and cultivated. However, while they need a spirited “playmate,” children also need boundaries, structure, and a responsible adult. I take my job very seriously and understand the high level of commitment, accountability, and reliability required of me. Every parent wants their child to grow into a well-rounded person. I understand that as a nanny, I have a great responsibility to ensure that kids feel pleased and confident Read more with themselves and their surroundings. Through hard work, great energy and a lot of love, I am able to create a safe and lively environment for children as well as partner with parents to help grow their children into bright, capable, well-adjusted people. Furthermore, I am a skilled fort builder, gracious loser at Candyland, semi-pro Crayola Crayon technician, eager cupcake baker, A+ book report co-author and homework double-checker, below-average hider but highly-skilled seeker, animated story-time reader, victorious imaginary monster slayer, fantastic tea party planner and guest, experienced assistant to an “exotic pet trainer,” and successful cardboard box spaceship manufacturer. ● 11+ years experience as a nanny ● 1.5 years as kindergarten teaching assistant ● 1.5 years as Sunday School teacher for kindergarten and first grade ● Experience with multiples, newborns/preemies, and children with developmental and emotional issues ● 2.5 years live-in experience ● 3 years coursework in Psychology and Sociology with courses in Child Development ● CPR/First-Aid Certified ● Able to teach piano and music theory for beginner and intermediate levels ● Patient, Nurturing, Amiable, Creative, Dedicated, Motivated, Responsible, Organized, Flexible and Team-Player Minded
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
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Basic Criminal
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Motor Vehicle Records
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, evenings, late nights and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 12/16/22
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 12/16/22
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$25-$30/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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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+)
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Special needs expand
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Respiratory Care
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Psychology, Sociology
Attended Northwestern University
Additional services
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
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