Margaret H.
Looking for full-time work as a nanny.
- 1 year paid experience
- Nanny in Ames, IA 50014
- 12 miles, will travel 15 mi
Meet Margaret
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I am a 2013 graduate from Iowa State University and hold a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Health and a minor in Spanish. I am well educated in regards to health and caring for others. I am certified as a Nursing Assistant and Advanced Nursing Assistant. Furthermore, I am CPR certified, with additional training for infants and children. I have numerous years of experience babysitting children and ten months experience as a full-time nanny for three children (ages 6, 4 and 2). I work well with families and care about meeting their needs as a family. I keep a log of nutritional intake and activities throughout the day and value communication with parents. My formal education has provided me with a wealth of knowledge surround health and development. Specialized classes include: Developmental Psychology, Motor Control and Learning, Human Nutrition and Diseases and Exercise Physiology and Psychology. My degree emphasized pre-Occupational Read more Therapy as I have a strong interest in child development. I have research experience in a Motor Control and Learning Lab and have a strong interest in helping children develop skills and gain independence. I have a passion for caring for others and especially enjoy helping children as they grow, learn and explore the world. I would love to work with your family and encourage your child, or children's, development.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 05/15/2015
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Weekday Early Morning (Before School)
- Day-time Weekdays (M - F)
- Weekday Afternoons (After School)
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 5/15/15
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$18-$25/hr for the first child, $3 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
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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
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Hearing Loss
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Visual Impairment
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Repositioning
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Kinesiology and Health, Pre-Occupational Therapy
Graduated Iowa State University 2013
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Friend Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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
- Science
- English
- Spanish