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Looking for full-time work as a nanny.

  • 12 years paid experience
  • Nanny in Melrose Park, IL 60164

Meet Floridalma

  • Speaks English and Spanish
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

There is no more joyful blessing than the opportunity to raise a brighter, healthier child. Responsible, loving and organized, I am an experienced professional nanny, teacher, gourmet cook and house cleaner, as well as mother of 4. Fluent in Spanish and English, I can teach your children to speak Spanish. I have helped to teach pre-K in Guatemala, and delight in sharing with young children a broader cultural understanding of the world. As a professional cook who managed my own successful restaurant for years, I have knowledge of excellent nutrition and can prepare fresh, creative, organic dishes for your children. Nothing is more important to me than your child’s safety. I am an alert, defensive driver with a flawless record. Never will I text or talk on the phone while in the car, or when your child is near water. I do not drink or smoke. Safety-related tests and certifications Read more include an enhanced background check, perfect driving record, CPR, AED, and First Aid. While in my care, your children will enjoy plenty of fresh air, sunlight and exercise outdoors, using nature as their classroom. Research supports that physical activity in early childhood is key in the development of a healthy mind and body. I am up to date on developing an infant during the first year of formative growth, as well as teaching new skills to support special needs. Recently I helped a child to achieve rapid progress in developmental goals such as speech, fine motor, and social skills, enabling her to successfully progress from a special needs school into a mainstream preschool. My approach to behavior management is aligned with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, in which I was informally trained while caring for a toddler with autism spectrum disorder. This approach involves using a child's unique motivators to help reinforce appropriate behavior. I am flexible, available and willing to care for children when they are sick. Also happy to work overnights or during your vacations and date nights. I am a pet owner and absolutely comfortable helping to care for your pets. You can rely on me always to be organized and on time. Sterling references are available from successful, discriminating clients who will confirm the quality of my character and work-related abilities. It is my dearest hope to demonstrate these abilities for you, to meet your family and to fill your children’s days with love, laughter, discovery, and the magic of childhood.

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Availability

  • Willing to consider a full time position
  • Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
  • Day-time Weekdays (M - F)
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 12/28/17

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Elizabeth S.

8/18/2017

Flori was a full time nanny for my daughter for two years, while my daughter was between the ages of 2-3. I have very rarely come across anyone who is as sweet and loving as Flori has been with my daughter. She was an absolute blessing to our family. My daughter was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and used to have considerable stranger anxiety, crying any time a new person came into the house, but she was comfortable with Flori right from the start and loved her deeply every day since. All of the parents in our neighborhood were convinced that Flori and my daughter were related because Flori took such wonderful care of her. Flori was always extremely conscious of safety, so I felt completely at ease when she took my daughter for walks in the park or drove her to nearby activities. In addition, I found Flori to be extremely reliable – she was never late in the entire two years that she worked with my family. I have an extremely active child, and Flori was able to help her burn off much of that energy during the day as well as help her relax for lessons or naps. My daughter learned many educational topics as well under Flori's care, including her ABCs and phonics, planets, numbers, shapes, colors, and similar lessons, both in Spanish and in English. In particular, I have admired Flori's quiet confidence and self-respect. For little girls, it is important to have a role model with these qualities. Flori demonstrated deep moral values, emotional strength and stability, quiet wisdom and love of those around her. I would recommend her wholeheartedly and without reservation for any position involving child care. My husband and I had to move to another state recently and were not able to convince Flori to come with us since her family is in the Midwest, so everyone in my family is grieving at having to leave her. I hope you give your consideration to this incomparable woman. She is a jewel, and you will never regret putting your child in her care.

Experience

Willing to care for 2 children per sitting

$12-$25/hr

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • Assist with setting a routine
    • Overnight care
    • Mother's helper
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Social/Emotional
    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Delayed Speech
    • Epilepsy
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Seizures
    • Administering Medication
    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bathing
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene

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Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • 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
  • Homework

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