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  • 20 years paid experience
  • Nanny in Portland, OR 97206

Meet Lhamo

  • Speaks Chinese (Cantonese)
  • Comfortable with pets

Hi there! My name is Lhamo, and I am a nanny with over 25 years of experience caring for children, especially infants and toddlers, with many references available. I live in the SE Woodstock neighborhood of Portland and have worked with more than 10 families over the years. I am also a mother of three whom I raised while working as a nanny. My oldest son is 28 and recently graduated from NYU graduate school, my 22-year-old son transferred from the U.S. Naval Academy and now attends Oregon State University’s Honors College, and my youngest daughter is 17 and in her senior year of high school. I’ve always wanted to pursue teaching, and being a nanny has allowed me to do that in my own way. I enjoy reading with children, playing, taking them outside and to the neighborhood park, and helping them develop their language, communication, and social skills. Read more I speak Mandarin Chinese and Tibetan fluently and studied economics in college. I especially enjoy watching children learn, become more independent, and develop their own personalities as they grow. Having raised three children of my own and cared for many others, I’ve learned a lot about the different stages children and families go through. I enjoy building a good relationship with parents, sharing my experience when it is helpful, and working together on routines, behavior, communication, and their child’s overall growth and development. I believe open communication between parents and caregivers makes a big difference. I am also happy to help with light cleaning and folding laundry. My preferred schedule is around 8:00/8:30 AM to 3:30/4:00 PM. I’ve found that this works best for my family at home while also giving the children I care for a good daily balance of learning, playing, outdoor time, meals, and naps. After more than 25 years, I continue being a nanny because I genuinely enjoy caring for children, teaching them, watching them grow, and becoming close with the families I work with. It has been a very meaningful part of my life.

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    Expired on 12/22/2015

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings and afternoons

Nanny

  • Has a child who needs to accompany care provider on the job
  • Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
  • Seeking Summer Position, Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 9/15/26

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Leah N.

9/4/2026

Lhamo has been our nanny for the last 4 years and we love having her. She is very good with both kids and especially good with babies and toddlers. She is very creative in her play with the children, having them use their imaginations. She is very kind and nurturing and the children love her. She focuses on them, playing with them at the park. feeding them healthy snacks and making sure they keep their routines. Lhamo also loves being outdoors and takes the kids outside every day, rain or shine. She helped us immensely over the years, helping us with sleep schedules, creating routines and even potty training. If you are looking for someone trustworthy, I would say Lhamo has met that criteria. We would highly recommend Lhamo for your family.

Melissa M.

8/1/2022

Lhamo has provided babysitting/nannying services to my family over many years now, from the time my younger child was a toddler. My kids really enjoy Llamo and Llamo's kids, who are the most charming and well-behaved children around.... a real testament to Llamo's skills in developing young minds. Llamo's years of experience mean she can easily manage the tasks of baby-care and more, in a drama-free, stress-free manner. I also highly value the Mandarin exposure she has provided to my children. I have nothing but good things to say.

Anna W.

7/19/2022

Lhamo is a caring and fun playmate. With our 1-3 year old, she got him active daily, fed him very well, and got him down to nap. They played and laughed together constantly, and she encouraged creative thinking and playing daily. As a parent with anxiety, I am never worried about his safety or well-being when Lhamo is around. Additionally, she is punctual and committed. We thank her and feel we've been blessed to have her as part of our family. She is better than "5 stars, Great". I think she is undoubtedly the best caregiver a family with young children could hope for.

Julie W.

7/15/2022

Our family has known Lhamo for over 7 years. She has nannied our children from infants into big kid stage. They adore her and her family, and she continues to babysit for us when needed as she is a beloved person in our sons’ lives. In every manner conceivable Lhamo is an exceptional nanny. She is on time, hard working and was very nurturing to young children, from infancy to toddlerhood. As our nanny she was committed to the safety of our boys, a cautious and conscientious care taker we always felt our children were given meticulous care and attention. She is very capable of educating children and for those who want to expose their kids to Mandarin or Tibetan language, a willing teacher. When needed she provided wonderful meals, kept our home clean and tidy and prioritized the total well-being of our family well above her own. She is one of the most kind people we have ever met. Her presence brought a calm and tranquility into our rather chaotic environment. Our children found in her a great model for themselves and her peaceful loving nature influenced them beyond what can be expressed in words. We love Lhamo and couldn’t be more lucky to have her in our lives.

Experience

Willing to care for 2 children per sitting

$27-$30/hr

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • Assist with setting a routine
    • Mother's helper
    • Occasional care
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)

Education

Economics

Graduated 1994

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