Cary K.
Looking for full-time work as a nanny.
- 25 years paid experience
- Nanny in Austin, TX 78729
Meet Cary
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Cary has worked in the early childhood field since 1993 and began her career at the Austin Community College Children's Lab School. She has 49 college credit hours in child development and earned her Child Development Associate in 2002. In recognition of her excellence as an early childhood educator, KLRU awarded her with the Outstanding Caregiver of Central Texas Award in 2008. She has extensive training on early brain development from prenatal to age three. She has been certified in First Aid/CPR and has trained in SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome annually since 1996. Over the course of her career, she has worked with infants and toddlers using the Magda Gerber RIE approach. She places a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, literacy and sensory/science activities with brain development in mind. She also uses sign language to enhance language development. She has a plethora of materials that promote learning and will Read more plan to arrive each day with activities in hand. She enjoys documenting and tracking development by taking anecdotal notes and pictures of activities with children as young as 6 weeks of age. She also compiles the documentation and creates a developmental keepsake book tracking growth and development. She also understands how vital it is to a child's development to have the opportunity to play outdoors. In closing, she believes she possesses the skills you are looking for and would make a valuable addition to your family.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 02/07/2024. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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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 Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Open (all day, everyday)
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 3/1/24
Erin R.
2/7/2024
Cary was an outstanding full-time caretaker for our son. Cary started working for us when our son was a newborn through 8 months. The only reason we didn’t partner with Cary longer is because we had to move for unexpected circumstances. If we ever move back to Austin, Cary will be our first call. Hire Cary with confidence!
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$30-$35/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- 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
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Learning Disabilities
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Respiratory Care
- Wilbarger Brushing Protocol
Education
Child Development
Attended Austin Community College
Additional services
- Crafts
- Potty Training