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Naomi R.

Age 21

Female

Ottawa, ON - Chesterton Drive

Member ID:	89876
Seeking work as a :	Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Nanny/Tutor or Mother's Helper
Position Type:	Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time

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About Me

I am an active, enthusiastic caregiver with over five years of experience. I have been the primary sitter/nanny for two wonderful children since the younger was a newborn and the elder was two. I have also been a camp counselor, a swimming instructor, a relief preschool teacher, and a baby-sitter for multi-family events. I created and led a girls' club for pre-teen girls for a number of years, and taught a mentoring program for teen girls out of a local Crisis Pregnancy Center.

I try to integrate active play, creativity, and learning into the activities that I do with children - from crafts, make-believe, outings, and of course a little bit of quiet time just to play too - I aim for balance.

During the school year (Sept - April) I am studying Humanities and Biology at Carleton University. Due to it's demanding course load, I am considering continuing as a part time student in the fall, and a good fit with the right family, would definitely enable me to do so. I have open availability for the summer, and although I don't have my fall schedule yet, it will definitely have evenings, weekends, and some afternoons free.

Valid Driver's License:

Has a Vehicle:

Can Swim Well:

Yes

Smoking Status:

Non-Smoker

Comfortable with pets:

Yes

Languages spoken:

English, English, French

My Nationality:

Canadian

Police Check:

Willing to obtain

Eligible to work in Canada:

Yes

Civil Status:

Religion/Spiritual Practice:

Work Experience & Education Background

5 years experience, 0 references

I took care of two children for just over five years. The younger was a just a newborn when I started and the elder was two. I was more of a babysitter during the school year - a couple of evenings a week and on the weekends - a full-time nanny in the summer. I have also taken care of them overnight, both for a single night, and consecutively.

I worked as a lifeguard and swimming instructor. As a swimming instructor, I taught children of all ages as well children with special needs. Through working with children with special needs, I picked up some minimal sign language - if this is something that would be helpful for your child, I would be happy to continue learning it.

I spent a summer working as a camp counselor, during which I was responsible for 8-15 children in age groups of either 6-9 or 10-14. Among many activities, I took them swimming, rock climbing, and horseback riding. I also worked as the nurse's assistant while I was at the camp.

In addition, I have helped lead multiple week long children's day camps, I worked as a pre-school teacher for one morning a week, and I have been the caregiver for multi-family events.

From a house-keeping perspective, I have worked as a housekeeper/office assistant at a motel. I performed regular housekeeping duties, including laundry, gardening, and general maintenance. In addition, I organized construction workers, arranged for check-ups to ensure the hotel was keeping with city standards and answered phone calls.

Childcare experience within the following age groups:

Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age, special needs children

Education/Training:

High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, Bachelor's Degree, CPR Training, First Aid Training, Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor

I have just completed my second year of a Bachelor's degree in Humanities and Biology. It seems like a strange double major, but they connect through their attempts to understood who we are and how we're connected to the rest of the world. Humanities accesses this through philosophy, religion, and anthropology. Biology attempts to do the same but through experimentation and pushing what we can really know. I am passionate about my studies, and have thus far been very successful in school. I bring my love for learning into my childcare as well, a walk is an opportunity to talk about beetles, a scratch, the chance to discuss the way our white blood cells work.

Job Preferences

Seeking work as a :

Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Nanny/Tutor or Mother's Helper

Position Type:

Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time

Work Hours:

20 - 30 hours/week

Position Duration:

Less than 3 months

3 - 12 months

1 - 2 years

greater than 2 years

Summer Position

Occasional/As Needed

Will work with up to:

Four or more

Childcare Duties:

Cooking

Light Housekeeping

Running errands

Preparing meals

Children's Laundry

Limited/light housekeeping

Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests

Ironing children's clothing as needed

Children's baths and dressing

Help with homework

Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)

Packing Children's lunches

Mending Children's clothing as required

Planning activities for the children

I eat gluten-free, and have had to eat dairy-free in the past, so I am used to cooking for a variety of dietary needs.

Desired Start Date:

May 04, 2012

Desired Salary:

$13/Hour

Will work at night:

Yes

Willing to relocate:

Will care Special Needs Children:

Yes

Will travel with the family:

Yes

Housekeeping Duties:

Keep a grocery list

Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed

Full meal preparation and service

Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours

Greeting/serving household guests

Feed pets during work day as directed

Walk dog and/or pet care

Plant care (indoor)

Family laundry

Family sheets/towels and other linens

Grocery shopping regularly as directed

Dust/Vacuum entire house, minumum weekly frequency

Sweep kitchen floor daily

Mop Kitchen floor weekly, minumum weekly frequency

Run/Empty dishwasher daily

Empty kitchen trash as required

Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed

Maintain household accounts/ pay bills

Book household travel arrangements

Supervise contractors and tradespersons

Supervise other household staff

Event and entertainment planning and organization

Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences:

My salary is negotiable. I've been paid $12-$15/hr in the past, but the amount can fluctuate according to the number of children as well as the housekeeping duties required.

References

Deanna McClure

Deanna is the mother of the two children I took care of for five years. The family is in BC so I've only put the email to avoid the long distance charges, but they reply to their emails promptly.