I am an active Sr. Citizen who has raised our 7 children, now all grown. I enjoy my own grandchildren, now, and have continued seeing them and helping look after them while parents are working, for weeks at a time. Because I have this extended family, I need to travel to see them a few times a year.
I would like to find a job, whether with childcare on a part-time basis. I would love to watch not more than 2 children.and have at least 5 or more hours a week.
I am very patient and kind, but priority would be to make sure that children I am looking after are always safe, and get their adequate nourishment and sleep daily. A clean house is important, but does not top the safety of the children's care. I prefer to watch no more than 2 children (3 maximum) at home.
If looking after an elderly person, patience and communication is always important for their well-being.
I can cook, sew, knit, play piano, play (board) games, reading, go for walks (pending on weather). For children, I like to help them with crafts, their learning tools (reading, printing/writing letters, numbers, etc. ) and play games with them.
I do laundry, ironing, dishes, dusting, and very light housework. My employer should discuss with me what she expects to be accomplished daily; generally, if I see work, I tackle it (if time permits) without needing to be told, unless employer only wants certain duties done by me.
I don't mind pets, but don't want to be watching/monitoring more than 2 animals per household, (especially if there are children, already in the home). Many pets are needing attention like a child would, so would make the workload heavier for me.
I am available immediately, and that would be from May, 2021 onward..
Thank you for reading my profile, and Best Regards, Donna G.
I can spend time with them doing crafts, reading, board games, playing light physical activities. Young children need their nap times, and being fed healthy foods (finger, and meals). I can do that if hired on full time. I can also do light housekeeping chores and laundry, if householder wishes. I would always keep an eye out on children when they play as supervision is a necessary thing. I will want to speakwith the parent(s) about their expectations of me, and what my duties are for unusual circumstances to be prepared for ahead of time. I believe safety and quality time is important when looking after children. I want a clear idea of what is expected of me. I believe raising a large family qualifies me to a great extent. As previously stated, I do NOT have any paper certification to speak of.
Additional Experiences/Qualifications:
Since I am married, I do need to have some time with my hubby; I also, would like to have 2 times in the week some free time to attend my spiritual place of worship of 2 hours each time. (Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons). I, also, need take a week or 2 off every few months to be able to visit my children/grandchildren which all live out of Province/Country. Other than that, with discussion of my schedule, my time is your time. :)