Full-Time Nanny Available in Chesapeake, VA: Addison B.

$18/hr

1 year of paid experience

A little bit about me

My name is Addison but I like to go by Addie. I am 20 years old and am studying to become a Child Life Specialist. I love working with kids of all ages! My focus will be to obviously keep your children in a safe and healthy environment, but I always try my best to connect with them and keep them engaged in having fun! I am very mature and responsible for my age and have been working with children since I was 15 years old. I have an autistic brother and grew up volunteering with my school for the Special Olympics. Because of this I have been raised to be patient, caring, loving, and understanding. I love to be with family and friends, sing and dance (not always good), take pictures, and do yoga in my free time. I also have a personal blog that I just started and am super proud of. I would love to have the chance to meet your family in person to get to know each other better!

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Full-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

How often do you need a nanny?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

CPR certified

First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special-needs experience

Work Experience

1 year of experience caring for:

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

More About Me

Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

My first ever job was a full-time nanny during a summer, then I began to care for the children after school. I have also worked at a YMCA as a childcare worker and summer camp counselor caring for kids from 6 weeks-13 years of age. In my last year of high school, I volunteered as a 1st grade school teacher assistant in my free time. Now I am a college student majoring in Psychology with a minor in Child Development in hopes to become a Child Life Specialist.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

As I am learning more about children development in school, I love to provide activities to further their learning and development. Most importantly my job will require me to remain health and safety to your child, but I also find it so important for them to have fun while learning. I have learned games and activities appropriate for different ages and stages of a child's life. So I will do my best to provide that for them always.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part about being a nanny to me, is the bond with the child/children. I never want to just be seen as someone simply watching them until their primary caregiver gets back home. I want to be someone the child looks up to, trusts, and feels close and comfortable too. I will always put the child's needs first and will do my best to give them my all. I love working with children and providing the tools and resources, as well as my knowledge to further their development and learning.

My experience with special needs children...

I have a brother who is Autistic. So I grew experiencing that behavior first hand. Mostly, it is because of him that I have learned patience, kindness, and the realization that every individual is unique and deserving of attention and love. I also volunteered to be a helper every year for special olympics and have worked with special needs kids with my experience of working at the YMCA.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Overall in working with kids, not just as a nanny, I love the moment when a child has that "aha" realization. When a lightbulb has turned on in an experience and they get so happy and proud of themselves in learning something new. I believe this strengthens the bond with a child as well.