Full-Time Nanny Available in Portland, OR: Giovanna S.

$18/hr

1 year of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Giovanna (I go by Gia!) and I’ve been a mom for 12 years. I believe childhood is about growth, self development, and understanding the world around you. I’m currently in school with the goal to practice family law and work a remote job, and my free time is spent hanging out with my son or volunteering at an organization that does shopping for those that can’t themselves. I have three cats (Jiji, Phoebe, and Frodo) so I love caring for all animals! Cleaning is a thing I view as a hobby and really love doing, so I’m always up for a side task. I’ve got a degree in multimedia communications and love writing in my spare time and utilize that by making writing/reading a fun thing instead of a homework project!
SCHEDULE INFO - Sunday hours are only applicable every other weekend. Will ALWAYS communicate 24 hours beforehand.

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Availability

Start: TBD

Everyday 8:00AM - 11:00PM

8:00AM - 2:30PM

Full-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a nanny?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

CPR

First Aid

Other

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special needs

Work Experience

1 year of experience caring for:

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Infants (0-11 months)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

More About Me

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

I have a 12yo myself but worked in a preschool during high school and an after school program during college. I have also tutored.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I LOVE doing child-led activities. If a kid tells me they like turtles, I instantly think to bring a rock painting kit and we can paint each one for every month of the year. Exploring creativity and expanding imagination is such an important skill and I get so much joy out of being a part of it! I also love just getting out and doing things to get some energy out, and exploring both new and familiar places.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Understanding nuances behind things like body language and interactions. These kids are our next generation and it’s incredibly important that they know that and are treated so that when they’re adults, they feel confident, happy, and eager.

My experience with special needs children...

My brother has cerebral palsy and is intellectually disabled and I was born after him, so I understand the complexities that come with special needs families. I watched my mother care for him and as I became older, I cared for him myself and as a result I am very instinctive about seeing issues ahead of time and knowing what someone needs, as well as understanding the importance of care. Medications and specifics are very important to me and I am very understanding with how important routines and how specific care needs to be. Support is such a vital component during low points and sharing wins is just as much!

The most important part about being a nanny...

Having a child act awkwardly with me and when questioned, “I noticed you’re acting like you’re upset, did you want to talk about it?” be met with “YOUR HAIR IS A DIFFERENT COLOR. CHANGE IT BACK.”