Full-Time Nanny Available in Tacoma, WA: Jennifer W.

$22/hr

10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Jennifer and I am a dedicated and experienced nanny with a passion for providing safe and fun care to children. As a mother of two wonderful boys, aged 7 and 14, I have a deep understanding of the needs and joys of raising children.

Additionally, I have been blessed with many nieces and nephews, whom I adore and have had the pleasure of caring for over the years. This extensive family experience has not only enriched my life but also honed my skills in creating a nurturing environment that fosters growth and happiness.

With over 10 years of experience as a nanny and caregiver, I have developed a strong foundation in childcare, ensuring that each child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to thrive. My approach is centered around building strong relationships, engaging in fun activities, and promoting learning through play.

I hope to be able to serve your family and help in your child care needs.

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Everyday 6:30am - 11:00pm

Full-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a nanny?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

CPR

First Aid

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

More About Me

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

Provided attentive care to children aged 4-13 by managing their daily routines, including waking them up for school, dressing them, preparing their meals, picking them up from school and ensuring they followed a consistent daily schedule.

Supervised bedtime routines to ensure children were well-rested and maintained healthy sleep habits.

Maintained cleanliness and organization for the children's living spaces, including tidying toys, washing clothes, and ensuring hygiene was prioritized.

This was performed for over 25 different families over my course of my child care services. All feedback was positive and have maintained relationships with many families and can use for references if necessary.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Create a Fort: Use blankets and cardboard boxes to build a cozy fort.

DIY Crafts: Make homemade play dough, slime, or paintings.

Indoor Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items to find around the house for prizes.

Puppets: Use hands and objects around the house to create a show.

Nature Walks: Explore the neighborhood or local park.

Outdoor Obstacle Course: Set up a course using household items.

Backyard Games: Set up a treasure hunt, obstacle course, or play tag.

DIY Sidewalk Chalk: Make colorful chalk for drawing.

Water Balloon Fight: Enjoy a fun way to cool off during warm weather.

Storytelling: Write stories together or create a family book.

Art Projects: Tie dye, draw, or make hand-painted T-shirts.

Science Experiments: Conduct simple experiments like baking soda volcanoes.

Simon Says: Take turns giving commands starting with "Simon says".

Freeze Dance: Dance and freeze in place when music stops.

Board Games: Play classics like chess or create your own games.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part of being a nanny is creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for the children in your care.

This involves several key aspects:
Emotional Connection, Child Development, Communication and Responsibility.

The most important part about being a nanny...

One of my favorite moments as a nanny was during a sunny afternoon when the children and I decided to have a picnic in the backyard. The kids I was caring for, Emily and Jackson, were bubbling with excitement as we prepared up some sandwiches, fruit, cookies and drinks. Set up a colorful blanket under a big oak tree, and the children helped me carry out a basket filled with all our treats.

As we sat down to eat, Emily, who was seven at the time, looked up at me with her big brown eyes and said, "This is just the best day ever!" Jack, who was ten, nodded in agreement, his face was all smeared with jam from eating his PB&J sandwich. After that we spent the afternoon playing games, having water balloon fight, making skits and performing them, and laughing about it together.

As this sunny afternoon drew to a close, we sat back down on our cosy blanket, we were sure tired but so very happy.