Kara VanderKamp - Hiring in Portage

Part-Time Nanny Available in Portage, MI: Kara V.

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$16/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I'm a WMU alumni who currently works as a dog walker & trainer, but also loves kids! I've had a variety of experience working with kids of all ages and needs. I love being able to come up with new and fun things for kids to do. As a Kalamazoo native, I know all the best places for field trips and fun adventures!

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Weekdays 2:00PM - 8:00PM
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Age Groups

Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License
CPR
First Aid

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Infants (0-11 months)

More About Me

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

I've worked with kids since in some capacity for 10yrs, either paid or volunteer! I worked in a daycare setting for a year, babysat for friends and family members, and am now the proud aunt of a 2yr old and 8month old. I also have two years of education in Elementary Education before switching degrees and graduated with a B.S. in Nonprofit Administration. I also have volunteered in my church's nursery and taught Sunday School.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Some activities I enjoy doing are:
-Arts & Crafts
-Pretend/Imaginative play
-Puzzles and reading books
-Playing outside
-Going for outings (to the park, library, zoo, etc.)

The most important part about being a nanny...

Making sure kids feel safe and comfortable enough to explore the world and discover themselves.

My experience with special needs children...

I grew up with two cousins who have special needs and have also helped care for them once I was old enough.

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