Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Canton, GA: Lori S.

$20 - $32/hr

6 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I have a medical background as an NICU Neonatal Coordinator as a Respiratory Therapist. I left that career after eleven years to stay home and raise my children. When re-entering the workforce I decided I did not want to re-enter the hospital environment, however, I still had a strong passion and desire to work with infants and children. I decided becoming a nanny may be a good fit. It has been and I have worked for three families with newborns up to grade school age children. (They have provided letters of recommendation which I can share.). When it was time for my last little guy to go to school, his dad offered me an office job in the accounting department at the commercial door business he owns. I had been there for almost four years, but I decided, the office was not as fulfilling as working with children. I also have special needs experience, and I would love to speak with you if you find my profile suitable.

Respectfully, Lori

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Availability

Start: ASAP

M-F 7:30 am-5 pm depending on distance from home.

Full-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a child care provider?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

CPR certified

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special-needs experience

Work Experience

6 years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

More About Me

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

My relevant experience includes working as an NICU Clinical Coordinator, raising four of my own children, one with developmental delays, working as a professional nanny for other families, working in a nursery for a hybrid school as a childcare assistant. In these roles I performed many different and varying duties. My passion for newborns through school age children has given me an opportunity to give assistance wherever I am requested.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

The first priority as a professional nanny is the safety of the children. Therefore, activities must always keep that in mind and focus on age appropriate levels. My goals are to assist parents in the development of their children from infancy to school age. This can be accomplished in many ways...through reading, interactive developmental play using fine motor skills, gross motor skills, oral skills, etc. I really enjoy helping infants learn to roll over, sit up, crawl, use baby sign language, grasp for objects. and the like. As they grow I enjoy including them in small tasks, helping prepare foods, playing outside, going on outings, developing language skills through mimicking sounds, learning music scales, and singing. Dancing is always a fun exercise. It is my belief that observing a child will help in determining the activities they enjoy and flourish in learning. Keeping it fun encourages learning, and growth. I, personally, do not incorporate much screen time in the day.

The most important part about being a nanny...

THE most important part of being a nanny is always ensuring the safety and well being of the newborn, infant or child. It helps to be adaptable, flexible, and very loving. Reinforcing parental desires as for structure and rules is another important part of being a nanny. Consistency is important which should be carried out by the nanny based on the parent's desires. Being passionate about children, in all stages, is an important part of being a successful professional nanny.

My experience with special needs children...

Professionally as a Neonatal Coordinator in a hospital setting. My first job as a nanny was for a child with a rare condition that needed tube feedings, injections, glucose monitoring, reinforcement of speech, PT, OT, and I provided innovative ways to assist in her therapies. Another child for which I nannied needed special help meeting developmental milestones including reinforcing goals with physical therapy processes at home. I have a daughter adopted from an orphanage with developmental delays, and she has been in our family for 25 years. I have learned SO much over the years of how to best serve her needs including meeting regularly with a Dr. of Neuropsychology who has taught me so much about the brain and what you will see in a child who is neurotypical or neurodivergent.

The most important part about being a nanny...

I cannot choose just a single favorite nanny moment. There are many for me. A newborns first smiles and coos are some of my favorite nanny moments. An infant's and child's giggles are so entertaining and brings much delightment to my heart. Other favorite nanny moments are watching newborns, toddlers and children meet developmental milestones, along with growing and maturing in many different areas. I love watching their eyes as they become excited with accomplishing a new skill, or even when attempting one...that determination to succeed is priceless. Their free cuddles and hugs show they have a sense of trust in a caregiver. Their inquisitive questions at every turn shows a strong desire to learn and interest in the world. I am not just a caregiver, I have a true passion for assisting parents, with their direction, to encourage their children in learning, growth, and success. My favorite moments are a gift and result of you trusting me with YOUR most precious gifts.