Part-Time Nanny Available in Portland, OR: Lucy L.

$22/hr

5 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I’ve been caring for children professionally for 9 years, with 15 years total babysitting experience. I love the opportunity to explore, play, and bond with kids, and I understand and appreciate the responsibilities of being a role model and caregiver for children. It is my nature to be silly and curious, and I have not lost my sense of imaginative play--dressing up, reading and telling stories, and making arts and crafts are still some of my favorite things to do. I value connecting with and nurturing children of all ages, as well as ensuring I clearly and effectively communicate with parents to create a harmonious, smoothly running household for everyone.

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 10:30am - 6:00pm

Part-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a nanny?

Full-Time Part-Time

References

Feb 2011 - Sep 2015

Mike

"Lucy is one of the most adept caregivers I have had the pleasure to know. She is warm, caring, and nurturing. At the same time, she sets boundaries that she respectfully and patiently maintains for her charges. I was always amazed at how patient and understanding she was. Regardless of a child's age, she truly listens and respects the feeling and thoughts of those she cares for. Even when our toddler was blathering on and on, Lucy enjoyed listening and responding accordingly. Through watching her interactions with my children, I believe I became a better parent. It was a lot to live up to. And the bond she made with my children was, and still is, very strong. They still talk about her, repeat her words of wisdom, and are so thrilled when they hear from her. In all honesty, I miss the days when she was present in our home. To have the sort of trust and faith we had in Lucy's care of our children was a blessing and a gift."

*Contact information available upon request

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

CPR certified

First Aid certified

Other

Light housekeeping

Work Experience

5 years of experience caring for:

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

More About Me

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

For the past five summers, I've worked for Parks and Recreation, running Alberta Park's drop in summer camp and free lunch program. In addition to serving lunches a day, I got to create a curriculum of of activities for each day, including sports, arts & crafts, and recreational games. My favorite part was picking and planning new crafts to make every day, and because of that I know A LOT of different crafts you can make from simple household materials. I love trying out with new crafts for kids and seeing how they interpret the project with the materials given. I also love trips to the park, riding bikes or scooters around the neighborhood, and decorating the sidewalk with chalk. When the weather keeps us indoors, I love board games and making healthier versions of yummy baked goods. (: