Live-In Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in La Grande, OR: Erin M.

$23/hr

10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I am compassionate, fun, organized, honest and patient. Infant & Child CPR/First Aid certification current. I have experience with newborns, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children, and have completed Professional Nanny Certification with Northwest Nannies Institute, where I learned positive behavior management skills, how to prepare age-appropriate educational activities, safety awareness, communication and basic child development landmarks. What inspires me the most is providing attention to children's sensitivities, listening deeply, showing compassion, and following their interests. I have also completed Level 1 Ecotherapy training, which helps me to be conscious of ways to encourage connection with nature in an imaginative way. (I have also worked in elder care during the gap years in my job history. If you would like to see my full job history, please inquire).

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Full-time

Live-in

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

How often do you need a child care provider?

Full-Time Part-Time

References

Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

Shanna

"Erin was wonderful with my son Abel. Reliable, punctual, did fun, safe activities with him. She was the only non family member I trusted with Abel, and he loved spending time with her! She always kept him clean and he was always happy when I came home and he was with her."

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Nov 2017 - Aug 2022

Kimberly Smith

"Erin has worked for us for the past five years, since our oldest was born. She is responsible, intelligent, patient, and kind. She encourages independence and creativity, and she brings serenity to our hectic lives. Our children would not be the confident, secure, funny, compassionate little humans they are today without Erin. We trust her implicitly. She is a truly amazing person and we are so grateful to have shared raising our children with her."

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

CPR certified

First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

More About Me

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

I worked for Northwest Nannies Placement Agency for a few years, which involved short-term placements for date nights, etc.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I enjoy taking kids outside to explore the outdoors, by going for walks, throwing rocks into a stream, etc. Making playdough is always a hit, making "potions" in the backyard, doing themed activities gathered from pinterest around subjects like dinosaurs, butterflies, or whatever theme the child shows interest in!

The most important part about being a nanny...

I feel the most important part is helping kids feel that their feelings, thoughts, and presence are important. I try to always keep in mind that what kids hear and witness early on forms their self-talk. My goal is to set kids up with positive self-talk. I also feel teaching them responsibility is important. I try to always be matter of fact and kind, and to use no judgment hen discipline is needed, and to be patient and upbeat.