Part-Time Nanny Available in Salem, OR: Janis R.

$20 - $25/hr

10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m Janis, a professional nanny with more than 20 years of experience caring for children from infancy through adolescence. I’ve spent my career with two long-term families and truly value building close, lasting relationships with the families I work with.

I have extensive infant and toddler experience, including caring for twins from birth through age 8, as well as eight years of homeschool experience. I’m CPR and First Aid certified, have a clean driving record and reliable vehicle, and have completed college coursework in Early Childhood Education.

I’m dependable, patient, nurturing, and organized, but I also love being silly, planning fun outings, getting outside, and finding ways to make everyday life enjoyable. I’m looking for a family where I can provide loving, reliable care and become a trusted part of their lives.

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Availability

Start: Sep 7, 2026

Mon: anytime Tue: am-2:45 Wed: 9:45–2:45 Thu: 8:45–2:45 Fri: after 8:45am Availability follows the school calendar. I’m unavailable on school breaks and days off as I will be with my current family.

Full-time

Part-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a nanny?

Full-Time Part-Time

References

May 2006 - Feb 2018

Danette

"Janis was the very best nanny my family ever employed. She was the most loving and safe caregiver for my 5 children, including a set of preemie twins. She even helped us do foster care for special needs children for several years on top of my 5. She spent 12 years with our family and no one could come close to filling her shoes. Janis was creative and always coming up with fun activities and outings for the kids. She was firm when she needed to be with them as well. She communicated wonderfully with me and I always felt that we were a team raising the children together. She clearly loves and understands children, from newborns to difficult teenagers and every age in between. She will be a fabulous nanny for the next lucky family!"

*Contact information available upon request

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

CPR certified

First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special-needs experience

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

High-schoolers (13-17 years)

More About Me

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Indoor activities: Arts and crafts, baking and cooking together, reading, board games, puzzles, imaginative play, library visits, and fun educational activities.

Outdoor activities: Parks and playgrounds, nature walks, picnics, splash pads and swimming, trips to the zoo, exploring museums and local attractions, outdoor games, seasonal activities, and going on little adventures around town.

I also love finding activities based on each child’s individual interests and age. Sometimes the best days are the simple ones!

The most important part about being a nanny...

I think the most important part of being a nanny is building trust—with both the children and their parents. Children should feel safe, loved, understood, and comfortable being themselves, and parents should feel confident knowing their children are in good hands. For me, being a great nanny means showing up consistently, really getting to know each child, and becoming someone the whole family can depend on.

My experience with special needs children...

I have experience caring for children with a variety of medical and developmental needs, including premature infants and medically fragile babies and toddlers. I have cared for a young child with a significant neurological injury who required G-tube feedings, assistance with mobility, and daily therapeutic exercises. I have also cared for an infant experiencing feeding and weight-gain concerns that required careful monitoring of feeds and intake. Through foster care, I cared for an infant who arrived in a full-leg cast and required additional support with daily care and mobility. These experiences have taught me to be patient, attentive, calm, and especially observant when caring for children with additional needs.

The most important part about being a nanny...

My favorite nanny moments are the ones that come after being with a family for several years, when you really know the kids and have built that special bond and rhythm together. You know their personalities, what makes them laugh, when they need encouragement, and sometimes what they need before they even ask. I love reaching that point where everyone is comfortable, we have our own little routines and inside jokes, and being their nanny feels less like a job and more like being an important part of their lives.