Tess Sollinger - Hiring in Ashland

Part-Time Nanny Available in Ashland, OR: Tess S.

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$15/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I am 40 years old, and have lived in the Rogue Valley for most of my adult life. My husband is a mechanic and my daughter is a junior at Colorado College.

I have been a professional caregiver for the past 12 years. I adore children and am motivated to make life easier for busy families. I am reliable, excel at establishing routines, and communicate well with parents. I've typically worked for families for multiple years (usually between two and six years in duration), which has enabled me to establish long-term supportive and consistent caregiving relationships.

I am fun, goofy, gentle, and compassionate, and I will play outside no matter the weather! Local outings are one way I provide enrichment experiences - whether that's visiting parks, going to the library, attending music classes, etc.

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Weekdays 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Live-out

Age Groups

Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License
CPR
First Aid

Other

Car
Meal prep

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)

More About Me

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

-Caregiver for two children for three years; ages 5 months - 3 years, and 3 years to 6 years
-Caregiver for one child for six years; age 6 - 12 years
-Caregiver for one child; age 9 months - 1 year; then later from age 7 - 9 years
-Caregiver for two children for three years; age 3 - 6 years, and 9 months - 3 years; and later during the pandemic as needed.
-Caregiver for one child for 2.5 years; age 2 months - nearly 3 years old
-Shorter caregiving experiences, including living with my sister to care for my elementary school aged niece; informally fostering a young child who was temporarily houseless; and summer care for neighborhood kids
-Outside of professional caregiving, I volunteered in my daughter's classes, school events, and have been a coach/assistant coach for youth sports.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

-Helping with developmental milestones, like tummy time, rolling over, standing up, etc/
-Promoting language development, starting with basic sign language and encouraging words and early literacy
-Sensory play, like exploring new toys, sounds, and textures
-Activities that promote fine motor development, like playing with Legos, building blocks, toy manipulation
-Activities that promote gross motor development, like baby yoga, throwing and catching balls, etc.
-Enrichment activities, like parks, museums, and libraries
-Exploring nature and using objects in nature for play
-Creative activities, like coloring, painting, playdough, sand boxes, etc.
-Listening to music, dancing, singing, and using anything as instruments
-Reading books and cuddle time
-Making and enjoying healthy meals and snacks

The most important part about being a nanny...

Of utmost importance is the safety and happiness of the children in my care. I work hard to find joyful and creative ways for children to engage in developmentally appropriate activities. My goal is for parents to feel at ease knowing their children are safe and are being cared for with kindness and patience. Of equal importance is that the children in my care feel safe and are eager to spend their time with me.

The most important part about being a nanny...

-My favorite moments have included teaching young children sign language so they can communicate even before they are able to say words.
-I also enjoy knowing that the children enjoy my care, such as when they say they love me or when a 1 year old said my name in excitement when I arrived for the start of the day.

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