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Georgina F. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Georgina

Santa Cruz, CA
$20/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Georgina Francis and I am a first year at UC Santa Cruz. For the past two years, I have been working as a counselor at a local club for kids aged 3-12. I have also been babysitting for about 6 years now. I am looking to work during my summer break (mid-June to the beginning of September). I look forward to hearing from you!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Ysabella J. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Ysabella

Santa Cruz, CA
$20.55/hr
Part-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a 20 year old college student majoring in Psychology! I love working with children and I want to be able to create a safe loving environment that fosters growth. I am willing to do any light housekeeping if needed!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certification

CPR
Lynda R. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Lynda

Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

40+ years working with kids 0-12 years in various capacities, young at heart granma with lots of energy looking to step away from admin but not quite ready to retire
creative, organized, love working with kids and growing families

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Krystal B. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Krystal

Santa Cruz, CA
$18/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi I’m Krystal! I’m 23 soon to have my first child. I’m also new to the area of Santa Cruz. I’ve traveled all over the United States, love the outdoors and am a huge animal lover!
I’ve been employed as an EMT, CNA
( Hospital setting) Manager and other fields as well.
I graduated high school and went to get my degree in Social Work.
I have experience working with children who have have mental, physical or emotional challenges as well and if you would like to discuss more and see if I can meet your families needs just send me a message and I’ll get back with you as soon as possible!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Flora R. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Flora

Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Florencia Gonzalez Rojas, I am from Argentina and I'm 31 years old.
I have a lot of experience as a Nanny as I worked with different families during my early 20s, with kids from 3 months old to pre teenagers. The most important thing to me is to create a safe and enjoyable environment with the kids and their families.
I have a very caring and tender personality and I am very responsible in every place I work.
I speak both english and spanish and I could teach the language to the little ones. I love activities both outside and inside, I am very creative and crafty.
My phone number is [phone number hidden].
Thank you very much!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Mijin K. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Mijin

Santa Cruz, CA
$20/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi!
My name is Mijin and I absolutely love caring for children! My babysitting/nanny experience stretches all the way down from my years in middle school. I've cared for children of all ages from infants to early high school students as well.
I am very passionate about the environment, being outdoors and art! As a childcare provider, I would like to share my passion for these things.
I look forward to speaking with you and meeting your family!

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Monica R. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Monica

Santa Cruz, CA
$20/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Monica Rosales. I am an undergraduate going into my senior year of college. I am a Psychology major with an emphasis in Child Development and an Environmental Studies majors. I have babysat young infants before as a nanny in high school and currently work in a research lab called Early Social Interaction Lab. I have also had experience teaching Kindergartens how to garden at the CASFS farm on the UCSC campus.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Karla H. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Karla

Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Karla Hernandez. I am from Santa Cruz. I really love working with kids.
I don’t drive.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Sophie W. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Sophie

Santa Cruz, CA
$21/hr
Full-time
Part-time
1 year experience

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Special Needs

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How to Find Infant Care in Santa Cruz, CA

Start by posting a profile with everything candidates should know about your infant care position. Next, browse candidates and reach out to a few people you think might make a great fit. Once you find the right candidate, you can take advantage of Nanny Lane’s services, including background checks, PLUS, and nanny payroll.

Common Responsibilities of Infant Care in Santa Cruz, CA

Infant nannies are best suited for families’ that have newborns. An infant nanny offers support with the care and well-being of newborns. Infant care nanny responsibilities include diapering and providing care for any rashes, swaddling, bathing, feeding, and burping. Infant care nannies are very skilled in caring for newborns, and some have experience specifically with premature newborns or multiples. It is important to take these factors into account when determining how much you should pay an infant care nanny.

If you’re looking for early socialization for your baby while saving on the cost of an infant nanny, you can try a nanny share. In a nanny share, you split the costs of an infant care nanny with another family. Alternatively, you could create a nanny share to create an infant care nanny position by having two families who want part-time child care. Beyond costs, there are other considerations in deciding between an infant nanny and an infant nanny share. It is essential to think about your family's additional desired responsibilities and the infant nanny when making this decision.

Nanny Interview Questions for Infant Care Providers in Santa Cruz, CA

Once you start connecting with prospective infant nannies, the next step is an infant care interview. To make things a bit easier, here’s a list of some nanny interview questions to consider asking:

  • What do you love about being a nanny for infants?
  • What is your specific experience with this age group?
  • Are you Infant CPR/First Aid certified in Santa Cruz, CA? If not, are you willing to be trained?
  • How do you handle a crying baby?
  • What do you feed an infant? At 0-3 months? 3-6 months? 6-9 months? 9-12 months?
  • How do you set up the infant’s crib for a nap?
  • What kind of activities will you plan to engage my baby?

At this stage, you can ask for references to better understand if they should move forward in your hiring process.

Contracts for Infant Care in Santa Cruz, CA

After you’ve found the right candidate to be your infant nanny, writing a job offer can your family think through the what you’re asking of your infant nanny and help determine what compensation is fair. For your infant nanny, a job offer fosters understanding and enables them to commit more easily.

If you want to run a background check on the candidates for your infant nanny position, we recommend giving a job offer that is contingent upon the results of the background check.

After presenting your job offer, facilitate a discussion between your family and your infant nanny to clarify any confusion. Once you have found an agreement with your infant nanny, you can document this in a contract for your infant nanny. Setting clear expectations and fostering an environment for trust is essential to building the foundation for a good relationship with your nanny.

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