Full-Time Nanny Available in Jackson, TN: Claire M.

$15/hr

3 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Claire McCaslin and I am 22 years old. I recently graduated from the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN with a B.S. in Health Science and a major in Healthcare Leadership. I am back in Jackson now and would love to continue nannying or babysitting. I have worked with ages 1 year through 6th grade as an After Care Counselor for St. George's Independent School in Germantown, TN for 3 years. I have been babysitting a family of two boys, ages 3 and 6, since October. I recently stopped both jobs due to moving back to Jackson full-time. I also have a niece, 3, who I have babysat on multiple occasions. I am CPR/AED certified and also have my First Aid certification. I was in nursing school at Memphis for a year, so I have worked with children in a care setting, also. During my time in Memphis I was a frequent volunteer for Le Bonheur and St. Jude, and was a member of the Le Bonheur Service Club on campus.

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Weekdays 6:00am - 12:00am

Full-time

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Age Groups

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a nanny?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

CPR certified

First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special-needs experience

Work Experience

3 years of experience caring for:

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

More About Me

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

I was an After Care Counselor for St. George's Independent School in Germantown, TN for 3 years. I worked with children ages 1 through 6th grade and I also have experience working with special needs children.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Depending on the age, activities can range. However, I love to be creative. Typically I will look on Pinterest to find crafts that we can do for an hour (give or take), typically in the morning, to get their day started off in a fun way. If it is pretty outside, we will go to the park or a playground so they can get exercise while also enjoying their time. If it is cold/storming/etc outside, we will stay indoors and read, do an indoor scavenger hunt, and much more. I also have experience with remote learning and tutoring for all ages. If the child is older, around teenage years or pre-teen age, I normally communicate with the parents/guardians beforehand to understand what their typical day looks like. I then ask them if they would like to join us for a craft (something more difficult as they are older and it helps to stimulate their minds) or if they would like to do something else during this time.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Making sure that the children are happy and engaged. Depending on the age, they may need a nap during the day, but before and after the nap I like to make the day as enjoyable as possible. It is also important to make sure that the family and children are shown that they can trust you, and for you to show each of them the utmost kindness and respect. Checking in throughout the day with the parent is key, as most parents like to see what their children are doing and if there is anything the parent/guardian needs them to do while I am there.

My experience with special needs children...

I have cared for children with Aspergers, ID/DD, ADHD, Down syndrome, and physically handicapped children.

The most important part about being a nanny...

My favorite nanny moment(s) are when the two boys I babysat for would be waiting at the door for me to arrive every morning so that we could get our day started. One time in particular we went outside during mid-morning and grabbed a couple of smooth rocks and used their washable paint to paint whatever they wanted on the rocks. The youngest painted his and while he was not able to fully write anything out at the time, he painted on it, handed it to me, and said "I love you Claire! This is for you." Although it seems like a small instance, it showed me that I was creating a bond with the children and that they enjoyed spending time with me throughout the day.