Melinda Rhoads - Hiring in Columbia

Full-Time Nanny Available in Columbia, KY: Melinda R.

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$14/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi My name is Melinda I’m 54 I have 6 children that are now on their own I have childcare experience dating back over 20 years ago I worked in two seperate daycare facilities as well as have in home care experience plus a mom of 6 grandma to 7 that’s the best experience . I enjoy cooking , meeting new people and helping organize homes . Children are our future and I think we as adults need to nurture and respect that one day they will be our decision makers. I My ideal position would be a live in nanny I’m available everyday t the moment o being in home gives both of us the flexibility to adjust the schedule ,look forward to meeting you and your precious family .

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Availability

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

Age Groups

Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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References

May 2018 - May 2020

Latina Wix
"Melinda was a great addition to our family she helped in daily activities with my children ages 5 and 7 she did crafts, meals, reading , encouraged creativity , school transport, cleaning and light laundry duties . We needed to move from the area so we couldn’t take her with us unfortunately ."
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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License
CPR
First Aid

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...

I am a mother to six kiddos now grown , I’ve worked in two daycares and in home child care as well. I love helping parents with daily activities to help their children grow into the previous , strong people they are meant to be.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Crafts, going to the park, educational outings, cooking (depending on age) and anything else that might catch their interest

The most important part about being a nanny...

I think the most important part of being a nanny is to understand every child is different what worked for one child may or may not work for the next you must be flexible .

My experience with special needs children...

My youngest son has autism so I have experience with those needs .

The most important part about being a nanny...

I had a child that had terrible separation anxiety and after about a week she came right in hugged my neck and waved by to her mom it was a great day .

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