Live-In Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Mill Valley, CA: Patricia A.

$35/hr

10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I am a Childcare provider, who fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and speak intermediate French and conversational Italian. Early Childhood Education, American School in Switzerland, Leysin, Switzerland. I have a clean background and clean driver’s license record. I’ve never smoked, don’t use drugs,
and abstain from alcohol.I understand essential skills for a household professional: organization, time management,
discretion, tact, computer literacy, problem-solving, attention to detail, adaptability, proactivity,
and flexibility. I’m proud of adopting the “there is no small talk” mindset.
I am Red Cross CPR and First-Aid Trained and Certified and I am a California Aandated Child Abuse Reporters. I'm fully vaccinated,
including shingles, COVID-19, Tdap, and Flu Blok. I tested negative for the TB blood test (IGRA).
I prepare healthy, diverse meals that include vegetarian and international cuisines. I have several local references. I am emotionally stable and healthy.

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Weekends 8:00am - 7:00pm

Full-time

Live-in

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a child care provider?

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

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)

Adults (18+ years)

More About Me

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

Managed daily care and educational activities for infants to preteens, fostering a positive and stimulating environment.
Provided care for the infants, including sleeping training, assisting mothers with nursing, changing diapers, keeping the nursery clean and organized, preparing bottles, taking the baby to the pediatrician, doing laundry, and monitoring the baby’s nap times and the amounts of formula and water.
Planned, shopped for, and prepared healthy meals for families
Assisted in various essential aspects of early childhood education, such as walking, speaking, and potty training.
Managed schedules, including planning activities, driving, and picking him up from events like sports and school.
Helped with homework and special projects.
Performed light housecleaning, laundry, vacuuming, and tidied kids' areas.
Organized, shopped for, and prepared breakfast, lunch, and
dinner.
Helped with discipline and to create a predictable and safe routine.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I enjoy participating in activities that provide physical, emotional, and intellectual support for children's development by offering opportunities tailored to each stage of their lives. I pay attention to children's cues and try to adjust each activity to their personal needs. I carefully curate activities that foster their sense of community and immerse them in the local culture and environmental awareness. It includes taking them to local farmers' markets, attending art exhibitions, participating in initiatives to collect trash and objects from local beaches, and turning them into art. I encourage kids to feel safe and independent by teaching good manners, routine, respect, and that learning is a fun process. I encourage kids to be curious about the universe that they live in by introducing them to notions about the digestive system and the importance of eating healthy meals. In teaching children emotional regulation and knowing the importance of early childhood for future adults.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Commitment, trustworthiness, transparency, and a sense of humor are invaluable, too.

My experience with special needs children...

I have supported kids with ADHD, depression, anxiety, grief, and learning disabilities. I partnered with parents and healthcare providers to ensure that medication and emotional support were available within the household. I have prepared special meals for kids with allergies and prepared tailor-made menus for those with ADHD (sugar is bad for those kids) and some with anemia. Children with special needs benefit from learning how to regulate their emotions and appreciate activities such as soft music, breathing exercises, a predictable routine, and calming baths. I am committed to offering my very best to children to the extent that I became a Grief Educator to support one of my kids who lost his parents in a car crash.