Part-Time Nanny Available in West Hartford, CT: Samantha K.

$25 - $30/hr

3 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Sami, and I recently moved to Connecticut to pursue my doctorate in clinical psychology with a focus in children and adolescents! I absolutely love little ones and have always enjoyed creating a fun and safe environment for kiddos to learn and grow.

I have a B.S. in Psychology and several years of experience working with children and adolescents in both clinical and caregiving settings. I’m looking for a family that needs a reliable, caring, and responsible nanny who will treat their children with the same care and attention I would want for my own. I’m happy to help with playtime, activities, homework, meals, bedtime routines, and light household tasks related to the children.

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings (8a-5p)

Part-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

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:

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...

I worked for two years as a Lead Behavioral Health Technician at a residential treatment center for adolescents with eating disorders, where I provided daily care, supervision, and support to teenage girls and boys. I also have one year of experience working in a preschool with children ages 2–5, assisting the lead teacher and helping foster learning and development in the little ones. Finally, I have a niece whom I have cared for one-on-one on multiple occasions, from the time she was 5 months old through her current age of around 14 months.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Arts & crafts
Reading books
Trips to the park
Pretend play
Coloring & drawing
Music, dancing & singing
Sensory play
Help with homework
Seasonal activities (pumpkin patch!)
Library trips
Playing sports
Baking & cooking

The most important part about being a nanny...

Being a person the family trusts to care for their children! Parents deserve peace of mind, which can be a very hard thing to come by when you have little ones. Knowing that your child is in good hands and will be well taken care of and loved is something that every parent deserves to experience. Nannies have the privilege of committing 100% of their work day to your child. This results in a happy, healthy, and well-cared for child, calm parents, and a happy and fulfilled nanny.

My experience with special needs children...

I have minimal experience working with special needs children, but I have a B.S. in Psychology and spent an extensive amount of time learning about this population in my undergraduate coursework. I'm happy to get further training or take additional classes if necessary!

The most important part about being a nanny...

My favorite nanny moment probably happened with my own niece! She was still very little, probably around 5 months old, and it was my first time watching her alone for an extended period of time and doing her bedtime routine. Less than an hour in, she fell asleep on my chest after drinking a bottle, and I laid there, unmoving, for probably an hour and a half because I didn't want to wake her. When she woke up, we read some books, did some tummy time, and played with some sensory toys. She went to bed a few hours later, and I remember feeling so grateful for all of that time with her. It was such a simple evening, but it's one of those moments I'll always remember.