Full-Time Nanny Available in Molalla, OR: Will G.

$14.70/hr

A little bit about me

I'm semi-retired, as I make my normal living via the stock market. I've been this way for over a year and I'm looking to fill the spare time with meaning. One of my specialties is cleaning and organizing living spaces. It brings me great joy. I'm a fan of karaoke, dnd, meaningful conversations, and being kind. Always willing to lend a hand to those in need, I am happiest when able to make others happy. The pool is also near to my heart. I go swimming regularly, as a means of exercise and fun. Always down to try a new video game, play house or hide-and-seek tag, wallball or sports, or even attempt to bake something or sew, depending on what interests the youngn. I'll try most things at least once, so I'm also open to learning new skills if needed. Happy to tutor if I know the subject well enough. Thanks in advance for your understanding if this is a weird description to you. I've never done anything like this before and have no idea what it is supposed to look like.

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Everyday 7:00AM - 9:00PM

Full-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a nanny?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special needs

More About Me

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

All of my experience comes from helping raise my younger, bipolar sister, or from watching my friend's children/nieces/nephews as a favor. I've also had a couple roommate's with kids before, whom I've assisted in giving care to. Never been alone with a baby for more than an hour or two, though. So unless you count pizza or thank you hugs, I've never technically been paid to do this before.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I'm super easy. I'll try just about anything at least once, and helping a child pursue their interests greatly pleases me. Even if I don't like something, I'm happy to pretend I do if it means making them more comfortable enjoying whatever it is they like. Stuff I actually enjoy (and would enjoy doing with children) includes, but is not limited to: singing, acting, dancing, games of all kinds (dice, board, computer, card, tabletop, physical [tag, red rover, floor is lava, etc] etc), puns, swimming, the stock market, cats, and self-improvement.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Is providing an atmosphere in line with the beliefs and traditions of the family to which the children belong. If the family doesn't let the kid(s) have sugar, they don't get it. If they only get so much screen time, that's all they get. It isn't my place to decide. That, to me, is the most important part of being a nanny. Respect.

My experience with special needs children...

I grew up with a cousin who was moderately mentally handicapped (took everything literally, believed everything everyone said at all times, couldn't lie). He was also mildly physically handicapped (could barely use his left arm). We were buddies, because he was super cool, but lots of folks tried to take advantage of him, which made me mad. I'm also used to interacting with a wide variety of special needs folks due to the profession my mother was in, that being social work. If I've learned anything from all my interactions, it really boils down to being kind and patient and empathetic. Everything else can be learned, but it has to start from a place of caring.

The most important part about being a nanny...

I had invited my friend to come with her kids to the athletic club I am a member of so everyone could enjoy the hot tub and sauna and do some swimming. Between when she agreed and when it was time to go, the oldest had invited her friends. I've got my own vehicle, which is a good thing, because I ended up having to play chauffeur to three 9-11yo girls while my friend drove everyone else. I go to the athletic club almost daily, but I've never had so much fun (so far) as I did that day.

The whole thing was a solid reminder of what being a kid is all about. Marco Polo, splashing around with abandon, breath holding, and ball fights and pool noodle slapping. This is my favorite nanny moment because I was able to provide the space in which all that happiness occurred. Being able to do such things grants me a peace and joy I have yet to be able to find in another way.