GENUINE NANNY: ALYSSA V.
Full-time - Oakland
MEET OUR ENCOURAGING, RELIABLE AND COMPASSIONATE GENUINE NANNY ALYSSA V.!
I’m creative, patient, nurturing and enjoy being active! I enjoy music, arts and prioritize the relationships I have the privilege in creating with the families I provide care for.
I’m looking for a family who is welcoming, friendly and loving! My approach when working with families is being part of the family by also building a relationship with both parents and children that are significant.
MY BELIEFS AS A GENUINE NANNY
I believe... In appreciating all different cultures and perspectives with admiration and willingness to learn from others!
I believe... In Prioritizing significant connections with families can help create a stronger bond and trust worthy relationships filled with enjoyable experiences!
I believe... Giving a child their space to be expressive towards their interests initiates their individuality and form of self expression!
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY, STRENGTHS,
WORK ETHIC, AND VALUES:
My personality strengths is my patience and observant approach towards a child’s interests, development and communication skills.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A NANNY?
I want to be a nanny as I have a genuine passion in child care as a whole. I value my role as I recognize the impact of my position in a child’s day to day life. I enjoy learning new approaches, encouraging a child’s growth developmentally whether that be in terms of communication, regulating emotions and encouraging their skills in hobbies.
AVAILABILITY & COMPENSATION
Spoken languages: English
Compensation: $35/hr.
Available start date: Immediately
Preferred Schedule: F/T
TRANSPORTATION DETAILS
Neighborhood/Area: I live in Oakland and am open to traveling within 30 miles
How will you commute to work? The vehicle I own
Are you comfortable driving a family car with children? Yes, and would prefer to use my own vehicle
FAMILY PETS
Are you allergic to any pets/animals? Love them! (and not allergic)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
College Degree: No
Child Development: No
CPR Certificate Training?: Yes
Montessori: No
WORK EXPERIENCE
Twins Experience: 2 years
Multiple Children/Siblings Experience: 7 years
Infant Experience: 7 years
Toddler Experience: 7 years
School Age Experience: 7 years
MOST RECENT CHILDCARE POSITION
Full-time Nanny | September 2023 - December 2023 |
Reason for position ending: N/A
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Light housekeeping: laundry and keeping play environments tidy.
Diaper changes every 2 hours/as needed.
Light meal preps and snack preparations.
Monitor child's sleeping patterns and putting child down for naps throughout the day.
Outdoor & creative play activities.
Will we be able to speak directly with this family for a reference call? Yes!
Temporary Nanny | May 2023 - August 2023 |
Reason for position ending: N/A
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth. Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Will we be able to speak directly with this family for a reference call? Yes!
YOU CAN FIND ALYSSA’S RESUME HERE!
WHAT IS YOUR COMMUNICATION STYLE WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR EMPLOYERS? ANY EXAMPLES TO SHARE?
I’m very communicative and take initiative as I am observant. I have a clear understanding of the day to day tasks that is required of a nanny but am also open to asking questions to better understand a families expectations and exceeding them!
WHAT TYPE OF NANNY ROLE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AND WHAT ENVIRONMENT YOU WOULD BE MOST SUCCESSFUL IN
I’m looking for a family who views a candidate as part of the family! I enjoy genuine relationships that is built off of trust, productive communication and understanding.
PLEASE DESCRIBE HOW YOU HAVE TAKEN INITIATIVE IN YOUR PAST NANNY POSITIONS
I’ve taken initiative in my past nanny positions by recognizing a child’s emotional state, body language or overly stimulating environments that a child’s energy can use redirection in changing activities!
WHAT ARE YOUR DISCIPLINE PHILOSOPHY AND CHILD-REARING VALUES?
My discipline philosophy consists of remaining attentive, meeting a child eye to eye with a gentle approach. Not interrupting a child when they are communicating overwhelming & unfamiliar emotions they could be feeling by also encouraging them to better understanding how they are feeling and learning to regulate any uncomfortable feelings or thoughts they could be having!
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE AS A NANNY OR WHILE WORKING WITH A FAMILY?
My biggest challenge as a nanny is when a job has come to a close considering the family may no longer need provided care and building strong bonds with the children I have had the privilege in providing care for.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES & INTERESTS?
Arts & Crafts, Music, Dancing, Exercising, Journaling, Creative Play, Painting
WHAT MAKES YOU SPARKLE?
What makes me sparkle is my comforting energy that I look forward to providing when caring for families to better their experience by creating a welcoming environment that is accompanied with the feeling of reassurance that their child is in great hands!
