GENUINE NANNY: AUDRA W.
Full-time - All Bay Area
MEET OUR CALM, POSITIVE, AND CARING
GENUINE NANNY AUDRA!
I am a career nanny with a vast amount of experience and passion for early childhood education and childcare.
MY BELIEFS AS A GENUINE NANNY
I believe... in the importance of continued learning.
I believe... Communication is key.
I believe... Affection is important for the heart.
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY, STRENGTHS,
WORK ETHIC, AND VALUES:
I have an easy going nature, partnered with structure and reliability.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A NANNY?
I have been and will remain a career nanny for many years to come. It’s what I love to do.
AVAILABILITY & COMPENSATION
Spoken languages: English
Compensation: $35+ / hr
Available start date: Spring, 2024
Preferred Schedule: Negotiable
Available for Travel: Yes
TRANSPORTATION DETAILS
Neighborhood/Area: San Diego, looking to move near my next position.
How will you commute to work? Own Vehicle
Are you comfortable driving a family car with children? Yes, but I am also flexible to use my own vehicle :)
FAMILY PETS
Are you allergic to any pets/animals? No :)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
College Degree: AA Health Sciences, Child Education Courses
Child Development: Yes
CPR Certificate Training?: Yes
WORK EXPERIENCE
Twins Experience: N/A
Multiple Children/Siblings Experience: 7 years
Family Asst Experience: 5 years
Infant Experience: 4 years
Toddler Experience: 7 years
School Age Experience: 6 years
MOST RECENT CHILDCARE POSITION
FT Nanny, 2015 to Current; Infant, NB (sibling born)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Age-appropriate education
• Creating activities for children
• Bath time and hygiene
• Bedtime routines
• Sick care
• Driving children / school drop off and pick up
• Errands
• Occasional petcare
• Light meal prep
• Light housekeeping
Will we be able to speak directly with this family for a reference call? Yes!
FT Nanny, July 2012 to January 2015; NB, Elementary aged sibling (PT care)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Feeding
• Nap time and keeping to a nap schedule
• Infant care
• Diapering
• Bathtime
• Driving to activities
Will we be able to speak directly with this family for a reference call? Yes!
WHAT IS YOUR COMMUNICATION STYLE WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR EMPLOYERS? ANY EXAMPLES TO SHARE?
Open and willing to adapt to different suggestions and parenting styles. However, I am also extremely comfortable being independent and without regular suggestions/ management. I generally share a few text messages or photos with the parents throughout the day regarding their child. If the parents don’t wish for this, that’s fine too!
WHAT TYPE OF NANNY ROLE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AND WHAT ENVIRONMENT YOU WOULD BE MOST SUCCESSFUL IN
Full-time or rotational.
Although I have a vast amount of experience, and I’m open to working with different ages, my preferred ages to work with are babies and toddlers.
PLEASE DESCRIBE HOW YOU HAVE TAKEN INITIATIVE IN YOUR PAST NANNY POSITIONS.
I often plan both spontaneous and pre-planned outings and activities the children. The parents and I create a trusting bond, so they don’t need to worry what little ventures we’re off to.
WHAT ARE YOUR DISCIPLINE PHILOSOPHY AND CHILD-REARING VALUES?
I take an open communication approach to discipline and talk with the children about the importance or impact of their actions. I also tend to use redirection or time away from other privileges.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE AS A NANNY OR WHILE WORKING WITH A FAMILY?
My biggest challenges have been difficulties / strain between parents, which affects the overall mood of the household, and children
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES & INTERESTS?
I enjoy music, movies,and being outside :).
WHAT MAKES YOU SPARKLE?
I tend to bond very closely with the children I nanny and become similar to an additional parent for them. I know they appreciate that.
