GENUINE NANNY: JASMINE L.
Full-time - Peninsula
MEET OUR HONEST, EMPETHETIC & COMMUNICATIVE GENUINE NANNY JASMINE L.!
Hello potential families, I am Jasmine LeDuff and I began my career as a FA/Nanny over 18 years ago! Over the past 10 years, the GN team has assisted in placing me with some of the best families I have ever worked with and I am fortunate enough to still be in touch with those families today. Some things to know about me are that I am warm, inquisitive, meticulous and energetic. Now that my own 2 children are in college, I am very much looking forward to expanding my responsibilities as FA/Nanny and building on passions. Some of my passions include communication, organizing, taking initiative and being a forward thinker. I’m very excited to meet my next family where I can utilize these passions to create cohesiveness and smooth productivity within the household.
MY BELIEFS AS A GENUINE NANNY
I believe... That each child is a precious gift and it is our job as adults to love, guide, protect, nourish and encourage them.
I believe... That you get out of life what you put in so find one thing to inspire you or be grateful for everyday.
I believe... That no matter what happens today, tomorrow is always a new day!
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY, STRENGTHS,
WORK ETHIC, AND VALUES:
I am assertive and excellent at collaborating. I have very strong work ethics in the sense that work always comes first in my life and I take my role in the family unit very seriously. I also pride myself on the fact that my families hold a great deal of trust in me and in my ability to make decisions for their children, in their absence.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A NANNY?
I personally believe that every child I have cared for has taught me something that has helped me learn and grown as a woman. I also believe that being a nanny allows me the opportunity to make an impact in the world, one child at a time. I'm proud to be responsible for guiding children through understanding, identifying and ultimately communicating their feelings. Being a support system and a safe place for a child to share and express their feelings I believe helps children be more thoughtful and secure. It's a role I cherish.
AVAILABILITY & COMPENSATION
Spoken languages: English & Spanish
Compensation: $45/hr.
Available start date: August 5, 2024
Preferred Schedule: Full-Time (M-F, or flexible with 4; 10 hour shifts, etc.)
TRANSPORTATION DETAILS
Neighborhood/Area: San Mateo but I'm an SF native and am very comfortable driving in SF!
How will you commute to work? Vehicle I own
Are you comfortable driving a family car with children? I can use my own vehicle or the family vehicle
FAMILY PETS
Are you allergic to any pets/animals? Love them!
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
College Degree: No
Child Development: No
CPR Certificate Training?: Yes
Montessori: No
WORK EXPERIENCE
Twins Experience: 3 years
Multiple Children/Siblings Experience: 18 years
Family Assistant: N/A
Infant Experience: 10 years
Toddler Experience: 15 years
School Age Experience: 10 years
MOST RECENT CHILDCARE POSITION
Full-time Nanny | 2022 - Current | 2 children (3 year old and 5 month old when started)
Reason for position ending: Youngest child will be going to school
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Full charge care of the children
daily breakfast/lunch/snack prep for the children
occasional meal prep and cooking for the entire family
children's laundry
grocery shopping and light errands
transporting the oldest child to and from school
researching and enrolling the children in extra curricular activities
coordinating playdates with other children in the community
occasional overnights for the parents
miscellaneous organizational projects throughout the house
planning/executing fun and educational adventures for the children to experience
Will we be able to speak directly with this family for a reference call? Yes!
Part-Time Nanny | January 2020 - December 2021 | 2 children (1.5 & 3 years old)
Reason for position ending: Family was relocating
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily routines for both children (diaper change/potty time, breakfast, including introducing new foods for 1.5 year old)
Morning prep for preschool for 3 year old
Drive to nearby school for drop off, return home with 1.5 year old
Educational activity before prep for fist nap of the day
Cleanup during nap/down time
Lunch time prep
Will we be able to speak directly with this family for a reference call? Yes!
YOU CAN FIND JASMINE’S RESUME HERE!
WHAT IS YOUR COMMUNICATION STYLE WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR EMPLOYERS? ANY EXAMPLES TO SHARE?
Collaborative, flexible, open-minded, direct while still being respectful and detailed.
WHAT TYPE OF NANNY ROLE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AND WHAT ENVIRONMENT YOU WOULD BE MOST SUCCESSFUL IN
I adapt easily to most environments but over the years I think I've thrived the most in families who rely heavily on their nanny to multi-task, be forward-thinking, take initiative and who can keep the household and the children's schedules flowing smoothly.
PLEASE DESCRIBE HOW YOU HAVE TAKEN INITIATIVE AS A NANNY OR WHILE WORKING WITH A FAMILY?
I'm fairly skilled at seeing how the minor details come together to create the bigger picture/end goal. I think being a keen listener, paying attention to detail and being organized (with a calendar or a to-do list) are ways that I have strengthened my ability to take initiative.
WHAT ARE YOUR DISCIPLINE PHILOSOPHY AND CHILD-REARING VALUES?
My philosophy on discipline varies based on the age of the child and I also want to consider the philosophies that may be important to the parents. Generally, I do expect and teach children to be grateful, kind, respectful and polite. I also believe that children need to learn how to think for themselves and develop their own intuition. I think it is important that the adults provide some guidance and parameters around these topics for the children, as well.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE AS A NANNY OR WHILE WORKING WITH A FAMILY?
In the early years of my career, I found it challenging if parents and I were not on the same page when it came to enforcing good manners, respect and kindness with the children.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES & INTERESTS?
I love dancing, live music & concerts, festivals, traveling, painting, cooking or experiencing new cuisines but the activity that brings me the most joy is spending time with my children!
WHAT MAKES YOU SPARKLE?
Being empathetic, having a keen intuition and valuing communication are traits that certainly make me unique! I am also an innately curious person which has enabled me to be excellent at solving problems and easily understanding people.
