GENUINE NANNY: LANA S.
Full-time - East Bay
MEET OUR PATIENT, LOVING, AND FUN GENUINE NANNY LANA S.!
Hi, I’m Lana! I graduated nursing school in 1999, while in school I was nannying. After graduation I found myself pregnant and decided that I was enjoying nannying and this gave me more time to also spend with my own child. I have over 25 years of nannying experience. Most of my experience is as a share care with 2 children similar age or siblings. I find that having two children at a time is both rewarding and challenging. I’m always up for a challenge. I have premature baby experience as well. I am English and Spanish fluent and I an also okay in Russian. I have cpr training, I’m Covid vaccinated and boosted as well as all the other required vaccines.
MY BELIEFS AS A GENUINE NANNY
I believe... In always having an open communication policy. I would not get upset with constructive criticism/feedback and hope that goes both ways.
I believe... I believe that being patient and understanding and explaining to children renders respect and understanding
I believe... I believe that every nanny job is different and always a growing experience
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY, STRENGTHS,
WORK ETHIC, AND VALUES:
I am a very open minded individual, I go with the flow and follow what the family wants and needs. I will always give feedback and try to work with the family to the best of my abilities. I try to make every day as fun as possible but also a learning experience. I also enjoy watching how the children learn and experience new things every day. I value and respect any family that I work with and keep my job private out of respect.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A NANNY?
I love being a nanny, I believe I have always loved this. I just enjoy all the different milestones that children go through and love to help them hit those milestones
AVAILABILITY & COMPENSATION
Spoken languages: English, Spanish, Russian
Compensation: $44/hr.
Available start date: April 2024
Preferred Schedule: F/T (8AM - 6PM)
TRANSPORTATION DETAILS
Neighborhood/Area: I live in the East Bay, but am looking for a position in SF (Pac Heights, Mission, Noe, West Portal, Forest Hill, Sunset, Richmond, Laurel Heights)
How will you commute to work? Vehicle I own
Are you comfortable driving a family car with children? I am open to using my vehicle or the family vehicle
FAMILY PETS
Are you allergic to any pets/animals? Love them :)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
College Degree: Yes
Child Development: Yes
CPR Certificate Training?: Not yet!
Montessori: No
WORK EXPERIENCE
Twins Experience: 15 years
Multiple Children/Siblings Experience: 20 years
Family Assistant: N/A years
Infant Experience: 24 years
Toddler Experience: 24 years
School Age Experience: 25 years
MOST RECENT CHILDCARE POSITION
Full-time Nanny & Household assistant | October 2014 - present | 3 children (9, 7, 4)
Reason for position ending: Position will end when children are in school full-time
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Care for children
pick up at school, take to extracurriculars
General care of children (feed, bathe, diaper changes)
Read to the children
Teach reading, teach math, potty training, singing
Outdoor activities, walks, take to park, hikes, picnics.
Wash and fold kids laundry, load and unload dishwasher.
Arrange playdates
Prepare grocery list, grocery shop, organize and maintain shopping lists, etc.
Will we be able to speak directly with this family for a reference call? Yes!
P/T Nanny | September 2017 - March 2019 |
Reason for position ending: Family Moved
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Care for children
pick up at school, take to extracurriculars
General care of children (feed, bathe, diaper changes)
Read to the children
Teach reading, teach math, potty training, singing
Outdoor activities, walks, take to park, hikes, picnics.
Wash and fold kids laundry, load and unload dishwasher.
Arrange playdates
Prepare grocery list, grocery shop, organize and maintain shopping lists, etc.
Will we be able to speak directly with this family for a reference call? Yes!
YOU CAN FIND LANA’S RESUME HERE!
WHAT IS YOUR COMMUNICATION STYLE WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR EMPLOYERS? ANY EXAMPLES TO SHARE?
I always ask for full transparency and honesty. I know parents what this from us and I believe we should have it from them as well. We need to be able to communicate freely about what is happening at work and with their child.
WHAT TYPE OF NANNY ROLE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AND WHAT ENVIRONMENT YOU WOULD BE MOST SUCCESSFUL IN
I am looking to be a take charge nanny. I know I will always have the parents to ask or tell me their likes or dislikes but I am very self sufficient and reliable. I want the parents to be able to communicate with me and to me. I will do the same!
PLEASE DESCRIBE HOW YOU HAVE TAKEN INITIATIVE AS A NANNY OR WHILE WORKING WITH A FAMILY?
After work for a while and building a good relationship with the family they have always trusted me in making decisions in their kids eating habits and classes that they take. I try to make meal plans , play dates, decisions on which classes would be good for that particular child and at what age.
WHAT ARE YOUR DISCIPLINE PHILOSOPHY AND CHILD-REARING VALUES?
I believe that all children go through bad days , challenging day, and of course mood swings. It is important to communicate on their level to get down to their eye level and try to resolve it through talking it out first. Most children will be receptive to this . It just takes patience. Although also, sometimes time out is also necessary and quiet moments where they can think about their consequences
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE AS A NANNY OR WHILE WORKING WITH A FAMILY?
Sometimes families can be very challenging especially if they do not always reveal the complete truth about their child’s health or the way the birth went. There were two families that I can remember specifically that didn’t let me know that their child was born prematurely. The other one had a very large stork bite in the back of his head which is a hematoma that is very painful. Well after I discovered these facts I understood why I was hired , most likely due to having medical experience and that I would be patient in helping both them and their child with the trial and tribulations in the early months. Well this just teaches me that honesty is so important as well as transparency.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES & INTERESTS?
Well I’m a soccer mom. So I’m supposed to love soccer or at least I’m very supportive. I enjoy cooking it relaxes me. Although I’m not a great baker at all. I’ve helped out on many school projects when my nanny kids grew up and started school. I love spending time outdoors and and that is always incorporated into my nannying days as well as music.
WHAT MAKES YOU SPARKLE?
Well I honestly don’t know exactly what it is but, when I start working with any child we build an incredible bond that last through years.
