Michaela worked for us in a temporary post as a part-time nanny from February 2nd – March 29th 2012. We have been very happy with Michaela and the quality of childcare she has provided for our 15 month old daughter. It has been a pleasure to have her as an employee and we would not hesitate to recommend her to any prospective parent wishing to employ her.
Michaela helped us out at a very difficult time when we needed urgent childcare due to our daughter’s nanny suddenly falling ill. She was extremely flexible and started work immediately, quickly adapting to our routine. She made every effort to ensure that our daughter was not overly distressed by the sudden change in her childcare. From the outset Michaela made clear that she would be taking up a permanent position in April, and so the arrangement was for a temporary appointment to help us out while we sought a more permanent solution.
She is extremely reliable and has excellent time keeping. She has been honest and trustworthy, to the best of our knowledge, and has been extremely respectful in our home. For example, she has always asked questions about how we would like to have things done, and has always kept the toys and kitchen tidy after preparing meaIs for our daughter. Indeed, she has acted on her own initiative to tidy by, for example, emptying the bins or the washing machine, as the need arises.
Michaela has been very attentive to our daughters needs and was keen to learn about and implement our daughter’s individual routine, as opposed to coming with pre-conceived ideas from working with other toddlers. She has been consistent in providing healthy snacks, and has established a clear routine, where appropriate; for example she always prepares tea at the same time. She has encouraged an appropriate level of physical activity. Michaela is keen to promote physical and outdoor activities that have helped our daughter develop her gross motor skills. She has taken our daughter out on many occasions, for walks in the buggy, on her smart-trike, to parks, and farms etc.
She has also been very competent at managing minor illnesses including fever, teething and colds.
Michaela is a very calm but warm and affectionate person; we have often come home to find her sitting with our daughter on her knee, reading books or playing, or carrying her on her hip and showing her things in the kitchen as she prepares tea. Our daughter has grown very fond of Michaela and it is a source of great reassurance to us that she has been able to develop a trusting relationship and positive attachment to Michaela in a relatively short space of time.
In short, it has been a pleasure to have Michaela work for us and we would not hesitate to recommend her to any prospective parent wishing to employ her.