Katarina
Nanny in St Albans (also available for babysitting)
My Summary
About Me
Qualified and caring nanny and early years educator with over nine years’ professional childcare experience caring for children from newborn to 11 years in private households and nursery settings. Trained in Early Years Education and Maternity Nursing and currently studying Level 4 Childhood and Education at University College Birmingham. Experienced in sole charge and shared care, newborn care, developmental play, school-age support, night nannying and travelling with families both within the UK and internationally. Calm, dependable and highly organised, with a strong commitment to providing safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments where children can thrive.
My Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nanny – St Albans, UK
February 2025 – Present | G 2 years at start; baby brother born May 2025.
• Weekend and evening childcare.
• All aspects of care for both children, including outings, play, and daily routines.
Ad-hoc Nanny, Night Nanny & Babysitter – Various families, Hertfordshire & London
April 2021 – Present | Newborn – 11 years
• Evening, overnight and weekend care for children from newborn to 11 years.
• Bedtime routines, night feeds, settling, and daytime routines.
Nanny (Sole Charge & Shared Care) – Barnet, UK
August 2021 – Present | B 7 months at start; baby brother born May 2024.
• Sole charge care on Thursdays and Fridays and occasional weekends.
• All aspects of care for two brothers, including feeds, naps, playgroups, swimming, and activities.
• School runs when needed and travel with the family on holidays in the UK and abroad.
Nanny (Sole Charge) – St Albans, UK
April 2021 – Present | B 1 year & B 4 years at start
• Sole charge Monday–Wednesday role.
• Originally full-day care with activities and school runs; now mainly before and after school care and school holidays, plus toy organisation and household help (children’s laundry, meals, errands, and keeping the kitchen and play areas tidy).
Live-in Nanny – Potters Bar, UK (same family as June 2018 – November 2019)
March 2020 – April 2021 | B 4 years & G 17 months at start
• Full-time role during COVID lockdowns, combining sole charge and shared care.
• Home schooling support, daily routines and keeping the children active and engaged at home.
Nursery Nurse (Temporary) – Various Nurseries, Hertfordshire, UK
December 2019 – February 2020
• Supported staff caring for children aged 0–5, assisting with play, activities, mealtimes, and daily care.
Au Pair / Mother’s Help – Potters Bar, UK
June 2018 – November 2019 | B 3 years & G newborn (from October 2018) at start
• Mix of sole charge and shared care for a toddler and newborn.
• Supported bottle feeding, weaning and daily routines.
Au Pair / Junior Nanny (Sole Charge) – Welwyn Garden City, UK
October 2017 – May 2018 | B 4 years & G 2 years at start
• Full-time sole charge role, responsible for all aspects of childcare, school and nursery runs, and local activities.
• Travelled internationally with the family.
Nursery Teacher (Internship) – Kranj, Slovenia
September 2015 – May 2017 | Children aged 2–4 years
• Assisted with planning activities, play, and daily care within a nursery classroom.
My Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY SKILLS
• Vocational Upper Secondary School – Early Years Education (0–6), Jesenice, Slovenia.
SQF Level 5 (equivalent to NVQ Level 3 / A-levels), specialising in early childhood education and child development.
• Level 3 Diploma in Maternity Nursing – Babyem, London (January 2020).
• Currently studying Level 4 Childhood and Education – University College Birmingham (UCB).
• 12-hour Paediatric First Aid.
• Enhanced DBS – clean and up to date.
• Full clean UK driving licence with own car (insured for business use).
• Confident travelling with families in the UK and abroad and collaborating with parents when needed.
• Multilingual: Slovenian (native), English (fluent), Croatian (fluent).
• Able to prepare nutritious, home-cooked meals for children, tailored to their age, dietary needs, and family preferences.
• Other skills and interests: Strong swimmer and skier; enjoys travelling, fitness, martial arts, and outdoor activities.
• Excellent references available upon request.
My Availability
I am looking for a new role on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, full two days, at least 10h per day.
I’m available for ad hoc nannying and night nannying services, weekend work and proxy parenting.
I’m not available for before and after school roles.
My Fees
- Babysitting from £19.00 per hour
- Nannying from £19.00 per hour (gross)
£19 per hour
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 12/02/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: paediatric first aid (added 06/03/2023)
- Training Certificate: Maternity nurse (added 12/02/2021)
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