Collena
Live Out Nanny With Special Needs Experience Job In East Croydon
Female Member since Jan 2021 Last Updated Sep 2025 Last Login 06 Sep 2025
About Me
Hi there!
I’m Collena, and I’m looking for a part-time nanny to help care for my 7-year-old daughter. We’re hoping to find the right person to join our family and start as soon as possible.
What We’re Looking For:
My daughter has special needs, so it’s really important that we find someone who is patient, caring, and loving. We need someone reliable, trustworthy, and flexible—someone who can bring warmth and enthusiasm to the role while also being organized and attentive.
Hours & Pay:
• Two Saturdays a month
• 9am - 4pm (7-hour shifts)
• £18 per hour (paid directly to your bank account at the end of each shift)
My Requirements
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensuring a safe and engaging environment for my daughter.
Assisting with bathing, dressing, and hair care.
Managing nappy changes.
Administering PEG tube feedings.
Keeping my daughter’s bedroom, play area, and toys tidy and organised.
Candidate Profile:
While previous experience with special needs care is a plus, it’s not mandatory. I am willing to provide comprehensive training to the right candidate who demonstrates a genuine willingness to learn and a caring attitude.
Next Steps:
If this opportunity interests you, I’d love to have a conversation to discuss it further. Feel free to message or call me for an initial chat.
Looking forward to potentially welcoming you into our family and working together.
Warm regards,
Collena
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Reviews I've Written
Reviews written by Collena. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk.
We are very grateful for the care our daughter receives from Leidy. She has been working with our disabled daughter twice a month for a few months, and her dedication and nurturing nature have made a positive difference in our lives.
Leidy is caring and compassionate. Her approach has created a supportive environment for our daughter. She ensures that all of our daughter’s needs are met, always with a positive attitude. Her ability to connect with our daughter and make her feel comfortable is appreciated.
We feel at ease knowing that our daughter is in capable and loving hands. Leidy has become an important part of our family’s support system, and we are happy with the care she provides.
Thank you, Leidy, for the positive impact you have on our daughter’s life. We recommend her to any family in need of a nurturing and dedicated caregiver.
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I had high hopes when hiring Latonia for my 7-year-old daughter, but unfortunately, our experience was far from positive. Initially, Latonia canceled our first in-person interview last minute, which should have been a red flag. We rescheduled, and she was charming at the next meeting, promising reliable care and confirming her start date for the 27th January 2024.
However, after agreeing to start on the 27th during the interview, she later requested to begin on the 3rd of February, to which I agreed. Communication seemed fine until the day she was supposed to start; Latonia failed to show up or respond to any messages or calls, leaving me in a difficult position and forcing me to cancel all my work plans for the day.
Based on this experience, I cannot recommend her services due to her unreliability and lack of professionalism.
If she didn't want the job, she could have let us know. It's not cool to mess with people's lives like that...
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by
Collena
about
Latonia
(Nanny) on 03/02/2024
Response by
Latonia
on 18/05/2025:
I always aim to give families a calm, caring and reliable experience. I had one situation early on that didn’t reflect the quality of care I stand by today, and I’ve grown a lot since then through experience, reflection and further training. I’m happy to speak directly with new families and offer references who can share more about my current work.❤️
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