Laura
Nanny in Edinburgh (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Feb 2021 Last Updated Nov 2023 Last Login Dec 2023
My Summary
About Me
*PVG checked, first-aid trained, insured and fully qualified nanny and maternity nurse
* currently completing a level 4 accreditatiom course to become a gentle sleep consultant
*CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR BABYSITTING, WEANING, NUTRITION AND SLEEP CONSULTATIONS ONLY*
Hi,
I am Laura, a hard-working, enthusiastic, gentle, caring and qualified nanny and maternity nurse always ready for a new adventure!
I love getting my hands dirty and finding new, creative ways to play and learn with your children whilst ensuring the environment is safe and enjoyable to learn, play and develop in. I have an interest in developmental psychology, gentle methods, baby-, toddler- and child development as well as baby care, maternity nursing, perinatal care, reflux, colic and gentle sleep training methods.
I have over five years of childcare experience and am currently in my final year of a BSc (Honours) Degree in Psychology, which has allowed me to learn the fundamentals of developmental psychology and child development. I also work in a research setting exploring childhood disability and the importance toy representation for children and parents with disabilities.
I am currently working part-time as a nanny, which is why my availability is limited at the moment.
My Experience
I am fully qualified as a maternity nurse, after completing my level 3 award through the London School of Childcare Studies. I have also completed a level 3 course in Childcare and Nannying, and Children's nutrition and I am currently working my way through a course in Perinatal care. I am also trained in baby massage.
Experience:
Since September 2022, I have covered the role of a part-time nanny to a wonderful one-year old providing all required daily care, fun activities and trips away while the parents are working.
I have most professional experience working with children aged 1-14, and through my maternity nursing course, I have been able to gain valuable insights into baby care. I would like to, at this point, get more hands-on baby experience under my belt.
Most recent full-time positions:
I've got three years of full-time experience working for a wonderful family, tending to the educational, nutritional, emotional, and social needs of the family’s two children (aged 9 and 11 when I started). My responsibilities included school drop-offs and pickups, taking the children to various after-school activities, cooking the family nutritional meals, light household duties such as washing and family ironing and overnight childcare as required. I am also experienced in supporting the children through homeschooling during the pandemic in 2020. This role allowed me to learn the fundamentals of caring for older children and pre-teens.
For two consecutive summers, I've worked for another amazing family, where I gained lots of valuable experience looking after their three young children (3, 5, and 8). There my main responsibilities were understanding the fundamentals of early childhood development and coming up with fun activities, helping children maintain hygiene, ensuring enough physical activity and rest, nutrition, and communicating with the parents about any problems the children were facing as well as some light domestic duties.
All three families are happy to provide letters of recommendation.
My Qualifications
Level 3 qualification in Childcare & Nannying
Level 3 qualification in Maternity Nursing
Level 3 in Children's nutrition
Baby Massage diploma
Currently undergoing a level 4 in Perinatal Mental health
In the final year of my BSc (honours) Psychology degree
I am also first-aid trained and member of the PVG scheme with a full PVG check
All qualifications can be viewed as requested
My Availability
Let's discuss and find out what works for us both!
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | yes | yes | no |
| Last Updated: 16/11/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Nannying from £15.00 per hour (gross)
My Documents
- Training Certificate: Level 3 Maternity Nursing Certificate (added 14/03/2023)
- Training Certificate: Baby Massage Diploma (added 29/08/2022)
- Training Certificate: Level 3 Child Nutrition Certificate (added 29/08/2022)
- Training Certificate: Level 3 Nannying and Childcare (added 29/08/2022)
- Full CV (added 03/09/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric First Aid Certificate (added 08/08/2022)
- EU Driving Licence (added 07/02/2022)
- EU Passport (added 07/02/2022)
- PVG Check (added 07/02/2022)
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