Lulu

About Me

I am creative, compassionate, and highly dependable nanny who has the experience for caring for children and the special needs. In addition, I am a flexible caregiver who can handle unexpected changes in schedule or situations with ease, grace, and confidence. Dedicated to helping to shape children into confident, intelligent, and happy people who will carry those traits on into adulthood.
The experience I have is when I was a healthcare assistant. During my time working as an HCA, I specialized with working with children between the ages of 4-12 years old. I had to deal with a wide range of challenging scenarios such as self-harm (safeguarding issue), anxiety, special needs children, mental health, and depression.

I have been trained for pediatric first aid, pediatric basic life support, anaphylaxis, fire and safety, safeguarding and moving and handling. Aside from that, I have an Enhanced DBS check.

As a qualified professional, I have expertise in the following areas related to safeguarding in a summer camp setting:

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Trained to identify signs, risks, and respond appropriately to potential cases of FGM.
The Prevent Duty: Knowledgeable about preventing radicalization and extremism, ensuring the mental well-being of children and young people.
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022: Familiar with the latest guidance on safeguarding, including legal responsibilities and responding to concerns or disclosures.
First Aid Essentials: Certified in first aid, equipped to handle injuries and medical emergencies promptly and effectively.
These qualifications enable me to contribute to the safeguarding team in a summer camp, ensuring the safety, well-being, and protection of all participants.

International travel escorting families and the children to the families summer home,
Nanny on call for delivery of new born baby,
Escort the family home taking care of the new born baby and mother.

Dear valued clients,

Thank you for considering my services for your childcare needs. Please find below important information regarding my fees and terms and conditions:

Fully booked waiting list: Currently, my schedule is fully booked, and there is a waiting list for new bookings. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please send a text message.
Rates: My rates vary depending on the type of service required. Here are the standard rates:
Nannying, babysitting, and mother care: £25 per hour.
Special needs care: £25 per hour.
Bank holiday rates: £25 per hour.
New Year rates: £50 per hour.
Christmas rates: £50 per hour (minimum 5 hours).
Terms and conditions apply: Please note that there are specific terms and conditions associated with my services. These include the following:
Cancellation fees: If a booking is not canceled within 24 hours, the cancellation fees will be paid in full.
Delays of booking: Any delays in the booking will be charged as the original booking, paid in full.
Payment: Payments are required to be paid in full in advance when I arrive.
Late-night duties: If any duties extend past 10 pm, Uber should be arranged and paid by the client.
Nanny sharing rates: For nanny sharing, the rates will depend on the number and ages of the children involved. Please contact me directly to discuss the rates for nanny sharing.
Babysitting rates for the same family: Babysitting for the same family is charged at £25 per hour for two or more children. Overnight rates are £170 for 1-2 children and £230 for 3-4 children. These rates apply from 11 pm until 8 am.
Babysitting rates for different families: If babysitting involves different families, the rates are as follows:
£25 per hour for 1 child.
£24 per hour for 2 children.
£26 per hour for 3 children.
£28 per hour for 4 children.
Booking in advance: For the months of June, July, and August, bookings should be made in advance. Additionally, for New Year and Christmas bookings, the opening date for reservations is November 1, 2023.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or would like to discuss your specific requirements. Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to serving you in the future.

Care for the Elderly:
Providing care for the elderly is an essential aspect of health and social care. It involves assisting older individuals with their daily activities, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being, and promoting their independence. This care can take place in various settings, including residential care homes, nursing homes, or within the individual's own home.
Duty of Care in Health and Social Care:
The duty of care refers to the legal and ethical obligation of healthcare and social care professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals they support. It involves providing a reasonable standard of care, acting in the best interests of the person receiving care, and taking necessary precautions to avoid harm or injury.
Health and Safety at Early Years (EY):
Health and safety practices are crucial in early years settings, such as nurseries, preschools, and daycare centers. These practices aim to create a safe and secure environment for children, including measures such as risk assessments, proper hygiene practices, childproofing the premises, ensuring appropriate staff-to-child ratios, and maintaining first aid procedures.
Infection Prevention and Control:
Infection prevention and control measures are essential in healthcare and social care settings to prevent the spread of infections. This includes practices like proper hand hygiene, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), adhering to aseptic techniques, implementing vaccination programs, managing waste appropriately, and maintaining clean and sanitized environments.
Dementia Awareness:
Dementia awareness involves understanding and promoting knowledge about various types of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease. It focuses on recognizing the signs and symptoms of dementia, understanding the impact it has on individuals and their families, providing appropriate support and care, and promoting dignity and quality of life for those affected by dementia.
Communication in Health and Social Care:
Effective communication is crucial in health and social care settings to ensure proper understanding, coordination, and delivery of care. It involves clear and empathetic communication between healthcare professionals, service users, and their families. Good communication skills include active listening, using appropriate language, non-verbal cues, and adapting communication methods to meet the individual's needs (e.g., using visual aids or alternative communication methods for individuals with hearing or speech impairments).
Working in Health and Social Care:
Working in health and social care involves a wide range of roles and responsibilities. These can include healthcare professionals (such as doctors, nurses, and therapists), social workers, support workers, care assistants, administrators, and managers. Each role contributes to the overall care and support provided to individuals, ensuring their well-being, safety, and access to appropriate services.
Person-Centered Care Principles and Importance:
Person-centered care is an approach that prioritizes the individual's needs, preferences, and goals when providing healthcare or social care services. It emphasizes treating each person as a unique individual and involving them in decisions about their care. Person-centered care recognizes the importance of dignity, respect, autonomy, and holistic support. It aims to improve the overall quality of care, enhance patient satisfaction, and promote better health outcomes. This approach ensures that the care provided aligns with the individual's values, beliefs, and cultural background

Skills:
1. Childcare and development - experience planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, monitoring child's development and milestones
2. Safety and first aid - experience administering basic first aid, knowledge of CPR and emergency procedures
3. Time management and organization - experience creating and sticking to daily schedules, managing multiple children at once
4. Communication and problem-solving - experience communicating effectively with both children and parents, resolving conflicts and behavior issues
5. Meal preparation and feeding - experience planning and cooking healthy meals for children, feeding and helping with bottle-feeding
6. Cleaning and housekeeping - experience keeping play areas tidy, laundry, and light cleaning
7. Discipline and behavior management - experience setting and enforcing boundaries, redirecting negative behavior in a positive manner
8. Creativity and playtime activities - experience planning and leading creative activities such as arts and crafts, reading, and games
9. Potty training - experience successfully potty training children
10. Patience and flexibility - experience handling unexpected changes and disruptions, staying calm under pressure.
11. Language - fluent in English and Urdu