Karen

My Summary

My Experience

Sole Charge Nanny – October 1998 – Present
Working as a sole charge nanny for 2 boys. Started caring for the first child started when he was 2
months old. Also cared for the second child from birth. I took sole charge of the children as the
parents went back to work and travelled outside the country due to their nature of work. Planned
and prepared meals and ensured that they had a nutritious diet. Provided personal hygiene, natured
them, helped to create a stimulating environment by providing daily activities within and outside the
home environment. Helped the children to get ready for school when they attained school age.
Dropped and picked them from school. Doing laundry, Making, and changing beds and ensuring that
rooms are clean and tidy and ensuring that all their needs are met.

Nanny – 1997-September 1998
Working as a sole charge nanny for 2 girls aged 4 and 7 years old. Provided personal hygiene,
Planned, and prepared meals and ensured that they had a nutritious diet. Provided daily activities
within and outside the home environment. Helped the children to get ready for school. Dropped and
picked them from school. Doing laundry, Making, and changing beds and ensuring that rooms are
clean and tidy.

Private Live-in Carer part time– 1994-1996
-Looked after a 72-year-old lady with a tumour, following an operation. Provided personal care,
prepared meals, and encouraged her to eat and drink. Administered medication, assisted with
making appointments with health professionals. Making, and changing beds and ensuring a clean
and safe environment. Supported her to arrange visits with her, provided company through talking
to her and engaging her in activities of her choice and interest.

- Part time Nanny for 2 girls , 5 and 7 years old -Prompting and and supporting them to wash and dress appropriately. Planned and prepared meals and ensured that they had a nutritious diet.
Provided daily activities within and outside the home environment such as taking, going to the park,
the zoo, taking then swimming and ensuring that they are safe. Helped the children to get ready for
school. Doing laundry, cleaning, reading stories and helping with homework. Also helped with caring
for their dog, including walking the dog.

Live in Nanny -1987-1993
Worked as a live in Nanny for 2 girls from the of ages 4 and 6 years. Ensuring that they are washed
and dressed appropriately. Planned and prepared meals and ensured that they had a nutritious diet.
Provided daily activities within and outside the home environment such as taking, going to the park,
the zoo, taking then swimming and ensuring that they are safe. Helped the children to get ready for
school. Doing laundry, cleaning, reading stories and helping with homework. Also helped with caring
for their dog, including walking the dog.

Professional attributes
? Drive and enthusiasm.
? Able to identify signs of emotional or developmental problems.
? Knowledge of relevant health and safety
? Awareness of fire safety
? Able to multitask
? Able to communicate effectively with others.
? Able to build relationships with children and their families.
? Treating others with dignity and respect.
? Willing to work flexible hours including weekends

Key Skills
?Reliability
? Commitment
? Good communicator
? Meal preparation
? Domestic help
? Time management

My Qualifications

I hold O' Levels and National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Child Care

My Availability

I am available weekdays and Saturdays, except of 1st Saturday of every month (morning/afternoon).
I am flexible

My Fees

• Babysitting from £15.00 per hour

My fees are fair and negotiable depending on the number of children to be cared for / ages.