Hattie

About Me

Hello, I am Harriet and I am a 27 year old Professional Nanny. I have an enhanced DBS, which I can provide full proof of.

I am looking for a Sole-Charge Nanny role.

As a professional nanny, I provide comprehensive childcare services tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. With experience in both the UK and California, USA, my services encompass a wide range of duties and specialised care, including for children with special needs.

Specialised Care Experience
- Experience caring for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and non-verbal children.

- Non-Verbal Communication: Skilled in using some American Sign Language (ASL) and laminated papers with symbols to facilitate communication.

- Speech and Language Development: Implement techniques to enhance speech and language skills, including practicing sounds, breaking down words, and using visual aids.

Regular Nanny Duties
- Daily Routines: Manage waking, dressing, and bathing routines for infants, toddlers, and older children.
- Diaper Changes and Potty Training: Provide attentive care, ensuring cleanliness and assisting with toilet and potty training.
- Meal Preparation: Prepare nutritious meals and snacks, considering dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Educational Support: Assist with homework, homeschooling, and educational activities, covering subjects like spelling, math, and science.
- Activity Planning: Organise and supervise extracurricular activities, sports, and fun outings to parks and other recreational places.
- Bedtime Routine: Help children brush their teeth, change into pyjamas, and settle down for bed.
- Child Development: Focus on fostering independence, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and cognitive development through play and structured activities.
- Behavioural Management: Implement consistent strategies to manage challenging behaviours, including experience with conditions like Pica, ensuring the child's safety and well-being at all times.
- Parental Collaboration/Sole Charge Balance: Work closely with parents to teach effective approaches for continuity in care and discipline. Parents respectfully trusting me to care for and manage their children independently.

Comprehensive Care
- Proficient in all aspects of childcare, from basic needs to developmental support.

Cultural Adaptability
- Experience living and working in a different cultural environment.

- United Kingdom: Provided childcare services in Milton Keynes, focusing on a child with ASD and Speech Delay.
- California, USA: Worked as an Au Pair, supporting a host family with childcare for multiple children, including those with special needs.

My holistic approach to childcare ensures that each child's physical, emotional, and developmental needs are met with care and professionalism.