Nanny With Over 30 Years Experience All Ages.

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  Any, Ipswich

• Posted: 29/09/2009 17:05

Hi there,

I'm looking to find a new live-in nanny position.

I'm Lorraine, a young 51 year old. I was recently employed as a nanny to two children, aged two years, and 10 months, but unfortunately due to personal circumstances, the family could no longer keep me on, so I am now looking for a nanny post, ideally with newborns, but all posts considered. Laura, the mother will be more than happy to talk with you over the phone, and give a written reference for me. I have just last week finished a Summer job on the Isle of Skye with a family, and can obtain references from them too

Although I have no formal qualifications in childcare, (and have spent the last 25 years bringing up my own family) I have been employed as nanny with three different families in the past, one of which re-employed me when twins arrived. I have also had fairly extensive, hands on experience with children with special needs, as two of the families I worked for had children with physical disabilities; one with a child who had MSUD, (Maple Syrup Urine Disease), who sadly died, but the family went on to have healthy twins, and soon re-employed me, and the other family had a child, (one of twins again), who "suffered" from spasticity and hearing problems, so disabilities, aren't a problem for me. My own son has ADHD, which is a learning/behavioural disorder, but is now successful in his chosen career, as are my two other children. I have experience in childcare from new born to adolescence, and I particularly relished the baby stage, as I believe that nurturing starts there. I seem to have endless patience with them, love to cuddle, feed, and generally nurture them. I like to take babies and toddlers out in to the fresh air, weather and health permitting. I know how to prepare fresh baby food from scratch, and how to sterilise bottles and make up feeds if required. As babies, not one of mine suffered from nappy rash, as I made sure that they were always dry and comfortable, and let them kick about 'free' every day, even though there were 'accidents', but they can be cleaned up; the most important thing to me was making sure they were comfy and happy.

I have a very strong sense of integrity and empathy, and tried to impart that on all the children I have looked after through the years. I am a big bundle of fun, and have a natural affinity with children. I love a good giggle with kids of all ages, and seem to have a knack for bringing out the best and positives in them and can usually build a good rapport with them. I love showing children all the wonders of the world, and taking them on adventures. I know that this may sound controversial, but I do not believe that children need parents or carers to organise every second of their day. I believe that children should and CAN find ways to entertain themselves. This by no means, means that I don't enjoy playing, but I believe that being "bored" occasionally, helps children to find ways, other than parent/carer, to occupy them, and leads to greater independence for them. I am fairly laid back and very understanding of children's needs, but I do have my boundaries, and they are to be taken seriously. I believe that children learn from example how to be respectful, well mannered and polite.

I can cook well, and enjoy it, and am well aware of the value of good nutrition, and fresh home-cooked food. I also enjoy teaching children to cook, and anything else that they like to learn. I am also more than happy to cook for the family.

I am friendly and outgoing, and very honest and caring. I hold a SJA Home Nursing Certificate and a clean UK driving licence (with own car). I also speak and read enough French to get by.

I can supply excellent employment and character references.

If there is anything you would like to know, please don't hesitate to ask.

Lorraine.

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