Nw Nanny
Nanny in Colindale (also available for babysitting)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Feb 2012 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 21 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello, families! My name is Bawany, and I am a dedicated, caring, and highly experienced nanny with over 17 years of professional childcare experience. Originally from Sri Lanka, I am proud to be a British national living in Colindale, North West London. I am proficient in English, Tamil, and Sinhalese, and I bring a multicultural background and a warm, inclusive approach to my role as a nanny.
As a mother and grandmother myself, I understand the importance of creating a safe, nurturing environment where children feel cherished, happy, and supported as they grow. I treat every child I look after as if they were my own, fostering a relationship built on trust, love, and respect.
Skills and Qualities
• Reliable and Trustworthy: Punctuality and dependability are my top priorities. I believe in being a steady and supportive presence for families and their children.
• Organised and Creative: I love creating fun, engaging, and educational activities such as arts and crafts, baking, and imaginative play, and I also ensure children’s environments are tidy, clean, and well-organised.
• Flexible and Energetic: I am adaptable to the varying needs of children and families and bring an energetic, fun-loving spirit to each day.
What I Offer
I am experienced in managing all aspects of a child’s daily care, including:
• Nursery Duties: School runs, children’s laundry, and ensuring playrooms and bedrooms are clean and organized.
• Healthy Meal Prep: I enjoy cooking nutritious meals and snacks and love involving children in the process to help them learn about food.
• Engaging Activities: From arts and crafts to outdoor adventures and educational trips to the zoo or museums, I enjoy planning activities that are enriching, safe, and fun.
• Homework Assistance and More: Whether it’s helping with schoolwork or arranging playdates and after-school activities, I am here to support children’s growth and interests.
My Experience
I have cared for children from newborn up to age four, with the added personal experience of raising my own daughter and caring for my young grandson, nieces, and nephews. I am passionate about nurturing children’s unique personalities, helping them develop confidence and life skills for their future.
My Ideal Family
I am looking for a family who values collaboration and mutual respect, where I can become a true partner in supporting their child’s development. I take pride in building a genuine bond with each child and am committed to fostering an environment where they feel loved, safe, and encouraged.
I am available for interviews and have strong references and letters of recommendation available upon request. I am also available for babysitting and I look forward to connecting with a family that is looking for a responsible, loving, and experienced nanny to join their lives and help their children thrive.
My Experience
Professional Childcare Experience
Waine Family – Part-Time Nanny (5 years)
For the past five years, I have worked part-time with the Waine family, providing sole-charge care one day a week (Fridays) for a seven-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl. My responsibilities include preparing nutritious meals, managing school drop-offs and pick-ups, organizing after-school activities, supporting with educational tasks, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. I also handle the children’s laundry and keep their rooms tidy.
Bilgin Family – Part-Time Nanny (8 months)
In this sole-charge role, I cared for an 8-month-old baby boy, two days per week. My duties included all necessary nursery tasks, such as preparing meals, tending to the baby’s personal care, and creating a stimulating and nurturing environment.
McCullagh Family – Full-Time Nanny (1 year)
As a full-time nanny for the McCullagh family, I cared for a three-year-old girl five days a week. My responsibilities encompassed school pick-ups, organizing playdates, arranging educational activities, and teaching arts and crafts. I took the child on outings to parks, museums, and birthday parties and supported her with early homework tasks. Additionally, I managed grocery shopping, meal preparation, laundry, and occasional haircuts, as well as bath and bedtime routines when necessary.
Dr. Thavaraja Family – Full-Time Nanny (1.5 years)
In this role, I cared for a 16-month-old girl, five days a week. My duties included taking her to the library for story time, organizing park visits and playgroups, and engaging her with stories and creative activities. I prepared balanced meals, handled laundry and room organization, and occasionally provided haircuts, baths, and bedtime care.
Indira Vivakananthan Family – Part-Time Mother’s Help (1 year)
I provided mother’s help to the Indira Vivakananthan family three days per week, caring for an 11-month-old baby girl. My responsibilities included feeding, preparing healthy meals, playing and singing with the baby, and managing her laundry. I also organized outings to the park, playgroups, and church, and prepared a special cake for her first birthday. Additionally, I sewed clothes and provided baths and haircuts when needed.
Basu Family – Part-Time Nanny (2 years)
As a sole-charge nanny for a 16-month-old girl, I provided dedicated care two days a week for two years. My duties included preparing nutritious meals, offering personal care such as bath time and haircuts, and arranging outings to the park, library, and arts and crafts sessions to support her development.
Bukhari Family – Part-Time Mother’s Help (2 years)
I worked as a mother’s help for the Bukhari family, assisting with two children: a three-year-old boy and a six-month-old baby girl. My duties mirrored those of my previous roles, including meal preparation, personal care, laundry, arts and crafts activities, outings to parks and playgroups, and general household support to ensure a well-organized, nurturing environment.
Amruta Family – Full-Time Nanny (1 year)
For the Amruta family, I served as a full-time, sole-charge nanny for a six-month-old baby girl until she began nursery. My duties included all aspects of childcare: meal preparation, educational activities, personal care, and creating a safe, engaging environment that supported her growth.
Urkude Family – Full-Time Nanny (1 year)
I worked as a full-time, sole-charge nanny for the Urkude family, caring for a one-year-old boy. My responsibilities included all essential nursery duties, such as meal preparation, laundry, personal care, organising arts and crafts activities, and taking him on outings to local parks and educational events.
My Qualifications
-Level 3- Common core skills training (MNT Training Ltd) September 2011
-Paediatric first Aid (Alan John Association Ltd) September 2010
Emergency at work first aid (Barnet College) January 2010
-Foundation- Direct care and auxiliary nursing (Park education and training centre) April 2007. This course includes (communication skills, Rights and responsibilities, Health and hygiene, Cycle of life and systems of body, Manual handling, First Aid)
-Health and Beauty diploma (Swini school of health and beauty salon) June 1995
Educational Background
-Loyola College, Negambo, Sri Lanka (1989)- I have 8 GCSE's
My Availability
Beginning in September 2024, I am seeking a part-time position for 3 to 4 days per week. Additionally, I am available for occasional babysitting as needed.
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| Afternoon | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 11/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Nannying from £20.00 per hour (net)
- Babysitting from £20.00 per hour
Negotiable
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 05/09/2024)
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