Jess

My Summary

Experienced Degree Qualified Nanny & Sleep Consultant

My Experience

I have previously worked at Rosie Cheeks day nursery in Rose, working with children ages 3 months to 4 years old. Whilst completing a level 3 qualification, I also gained experience at St Agnes primary school working with 8 - 9 year olds and 4 - 5 year olds.

I started babysitting for my neighbours at a young age, but when I started working at Rosie Cheeks this progressed to other clients as many parents required extra childcare. I feel I have also gained much of my experience though being hands on and helping my parents to bring up my younger sister (which I loved!).

In my latest role I worked for a lovely family of 4 year old twins (boy & girl). I have been with them since they were 7 weeks old as mothers help. As juggling two babies can be a handful. I’ve adored every moment of working for them. Even the night nannying!! I then had sole care of the twins when Mum went back to work, I quote ‘mum for half the week’ (mums words!), as mum often worked away for half or a whole week at a time. Once the twins started school full time I arrived at work for 8am to take the children to school in their VW Transporter (I have always had use of the family van when I'm at work, which is extremely helpful!), and then collect them again in the afternoon, bring them home, give them dinner and get them ready for bed. When not at school we would fill our days with all sorts from music classes, days out and walks to swimming.

I currently work for a lovely family of 3, a 5 year old & 2.5 year old twins. I have been in this role since the now 5 year old was 9 months old and have therefore been with the twins since birth. I have sole care of 1 or all 3 in different variations during the week dependant on mums work schedule. Our week is made up of nursery pick ups and all the other usual 'nanny activities' listed below. I really enjoy taking the children out, exploring Cornwall & socialising the children with others.

Within all of my nannying and babysitting roles I have prepared healthy and nutritious meals, including batch cooking for weaning etc. I plan a range of age appropriate and different activities. In addition to this I also work with the parents as a team to manage behaviour and aid learning and development (one of the main reasons I love being a nanny - the ability to provide tailored care rather than adhere to government targets and legislation).

From 2013-2018 I worked as a nanny for a 7 year old 3 days a week, I was the sole carer of this little boy from when he was 18 months old. My role included school drop offs and pick ups, and transporting him to extra curricular clubs/activities. I had sole care of B7 over night when parents have been away for work (typically at least once a month, at times up to 4 nights in a row) and have also traveled with them on both business and holiday trips all over the world.

I have a large client basis for example I work for many other families as and when they need me, ranging from newborns - teenagers. Duties including nursery, pre-school and school drop offs and pick ups, preparing healthy meals, bathing and bedtimes.

In previous years I have provided emergency care for a family of four (1, 3, 4 and 10) when their parents had to rush to hospital. The children were dropped to me and I was in sole charge of getting them home feeding them, putting them to bed and stayed overnight as their parents had to stay at hospital overnight. I then got them all ready in the morning (feed and bathed etc) and dropped them off at a childminders as I had work for a different family that day. Two of the children had disabilities including a cleft palate, autism and speech and communication delays.

I have experience with newborns from birth including 2 sets of twins, I have also worked with another set of premature twins. I have worked as a night nanny for both singleton and multiple newborns. Although each age range are a pleasure to care for, I particularly enjoy caring for newborns.

I also cater for weddings and events. For example I have had sole care of a 11 month old at their parents wedding where by I looked after them whilst her parents got ready, I fed and dressed her ready for the wedding, unfortunately she didn't want to cooperate with the wedding proceedings and therefore I looked after her for the day in the hotel. Alongside myself my friend also a nanny, looked after the older children, also got them ready and provided an area whereby they could go away from the reception (a room in the hotel). We fed all the children together. The older children spent their time in the reception and with us, at bedtime I bathed and put the little one to bed, we then baby sat until needed.

Another example is when I took sole charge of a seven month old. I was invited to the reception around 6pm, I stayed at the reception with the little one until the parents deemed them tired and ready for bed. Around 7pm as they started to get tired I took them from the wedding reception to the holiday home they were staying in and put them to bed, I then babysat until needed.

My Qualifications

CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education Level 3 (A grade)
Foundation degree in Early Childhood Education (2:1)
BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Children's Services (2:2)
A clean DBS
Paediatric First Aid valid until January 2026
Training with the Lullaby Trust regarding SIDS and safer sleep for babies
Also I am a Pacey (Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years) member to allow myself to keep up to date with relevant professional training and public liability insurance.

My Availability

Availability is currently limited due to working full time, however the families circumstances are changing at the end of July 2024. Therefore, I will be available for nannying from then. Availability will be Tuesdays until 3:30pm and Fridays until 2:30pm (location dependant).

Please feel free to get in touch and let me times and dates you require and I'll get back to you as soon as possible and let you know whether I'm free :)

Would be open to a nanny share position.
Available to work weddings, birthdays, night nannying etc

My Fees

• Nannying from £16.00 per hour (gross)
• Babysitting from £17.00 per hour

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