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ID: 582587
Nanny/Babysitter in Calgary - Lysa H.
Part-Time • Live-Out

Lysa H.

43
Yrs old
22
Yrs Experience

I with the intention of becoming a sociologist, but found working as a nanny suited my personality and life style better. I have a firm believe my job is to compliment the philosophies put forth by the parents. I will maintain the routines and parenting styles by the employer. I do enjoy being a part of helping a child reach their potential, but always in a way by the parents. My personal interests are varied. I enjoy reading and crafts, as well as camping and hiking. I have been employed as a horseback riding instructor in the past and as a camp counsellor. I currently am a board member for the animal rescue group called Calgary Animal Rescue Society. I am also involved in the , where I help people who are trying to train their also enjoy trying anything new though I am not a fan of high-risk activities. I would definitely describe myself as easy-going and generally nice. I am gentle and seldom raise my voice. I have a firm moral code and an excellent work ethic. I interact exceedingly well with children of all temperaments and I do genuinely enjoy learn about the world and mastering new skills. I also try to teach any children in my care some DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy) skills. This leaves each child with a set of skills them for the rest of their lives. Working as a nanny has taught me definitely one of my virtues and will surprise. I hope be able to obtain a new position as a nanny as it is a job entirely enjoyable.

The first family I worked for had a boy aged 18m and a girl age 5, I took the girl to the bus stop every morning and then did a variety of activities with the little boy. We went to the local Ontario Early Years Center, story time at the local library and attended several drop in groups as well. At home we worked on age appropriate goals (colours, number alphabet ect). I helped the little girl with any homework and also attended the local Sparks group with her. In the house I was responsible for feeding the children and the dog as well as keeping the house tidy. I worked for this family for 2 years and have excellent reference from them The second family I worked for had a little girl 18m. a boy age 5 and a second boy age 7. This family provided a family owned vehicle allowing me to drive the children to and from school. I also took the little girl to activities such as Mom and Me Swimming, gymnastics and story times. I prepared the children's meals, kept the house tidy and did the children's laundry. During the summer I took all 3 children to everything from soccer camp to day trips to local provincial parks. I also worked for this family for 2 years and also have excellent references. I have worked for 2 families with twins on a part-time or as-needed basis. Most of the care was kept strictly in the home or the surrounding area. It also included meal preparation and tidying up after the children. I have lost contact with the one family, but the second one will provided an excellent reference. Another family I have worked for in a long term basis was after school care for a set of 6y old triplets and their 9y old sibling. Most activities were done in the home area, but there was occasional outings. This job involved home work supervision and some limited dinner prep for the family. I also did the kids laundry. I have worked as an occasional sitter for a 10m old boy, a family with 2 young boys and one other family with four girls. It was simple child-care that was based in home and did not involve any additional responsibilities. I worked for a family where the wife was on Maternity Leave. I watched their identical twin boys for two half days and sometime two full days per week. The boys were four months when I started and we're eleven months old when she returned to work. I was responsible for feeding the boys, changing diapers, putting them down for naps, and as they got older providing a stimulating environment for them. I enjoyed helping them to reach all of their milestones, and cannot believe that they went from helpless infants to active crawlers in such a short period of time. After working for the family where the wife was on Maternity Leave I was employed by a single father with 4 year old twins. I watched the boys for full days on M, W and every other Friday and provided before and after school care on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On non-school days I provided meals, took the boys to parks and activities and kept the house generally tidy. This job ended when the family moved due to a change in employment. My most recent position has been working as a full-time nanny for a family with 3 boys (6 years old and 3 year old twins). I take the oldest boy to school and take the twins to various drop-in locations, activities and parks. I provided meals and do some light housekeeping. On occasion I provided evening care so the parents could go on 'date nights' or overnight care so they could have a weekend to themselves. Additional Experiences/Qualifications: I have a CRC that is less than 2 years old. I have had my First Aid and CPR. I have a wide variety of qualifications that I obtained during my time as a leader with both Girl Guides and Scouts Canada (Stage 1 leadership, High Five training, Core Leadership 1 ect. ) Since moving to Alberta I have only worked for one family. I was employed to work all day Friday and Sunday, with some occasional date nights. The family had a 4 year old girl and a 18 month boy. My responsibilities included transporting the children (in the family vehicle) to and from programs, and to take them out and about around Calgary. The family had season passes to both the zoo and to the science center. At the home I prepared the children's meals, maintained the napping schedule, created fun age appropriate activities, and did light housework. I worked for this family for around 2 years, and expect them to provide a positive reference.

I have my bachelors degrees in both Sociology and English, as well as a masters degree in Sociology. Additionally I have a clean CRC for vulnerable people, a variety of leadership programs offered through both Girl Guides of Canada and Scouts Canada. I am also open to obtaining any additional qualifications that an employer would like me to have acquired.

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Salary: Negotiable

Work Availability
Desired start date immediately
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Overnight
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F
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Able to do the following
Cooking
Light housekeeping
Prepare meals for kids
Transport children
Do children's laundry
Bathe and dress children
Experience with age groups
Willing to care for more than 4 children
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Newborn
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1-2 years
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3-5 years
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6-9 years
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over 10 years
Will care for Special Needs Children
Yes

Education

First Aid Training
CPR Training
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Graduated High School or Equivalent
Additional Information
Active: More than a month ago • Member since: July 2011
featureNon-smoker
featureHave a valid driver's license
featureComfortable with pets
featureCan swim
featureCan work in homes with video surveillance
Gender: Female
Proof of police check: Yes
My Nationality: British, Canadian, Israeli
Languages: English
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