Charis

My Summary

My Experience

Employment History

Jan 2023-present
Part time sole and shared care role with little boy 5 and 2 at the start. The little boy has Autism and ADHD, which has been a great learning experience opportunity for me. Some things help with school pick ups, preparing food and taking children to age appropriate activities.

September 2020-present
Sole charge part time of two girls when I started they were 6 and 4months. Though the lock downs I would help with some of the school work or take the baby out for a walk so the baby could have a sleep and mum could concentrate on helping the eldest. I would also help with daily routines, doing activities, introducing bottle\cup feeding as the baby was exclusively breast feed. Now I do school pick ups and drop offs, set up play dates, take them to local parks and attractions.

21 September 2018 – July 2023
Shared care temporary into part time nanny role looking after boy/girl twins from 3months old and their elder sister 4 years old. As the eldest started school in September and there had been a lot of change f the eldest I came in to help with the twins and to give the mum more time to be able to have one on one time with the eldest. I have helped with implementing a feed and sleep routine for the twins and have started to wean them. There is some sole charge car of the twins when the mum goes on the

19 September 2018- January 2019
This role was sole charge of an 8 month of girl, one day a week. The role included helping to set and implement a sleep routine, helping with weaning and finding some toddler groups for her to try. I also help with some nursery duties when needed.

3rd-18th September
Temporary sole charge role with girl 9 boy 7 and girl 3 years. I helped with the last few days of summer holidays, getting the children ready for going back to school by arranging haircuts and sewing name labels into all their uniforms. I took the youngest to her new nursery for settling in sessions. I would do school drop offs and pick up’s and whilst the children were at school I would prepare family meals sort washing and run errands.

June 2015-April 2016 extended to current
Temporary nanny/mothers help. Both parents work from home so there is a mixture of sole and shared care. I look after girl born April 2015 and little boy born July 2017. The role includes setting up and implementing a routine, sterilising and making up bottles, nursery duties with some light housekeeping and dog walking. I have also weaned both children and they are now eating with the family. I have been adapting sleep and feeding routines along the way. We go out every day to different local toddler groups and play dates, getting their weighed regularly and walks or to pick up any shopping that is needed. I support their milestone development such as walking and talking. Currently I am potty training the girl.

Jan 20015-April
Temporary nanny sole charge with some shared care house keeper in Basingstoke
This is a residential nanny house keeper position for a girl age 5 and boy aged 3. The role includes school drop of and pickups, helping with homework, taking them to activities such as swimming, family washing and ironing, cleaning the house and doing jobs such as picking up dry cleaning food shopping and bulk cooking for the children.

November 2014
Temporary nanny in Bedford
This a residential nanny position caring for two boys aged 7 and 5 years old, and a girl aged 3.
This role includes the school/nursery run, taking children to their various groups, swimming and school activities. I am responsible for all nursery duties, cooking nutritious meals for the children and helping with homework.

September 2013-Present
Nanny in London and Marlborough (high profile)
Combination sole and shared care role with three children of 7, 5 and 2 years old with some proxy parenting. I perform all nursery duties: washing, shopping cooking, ironing and keeping children’s areas tidy as well as providing fun activities like cooking, role play games, picnics, groups and taking them to the park. I have helped with lots of parties for the whole family and sleep overs with family friends

April 2012 – September 2013
Childbase, Newbury
Nursery Practitioner
I have worked in all the different rooms of the nursery and have spent a few months with each age group. I have made strong bonds with the children and their families from all different situations, backgrounds, religions and cultures.

As I am qualified to Level 3, I am in charge of the room and make sure that the daily routine runs smoothly as well as helping train other staff. I am the key worker for four children while also having responsibility to care for up to sixteen children at different levels of development within each room. An important part of the role is to help smooth the transition for the babies and toddlers who are moving up rooms. I value making each child feel more secure in the new room to help them develop through their milestones through play and friendship.

Additional responsibilities include helping plan and provide activities for the room, focusing on the activities that will move children to the next development milestone, making observations that are linked to the EYFS and carry out four monthly progress checks on each key child.

General care of the children’s daily needs such as nappy changing, potty training, eating and naps. Each child has a daily diary which I complete with information including food details, nappy changes and any other notices. Following all policies and procedures set out by the nursery, I sign children in and out of the nursery and communicate appropriate information to parents including accident forms, medication and temperature, ABC behavior and incident forms.

I have looked after children with chicken pox, high temperatures, hand, foot and mouth, sickness, croup, extreme asthma and thrush as well as worked with children with preference diets; such as being lactose intolerant.

September 2010-September 2011
Nanny for Family, Kenilworth
I loved working with this two child family and adored my charge who I saw grow from a bouncing baby to toddler during my time with the family. I was privileged to work with the family during the time of a newborn’s arrival.

The role included sole charge of the older child and maternity nursing during the newborn’s arrival. I took on a shared care role with the new baby during mum’s maternity leave. I helped implement a feeding and sleeping routine for the new baby and at times took sole charge of the new baby to give the older boy continued 1:1 time with his parents. Mum and I worked as a team to care of both children during this transition time

Standard nanny duties included participating with the children in local play groups, swimming and other organised activities, planning activities such as walks, trips to the park, painting, cooking, water and messy play. I helped adjust the older child’s routine as he grew and changed his sleep pattern.

Regarding general nursery duties, I was responsible for organising the children’s washing, ironing and cooked all meals for the family, introducing them to lots of new foods. I also kept a daily diary which included what had been eaten, nappy changes, nap times, new words and what he had done through the day. If he had required any medication, I recorded the time and amount for his parents.

September 2008 – Present
Short Term Nannying
I continue to look after children ranging in age from 3 months – 11 years during my ‘off duty’ time from nursery. I help several local families with lots of ad hoc days, mainly at weekends. I am privileged in many cases to have become an extended part of the family.

When children are under my care I enjoy lots of creative activities such as painting, play dough and imaginative play. We play games outside and enjoy visits to the park. I also help with their homework and prepare nutritious meals when appropriate involving the children in preparing their food. Baking is a favorite activity of many of my charges. I have done overnight positions, ensuring the children are bathed, their teeth are cleaned and put to sleep on time. During weekday nannying I often take the children to school or activity groups.

My Qualifications

Education and Qualifications
2014 Norland College
New born refresher
2013 Norland College
Toddlers Communication, Development and Documentation
2011 Norland College
Maternity Nursing Continuing Professional Development
2008 – 2010 Norland Nanny College
Diploma in Childcare and Education
1999-2006 St John’s School, Marlborough, Wiltshire
A Levels: Classics, Media Studies and History
GCSEs: English, Maths, Science, French, Design and Technology,
RE, Art, History, Classics

Additional Information and Qualifications
August 2024 Manual handling
August 2024 Child safeguarding
August 2024 Safer sleep
August 2024 Allergies
August2024 Food hygiene
August 2024 Prevent
August 2024 FGM
August 2024 Forced Marriage
June 2010 Baby Massage
June 2010 Self Defence Training
June 2010 Drive Alive Skid Pan Training
May 2015 First Aid Training
June 2009 Car Seat Training
April 2009 Manual Handling
March 2014 Full Driving License
October 2008 Food Hygiene Training

I also have a full clean driving licence which has been insured for working as a nanny.

My Availability

I am self employed so looking for short term temping, adhoc days and babysitting

My Fees

• Babysitting from £18.00 per hour
• Nannying from £17.00 per hour (gross)

On a self employed basis
Temporary/event £250per 10-12hrs
Proxy parent £360 per 24hr
Overnight £280 per night
Maternity nurse £440per night