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Dee Scheer

Dee Scheer

Nanny
Boiling Springs,SC

Summary

Experienced and loving childcare specialist looking for a full time position with a family who would allow me to fully demonstrate my skills and experience. I am originally from South Africa, but have been living here for the last 27years. I love being outdoors, playing tennis, going to the gym, reading and playing with my Aussie. Love hiking and traveling

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Nanny

The Roger’s Family
04.2022 - Current

Cared for 7 month old baby girl

  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop individualized care plans addressing specific needs of their children.
  • Established daily routines to provide structure and predictability for children under care.
  • Developed fine motor skills with hands-on activities such as arts and crafts or puzzles.
  • Fostered emotional development by providing support, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
  • Actively participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices for child care and enhancing caregiving skills.
  • Provided transportation to extracurricular activities, ensuring punctuality and fulfilling parental requests.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
  • Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.

Nanny/House manager

The Wright Family
01.1998 - Current
  • I have worked for the Wright family for 15 years
  • They are a family of four, Randy, Laura, Lindsay (21) and Jeffrey (17)
  • I was privileged to have a hand in bringing up these two bright children, and being a good role model for them
  • I joined the family in June of 1998, and was warmly welcomed
  • I have learned what a wonderful cohesive family unit they are, with lots of love, and good Christian values
  • I have been responsible for childcare (from toddler to high school age) and housekeeping, errands etc
  • Duties include managing children's studying, food/diet, medical conditions and dispensing medicine, and personal habits and restrictions
  • Maintain a safe environment by allowing only authorized persons near children, record parent location, and remain vigilant of unusual conditions
  • Create a positive child care climate by preparing various activities, playing games and avoiding conflict situations and nurturing self-esteem
  • Perform all errands including, grocery shopping, dry cleaning, scheduling and supervising service maintenance, light housekeeping, answering phones, and scheduling doctor and dental appointments
  • Picking up and signing for packages, picking up and dropping off of prescriptions.

Private Nanny

The Payne Family
03.2019 - 03.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.

Private Nanny

The Erb Family
08.2015 - 02.2019
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
  • Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
  • Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
  • Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
  • Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
  • Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, milestones achieved, and any behavioral or health concerns that arose during care hours.
  • Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Enhanced family satisfaction with household management by addressing concerns promptly and efficiently.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests, vendors and other external partners to establish rapport.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive inventory systems to ensure timely replenishment of supplies, reducing waste and saving costs.
  • Planned special events such as parties or family gatherings with attention to detail and organization.
  • Facilitated communication between family members regarding important updates or decisions related to the house manager role.
  • Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
  • Proactively identified potential issues or conflicts within the household and worked to resolve them in a timely and effective manner.
  • Established positive relationships with vendors and service providers, negotiating favorable terms when necessary.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for the family, ensuring seamless transitions between locations and accommodations.
  • Implemented daily, weekly and monthly cleaning routines for staff to follow.

Au-pair

The Murphy Family
06.1997 - 05.1998
  • Exclusively responsible for two children, Allison age 7, and 9 week old boy, Andrew
  • Performed various nanny duties including but not limited to diapering, feeding, and bathing
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment, reading to the children, preparing arts and crafts and taking trips to the park and library, as well as taking child to and from school and activities
  • Other duties included light housekeeping which pertained directly to the children
  • This included laundry and keeping the children's rooms clean and tidy.

Education

High School Diploma -

Randpark High School
Randburg
01.1992

Skills

Educational support

References

References will be provided

Timeline

Private Nanny

The Roger’s Family
04.2022 - Current

Private Nanny

The Payne Family
03.2019 - 03.2022

Private Nanny

The Erb Family
08.2015 - 02.2019

Nanny/House manager

The Wright Family
01.1998 - Current

Au-pair

The Murphy Family
06.1997 - 05.1998

High School Diploma -

Randpark High School
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