Lynnasia Colston

• Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
• Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities, development, and any concerns if necessary.
• Researched new places or activities that would be interesting and beneficial for the kids.
• Instructed the children in proper behavior, manners, health habits.
• Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
• Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
• Monitored the children's playtime to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
• Stayed current on all required certifications necessary for working as a Nanny.
• Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare (when necessary)
• Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.
• Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
• Interacted positively with children to promote mental and emotional development.
• Engaged children with games and puzzles to promote mental development and enjoyment.
• Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
• Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.
• Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
• Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation.
• Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
• Gave medication to children as directed by parents or guardians.

• Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
• Helped prepare meals for the children according to dietary guidelines set forth by parents or guardians.

I provide the same experience and responsibilities from nannying to babysitting unless parents communicate differently.