Makayla Renee Ray
Seattle,WA
Summary
Adaptable, high-energy and world-savvy nanny with over 13 years of childcare experience and a dedication to improving the lives of families to help them raise kind, helpful, creative, wise and confident humans. I am seeking a family that values open communication and a team-approach that I can grow with long-term as their needs change. I believe my sense of adventure, ability to anticipate needs and eagerness to pursue any additional training and education make me an ideal fit for this position.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Hilton Family
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Used open communication & a team-approach to coordinate with the parents for optimal care
- Consistent daily toddler/newborn routine including meals, diaper changes, naptime and daily activities for social, mental and physical developmental.
- Worked 1:1 to support in-home pre-school & build confidence with structured learning.
- Used the family car to provide daily transport
- Supported & engaged with children in gymnastics classes, playdates, and exploring outdoor spaces.
- Extra help when the family moved into their new home
- Prepared their daughter for the arrival of her baby brother and once he was born supported with all aspects of daily newborn care.
- Management of light housekeeping, pet care and organizational projects.
- Coordination with other domestic employees
Nanny
Evangelista Family
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided care to the Evangalista's sweet 2-year-old twin boys several days a week, including meal prep, diaper changes, consistent nap routine.
- Used the family vehicle to provide daily transport and support the boys in weekly co-op preschool classes, playdates and exploring parks/community centers.
- Incorporated learning language, managing emotions and creativity into every aspect of daily life.
- Performed light housekeeping, errands and organizing for events.
- Additionally, I was responsible for caring for the family dog including: feeding, potty breaks and walks.
Community-Based Psychiatric Rehab & Support
Sunburst Mental Health Services
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided 1:1 and group sessions with up to 15 kids to develop resiliency skills. Some focus groups were: Lego Play Therapy (ages 6-10), Teen Outdoor Adventure, and Summer Camp (all ages)
- Coordinated with a large team of therapists, social workers, psychiatrists and CBPRS to develop effective treatment plans for a variety of diagnoses
- Utilized company vehicles for pick-ups/drop-offs.
Nanny
Ryan Family
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided care for the Ryan Family's two sons a couple days a week.
- Structured evening activities such as: outdoor adventures, creative play, science projects and reading.
- Prepared meals and performed light housekeeping.
- Worked diligently to keep the children on a consistent bedtime routine.
- Learned valuable behavior management techniques with the older child who had several mood disorders.
Education
NREMT Certified - Paramedic
National Medical Education Training Center
Boston, MA02.2024
Associate of Science - Psychology-oriented
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT05.2019
NREMT Certified - Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
Aerie Backcountry Medicine
Missoula, MT07.2017
Skills
- Newborns, infants, toddlers, twins
- Healthy meal preparation
- Coordination with household staff
- Behavior management techniques
- 7 years emergency-medicine experience
- Accustomed to 48 hour shifts
- Detail-oriented housekeeping
- Animal-lover, pet care
- Mixed martial arts trained
- Spanish speaking
- Excellent swimmer
- INA registered nanny
- Common sense and discretion
- Vaccinated, good health, non-smoker
- Safe Sitter Certified
- US Citizen, valid passport, travel-ready
- 7 years driving emergency vehicles
- Eager to pursue further training
Volunteer Experience
As an office and camp assistant with The Glacier Institute (August 2014 - August 2016), I performed organizational office tasks and assisted camp programs at Big Creek Education Center by leading fun outdoors kids activities and educating on relevant wildlife and conservation topics.
Timeline
Nanny
Hilton Family
08.2019 - 08.2021
Nanny
Evangelista Family
12.2018 - 07.2019
Community-Based Psychiatric Rehab & Support
Sunburst Mental Health Services
07.2016 - 05.2018
Nanny
Ryan Family
11.2015 - 05.2016
NREMT Certified - Paramedic
National Medical Education Training Center
Associate of Science - Psychology-oriented
Flathead Valley Community College
NREMT Certified - Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
Aerie Backcountry Medicine
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