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Renee Jansen

North Bend,Washington

Summary

Accomplished Nanny and Household Manager, recognized for creating structured, nurturing environments and fostering children's social and emotional growth. At Kim Morrissette and Pat Solari, I excelled in meal planning and child development, showcasing my ability to communicate effectively with both parents and children. Certified in Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED, my approach blends empathy with efficiency, ensuring holistic child care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny and Household Manager

Kim Morrissette and Pat Solari
09.2012 - Current
  • Created a stimulating, structured and loving environment.
  • Kept open communication with parents and adhered to their parenting style.
  • Prepared homemade baby food.
  • Created a schedule for infants.
  • Sleep trained infants.
  • Potty trained toddlers.
  • Kept a daily journal of infant and toddler feeding, napping, bowel movements, behavior/emotions and play schedule, to keep parents updated on their daily happenings.
  • Cleaned and tided up areas after activities.
  • Supervised housekeepers and maintenance repair projects.
  • Organized decluttering of the house.
  • Built a positive and nurturing environment to support children's social and emotional growth.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, science projects, created texture boxes and bins, art projects, cooking, built forts and read books with children.
  • Created a space for children to create and pursue their hobbies.
  • Fostered and supported child's interests.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing daily.
  • Taught the kids basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Taught the kids about safety while riding bikes, crossing streets/parking lots. Stranger danger and being aware of their surroundings.
  • Taught the kids how to make a purchase at a store.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guided children in attaining positive behavior.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
  • Supervised children on the playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Prepared weekly meal plans for all family members with focus on catering to dietary restrictions and nutritional needs.
  • Completed household tasks by assisting with laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
  • Kept inventory of household needs i.e food, children's clothing, household supplies.
  • Helped put up and take down holiday decorations.
  • Oversaw holiday parties.
  • Anticipated the needs of the family
  • Taught the kids about giving to those less fortunate through an annual holiday toy donation organization where they would pick one toy to give to a child. Also food they gave to Northwest Harvest.
  • Created Yes Day once a year! I also created The Summer Fun List which the kids would help by adding what they wanted to do during the summer that was important to them.
  • Communicated with homeowners regarding house repairs needed.
  • Started a garden with the kids.
  • Pet care.
  • Helped the grandmother with transportation, reminders, shopping, appointments, transitioning her to an assisted living community, packed her home for the move.

Nanny

Carrie and Charles Mount
07.2010 - 07.2012
  • Created a stimulating, structured and loving environment.
  • Cared for a 4 year old and 8 month old triplets.
  • Worked along side the mother and grandmother when the children were babies until they were toddlers.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping
  • Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Took the children on outings
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.

Nanny

Keith and Kaileen Mc Donald
04.2009 - 02.2010
  • Created a stimulating, structured and loving environment.
  • Cared for a 6 year old disabled child, a 4 year old and a 8 month old child.
  • Worked along side the mother.
  • Created meals with baby food consistency for disabled child.
  • Carried the disabled child from place to place in the home and in and out of a wheelchair, feeding chair and bathtub.
  • Fed, bathed, dressed, diapered and put arm braces as needed on disabled child.
  • Closely monitored disabled child for perceived needs.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lake Washington High School
Kirkland, WA
06.1992

Skills

Showing patience and kindness to model positive behavior to help children grow and learn and solve problems

Effectively communicate with parents/clients

Keep confidential home and family information private

Best use of time management and self motivated

Infant care

Infant triplets

Creativity and imagination for playing and learning

Showing enthusiasm when trying new things or inspiring a child to want to be involved

Planning and organizational skills

Understanding of kids growth stages

Create enrichment space for infants and toddlers to explore and learn

School age children

Senior care

Meal planning and preparation for family

Light housekeeping

Laundering and putting away clothing

Nutrition knowledge

Homework Assistance

Keep an inventory of supplies and reorder when running low

Prepare for the arrival of guests

Prepare for and clean up before and after parties

Provide hostess service at parties

Decorate for the holidays

Scheduling home maintenance and repair work, and supervising the project

Scheduling car maintenance and detail

Running errands and grocery shopping

Supervision of other household staff

Child and Infant First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Skilled in working with special needs children

Pet care

Timeline

Nanny and Household Manager

Kim Morrissette and Pat Solari
09.2012 - Current

Nanny

Carrie and Charles Mount
07.2010 - 07.2012

Nanny

Keith and Kaileen Mc Donald
04.2009 - 02.2010

High School Diploma -

Lake Washington High School
Renee Jansen