Melissa W.
Looking for full or part-time work as a nanny.
- 30 years paid experience
- Nanny in Portland, OR 97209
Meet Melissa
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
I was preschool teacher for over 20 years. I made the switch to private childcare 5 years ago and have worked for 4 wonderful families during that time. I have recently relocated to Salem and am seeking a new family/families to work with. I have a ton of experience working with a diverse population of children ages 0 through 12. Loads of experience with higher needs and differently abled children. I have had a criminal background check in Vermont and Washington (happy to do one in Oregon as well). I am certified in First Aid/CPR and have an extensive resume and excellent references. I am energetic and artsy with a passion for exploring science and nature with children. I love being outside as much as possible. I easily connect with children through humor and mutual respect. I am eager to find a family I connect with!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 01/05/2025. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Open (all day, everyday)
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 4/5/25
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$25-$30/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Mother's helper
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Challenges
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Premature Newborn
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Bathing
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Child Development/psychology/ASL
Attended University of Vermont
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
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Homework