Mother's Help/Housekeeper Wanted Post Reply

[EJ2014]

Hi there

We are currently looking for a part-time live-out mother's help.

The position will be Monday-Friday, 1.30pm-5:30pm. We are a family of four with a little girl (2) and a baby boy (8-months). We live just off Northcote Road, 5 minutes walk from Clapham Junction. We have two Labrador dogs so our chosen person must be very comfortable with dogs and be willing to help out with dog care.

We are looking for a housekeeper/mother's help to help provide 2 hours of cleaning per day, followed by two hours of childcare. The tasks will include:

- General cleaning and tidying, including bathrooms, kitchen, floors and the garden.

- All family laundry and ironing, including shirts & bed linen.

- Childcare of our two children, including care of our baby son when he wakes up from his lunchtime nap (around 3pm), picking up our elder daughter from nursery at 4pm (a five-minute walk away) and feeding them both dinner.

- Cooking simple dinners for the children and helping to make baby food.

- Occasional dog care, including dog walks (and unfortunately, this also means picking up the dog poo when they go!).

The qualities we are looking for are:

- A good level of English is essential

- A proactive and enthusiastic person with a good background in both cleaning in childcare

- A friendly, energetic person that loves children and dogs and has some childcare experience.

- First aid training would be preferred but is not essential – we will arrange first aid training if the right candidate does not have it.

- Driving license is not required.

I work freelance so I do not intend to be in the house during most of the housekeeper’s working hours but will be close by working from a coffee shop, should I be needed. I will be around for the first few weeks to ensure the children feel comfortable with the housekeeper.

Since this is a half-day position, we are happy to job share with another family. We will also regularly offer babysitting work. This is a long-term position and we are looking for a housekeeper who will become a trusted member of our family.

[hazelhazel]

Hello,

would you be intsesed in me? i have been working in childcare for over 7 years i live in west norwrood 5 mintues walk to west norwood station, trains to clapham jucation take about 15 mintues.





HAZEL O’HALLORAN
West Norwood
LONDON SE27 0PH
PH 07415378764
E-MAIL hazelshair@yahoo.co.uk


PERSONAL STATEMENT

If you require a nanny or childcare assistant with outstanding childcare skills, then I am the employee for you. I am a warm, lively and efficient person who is not shy of hard work. My common sense, bubbly personality and dedication always shine through in any job. Being a huge fan of old fashion values – such as installing politeness and manners, I am also loyal and kind. This coupled with being an active nanny who enjoys keeping the children entertained with unlimited activities, reading, baking, messy play, walks and games, means that the children are always happy to be around me.

During my previous years of childcare, I have tried to gain extra qualifications enabling me to be ready for any situation that may arise, whether it is a medical emergency or dealing with a typical toddler tantrum! From working in nurseries and traveling to many countries, I have a well rounded knowledge of different cultures enabling me to relate well to any child.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Childcare and Development Learning Level 2 – Awarded April 2008
Pediatric First Aid - MEDI Training (Croydon) 2009 updated in 2012
Health and Safety Certificate Level 2 – Lambeth Council 2008
Safeguarding Children Level 1 – Lambeth Council 2008
Updated CRB
Raising boys course 2013
Public Liability Insurance (fully updated)

EDUCATION

1994 – 1998 NORWOOD GIRLS SCHOOL
GCSES – English, Mathematics, Art and Spanish

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
June 2012 to Present
The Carey family
Duties include looking after two boys aged 5 and 2. Duties for the oldest child include taking him to school where as duties with the youngest child include taking him to play groups and educational activities, helping him with his development and learning progress including flash cards, coordination games and puzzles.


The Ryan family.
Caring for Harley who was 12 months old and Anna aged 4 years of age. We would meet up with other Nannies and go on play dates and to play groups. To improve Harley's social skills and keep him active and Entertained. After play groups we would go home for lunch, i enjoyed singing songs with Harley,painting,messy play,counting numbers on flash cards,music classes,trips to the local parks and lot's of other fun learning games.




JULY 2009 –2011
THE JACKEL FAMILY – AFTER SCHOOL NANNY
I was in sole charge of 2 children aged 6 and 9 years old from 3pm onwards. This position required collecting the children from school and either taking them on play dates or back to the house for homework and games. Other daily duties included preparing the children healthy well balanced meals.

JUNE 2008 – JULY 2009
THE CHAPMAN FAMILY – FULL TIME NANNY
Again, I was in sole charge of 2 children, although much younger at 4 years old and 18 months old. As they were not school age, I cared for them full time throughout the day, encouraging them with their learning and development and helping them to stay happy healthy children in a safe and fun environment. My other duties included cooking their meals and keeping their rooms and the rest of the house tidy.

JANUARY 2008 – MAY 2008
MODERN MONTESSORI NURSERY – NURSERY NURSE
Working in the Montessori Room with children aged between 2 and 5 years of age, I was required to set up and create activities which were age appropriate for the children following the E.Y.F.S curriculum including writing observations and lessons for their developmental needs. There was always plenty of activity, so my basic skills were tested to the limit – singing, reading stories, baking, coordination games and outside activities. I also had key children who needed special one to one reading attention to help them enjoy books.

JANUARY 2005 – DECEMBER 2007
RUSKIN HOUSE SCHOOL – NURSERY NURSE
This was my very first childcare position (excluding babysitting) which enabled me to learn many aspects of childcare development, with many ages. Originally starting as a Nursery Assistant, I worked my way up to nursery nurse which meant that I initially worked with very young children aged from 6 months upwards, later moving to the upper floor to work with the older children.

Non smoker

INTERESTS

I enjoy travelling, socializing, reading, music, swimming and eating out with friends.


REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

[Kaz45]

Hi my names Karen and I would be interested in your vacancy I have worked with children for 20 years now in different fields, I have taught dance to children ,chaperoned on film sets and theatre and a nursery nurse for 5 years . I also have a dog so I am used to looking after animals too . I live on kings avenue clapham and drive so I am pretty local if you are interested please email me Karen.j.towner@hotmail.co.uk

[hazelhazel]

Hello,

Thanks for you're reply. I am very interested in the job would you like to meet for a chat sometime next week or over the weekend?

Please give me a text on. 07415378764