Professional Summary Compassionate, reliable nanny and postpartum caregiver with 10+ years private childcare and 7+ years medical field experience. Skilled in newborn and toddler care, sleep training, feeding support (breast/bottle/latch), developmental milestone coaching, and light household management. BLS/CPR certified. Fluent in English and Portuguese.Core Skills - Newborn & infant care: feeding, burping, diapering, bathing, soothing, safe sleep - Feeding support: breastfeeding/latch assistance, bottle care, introducing solids - Developmental support: motor and language milestones, sign language, potty training, dressing - Sleep: establishing routines and sleep-training plans - Postpartum support: overnight/day care, baby laundry, bottle sterilization, breastfeeding accompaniment - Safety & medical: BLS/CPR, clinic/hospital experience, follows care plans - Personal: patient, adaptable, travel-ready, trustworthyExperience Private Nanny & Postpartum Caregiver — Multiple Families - Full-time, part-time, overnight, and travel nanny for newborns through school age. - Supported newborn feeding (latch coaching, bottle routines) and introduction of solids. - Taught and reinforced milestones: rolling, crawling, sitting, standing, walking, early speech, sign language, and toilet training. - Implemented consistent daily schedules and sleep plans; provided soothing and developmental activities. - Performed child-related housekeeping: baby laundry, bottle sterilization, meal prep for children, tidying play areas. - Traveled nationally and internationally as trusted caregiver.Early Education / Teaching Support - Assisted classroom activities, small-group learning, and early literacy/play-based lessons.Certifications - BLS/CPR (current) - Childcare/Infant First Aid & Safety - Background check available upon requestServices - Newborn/postpartum: overnight/day support, breastfeeding help, baby care, light housekeeping - Short-term: date-night babysitting, sick-child care, travel nanny - Long-term: full- or part-time placements -Private Nanny: full- or part - time Ages I nannied for: newborn - young adultReferences available upon request. Personal Note I view nannying as a privilege and am committed to supporting families through newborn and early-childhood stages. I have a high rating and great reviews on care.com from so many wonderful families.

Specialized Care: ADHD, Allergies, Autism, Developmental Challenges, Down Syndrome, Hearing Impairment, Physical Impairment, Visual Impairment

I recently moved to Southern Illinois. I am 30 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I started babysitting when I was 15yo and have dedicated much of my adult life to childcare programs. I have nearly six years professional experience in children's / family services. I have significant experience working with children of all ages and backgrounds.

Specialized Care: ADHD, Allergies

Hi! I am currently a junior at Michigan State University and have experience with infants all the way to 11 years old! I have worked at a daycare for 10 months and also nannied for a family over the summer.

Specialized Care: Autism

Hello! I'm Rachel, attending the Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. Searching for babysitting and nanny positions near campus is something I'm deeply interested in. Get in touch, and let's discover the possibilities for your family together!