Sitter in Portland, Oregon

Hello it’s nice to meet you! My name is Mike and I have been a nanny for 4.5 years and i have worked with various ages ranging from preemies to infants. I’m currently in the process of getting my certifications in newborn and infant care ( currently have 5,000 hours but need 6k hours to complete my program) ( I would need my hours logged ) , then eventually after that I’ll be going back to school for my projected long term goal which is to become a NICU nurse! EXPECTATIONS: - I’d prefer to find a family who is willing to communicate, collaborate and work with me to make this position successful. Every baby is different and every family I’ve worked with in the past have had different parenting styles and philosophy’s so I want to make sure we collaborate, work well together and talk things through if things aren’t up to par. It truly does take a village! NANNY GOALS -Heavily focused on child development( lots of tummy time, reading books, singing songs and music throughout the day as well as activities that helps babies reach their milestones as well as to help them improve their cognitive and fine motor skills. - Focused on providing and maintaining structure throughout the day. - Focused on establishing a routine and being consistent with it. - I’m willing and open to introducing new languages ( i used to speak Russian, but coming home from Russia when I was 5 I had lost it, so I’m currently relearning the language( I’m open to learning any language)! Focused on implementing safe sleep. - Focused on implementing healthy eating habits. I went to culinary school prior to becoming a nanny. In the past I’ve made all the baby purées). ( would need to discuss with parents first before making purées to make sure there are no allergy’s and we are on the same page). Focused on positive parenting. - Focused on instead of using the word “no”, using the phrase, “Are we making good choices”)( yes most of the times they understand what they are doing wrong they are pushing their limits and testing boundaries ( that’s normal!). As far as temper tantrums goes in the past I’ve let it just happen until once things settle down, then once they calm down then I make sure I talk to them and use this example…… For example…. “ I know your upset x y z …. Then providing a solution. - End of the day I want to make sure we are all thriving working together). QUESTIONS FOR THE POTENTIAL FAMILY — What are your parenting styles and philosophy’s — What are your philosophy’s In regards to meal time, food. ( baby led etc…..) — What is your sleep training philosophy’s? ( Ferber, or Extinction method? NOTE: With all my Families I do : meal prep, cook, dishes , laundry , sweep and mop Floors, clean the house when babies are napping. ( household maid ). I look forward to hearing from you!!😊