KatherineBooked by 1 repeat family
1 review$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Elmhurst, NY
Hi! My name is Kaidy- I graduated with a B.S. from West Virginia University in 2013, then continued to take classes towards a Master’s degree in Education shortly after. I have worked both as a preschool teacher and a full-time nanny since then. I am offering childcare, such as nanny and babysitting, and pet services.
I’ve always loved taking care of kids; I started babysitting at 11 years old and continued that career path through my adulthood. I’ve worked with children off all ages ranging from infants and toddlers (including twins!), all the way through high school age. I have the education and training to care for all different types of children through my work as a Paraprofessional; this includes children with developmental, behavioral, and/or learning disabilities as well as children with autism.
In my previous nannying experience, my responsibilities with the children have included (but are not limited to): driving or using public transit to take children to school, museums, parks/playgrounds, and sports; daily arts and crafts; STEM experiments; teaching phonics, basic math, writing skills, and homework help; integrating music through guitar, song and dance; and creating engaging, and often educational, daily games.
Additionally, I offer household services to the families I work with, such as: laundry, cleaning general play areas, cooking meals, and running errands. I have both a dog and a cat at home- I love animals! So I am offering pet care services as well.
I am trained and certified in infant/child/adult CPR & First Aid, and I have utilized my skills several times working with children. I have successfully preformed the Heimlich Maneuver on separate occasions for a baby and a toddler, as well as identified the signs of a child experiencing an asthma attack and immediately used their rescue inhaler. I have also administered regular medication to children (and pets!) and I feel totally comfortable doing so.
I don’t have any children of my own, but I grew up the oldest of 30 first cousins and I have absolutely loved being able to care for them, as well as children of any age and background; to see them grow, and help them flourish, is an honor that I don’t take lightly. I am confident in creating a fun, engaging, and educational experience for your little ones. I hope to show your family the compassion and strong work ethic that I have to offer!
“I highly recommend Katherine M (Kaidy), who served as our family's nanny for two and a half years. Her dedication to childcare and consistent professionalism would make her an asset to any family.
Kaidy joined our family when our children were in diapers and stayed through their transition to school. She created meaningful learning experiences daily, taking the children to museums and
playgrounds, and turning their curiosity into opportunities for growth.
Our children's faces light up whenever she arrives, and they ask for her on her days off. She has become their trusted confidante - someone they seek out for comfort and conversation.
Through her consistent care and attention, she has built a relationship with our family that will stay with our children for years to come.
She excelled at supporting our children's education. She taught our toddler phonics, establishing early reading skills. When our older child started school, she helped with mathematics homework, showing her ability to adapt her teaching to different ages and
subjects.
She managed household tasks efficiently, handling laundry, tidying, and grocery shopping without prompting. Her ability to anticipate and address household needs made her essential to
our family's daily routine.
Her punctuality stood out - she arrived on time or early 99% of the time. When she anticipated delays of even ten minutes, she communicated promptly via text message.”
