Hi there! I've been working in childcare since I was 12 years old (in a day care) and started to nanny professionally at 18. I recently was laid off from my job after being there for almost 8 years! The family grew out of needing a nanny. So I need a family to care for 🥹 I've worked with many other families, sometimes multiple at a time (just different care jobs for families that need part time help), as well as several other families full time. I've also done lots of caregiving work for people with disabilities and occasionally the elderly. I've had non-nanny jobs too, working in a library, a printmaking studio, and a couple coffee shops. About me aside from work--I've went to Oregon College of Art & Craft and graduating in 2014 with a focus on Book Arts and ceramics. So I'm creative! I keep and etching press at home and love to help kiddos make and learn about art. Lots of drawing and creativity are important to me. I'm also passionate about animals--I have a dog and cat and used to have a bunny as well. I care about all animals. My dog is a little beagle named Tulip who came from an animal testing facility. My cat is a 12 year old mutt cat named Gaely. I hope to help out in any way possible. Cooking, cleaning, and attention to details are a strong spot for me. I love to help organize--I know how hard it can be to keep everything in place when you have kiddos. Wishing you luck on your search! <3 Kerry

Hi there! I'm Julia. I have a wide variety of experience working with kids of all ages, ranging from infants to adolescents. I spent three years as a skills trainer in psychiatric residential and secure inpatient services supporting kids with severe behavioral and emotional symptoms. My roles included teaching coping skills, co-regulation techniques, medication administration, facilitating therapeutic groups and activities, and more. I've worked in early childhood education, emphasizing play-based learning, with kids aged 2-5. I've also supported families with babysitting young children and infants. A little about me- Born and raised in the SF Bay Area, I moved to Oregon for undergrad and have called it home ever since. I value time spent in the outdoors and exploring the many treasurable woodsy spaces surrounding the Portland area. I love to cook nutritious meals and nourish myself with lots of tea. I have a passion for working with the fluid and curious minds of kids and intend to continue my career with this population. I'm currently in a graduate program working towards my Master's in Social work at PSU. I'm in school full time starting the end of September with Thursdays-Sundays available. I have open availability for the month of September.

I have spent the last 8 years working with children, teens, and adults diagnosed with autism and other mental health disorders. I was a CNA in a nursing and rehab facility, and have my bachelor's in psychology focusing on development. I have learned to be creative, patient, and firm in addition to existing personality traits of empathy and compassion. I enjoy video games, board games, tv and movies (especially cartoons/anime), reading, baking and cooking, and being outdoors when it's not too hot out.

I’ve been working with kiddos for a long time, with a specialty for those with behavioral health issues, developmental delays, in/from foster care, adopted, etc. I currently work as a DSP for two agencies in Portland, for kids and adults with special needs. I’ve worked as a live-in nanny, and I am generally the friend asked to babysit/housesit/petsit bc I’m naturally nurturing and patient, and I genuinely get a kick out of learning everyone’s quirks, obsessions, needs, communication styles, etc. I am not a stranger at all to high stress moments, guiding re-regulation, and conflict resolution. First aid and CPR certified

I am comfortable caring for up to three children, ranging from infants to those around 11 years old. I am patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, puzzles, and educational games with children. I am also comfortable enforcing household rules. I am CPR and First Aid certified. As a fluent Spanish speaker, I can also incorporate language learning into our activities. I am comfortable with pets, and I look forward to bringing you confidence of childcare to your family.