Objective
To obtain a position as a Newborn Care Specialist that
will enable me to utilize my infant skills in doing what I
love to do and what I believe I do best i.e. helping new
parents with the routine and care of looking after a newborn
in the first few weeks after birth.
Education
1973 – 1977 Canton Junior High School (Canton, South
Dakota) and West Lyon Community High School (Inwood, Iowa)
High School Diploma
July 2005 Newborn Care Course (Health Awareness Center
Freehold, New Jersey)
May 18, 2006 – May 21, 2006 International Nanny
Association 2006 Annual Conference
May 1, 2008 – May 4, 2008 International Nanny Association
2008 Annual Conference Newborn Care Specialist Work Shop
June 2008 New Jersey Solaris Health System JFK Medical
Center American Heart Association Course Curriculum
Completed Adult First Aid, Environmental Emergencies, Adult
/ Child CPR with Mask, Adult / Child AED Infant CPR with
Mask
Professional Experience
December 12, 2008 to January 12, 2009 Lincoft, NJ
Newborn Care…Cared for newborn boy for third time mother.
Return position cared for newborn sibling sister age 2 and
second sister age 3. Duties included 24 hour care,
monitoring and maintaining detailed log of newborns weight
and formula intake. Mother was recovering from third
cesarean surgery, I covered night shift enabling mother to
recover faster. General duties included laundry for newborn
and nursery up keep, organized bottles and helped with
sibling laundry and household chores.
November 13, 2008 to November 17, 2008 Chatham, NJ
Nanny Care…Cared for girl 5 ½ and boy age 3, general
daily care, car pooling for school, play dates, meals,
crafts, bath time, bedtime schedule. Parents away on
personal vacation Position lasted 5 days 24/7. Return
client.
September 8, 2008 to September 18, 2008 Redbank, NJ
Newborn Care…Cared for newborn girl for third time
exclusive breast feeding mother. Night shift
responsibilities included monitoring newborn for nursing
cues, diapering and settling techniques: allowing mother
extra sleep for recovery of Cesarean birth. Day shift
freeing mother for nursing and rest for recovery, helped
with two siblings, children’s laundry, meals, dishes, play
time. Position lasted 10 days 24/7.
August 18, 2008 to August 20, 2008 Manhattan, NY
Nanny Care… Cared for twins, Day shift, morning routine,
walks to park, bottles, maintaining sleep routines and
monitoring teething issues. General care to free up mother
for errands and personal business. Position lasted 3 days.
August 15, 2008 to August 17, 2008 Randolph, NJ
Nanny Care…Cared for four year old boy, parents away for
the weekend. Daily care and supervision. Outside activities
and detailed activity log regarding supervision for special
needs child. Position lasted weekend 24/7.
August 11, 2008 to August 14, 2008 Manhattan, NY
Nanny Care… Cared for twins, Day shift, morning routine,
walks to park, bottles, maintaining sleep routines and
monitoring teething issues. General care to free up mother
for errands and personal business. Position lasted 4 days.
July 1, 2008 to July 7, 2008
August 1, 2008 to August 10, 2008 West Orange, NJ
Pet Care, House Setting…Family away for vacation I dog
sat Three dogs monitored household help and workers
continued organizing children’s rooms, closets and basement
storage.
June 16, 2008 to June 30, 2008 Livingston, New Jersey
Newborn Care… Cared for Newborn girl for third time
mother, bottle and formula preparation and covering night
shift with primary care of newborn to help mother recover
from cesarean surgery and allowing mother to help siblings
adjust to new addition to household. 24/7 position lasted 2
weeks.
May 2008 Florida
International Nanny Association Conference
March 31, 2008 to April 5, 2008 Chatham, New Jersey
Nanny Care…Cared for 41/2 girl and boy age 2, general
daily care, car pooling for school, play dates, meals
crafts, bath time, bedtime schedule. Mother away on personal
vacation. Position lasted 7 days 24/7. Return client
February 25, 2008 to May 13, 2008, New York, New York
Newborn Care…Cared for twin boys of two professional
parents’ mother on maternity leave. Detailed care
responsibilities included bottle and nursery care, 24 hour
duty with concentrated effort for sleep training twins
through the night. General guidance and support for first
time parents. Position lasted month of February, return off
and on until May. 24/5
February 2, 2008 to February 23, 2008 Denville, New
Jersey
Newborn Care… Night duty coverage to give breast feeding
mother needed rest to recover from cesarean birth. Duties
included bottle preparation with breast milk and some
laundry when needed. Position lasted 3 weeks. Night Duty
January 3, 2008 to February 1, 2008 New York, New York
Newborn Care…Cared for twin boys of two professional
parents’ mother on maternity leave. Detailed care- bottle
and nursery care, circumcision care and umbilici cord care.
Kept detailed log for twins’ first pediatrics appointment.
Night duty to provide rest for mother with health issues.
General guidance and support for first time parents
regarding care and comfort of newborns. Position lasted one
month return in February 2008 24/7
November 18, 2007 to December 9, 2007 New York, New
York
Newborn Care… Cared for newborn girl, every aspect of
newborns care, assistance in breast feeding technique and
night shift coverage for recovering cesarean mother.
Detailed log for first Pediatrics visit. Older sibling had a
contagious virus maintained sanitary environment for
newborn. Supervision and guidance for staff after end of
position .Position last 3 weeks 24/7
November 9, 2007 to November 11, 2007 Randolph, NJ
Nanny Care… Cared for three year old boy, parents away
for weekend, Daily care and supervision, outside activities
and detailed activity log regarding supervision for autistic
child. Position lasted weekend. 24/7
November 5, 2007 to November 17, 2007 West Orange, NJ
Nanny Care…Cared for three children 18, 15, 9;
responsibilities included getting children up and ready for
school, chauffeur to school and after school activities.
Prepared family meals, detailed schedule regarding pets’
medication and general support for household personnel.
Position lasted 13 days. 24/7
November 3, 2007 November 4, 2007 Chicago Illinois
Babies R Us Baby Exp in Chicago
October 2007 New Jersey, South Dakota
Individual day positions (organizing closets and
households), interview schedules and planned vacation time.
August 31, 2007 to September 28, 2007 Branchburg, N.J.
Newborn Care… Cared for son of Jewish family, father
working out of home office, mother on maternity leave.
Responsibilities included breast feeding and bottle feeding
assistance, night duty coverage to provide mother recovery
time from cesarean delivery. Care and comfort after a
circumcision ceremony. Maintained a detailed log presented
to Pediatrician for first time and follow up visits. Also
provided occasional assistance with sibling brother
providing mother time for newborn. Position lasted 4 weeks.
24/7
June 29, 2007 to August 5, 2007 Rockaway, N.J.
Newborn Care…Cared for premature twins of kosher family,
professional father and a stay at home mother. Twins born
May 23, 2007; first twin home June 29, 2007, second twin
home July 22, 2007. Responsibilities included breast feeding
assistance, guidance and support, organizing breast milk
storage and bottle feedings when mother in NICU with second
twin. Managed every aspect of babies care. Maintained a
detailed log of twins’ day presented to Pediatrician for
each twin’s first visit. Care and comfort for son after
circumcision. Special care necessary for second twin
regarding feeding and breathing issues.
Position lasted 5 weeks, 24/7
May 22, 2007 to May 29, 2007 West Orange, N.J.
Adult Supervision...Supervising two young adult males:
age 17 and 20. Duties included guidance and support for
household employees and workmen. Housekeepers' day off,
general duties included care for four dogs and light
housekeeping. Position lasted 8 days, 24/7.
May 5, 2007 Lincoft, N.J.
Infant Care...Cared for 2 month old girl. Duties included
bath time. bottle feedings, and over night care. Relieving
parents from night duty. Position lasted one night, 24
hours.
April 29, 2007 to May 3, 2007 Chatham, N.J.
Nanny Care...Cared for 3 ½ year old girl and 17 month old
boy. General duties included; meals, bath time, play time,
and bed time routine Mother on vacation, father working late
and overnight trip. Position lasted 5 days, 24/5.
April 27, 2007 Lincoft, N.J.
Infant Care...Cared for 2 month old girl. Duties included
bath time, bottle feedings, and over night care. Relieving
parents for anniversary celebration. Position lasted one
night 24 hour care.
April 2, 2007 to April 6, 2007 Middletown, N.J.
Newborn Care... Cared for newborn boy. Mother recovering
from cesarean surgery: responsibilities included night
feeding assistance and general care of siblings brothers’
bath time, light housekeeping duties freeing mother from
lifting; speeding recovery from surgery. Position lasted 5
days, 24/5.
March 13, 2007 to March 27, 2007 Manalapan, N.J.
Newborn Care...Cared for twins, responsibilities included
bottle preparation, umbilical and circumcision care, baths,
teaching swaddling techniques, and educating parents
regarding care and comfort of newborns. Position lasted 2
weeks, 24/7.
March 8, 2007 to March 12, 2007 Manhasset, N.Y.
Nanny...Short term coverage (between nannies) for
professional parents. Duties included chauffeur, meal
preparation, homework supervision and evening coverage until
parents return from work. Position lasted 4 days.
February 12, 2007 to February 26, 2007 Lincoft, N.J.
Newborn Care...Cared for newborn girl, primary duties:
night shift giving mother rest needed for recovery time from
cesarean surgery. General care of newborn: umbilical care,
diapering, bottle preparation, baths, swaddling. Position
lasted 2 week, 24/7.
February 4, 2007 to February 9, 2007 Neptune, N.J.
Infant Care...Cared for 3 month old girl, freeing mother
for professional duties and study. Responsibilities included
bottle feedings, alert time play and scheduled naps, general
care. Position lasted 5 days.
December 26, 2006 to January 1, 2007 Riverside, CT.
Infant Care - Cared for 9 month old girl and sibling
brothers, when needed, on family vacation to Sanibel Island,
Florida. Meals, bath time, walks and general play time to
free parents for outside activities. Position lasted 7 day.
December 3, 2006 to December 16, 2006 Hasbrook
Heights, N.J.
Newborn Care - Cared for twins of professional working
parents, mother on maternity leave. Responsibilities
included breast feeding assistance, guidance and support,
organizing baby items. Covering night shift with bottle
feedings. Guidance and support for household employees
regarding care of newborns. Position lasted 2 weeks, 24/7.
November 20, 2006 to November 26, 2006 Riverside, CT.
Infant Care - Cared for 8 month old girl and sibling
brothers on family vacation plans to Sanibel Island,
Florida. Meals, bath time, walks and general play time to
free up leisure time for parents to enjoy biking and other
outside activities. Position lasted 7 days.
November 17, 2006 to November 19, 2006 Chatham, N.J.
Nanny Care - Cared for three year old girl and 13 month
old boy. Daily care, bathing, meals, naps, and supervising
play time. Parents away for the weekend. Position lasted one
weekend, 24/3.
October 27, 2006 to October 29, 2006 Morristown, N.J.
Infant Care - Cared for 3 month old girl.
Responsibilities included 24 hour care, bottle feeding
(breast milk) relieving mother for some badly needed sleep.
Position lasted one weekend.
October 14, 2006 to October 27, 2006 Neptune, N.J.
Newborn Care - Cared for newborn girl of two working
professional parents. Mother was on maternity leave.
Responsibilities included breast feeding assistance,
guidance and support, educating first time parents regarding
care and comfort of newborn. Position lasted 12 days.
September 6, 2006 to September 21, 2006 Riverside, CT.
Infant Care...Continued care for Family from July to
August 2006. Responsibilities included after school help
with homework for older siblings and evening coverage for
parents to attend parent teacher meetings. Position lasted
two weeks.
August 28, 2006 to August 31, 2006 Montclair, N.J.
Nanny Care - General care of twin boys age 8, during
nanny coverage turn over. Responsibilities included general
daily care and supervising end of summer reading and journal
entries. Position lasted 4 days 24/4
July 17, 2006 to August 25, 2006 Riverside, CT.
Infant Care - Cared for 4 ½ month old girl.
Responsibilities included split shift care, mornings and
evening hours, some night shift care to provide mother with
occasional nights free to relax. Meals, entertainment, naps
and bath time. Flexible regarding hours to help maintain
household as two older brothers involved in several
activities outside of home, also traveled with family to
vacation home for one week. Helping with household duties,
activities of children and infant to aid in pleasant
vacation time for family. Position lasted 6 weeks.
June 29, 2006 to July 14, 2006 New York, New York
Newborn Care - Cared for newborn son of two working
professional parents. Mother was on maternity leave.
Responsibilities included breast feeding assistance,
guidance and support, organizing nursery and managing every
aspect of sons care. Educating first time parents regarding
care and comfort of their newborn. Position lasted 2 weeks,
24/7.
June 8, 2006 to June 18, 2006 Warren, N.J.
Child Care - Cared for 17 month old boy, 24 hour care for
vacationing family. Traveling with family to Jamaica. Duties
included every aspect of boys’ day. Meals, naps, and
entertainment, freeing parents to enjoy their vacation.
Position lasted 10 days.
April 12, 2006 to June 2, 2006 North Bergen, N.J.
Newborn Care - Cared for newborn girl, covering day
shifts for professional working father and at home working
mother. Duties included, bottle sterilization, laundry, and
light housekeeping (i.e. garbage, vacuuming, loading –
unloading dishwasher). Some care of sibling brother when
mother was with newborn. Flexibility regarding day shift
hours so parents could catch up on sleep. Position lasted 7
weeks.
March 20, 2006 to March 25, 2006 Irvington, New York
Child Care - Cared for 5 year old girl, 14 year old boy;
also two Airedale puppies while parents away. Maintaining
the household: school, after school activities, meals and
entertainment activities of children. Maintained pet care
(detailed dietary scheduling). Remained in contact with
parents daily via phone. Presented parents with detailed log
of daily activities regarding children and pets. Position
lasted 6 days, 24/7.
February 13, 2006 to February 25, 2006 Hicksville, New
York
Newborn Care - Cared for 2 week old boy. Mother
recovering from cesarean surgery; responsibilities included
night feedings, and general care during day hours for
siblings age 4 and age 2 ½ bath time, light household duties
freeing mother from lifting; speeding recovery from surgery.
Position lasted 2 weeks, 24/7.
November 25, 2006 to December 18, 2006 New York, New
York
Newborn Care - Cared for premature twins of professional
working parents, mother on maternity leave. Responsibilities
included breast feeding assistance, guidance and support,
organizing and managing every aspect of babies care.
Educating parents regarding care and comfort of newborns.
Position lasted 3 weeks, 24 /7 care.
October 2005 to Present Sittercity.com
Nanny / Babysitter - Short term care for families
registered on America’s first largest and most frequently
updated database of babysitters.
October 2005 to Present In A Pinch Inc.
Nanny / Babysitter - Short term care for families that
need in home service from this referral service. Infant care
and after school care of school age children, homework and
supervision of sport activities, also providing activities
and games geared for appropriate ages and interests.
September 1998 to August 2005 Montclair, N.J.
Newborn Nanny / Nanny - Cared for the twin boys of two
working professional parents on a full time live-in live-out
basis over the course of almost 7 years. Originally joined
the family as their newborn nanny bringing the boys home
from the hospital after their premature birth and worked
night and day shifts to help with the feeding and care
schedules of premature multiples. As the boys grew older,
became more involved in their out of school and vacation
activities and worked on special tutoring with one of the
children who has special needs. Duties included children’s
meals, laundry, driving between school activities; help with
homework and supervising play dates and children’s parties.
Also covered occasional weekends alone with the children
when parents were away. Position lasted 7 years.
July 1997 to July1998 Bernardsville, N.J.
Newborn Nanny / Nanny - Cared for son of two working
professional parents on a full time live-in basis. Joined
the family when their prematurely born son was 2 weeks old
and assisted with detailed scheduling of feedings,
diapering, cord and circumcision care, and formula bottle
preparation. Providing reassurance and guidance in newborn
care. Additional duties included baby’s laundry and
maintenance of nursery. As the child became a toddler,
duties included general housekeeping, errands, grocery
shopping and supervision of child’s outside activities.
Position lasted one year.
September 1987 to June 1997 West Orange, N.J.
Newborn Nanny / Nanny - Cared for two boys and one girl
of a professional working father and a stay at home (and
later part-time working mother) on a full-time live-in
basis. Joined the family when the eldest son was 2 weeks old
and was the newborn nanny for the second son and then the
daughter while being an ongoing nanny to the older siblings.
Care ranged from newborn care to driving to pre-school,
arranging and supervising play dates, homework and logistics
of soccer practice, little league and hockey clinics
together with entertaining and supervising younger siblings
during sport functions. Additional duties included household
maintenance, food shopping, laundry and organization of
child play and study dates. Position lasted 10 years.
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