Nanny in Brantford, Ontario

Hi there! My name is Lilith (people also call me Lili pronounced like Lilly) I’m 23 and live near downtown Brantford. I’m hoping to find a family searching for in-home childcare to work with either full time or part time. I work in childcare because I enjoy it and am passionate about helping children learn and grow and of course making sure they are safe and well cared for. To me caring for children as a career isn’t only about catering to basic needs but is also about nurturing their mind and sense of self. It is less common now but there are people who say it’s unprofessional to form emotional bonds with the children in your care but personally I’ve never found that possible. I’ve grown to care deeply for the children I've worked with in the past and their families too. I feel like you pretty much have to actually get to know a child for who they are and what is going on in their lives to provide the best care possible. Yes it’s sad to say goodbye when the time comes to move on but that is the nature of the job. I know my services won’t be needed forever but if I’ve helped those children and their family in any way then I can leave happy. How I view my role in your home As an in-home childcare provider (nanny, babysitter whichever term you’d prefer) my goal is to introduce myself into a family's existing routine, not to come in and start making changes. I do have some knowledge and skills to add to a routine if wanted but I will not try to impose. I want to be like a part of your team so to speak, not an overbearing teacher that tries to tell you how to parent. Being a child care educator or teacher and being a parent are two completely different things and it’s not my place to tell you how to run your home. I don’t really believe that there is a “right” method of parenting; and I will do my best to promote continuity of the rules and discipline your children are familiar with while you’re away. If for any reason you feel that I’ve overstepped, I will not feel attacked if you point out the behavior you don’t approve of and we can come to a resolution without conflict. Practices I can not support With the above being said I refuse to partake in any practices of discipline that have been proven physically or mentally harmful by professionals in child psychology. This includes: any punishment meant to cause pain or physical stress, restraining or strapping down a child as a punishment or locking a child in a room alone. withholding food, drink, sleep or restroom access, shaming, belittling or humiliating a child, verbally attacking a child’s self esteem or person, telling fibs or causing fear to trick a child into compliance. All families are valid and deserve respect Families come in all shapes and sizes. It’s not only good practice in my line of work but my deep personal belief that no family or single person should be judged based on: race, culture, nationality or immigration status. Their sexuality or gender identity. Religious or spiritual beliefs. Class or social status. Any physical, mental or neurological conditions or disabilities. Number of parents/guardians or children in a family or how a family came to be. History and experience Since my early teens I’ve jumped at every opportunity to get involved in childcare and learn about early childhood education. Over the years I’ve casually helped family and friends care for their children and babysat for multiple families mostly relatives, friends of relatives or friends of friends. I’ve had many volunteer and co-op placement experiences and even a few jobs in licensed daycare centers. I’ve had experience with infants and children from 2 months to 7 years. I’ve studied early childhood education in my free time and have also completed the “Dual credit program in E.C.E”, this is a program offered to a small number of high school seniors that allows them to complete their final semester of high school by attending Conestoga college courses without having to pay tuition. I also attended one semester of the E.C.E program after completing the dual credit program but left the course for personal reasons that I would be glad to explain if asked. I intend on going back to school for my E.C.E diploma at some point in the future but have no set time frame of when at the moment. I have experience planning and leading educational and fun activities for children of all ages using curriculum and philosophy promoted by the college of early childhood educators. I have experience taking multiple children on field trips to both indoor and outdoor destinations. Other qualifications -I’m trained in CPR and first aid and have been recertified twice. -I’ve submitted the documentation to have a vulnerable sector check performed by the Brantford police department. I have no criminal record and will be more than happy to show documentation of this as soon as my vulnerable sectors check has been processed. -I don’t smoke or drink alcohol