Nanny in Toronto, Ontario

I am a caring, fun-loving and creative person. I am looking for a family who who wants to see his or her child grow socially, intellectually, creatively whether they are challenged or gifted. I have a great deal of experience working with children with Special Needs and am fluent in ASL. Looking forward to hearing from you! Patti -1981 Nanny for family of 8 kids (infant, 4, 6, 10...) in Utah for summer: light housework, help prepare meals, help younger children dressing, crafts, activities, etc. Assisted mother with whatever was needed. 1981 Kaleidoscope—play time with kids with Special Needs—crafts, physicial activities, games -Created and sold re-purposed chandeliers and sock dogs at Planet Kid, Roncesvalles Ave -Mother of 17 year old son with mental health challenges: school assistance. Learned patience, “red tape” processes, resource of accessing community and governmental assistance and programs for children and their parents. (Was always available immediately/on call) Experience with: Public school Behavioral classes in public schools Section 23 Knowledge of Individual Education Plan Taught self-advocacy -Teaching ASL to Hard of Hearing 5 year old and her parents (continuing) -Nanny for infant September to present (continuing) Activation Coordinator (Deaf/Blind) for Seniors at Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf Worked with both physically mentally well and challenged (alzheimers, dementia) seniors (“Tea and Talk”) positive support and encouragement, led Senior’s Choir. Create special occasion events. Taught students from colleges around the city (communication skill building within their own communities)