My ideal nanny position would revolve around caring for infant(s) or toddler(s) within a caring, loving family environment. I am looking for an outgoing, open, honest, and fun family to add my expertise to. The parents should be open to suggestions and willing to let me take the reins on their children's care when I am on duty.
I am looking for a position where I would be allowed to take their kids on outings, to the park, or for a walk. I also love having playdates and am willing to take that on as part of my responsibilities.
My new family should know that while I will do what I can to keep the house clean, my first duty is a nanny. I want my focus to be on the children. That being said, I do not believe in sitting around and doing nothing during every nap time. I am open to helping out, especially with tasks relating to the child.
Ideally, my new family would talk with me on a daily basis on how the day has gone, progress the child has made, and things we could work on. Good communication is a must for me. I use a nanny app and I log milestones, potty times, and food intake everyday.
My new family should be considerate of my time. I understand that sometimes life throws us a curve ball and therefore being prompt and on time is not always possible. I will do my best to work around those situations. I just ask that I get as much notice of a timing change as possible. I will do the same for you too.
I also appreciate being paid on time. As my employer, you are responsible for taking taxes out of my paycheck and supplying me with the appropriate tax documentation. In addition, if I am to do any driving for you, I expect to be reimbursed according to the federal rate. Also, if there is a holiday that you are paid for, I expect to have that time off too, as well as be paid for it. I prefer to be paid bi-weekly. I may also be open to being paid twice a month. This is something we can discuss.
As for my actual pay rate, I will be asking between $14 and $16 an hour, depending on the amount of hours and the drive time it will take me to get to work. The more hours and the less of a drive, the lower the rate. Everything is negotiable, though, so feel free to discuss this with me.
My new family will be open to me bringing my baby to work with me once we adopt. This is very important to me.
Most of all, I want a family who is open and willing for me to become part of their household. I want to be respected and appreciated. If you treat me with respect, I will prove to be a wonderful addition to your home!
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Other:
Here are a few other things I'd like for you to know about me......
1) I have several tattoos. They are not related to violence, sex, or anything scary. Nor are they terribly outlandish. But they are part of who I am. If you are totally against tattoos, then I am not the nanny for you. I also have a nose and eyebrow piercing.
2) Within the next year or two, my husband and I will be adopting an infant. If I am still a nanny for you at this point, I'd like to be able to bring my child to work with me.
3) I am a vegan (a person who eats no animal products, including dairy and eggs). I only ask that my new family be open to at least some of the meals I make to be meatless. I understand that this is a personal choice and I will not force my beliefs on anyone. The meatless meals I do make will be healthy, balanced, and containing enough protein for healthy growth.
4) As a childcare provider, I am legally required to report any obvious signs of abuse or neglect to the proper authorities.
5) I currently have some vacation already paid for and scheduled and some adoption training that I must attend. The days I will not be available are:
August 8-9, 2013 and August 30-September 2
6) Last of all, I am looking for a family that has similar ethical beliefs to mine., specifically a family that believes in equal rights for folks who are LGBT. I would have a very difficult time nannying for a family who feels otherwise.
1) I have several tattoos. They are not related to violence, sex, or anything scary. Nor are they terribly outlandish. But they are part of who I am. If you are totally against tattoos, then I am not the nanny for you. I also have a nose and eyebrow piercing.
2) Within the next year or two, my husband and I will be adopting an infant. If I am still a nanny for you at this point, I'd like to be able to bring my child to work with me.
3) I am a vegan (a person who eats no animal products, including dairy and eggs). I only ask that my new family be open to at least some of the meals I make to be meatless. I understand that this is a personal choice and I will not force my beliefs on anyone. The meatless meals I do make will be healthy, balanced, and containing enough protein for healthy growth.
4) As a childcare provider, I am legally required to report any obvious signs of abuse or neglect to the proper authorities.
5) I currently have some vacation already paid for and scheduled and some adoption training that I must attend. The days I will not be available are:
August 8-9, 2013 and August 30-September 2
6) Last of all, I am looking for a family that has similar ethical beliefs to mine., specifically a family that believes in equal rights for folks who are LGBT. I would have a very difficult time nannying for a family who feels otherwise.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
I have been a nanny for 6 WONDERFUL years and I have gained a great deal of experience in the field.
In 2008, while working for a nanny agency, I became certified in infant and adult CPR, First Aid and SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention, as well as defensive driving.
I am currently a nanny for a family of three girls: a 12-year-old, a 9-year-old, and a 1-year-old. I work 42 hours a week for them and I have become an important part of their family. I am especially bonded with their infant and have been there for many important milestones. Unfortunately, for financial reasons, my current family must put their infant in day care. It is heartbreaking for us all because we have become very close. But it is a regrettable reality that we must all face. I'm looking for the same kind of relationship with my new family.
My present duties included:
-meal prep and feeding of infant
-bathing when needed
-occasional overnight care at my home
-diapering (the infant is in cloth diapers)
-enriched play
-preparing and putting down for nap
-laundry
-transporting to play dates, doctors appointments, and sports
-craft planning and implementation
-proper car seat installation and use
-dressing the infant
-caring for the resident cats when asked
-giving medication
-dishes
-mending/sewing
-discipline
-homework help
-emotional support and love, including hugs and cuddles
-"wearing" of the infant in Moby, ring sling, and Ergo
-errands and shopping
-supervising playdates
Prior to this family, I nannied for two other families until the children transitioned to full-time school. I still maintain a close relationship with them.
Some additional duties/activities I am comfortable and experienced with include:
-cooking family meals
-swimming/beach
-vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free cooking
-intact care
-LGBT/alternative lifestyles
-homeopathy
-natural and organic foods
-special needs care
I have been taking care of children from the time that I was 11 years old. I was a volunteer with an organization that helped disabled children ride horses. It is called "We Can Ride." In addition, when I was living at home, my family and I became a certified Emergency Foster Family for the St. Paul Crisis Nursery. I also volunteered at the Minneapolis Crisis Nursery. In more recent times, in addition to being a nanny, I have watched some of my friends' children. At one period of time, I watched eight children all at the same time. I am not a stranger to the trials and also the joys of being with children.
As a former natural foods co-op employee, I am very knowledgeable of organic and natural foods, gluten free diets and vegetarian diets. I am also familiar with homeopathy, Waldorf and Montessori education and cloth diapering. I very much agree with the values and teachings of Attachment Parenting and I strive to nanny according to AP guidelines. I am GLBT friendly and "Intact" educated.
I have a perfect criminal and driving record. I do not speed and I have never been pulled over or ticketed. I haven't even had a parking ticket. I never let anyone ride in my car without seat belts. Even my dogs wear seat belts. My husband is a real "grease monkey" (car buff) and he has taught me how dangerous cars are. Most people forget that. I never will.
I am very rarely late and believe in being on time, if not slightly early.
In 2008, while working for a nanny agency, I became certified in infant and adult CPR, First Aid and SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention, as well as defensive driving.
I am currently a nanny for a family of three girls: a 12-year-old, a 9-year-old, and a 1-year-old. I work 42 hours a week for them and I have become an important part of their family. I am especially bonded with their infant and have been there for many important milestones. Unfortunately, for financial reasons, my current family must put their infant in day care. It is heartbreaking for us all because we have become very close. But it is a regrettable reality that we must all face. I'm looking for the same kind of relationship with my new family.
My present duties included:
-meal prep and feeding of infant
-bathing when needed
-occasional overnight care at my home
-diapering (the infant is in cloth diapers)
-enriched play
-preparing and putting down for nap
-laundry
-transporting to play dates, doctors appointments, and sports
-craft planning and implementation
-proper car seat installation and use
-dressing the infant
-caring for the resident cats when asked
-giving medication
-dishes
-mending/sewing
-discipline
-homework help
-emotional support and love, including hugs and cuddles
-"wearing" of the infant in Moby, ring sling, and Ergo
-errands and shopping
-supervising playdates
Prior to this family, I nannied for two other families until the children transitioned to full-time school. I still maintain a close relationship with them.
Some additional duties/activities I am comfortable and experienced with include:
-cooking family meals
-swimming/beach
-vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free cooking
-intact care
-LGBT/alternative lifestyles
-homeopathy
-natural and organic foods
-special needs care
I have been taking care of children from the time that I was 11 years old. I was a volunteer with an organization that helped disabled children ride horses. It is called "We Can Ride." In addition, when I was living at home, my family and I became a certified Emergency Foster Family for the St. Paul Crisis Nursery. I also volunteered at the Minneapolis Crisis Nursery. In more recent times, in addition to being a nanny, I have watched some of my friends' children. At one period of time, I watched eight children all at the same time. I am not a stranger to the trials and also the joys of being with children.
As a former natural foods co-op employee, I am very knowledgeable of organic and natural foods, gluten free diets and vegetarian diets. I am also familiar with homeopathy, Waldorf and Montessori education and cloth diapering. I very much agree with the values and teachings of Attachment Parenting and I strive to nanny according to AP guidelines. I am GLBT friendly and "Intact" educated.
I have a perfect criminal and driving record. I do not speed and I have never been pulled over or ticketed. I haven't even had a parking ticket. I never let anyone ride in my car without seat belts. Even my dogs wear seat belts. My husband is a real "grease monkey" (car buff) and he has taught me how dangerous cars are. Most people forget that. I never will.
I am very rarely late and believe in being on time, if not slightly early.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Contact:
If you are interested in having me interview for you, please contact me. You can also contact me for references. I can be reached at:
Cell: 952-380-8340
Email: emilyrinke@yahoo.com
Pics of Me
Here are a few photos of me as well as some of the people/things I hold dear. I have included a few of the little girls I nanny for, but their faces have been blocked for their privacy.
My Family and I
Me and Jeeves, my former "co-worker"
Playing broomball
My girls woke up to this last April Fools Day!
Marcus and I at a Twins game. It was SOOOO hot!
My fridge is covered with "love" from my girls!
My adorable grandparents. My grandma passed away in October. I really miss her.
Jean-Luc, our one-eyed wonder!
My sweet Dobby and Layla
Layla
Marcus
Nephi and Dobby
My former clients
My Current Clients
Benjamin and Layla
Me!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Emmy's Nummy Banana Muffins
Prep:
Freeze and then thaw three bananas. This makes the bananas the perfect consistency for banana muffins.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place paper muffin cups into muffin tin or grease muffin tin with vegetable shortening (the latter is my preferred method).
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
3/4 cup sugar
3 bananas, frozen then thawed
1/2 cup applesauce
4 T. margarine, melted
1/4 t. vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)
Directions:
Mix the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer. Once well combined, slowly add the bananas, margarine, vanilla extract, and applesauce. Mix well. Fold in the optional chocolate chips. Spoon mixture into the muffin moulds until each one is about halfway full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
Let cool for five minutes and then remove the muffins from the pan.
Freeze and then thaw three bananas. This makes the bananas the perfect consistency for banana muffins.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place paper muffin cups into muffin tin or grease muffin tin with vegetable shortening (the latter is my preferred method).
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
3/4 cup sugar
3 bananas, frozen then thawed
1/2 cup applesauce
4 T. margarine, melted
1/4 t. vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)
Directions:
Mix the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer. Once well combined, slowly add the bananas, margarine, vanilla extract, and applesauce. Mix well. Fold in the optional chocolate chips. Spoon mixture into the muffin moulds until each one is about halfway full. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
Let cool for five minutes and then remove the muffins from the pan.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Messy BBQ Sandwich with Tangy Sweet Mustard Red Potatoes
Ingredients:
-salt for boiling potatoes
-2 to 3 lbs. red potatoes (cut into bite sized pieces)
-3 cups sweet and tangy BBQ sauce (I bought Target's Market Pantry Sweet Original BBQ sauce)
-Two 8 oz. packages of tempeh, crumbled
-1 T. oil
-1 onion, diced
-1 t. salt
-1/2 cup vegan mayo
-1 T. Dijon mustard
-4 T. agave
-1 T. apple cider vinegar
-4 French bread sandwich rolls
Directions:
1) Boil potato pieces in salted water until tender.
2) In a medium saucepan, sauté onions in oil until golden. Add the crumbled tempeh and BBQ sauce. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes, covered.
3) In a medium bowl, combine the drained potatoes, mayo, agave, Dijon, vinegar, and salt. Toss with potatoes.
4) Spoon barbecued tempeh onto rolls. Serve with a side of potatoes.
-salt for boiling potatoes
-2 to 3 lbs. red potatoes (cut into bite sized pieces)
-3 cups sweet and tangy BBQ sauce (I bought Target's Market Pantry Sweet Original BBQ sauce)
-Two 8 oz. packages of tempeh, crumbled
-1 T. oil
-1 onion, diced
-1 t. salt
-1/2 cup vegan mayo
-1 T. Dijon mustard
-4 T. agave
-1 T. apple cider vinegar
-4 French bread sandwich rolls
Directions:
1) Boil potato pieces in salted water until tender.
2) In a medium saucepan, sauté onions in oil until golden. Add the crumbled tempeh and BBQ sauce. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes, covered.
3) In a medium bowl, combine the drained potatoes, mayo, agave, Dijon, vinegar, and salt. Toss with potatoes.
4) Spoon barbecued tempeh onto rolls. Serve with a side of potatoes.
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