Valerie

About Me

Happy children and people in my care are my best reward.

Children of all ages, backgrounds and needs are my passion, my hobby and my line of work all my life.
I also enjoy helping out seniors and people in need generally.
I welcome any form of disability.
I'm a pet & animal lover.

My overall personality is being loving, caring, friendly, patient, compassionate, trustworthy, reliable and fun!
I bond with children & people in my care very easily and quickly and enjoy the returning of their trust & affection. Having a lasting friendship with their family is often a bonus.

I'm a 55 years young overall childcare professional & care provider with an extensive experience in all aspect of childcare. Due to my age, I have all the adoration & patience of a grandma, but with a cheeky, excitable & youthful personality.
I'm qualified Nursery school teacher with 4 years experience in the Czech Republic (classes of up to 25 children, aged 3-8 years old) 2,5 years in private nursery school in Poole, with an Outstanding result of an Ofsted inspection, while in charge of a Pre-school class in 1999.

I'm a full Pediatric & Adult First-Aider, re trained annually.
In December '22 I've completed three 2hr training sessions on Sign-along official sign language, which I teach the children at our school. I have a clean driving licence, however I prefer not to car transport children / clients in my care unless extra car insurance is being provided (currently I'm insured to transport clients in my car until April '24).
I've a new DBS Carer certificate for children and adults from October '22, along with an ongoing School Environment DBS at my work place.
I am a GB national, living in the UK over 33 years. I've lived in London from 1990 and in Poole since 1997.
I have two daughters, one graduated with First class honours in Biological Sciences at a University and another works in education.

My present job over the past 10 years at the same school has been a School Librarian and I'm also a part time TA 1:1 support for a child with an intellectual disability at the same school.

I may message you back if I'm free on the requested date and if your job offer appeals to me.
Other than a member on this website, I'm also a valued & long time active member of another reputable, local, childcare agency.

I'm seeking either occasional or repetitive jobs with local families. Child care provision, general caring, educating & support only. No cleaning please.
So far, I have chosen 3 regular jobs from this site.
Caring for and keeping a company to a disabled gentleman once a week (evening £12 p/hr + petrol), occasional helping a foster parent with a troubled teenager (any hour £15 p/hr), occasional helping a mother with four children 9,8,3,2 & a baby on the way (evenings £20 p/hr) and an occasional evening babysitting for 18 month old gorgeous boy (£12p/hr). Love, love, love them all.

I have received - up to date - two COVID vaccinations, boosters and a flu jab. My overall health is good.

You can be assured that with me you will get only the best loving care available and your children will have an old fashion fun with me, without TV or digital gadgets.

Looking forward to hearing from you.