Experience Overview

Womens Shelter
Volunteer on call Newborn Care Specialist & Educator

Preemie Triplets 6 weeks (--2 weeks adjusted)
Overnight Newborn Care Specialist

Twins 8 weeks (6 weeks adjusted)
Newborn Care Specialist, Newborn Nanny
Dec 08- Jan 09

Triplets age 4 mos (2 mos adjusted) till 19 mos of age
1 Boy from 2 ½ - 3 ½ yrs of age
F/T Newborn and Toddler Nanny
August 2007 – November 2008

3 Boys ages 2-9
P/T Nanny
August 2006 – June 2007

1 Girl age 1-2, 1 Boy 2-4 mos
P/T Childcare
May 2006 – May 2007

1 Girl age 2
P/T Nanny and Personal Assistant
December 2005 – April 2006

3 Boys ages 1 ½ -8
F/T Nanny
August 2004 – January 2005

3 Girls ages 2-12, 1 Boy age 2
On Call Babysitter - P/T Mother’s Helper
1998 – April 2004

4 Boys ages 1-9
P/T Mother’s Helper
May 1999 – May 2000

1 Boy age 1, 1 Girl age 10
P/T Nanny
1999

1 Girl age 6-8, 1 Boy age 4-7
On Call Babysitter
1992-1994

Hi and thank you for considering me to watch over your precious little one(s) at this very special time of transition in your life.  I am truly blessed to have a growing love for what I do.  I love variety and challenges, so I have taken many different types of opportunities and thus gained varied job and educational experiences!  In fact that is what lead me to this wonderful specialization!  Throughout the years I have had education in Social, Human, and Abnormal Psychology, Family Theory, Child, Adolescent and Human Development, and experience with contrasting child rearing philosophies, leading to a continually adjusting balanced approach.  I see life as a learning experience and I learn and improve myself with each family I have the blessing of working with. 

In 2007 I became a step mom to two sweet kids and In Decemeber of '09 we added to the family a baby of my own!  It is something I have wanted my entire life and I am so happy to be a mommy!  I am continually going through parenthood "not as planned" which adds daily to my understanding and empathy of what you may be experiencing! 

I am an advocate of the RIE Respect approach, similar to Tracey Hogg's  Baby Whisperer concepts.  I also support early learning in infant development.  I am a board member of the NCSA (Newborn Care Specialist Association) ncsainfo.com 

Ever since I was a little girl I have been captivated by those younger than me.  In the summer of 1992 I found my niche by starting a babysitting business where I successfully gained my first years of experience.  For over 16 years I’ve continued in-home childcare serving more than 50 families, progressing from “babysitter” to “mother’s helper” to professional “nanny,” and now to “Newborn Care Specialist.”  I am grateful to the many families who have become a wonderful part of my life and contributed to who I am today!

In exploration of the love I have for babies, children, and families, I took several child development courses towards my Associates degree and decided to major in family science at the University.  In 2005 I graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in “Marriage, Family, and Human Development.”  A few years ago I was introduced to the RIE method of child rearing by a parent who hired me as a part time nanny.  I have loved many of the principles of this philosophy and continue to use it in my work and personal life.  After working with preemie triplet babies my heart lead me to further my education into newborn care.  I recently passed and completed the NCS training program and am progressing towards becoming a nationally certified newborn care specialist.

I am experienced in working with infants to teenagers, single parents to nuclear families, stay at home parents to working couples.  I’ve worked with preemie triplets with an older sibling, preemie twins, school aged twins with a younger sibling, only children up to families with 5 children.  Some of the special needs I’ve worked with are cardiac kids, social behavior issues, speech delays, torticollis, and autism spectrum disorder.  I have experience with the Apnea monitor, and am First Aid/CPR Certified.  

I love to travel, especially to tropical places!  I enjoy health food, sushi, Indian cuisine, wine, and cooking.  I work out and do yoga regularly, and occasionally hike, swim, play tennis and volleyball.  I am great with details, organizing, planning, and asking a lot of questions!  I do my best to stay current on the latest issues and alternative natural solutions.  I prefer natural treatments such as acupuncture, massage, careful diet, homeopathy, and other holistic approaches to prevent and treat health and medical issues.  I believe that tolerance and acceptance of all people and their respective beliefs is the true test, and continue to develop and discover my own. 

       (805) 795 1494 // heather@gotnewborns.com

Training and Credentials

I recently completed the NCSA Approved courses for Newborn Care Specialists. I am trained in swaddling, feeding, bathing, diapering, scheduling, sleep training and other neonatal and post partum matters such as cord and circumcision care, apnea, colic, gas and reflux. Aside from loving and caring for infants, as an NSC and experienced nanny I educate and empower parents on the newest and oldest techniques of newborn, infant, and child care. I do my best to stay current on the latest issues and alternative natural solutions.

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