MB here and I would hire you OP. But you might need to highlight more of your kid related/caregiver experience a bit more for me to see why I'd put you ahead of a candidate with more conventional or extensive nanny experience.

The fact that you're currently a caregiver for the elderly speaks to me greatly, as does having been a facepainter honestly. Both of those things significantly impact the image I would have of you (in a positive way) so I wouldn't dismiss that.

Re the mom about to deliver? She's about to deliver. She has far more immediate things on her mind. Leave her alone and pursue your other options. She probably doesn't want someone starting right away anyway and you might find something great now, rather than waiting for her.

If there is any possibility an internet search might reveal your background the. I think you need to be forthcoming. Consider creating a skills based resume so the attention is on your childcare abilities foremost, and highlight that you have travelled as some families do a lot of traveling. Also, you need really good references who are able to take calls despite the time zone difference or hectic job schedule.

Welcome to nanny dorm!

No, it wouldn't scare me away but I would absolutely want someone with prior direct nanny experience. Having a background in emergency care is great but being a nanny is so much more than that.

I would probably not hire you, OP, but the Army has nothing to do with it. You don't have any real nanny experience and I don't have a medically fragile child.

That said, you would be a fine candidate for a special needs or medically fragile child and there are relatively few special needs nannies, so if you highlight that part of your experience, you will find a job. GL.

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Anonymous wrote:I say lead with EMT. I would not hire you because I don't support the army and don't want someone who does being such a strong influence on my kids. But if I didn't have that issue, I think as long as you weren't sent to a combat zone and don't have PTSD I'd give you consideration.

No offense meant but I don't want to attract an employer like you. I couldn't work for someone who says they don't support the troops. They don't have to love the military nut if they have a problem with it then we may not be a good match.

That's okay. Not everybody is for everybody. It's a big world and there's space for lots of different opinions.

Oh lol. Fair enough!

So shiuld i hold off on sending her a message? I dont want to come off as needy or over eager. The mom wanted to hire someone to watch her 2 boys (2 and 4 y/o) so she could bond with baby.

My husband is Air Force. . We would have an issue with you not stating military and could probably pick it up based off your resume.

That mom probably is busy in labor or with baby.

Anonymous wrote:Army..maybe....Air Force ...absolutely. A lot of military families would probably be thrilled to have you as you have a better understanding of their life. I would perhaps focus on medically fragile kids. There is a huge need for specialized care and many regular nannies do not have the great medical background you do.

Can I ask why Army=Maybe and Airforce=Absolutely?? (Not offended just curious )

Unfortunately there are no military families where I live/work. The homes in the neighborhood are a million or more dollars and the clients are very well off. No nearby military base. I think I may mention the army but lead with the emt/pediatrics info first.

Second question. I had a potential client ask me what day I can interview (she said she was about to give birth any day)and after I told her I was open all week I never heard back. This was 3 days ago. They seem like a great family and they are my top pick so far from what I have applied to. But I have one interview on friday and another phone interview so Im worried about waiting too long to meet with her. Is it rude to send her another message and ask if she is still interested in meeting? I don't want to annoy her if she did indeed go into labor and thats why she didn't get back to me. But I don't want to hold off on making a job decision (if fridays interview goes well) because Im waiting for an interview thats never going to happen.

Anonymous wrote:I say lead with EMT. I would not hire you because I don't support the army and don't want someone who does being such a strong influence on my kids. But if I didn't have that issue, I think as long as you weren't sent to a combat zone and don't have PTSD I'd give you consideration.

No offense meant but I don't want to attract an employer like you. I couldn't work for someone who says they don't support the troops. They don't have to love the military nut if they have a problem with it then we may not be a good match.

Army..maybe....Air Force ...absolutely. A lot of military families would probably be thrilled to have you as you have a better understanding of their life. I would perhaps focus on medically fragile kids. There is a huge need for specialized care and many regular nannies do not have the great medical background you do.

I say lead with EMT. I would not hire you because I don't support the army and don't want someone who does being such a strong influence on my kids. But if I didn't have that issue, I think as long as you weren't sent to a combat zone and don't have PTSD I'd give you consideration.

I got to work with all kinds of children in the clinic. Allergy, autistic, adhd, delayed, and of course sick children. We also did well baby exams. I'm pretty good with developmental milestones and of course signs and symptoms of illness and allergy. I also got familiar with pediatric medications.

When I was at the clinic in germany I would watch one of the doctors children when she would go away on trips with her husband. Her daughter was 12. I did that for about 2 years.

Im currently working as an elderly caregiver in the mornings which I enjoy but I would prefer working children.

I also baby sat for my co-workers but I don't count that.

Not really relevant but I also worked as a face painter in my off duty time.

Try taking the US Army out and just write that you were a medic in a children's clinic. I would hire you - most nervous FTMs would hire you in a heartbeat! Do you have any experience as a nanny at all?

First time nanny hopeful here

So long story short I was an Army Medic for 6 years. I just got out (Honorable discharge. Completed my contract) and want to work as a nanny in Southern California (LA County). 4 of my 6 years were in a primary care clinic on base in Germany where I worked in the role of anything from nurse/doctors assistant/cna/front desk. In the army our scope of practice is really big. I would say 75% of our patients were pediatrics. My other 2 years were spent as a senior medic for a brigade which means I was in charge of 8 other medics and responsible for the medical care/wellbeing of the soldiers in the Brigade (2,000 soldiers)

I was never deployed but I still worry some parents wont click on my profile because it says I was in the Army or they think Im some gun crazy PTSD type.

But most of my experience with children came from working with the army. And as far as first aid goes, I have way more training than your average CNA. Some of my friends said the Army Medic thing should be a selling point because the parents will know that I can protect their child and handle an emergency but I don't want to scare them away. As far as civilian certifications I am an EMT and am CPR/BLS Certified and I am about to take my CNA test.

I already had one interview (which I will probably decline if they offer, sadly) and I have one more on friday but I am still concerned that I may be scaring away potential employers.

Thanks for your input