Verity Radford

• Assist children with homework tasks, reinforcing concepts taught at school.
• Ensured dietary requirements are met, preparing nutritious meals and snacks.
• Offering emotional support during difficult moments, promoting positive .behaviour
• Maintained good communication with parents regarding children's progress or concerns.
• Safely transport children to and from school, events and activities, maintaining adherence to schedules to establish reliability and trust.
• Assist children with homework and school assignments, offering advice and guidance to build learner confidence.

• Cleaned kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms thoroughly to service level agreements.
• Swept, mopped and vacuumed floors with spotless results.
• Stripped beds and remade with fresh linens.
• Worked with strict attention to detail, providing thorough cleaning services within allotted timeframes.
• Maintained flexible working patterns to best suit evolving customer needs.
• Ironed and hung customer clothes with care.
• Fed and cared for family pets, administered medications and followed exercise schedules.

• Assisted children with homework and school assignments, offering advice and guidance.
• Prepared healthy and nutritious meals to specific dietary requirements.
• Arranged playdates and outings for older children.
• Safely transported children to and from school, events and activities, maintaining adherence to schedules to establish reliability and trust.
• I dropped off and picked up children from school, drove safely, and arrived on time.
• Adhered to set timeframes to maintain consistency with nighttime routines.
• Maintained secure, child-friendly environments with engaging activities and outdoor play.
• Supervised children's play at home and in external settings, ensuring their physical safety at all times.
• I worked out a family financial budget and maintained it for food shopping and anything related to the children's expenses.
• Performed day-to-day errands during school hours, including shopping, cleaning and laundry, to flexibly cater to parents' needs.
• Established an effective after-school routine by preparing meals in advance, maximising time for play and homework.

• Prepared healthy and nutritious meals to specific dietary requirements.
• Supervised children's play at home and in external settings, ensuring their physical safety at all times.
• Encouraged children to express themselves confidently by cultivating safe, stimulating environments.
• Assisted in light housework and laundry to reduce parents' workload.
• Safely transported children to and from school, events and activities, maintaining adherence to schedules to establish reliability and trust.
• Adhered to set timeframes to maintain consistency with nighttime routines.
• Administered medicine following parents' directions and cared for children in case of illness or injury.
• Arranged playdates and outings for older children.
• Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things through play and arts and crafts.
• Developed strong bonds with children through compassionate verbal and physical interaction.

A temporary position where I was covering sick leave for the family nanny.

• The nanny did not return to the job, so I continued until they found a replacement nanny in June 2021. This position was based in London during the COVID lockdown.
• Unfortunately, the new nanny left, and I returned in July.
• I undertook all childcare duties, including a variety of tasks such as cleaning,keeping the bedroom and playroom tidy, and washing and ironing the children's clothes.
• I assisted with homework and school assignments, offering advice and guidance to build a confident learner while working with the nursery's educational plan during the lockdown.
• Promoted social skills such as excellent manners and sharing, encouraging polite, well-rounded attitudes.
• Safely walked to and from the nursery, all within a 20-minute walk, outdoor activities, and maintaining adherence to schedules to establish reliability and build trust.
• Prepared vegan + healthy, nutritious meals and snacks daily, ensuring child dietary requirements were met.
• Assisted the family with nighttime routines, including bathing and bedtime reading, adhering to set timeframes to maintain consistency.
• Developed creative games and activities to provide opportunities for learning and developing skills.
• Supervised children's play, ensuring their physical safety at all times.
• Developed fun, engaging, stimulating activity programs containing activities such as reading, arts and crafts, games, following parent guidelines to meet development goals.
• Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
• Developed strong bonds with children through compassionate verbal and physical interaction.

• A temporary 6-month position that turned into a year-long position in Bermuda to help a mother who was having a difficult pregnancy and was on bed rest and to support a smooth transition from one child to two.
• Caring for a three-year-old boy and shared care with the newborn baby.
• I undertook various domestic tasks, including cleaning the children's rooms and washing and ironing the children's clothes.
• Organised a weekly meal planner and made all meals for the whole family.
• Ran errands during school hours, including weekly food shop and meal preparation for the whole family.
• Maintained a child-friendly environment with engaging activities and outdoor play.
• Supported the child aged 3 to complete homework and school activities.Redirected the child to encourage safe, positive behaviours, especially around water.
• Planned and supervised engaging in extracurricular activities such as swimming, football, and playdates with friends.
• Once the baby arrived, I helped the mother with the newborn as and when needed, helping with all maternity needs and establishing a regular feeding routine.
• I coordinated school drop-off and collection with Dad and collected friends for playdates.
• I took my Bermuda driving test and passed.

• I cared for two girls, ages three months and two years old. I worked Monday through Friday but was flexible to work later or on weekends and babysit.
• I undertook all nursery duties, such as cleaning and laundry for the children. I also organised a weekly meal plan, food shopping, and cooking for the family.
• Made sure family was prepared with supplies during Hurricane season.
• Ran errands during school hours, including to fulfil parents' needs.
• Cared for the baby whilst the mother was home and then solely after she returned to work. Nursery duties included changing nappies, feeding bottles, bath time and bedtime routines for the children,
• I would do the school drop off and pick up safely and on time.
• I organised toddler groups and playdates and actively attended baby yoga, music, and swimming classes.
• I organised swimming lessons and football dance classes for the older child.
• I established an effective after-school routine by preparing meals in advance to maximise time for play and homework.
• House sat, and the dog sat when the family travelled home to Canada.
• I took my Cayman Islands driving test and passed.

• I joined the family in Singapore and, after a year, relocated back to Hong Kong with them.
• I was caring for a 15-month-old and then a newborn born in July 1999 and again in April 2020.
• I was fully responsible for all childcare, as both parents worked.
• I worked with teachers in school, participating in school trips and camps and ensuring the children's homework was completed.
• I organised all sporting and social activities, maintained a jam-packed social diary, and travelled with the children internationally on our own.
• The family often travelled internationally for holidays, and I would fly with them and work alongside their parents.
• Dropped off and picked up children from school daily with a 100% clean driving record.
• Worked alongside and managed other staff.
• Took my Hong Kong driver's test and passed.

• Sole charge position with 5-year-old, three years old and baby born in 1998
• Organised child-friendly environment with engaging activities and outdoor play.
• Oversaw children's daily routines for school at German-Swiss International School after-school activities.
• Family travelled back to Switzerland for holidays to their second home. I would travel alone with children and organise activities and playdates with friends.
• Coordinated and participated in varied sports activities, including swimming, horse riding and skiing.
• Organised family meals and worked with housekeepers and domestic staff.
• Safely transported children to and from school, events and activities, maintaining adherence to schedules to establish reliability and trust.
• Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things through play.
• Maintained secure, child-friendly environments with engaging activities and outdoor play.
• Continuously exceeded parent expectations by accommodating last-minute schedule changes.