Rocio Alfaro
Los Angeles
Summary
Exceptional Nanny with experience supporting daily success and health of children of varying needs and interests. Versatile and adaptable in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers and entertaining children according to parental specifications. Reliable and supportive member of house operations, assisting family as extenuating circumstances arise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Live-Out Nanny
THE FRIZELL FAMILY
CHEVIOT HILLS & VENICE BEACH, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Ages of children upon hire: 6 months , 4 and 6-years-old
- Planned and prepared healthy meals 3x week
- Transported children -After-school activities & school pick-ups (nanny car)
- Planned engaging & stimulating activities for children (indoor or outdoor)
- Organized children's room and laundry 2x weekly
- Occasionally took vehicles for a car wash
- Occasional grocery shopped
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Overnight stays
- Managed children's schedule: signed up for after school activities and summer programs
- Performed light cleaning duties relevant to childcare areas ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were maintained consistently.
- Managed daily schedules for children, including meals, playtime, homework assistance, and bedtime routines.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Live-Out Nanny
THE RIDLEY-THOMAS FAMILY
HANCOCK PARK, CA
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Ages of children upon hire: 1, 3 and 5-years-old (ADHD)
- Assisted with bedtime routine (bath, changing into pajamas, reading books, brushing teeth)
- Transported children -After-school activities, speech therapy & school pick-ups (nanny car)
- Planned engaging & stimulating activities for children (indoor or outdoor)
- Light cleaning and children’s laundry
- Prepared healthy snacks and dinners for children (occasionally helped with prepping family dinners)
- Present during ABA therapy sessions at home on occasions
- Occasional overtime & overnight stays
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Family moved to the northern CA.
Live-Out Weekend Nanny
THE GREEN FAMILY
PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Ages of children upon hire: 1-year-old
- Transported toddler to activities
- Prepared healthy meals for toddler
- Assisted with naptime routine including bottle feeding and reading books
- Planned outdoor and indoor activities
- Toddlers’ laundry and light tidying
- Sanitized bottles
- Followed schedule parents provided for the day
- Monitored sleeping and food intake for the day, entered information on Hatch Baby app
- Potty training
- REASON FOR LEAVING: I gave family notice that I no longer can provide weekend care.
Live-Out Nanny
THE GANDAL FAMILY
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Ages of children upon hire: 2 and 5-years-old
- Planned and prepared healthy meals
- Assisted with bedtime routine (bath, changing into pajamas, reading books, brushing teeth)
- Transported children (rarely)
- Planned engaging & stimulating activities for the toddler (indoor or outdoor)
- Light cleaning and children’s laundry
- Occasionally helped with prepping family dinner
- Prepared healthy snacks and dinners for children (occasionally helped with prepping family dinner)
- Potty training
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Family moved to the East Coast.
Live-Out Nanny/Assistant
THE NELLOR FAMILY
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Ages of children upon hire: 1-year-old
- Provided part-time childcare five days a week for one boy and one girl (transitioned to full-time care during school covid)
- Assisted parents with after-school care
- Transported children to separate parents home, to camp, playdates, schools, and after school activities
- Occasionly did grocery shopping
- Helped with zoom classes during school shutdown
- Tutored younger child with reading and writing
- Prepared healthy meals for children
- Assisted with bedtime routine, making sure children were showered and into their pajamas before leaving for the day
- Organized and planned creative projects
- Coordinated the older child’s schedule with her ABA and speech therapist
- Present during ABA therapy sessions at home
- Light tidying and family laundry
- Organized children’s closets, including donating old toys and clothes
- Dog walking
- Overnight care
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Family no longer needed full time care.
Live-Out Nanny
THE WEBER FAMILY
LOS ANGELES & PASADENA, CA
06.2017 - 02.2020
- Ages of children upon hire: 2-years-old and 2nd child born in late 2018
- Provided temporary full-time care for one toddler girl, then transitioned to part-time weekly & weekend care for newborn
- Assisted in feeding, bathing, and dressing
- Bottle fed
- Laundry and light cleaning
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle
- Supported physical development through regular gross motor play sessions that included tummy time activities designed specifically for infants
- Potty trained
- Planned outdoor activities, such as visiting indoor or outdoor playgrounds
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level
- REASON FOR LEAVING: No longer needed a nanny during Covid.
Live-Out Nanny
THE GLASS FAMILY
GLENDALE, CA
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Ages of children upon hire: 6 months and 5-years-old
- Provided part-time care in the mornings for infant & afternoon care for school aged child
- Assisted in feeding, bathing, and dressing
- Bottle fed
- Helped with bedtime routines, such as bathing, reading, putting on pajamas
- Laundry and light cleaning after children
- Read stories, played games, taught cognitive and motor skills for infant
- Planned outdoor activities, such as visiting indoor playgrounds or going for walks.
- Maintained detailed records of the infant''s daily activities, milestones, and health-related information for parental review.
- Provided a nurturing environment for infants, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Parents were no longer able to provide a certain amount of hours
Live-Out Nanny
THE THALIA-LA FOLLETE FAMILY
HOLLYWOOD, CA
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Ages of children upon hire: 2 and 5-years-old
- Provided part-time after-school care
- Picked up or dropped-off children from two different schools in Los Angeles
- Drove children to after school activities, such as birthday parties, swimming lessons, or playdates
- Prepared healthy meals
- Helped with bed & nap time routines, such as bathing, reading, putting on pajamas
- Helped with potty training
- Family laundry and light cleaning
- Planned outdoor activities, such as visiting indoor or outdoor playgrounds and visiting local museums
- Assisted with household errands
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Family moved to Europe.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA06.2022
Skills
- First Aid Certified
- Early Childhood Education
- Bilingual in Spanish
- First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Professionaleducationalexperience
FAITH CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL, CULVER CITY, CA, 03/2016, 10/2016, Engaged in arts & crafts projects, Assisted with potty training, Supervised indoor and outdoor play, Assisted in nap time routines, Helped prepare students breakfast & lunch, Assisted in changing diapers before and after nap, Assisted older children with potty training, Cleaned classroom and sanitized toys regularly, Created lesson plans, Created education and stimulating activities for circle time
Educationdegreescertifications
- West Los Angeles College, Los Angeles, CA, Associates degree in Early Child Development, Graduated 2022, 3.7
- American Career College, LOS ANGELES, CA, Medical Assistant Certificate, Graduated 2009
Interestspassionshobbies
- READING
- HIKING
- TRAVELING
- COOKING
- FAMILY
- WORKING WITH CHILDREN
Qualificationscertifications
Associate degree in Early Child Development, Graduated 2022
Certification
Preschool teacher credentials
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Live-Out Nanny
THE FRIZELL FAMILY
03.2023 - Current
Live-Out Nanny
THE RIDLEY-THOMAS FAMILY
11.2022 - 05.2023
Live-Out Nanny
THE GANDAL FAMILY
08.2021 - 07.2022
Live-Out Weekend Nanny
THE GREEN FAMILY
06.2021 - 07.2022
Live-Out Nanny/Assistant
THE NELLOR FAMILY
05.2018 - 08.2021
Live-Out Nanny
THE GLASS FAMILY
09.2017 - 01.2018
Live-Out Nanny
THE WEBER FAMILY
06.2017 - 02.2020
Live-Out Nanny
THE THALIA-LA FOLLETE FAMILY
10.2016 - 08.2017
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
West Los Angeles College