Yrene Bounds

Seasoned nanny with over 13 years of dedicated childcare experience, taking great pride in my passionate approach to childcare. I love each and every family I've been fortunate enough to work with over the years. I'm discreet, patient, respectful, reliable, empathetic, intentional, kind, and gentle. Adept a developing individualized childcare plan, implementing educational activities and managing certain household needs such scheduling house cleaning, vendors, pet walker. In my leisure time, I enjoy running, cycling and reading. I love country music and sacred classical music. I am a pet lover for life and bird watching enthusiast.

• Wise Family, Full-Time Infant/Toddler Nanny, Nashville, TN, 06/2023, Current, Provide 100% Childcare when baby was born starting at day 1., All infant care including, bottle feeding, bathing, sleep conditioning, swaddling, diapering, baby’s laundry, breast milk storage, introduction to solids, meal preparation for baby only, transport baby to and from activities., Shop baby needs and basics, Pet care for 6 animals: 2 big dogs and 4 cats, feeding breakfast and dinner, Coordinate and schedule play dates and book activities/classes
• Bray and Griffin Finan, Full-Time Infant Nanny, Bethesda, MD, 02/2022, 04/2023, Provided full-time care for a newborn starting at 4 months of age, Responsibilities included monitoring nutritional intake, feeding, diapering, bathing, implementing soothing techniques, swaddling, and sleep conditioning, Established schedules for sleeping, meals, and naps, Managed care for baby with Reflux, Colic, and slow weight gain, Maintained detailed logs of eating, sleeping, and behavioral patterns, Scheduled and planned activities and outings, introduced baby sign language and reading time, Prepared meals and transported baby to appointments and activities
• Doug&Jennie Schlicting, Full-Time Nanny, Kensington, MD, 09/2020, 09/2021, Provided full-time care for two children: a newborn and an 18-month-old, Organized and scheduled creative activities and educational games, Daily reading and engagement in developmental activities, Prepared nutritional children's snacks and meals, Managed diapering, potty training, and children's laundry, Implemented and followed nap routines, Provided behavior guidance and practiced positive discipline, Assisted with pet care
• Stefanie&Kenyon Holmes, Full-Time Nanny / Tutor, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 12/2019, 09/2021, Provided full-time care and tutoring for a 4-year-old child, Developed and implemented a creative pre-kindergarten curriculum during the pandemic, Employed various educational techniques including storytelling, educational play, and sensory learning, Guided child to improve social competency and build self-esteem, Engaged in various outdoor activities and outings, Assisted with child's laundry and meal preparation, Occasional pet-sitting
• Edmonds Family, Full-Time Nanny / Family Assistant, Bethesda, MD, 2016, 2020; Part-time 2022 - 2023, Provided full-time care for three children: infant, 10 years, and 13 years old, All aspects of infant care for the newborn, Assisted older children with transportation, homework, and tasks, Prepared balanced meals for all children, including baby meal preparation, Managed household tasks: grocery shopping, dry cleaning, car servicing, scheduling home maintenance, Provided overnight care during parents' absences, Part-time role from 2022-2023: Assisted with after-school activities, dinner, and bath time for 3 younger children (6 years, 3 years, 18 months)
• Fritz Family, Full-Time Nanny, Poolesville, MD, 2013, 2017, Provided full-charge care for a newborn through early childhood years, Comprehensive infant care including diapering, bottle feeding, and baby's laundry, Monitored baby's health and administered medications as prescribed, Supported developmental milestones and taught baby sign language, Organized outings to pool, library, and zoo, Provided overnight care during parents' absences and pet care when family was away