Melanie Long

I am a happy experienced nanny, with many years’ experience. I love children and believe that I have a good rapport with them. I enjoy seeing them grow from tiny helpless babies into inquisitive confident children. Teaching good manners and socialising is very important to me whilst giving children the time and space to develop their own personalities

Employment History 

Mrs Georgina Campbell, Oxfordshire. August 2021 - July 2022

Nanny

My role includes normal nanny duties such as

Day to day care of the children

Assisting with homework

Helping to keep the house neat and tidy

Running errands for the family

Planning age appropriate activities for the children

Participating in activities organised by the local community

Mrs Sharonhhhhhi Duxbury, Cancer Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford Sept 2019 – August 2021

Radiotherapy Assistant In my role I carry out a wide range of duties, including

Supporting and reassuring patients

Clerical work

Assisting clinicians

Making masks and moulds for patients about to have Radiotheraphy

Mrs Angela Minassian, Headington, Oxford August 2018 – Sept 2019

Nanny/Maternity Nurse

My role included normal nanny duties such as:

Day to day care

Teaching the children good manners

Lots of fun activities

Children’s laundry and meal preparation

Keeping the parents updated as to how their children were spending the day

Mrs Alice Shrimpton, Oxfordshire May 2015 – July 2018

Nanny/Maternity Nurse

Initially employed as a maternity nurse, progressing to a part-time daily nanny as the children grew. Role includes:

• Day-to-day care for an 8-week-old boy and older sibling (3 years at the start of employment)
• Breastfeeding support
• Sleep training & overnight support
• Weaning
• Potty training
• Helping child to socialise: arranging play dates & attending toddler clubs & groups
• Teaching good manners & enforcing parents’ views & beliefs

Maternity Unit, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford Jan 2014 – Apr 2015

Maternity Support Worker In this role, I provided breast/bottle feeding support to new mothers and general care for newborn babies, including nappy changing and bathing. Supporting parents was also key to the role, especially helping those coping with late miscarriage or stillbirth. Ward duties included cleaning, re-stocking supplies and checking emergency equipment.

MacIntyre Charity, Abingdon Jan 2013 – Nov 2013

Community Learning Facilitator

I developed and delivered individual and flexible learning programmes within a range of environments for young adults aged 16-18 with severe behavioural, emotional, social and communication difficulties, often those with autistic spectrum disorder. Working a part of a team was essential, contributing to meetings to create the bespoke person-centred educational opportunities.

Caremark, Woodstock Jan 2012 – Nov 2012

Carer

I provided care for elderly people in the community setting, including personal support and companionship, enabling them to live independently.

Minor Injuries Unit, Witney May 2005 – Jul 2011

Emergency Nursing Assistant

My duties were varied, including:

• Triaging patients on arrival
• Eye washouts
• Ordering stock and pharmacy items
• Input of patient information into computer system
• Simple wound washing & dressing, including burns
• Plastering broken limbs
• Preparing patients for x-ray
• Booking follow-up appointments for patients at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Between 1995 and 1999, I held three full-time nanny positions, one being a live-in role.

I then took time out to have my own family.

2000–2001 Abingdon & Witney College

A-level: English

1996–1997 West Oxfordshire College

GCSE: Psychology

1993–1995 Lovelock-Jones Nursing Educational Centre, High Wycombe

Student nurse

1986–1992 Henry Box School

GCSEs English Language, English Literature, Geography, Maths, French, 

Biology, Psychology, Physics, History

NAMCW: Design for Living

City & Guilds: Basic Competence in Computer Technology

RSA: Typing IIa

Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Management Course: 2-day training course (2014)

• Uncertainty and Loss in Maternity & Neonatal Care: 1-day course in London (2014)
• Gifts of Remembrance: 1-day workshop in Oxford (2014)
• Team-Teach Basic Training Programme: 1-day workshop in Witney (2013)
• Introduction to Supporting People with Autism Spectrum Disorder: 1-day course (2013)

First Aid Certificate (2022)