Andressa Pacheco

Education

Higher Certificate(NFQ Level 6)

Languages

EnglishPortuguese

Age Groups

New Born0 to 6 Months6 Months to 2 years2 years to 5 years5 Years +Teenagers

Location

Their HomeCarers Home

Native Language: EnglishHas Own TransportationComfortable With PetsAvailable On Short NoticeNon-SmokerCV Available

About Andressa

Personal Profile Nanny (pediatric Nutritionist NFQ Level 8) in Ireland, energetic, creative, and responsible. I have solid experience in child care, including newborns and children up to 12 years old. I possess excellent knowledge of child development and am comfortable with the introduction of food for young children. My goal is to make you feel confident and comfortable leaving your children in my care, providing support and trust to give you peace of mind. I am seeking a full-time nanny position. ________________________________________ Key Skills • Childcare Experience: Caring for children from 0 to 12 years old, including newborns. • Specialization in Nutrition: Knowledge in maternal-infant nutrition, food introduction, and healthy meal planning. • Creativity and Fun: Ability to create fun and educational activities, such as storytelling, music, dance, and motor development activities. • Multilingual: Fluent in Portuguese, intermediate English, and basic Italian. • Animal-Friendly: Comfortable with pets in the household. • Cooking: Skilled in preparing nutritious and delicious meals for children. • Montessori Knowledge: Familiarity with Montessori principles for child learning and development. • Health and Safety: Experience with first aid, vaccination, safe management of infant nutrition, and Garda Vetting. ________________________________________ Education • General English (Feb 2022) – Academic Bridge, Dublin • Clinical Nutrition and Nutritional Assessment Course (Nov 2021) – Education Portal, Brazil • Nutrition Applied to Hospital Clinical Course (Oct 2021) – Education Portal, Brazil • Nutrition and Primary Health Care (Aug 2020) – Education Portal, Brazil • Best Practices in Food Services and Online Team Management (Jul 2020) – SEBRAE, Brazil • Training in Nutrition Applied to Intensive Care Unit (Mar 2020) – Faveni, Brazil • Nutrition in the First 2,000 Days of Life (Nov 2019) – SEBRAE, Brazil • Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (Jul 2017) – Catholic University Center of Vitória, Brazil ________________________________________ Professional Experience Nanny Family Dinardi • Caring for a 7-month-old baby. • Engaging the child in fun and educational activities that stimulate their development. • Performing food introduction in a safe and nutritious way. • Preparing meals and snacks tailored to the child's nutritional needs. • Bathing, diaper changes, and ensuring overall well-being. • Taking the child on outings to parks, libraries, etc. Nanny Family Pillay (current work since October 2023) • Caring for an 8-month-old baby and a 2-year-old child. • Engaging the children in educational and fun activities to stimulate development. • Performing food introduction and preparing meals and snacks to meet children's needs. • Bathing, diaper changes, and administering medication when necessary. • Potty training • Accompanying the children on school trips. • Managing laundry and maintaining the children’s rooms and play areas. Pediatric Dietitian Unimed Children’s Hospital and Maternity, Brazil • Nutritional Assessment: Conducted nutritional assessments for children, considering weight, height, physical development, and medical history. • Food Introduction Guidance: Provided parents and caregivers with guidance on introducing solid foods in early childhood (from 6 months). • Meal Planning: Developed and implemented individual meal plans for children with specific needs, including allergies, intolerances, obesity, malnutrition, and chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, kidney disease). • Chronic Disease Management: Worked with pediatricians and other healthcare professionals to provide nutritional care for children with chronic conditions. • Nutritional Education: Educated parents and caregivers on healthy eating practices and the impact of a balanced diet on children’s growth and development. • Growth Monitoring: Monitored physical growth using growth charts and provided interventions when necessary. • Supplementation Advice: Recommended and monitored the use of nutritional supplements where needed. • Behavioral Eating Issues: Assisted in managing eating disorders in children, such as food selectivity, childhood obesity, and eating disorders. • School Meal Planning: Developed meal plans for schools and childcare centers to ensure children’s nutritional needs were met. • Hospital and Clinic Support: Provided pediatric nutritional support in hospital and intensive care unit settings. • Breastfeeding Support: Provided advice on exclusive breastfeeding and offered nutritional and emotional support for mothers. ________________________________________ Additional Information • Vaccination: Fully vaccinated. • Availability: Available to start after February 20th. • Transport: I do not drive (I will take the driving test in April), but I have easy access to buses and the Luas (public transport in Dublin). • References: Available upon request.

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