Please let me know a little about what you are looking for in your desired service or if you would like to do more than one service
withmakennafamilycare@gmail.com
(preferred for first contact)
Lauren J. Turner laurenjturnerfineart.com
These boundaries are here to ease the stress of not only knowing what I can do, but also where my limits are. I appreciate your understanding and encourage you to look through them before requesting services, just in case something feels like a deal breaker
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Parents must stay in the house for recorded care (when you leave it counts as babysitting/nannying which is a different service)
I am willing to be around all animals but exclude: walking with animal, taking to appointments or daycare
I will NOT transport children outside of walking
I do NOT diagnose medical conditions in the postpartum person or baby/babies, however will refer you to a health care provider when appropriate
I do NOT take over care of babies but assist you in learning care for your baby/babies needs
I do NOT do heavy house cleaning such as mopping, cleaning bathtubs, or yard work
I do run errands, but they are included in the same fee and do not include child transportation
I do meal prep but need explicit instructions on how you would like it made/prepped
I do follow safe sleep instructions during my care including transferring babies from swings/bouncers/or other non sleep regulated items into a safe sleep space
I do not use or touch anything I find biohazardous (mold, chemicals, etc.)
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No heavy lifting beyond safe limits
No structural changes or repairs
No cleaning beyond light tidying
No handling of hazardous materials (mold, chemicals, infestations, of anything requiring specialized training
No financial management (sort bills, money)
I only work in agreed upon areas (can schedule for another day to evaluate space if not done already)
I require one person in the home at all times that can answer questions about location of items
I require presence for all decisions (items, toys, clothing)
I do not work without evaluating desired cleaning space and meet people that will be in the home during service
I don't guarantee long term service
I do not share client information or photos without consent
I don’t enter closed rooms or drawers without permission
I do not supervise children or pets during this service
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Any and all allergies, intolerances, or medical issues need to be disclosed and given a care plan before services
No administering medication unless given permission and have dosage needed
No driving children, only walking for transport
No supervising children in unsafe environments (unfenced pools, broken equipment, dangerous items near by)
Advance notice for schedule changes unless necessary
Only completing tasks that fall within agreed scope (childcare, light house tidying, meal prep for kids)
No deep cleaning rooms, or managing household projects unless contracted
Not accepting of disrespectful or unsafe behavior from adults in home
Need to know who will be in the home when I arrive if not previously introduced
No being asked to keep secrets that compromise safety
I only follow safe sleep and do not go out of my comfort zone of safety for convenience (babies in swings for more than 15 mins, blankets/stuffies in cribs, etc.)
If child has special needs of any kind they need to be disclosed prior to services for adaptable care and a care plan in place if necessary