Meet Gertrodis Nelong★ Top Yaya Pick

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Gertrodis is a Filipina nanny and caregiver with over 10 years of combined experience across Saudi Arabia and the UAE. She holds two Caregiver Professional Diplomas and has worked with French, British, and American/Lebanese families in Dubai, specialising in newborn and infant care, educational support, and child development across all age groups. Experience Jan 2025–Jun 2026 – American/Lebanese family, Dubai: Caregiver nanny; full-time newborn and infant care, feeding routines, sleep scheduling, nursery management, and meal preparation. Feb 2022–Oct 2024 – British family, Dubai: Caregiver; infant and toddler care, daily routines, feeding, bathing, educational and recreational activities. Jun 2019–Dec 2021 – Al-Qarayan 3 Government School, Sharjah: Teacher Assistant; classroom support, student supervision, and educational activities. Mar 2016–Oct 2018 – French family, Dubai: Nanny; newborn and infant care, daily routines, meal preparation, and developmental activities. Aug 2004–Jan 2010 – Private family, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Nanny; full childcare, daily routines, feeding, bathing, and educational activities. In her own words She says, "I always do my best to treat the children with love and care as if they were my own family."