Gayle R.     Age 77      Female      Bloomington  - 4101 W Old Shakopee Rd   Member ID: 27974  Seeking work as a : Companion, Nanny, Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a semi-retired former Computer programmer & Technical writer with a BS in English and math education. I taught high school classes for approximately 3 years before transitioning into computer-related jobs. I am looking for PT work to supplement my retirement income and to keep busy in a way that I could be helpful. I love children, having 3 grandchildren and 10 step-grandchildren and now several great-grandchildren. I also get along well with other retired people and enjoy conversing with them. I am not trained in a medical field, but could share the love of reading, perhaps reading aloud to someone who can no longer read. I would enjoy being a PT companion to either a child or an older person. My hobbies include reading, several type of needlework and playing games such as board games, card games and trivia.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: No  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status:   Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   4 years experience, 1 references As part of a nanny position, I was in direct daily contact with an elderly, wheelchair-bound woman who lived with her granddaughter's family, my clients. Most of her care was provided by others who came to the house, but I was able to spend some time with her in a companionable way, and she enjoyed the company of the children, her two great-grandsons. My actual responsibilities in this job were caring for the two children, two boys, from the time they were infants until they were both in school. I currently care for them in a evening babysitting capacity several evenings per month.      Skills: None Provided   Experience and skills with following Diagnosis : None Provided Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Companion, Nanny, Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time  Work Hours: 20 - 30 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed      Occasional/As Needed   Prefer to work in: None Provided   Desired Start Date: April 12, 2016  Desired Salary: $10/Hour  Willing to travel : No  Duties:    Meal Planning / Preparation      Errands      Hand Wash Dishes      Escort to Appointments   Companionship, in-home activities     Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: Can assist children or older adults with using computer programs/games        References   Jennifer Johnson  Mother of the children I was Nanny for and granddaughter of elderly lady I had contact with daily for several months. Jennifer is also my daughter-in-law.