Bernadette J.     Age 57      Female      Brooklyn  - Flatbush   Member ID: 7942  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   My name is Bernadette, I have worked as a Nanny for over 8 years, and also as a preschool teacher. Presently am a nanny/, the years as a preschool teacher has helped me to be the best nanny/. baby sitter I am today I enjoy reading, poetry, music and travel ling. I am an honest, reliable, responsible and kind person am also a go getter ensuring that any tasks assign to me is accomplished effectively I enjoy taking care of children, turning tears into laughter and sad faces into happy faces. I have also been a very effective homemaker and I love keeping a home clean and neat. Overall am a great person who believes that children must be made to be happy and to have fun.      Valid Driver's License: No  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: No  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   1 years experience, 1 references I have worked in an adult care home and was responsible for one elderly couple my duties included making sure meals were given, medication was taken, baths were taken, I also stayed overnight. and sat as companion. I also walked with them to restaurants and took trips to the country.      Skills: None Provided   Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Arthritis      Bedridden      Dementia      Hearing Impairment      Parkinson's      Speech Impairment   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care     Desired Start Date: December 06, 2013  Desired Salary: $15/Hour  Willing to travel : Yes  Duties:    Housekeeping      Laundry      Grocery Shopping      Meal Planning / Preparation      Supervise Home      Errands      Clean Bathroom      Assist with Pet Care      Assist with Walking      Vacuuming      Hand Wash Dishes      Escort to Appointments      Plan Visits, Outings, & Trips to Visit Neighbours, Friends, Family      Bathing Assistance      Alzheimer/Dementia Care      Parkinson Care      Lifts and Transfers         References   Alishiva and Machoel  AS nanny for three weeks, I worked in the home. My employer was at school and because of religiousr easons my employment came to an end      kenneth Brown  Worked for three years, children became old enough to attend school no longer in need of a sitter.