Jessica V.     Age 34      Female      Chicago  - Van Buren   Member ID: 9373  Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Support Worker  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   My aim and future objective would be to work as a care giver where my strength and talents working with children can be used positively to help children develop to their best potential. I would love to continue to grow in my experience in working with children with dedication, sincerity, and honesty. Ultimately enjoying and loving the work I do taking care of children in all circumstances while instigating good morals and principles. I would also aim to trustfully coordinate and communicate with the children's parents. I am the oldest sister of 4, having had lots of experience babysitting my little sisters while growing up and being a good role model for them. I also have a lot of experience babysitting many of my cousins of all ages. I am the oldest cousin of over 30 cousins on both sides of my family. I attended the University of Northern Iowa on an academic scholarship to pursue a major in Elementary Education. I am both CPR and First Aid Certified. I have many years of field experience in various elementary schools working with children both one on one and also in groups, reading to them, learning letters and numbers, school projects etc. I have also worked in a preschool for 2 years working as a teacher's aide and also working one on one with special needs students. I assisted with helping preschoolers learning to write their name, recognize letters and numbers, reading stories, playing games, learning colors, numbers, and letters. I assisted the children in preparing snacks and counting out portions. Assisted them in learning new songs and dances. Assisted in various lesson plans throughout the years. I have a lot of experience tutoring elementary students in both reading and math for many years. I have also coached 12 and under club volleyball for 2 years. I have 2 years of experience working as a nanny. I was responsible for caring for their 2-year-old boy and then left the family when she had her second baby and became a stay at home mom. I kept the 2-year-old entertained throughout the day, going to museums, parks, playing ball, running around, swimming, play dates, etc. I also worked on practicing his numbers, letters, and doing lots of arts and crafts with him in an educational yet fun way of learning. I cleaned, organized, and kept the house in tip top shape. Did all of the grocery shopping as well as the cooking and preparing of meals. I also ran various errands for the family when needed. I did most of the 2-year-olds clothes and shoes shopping. I did all of their laundry and made their beds. I have always loved working with children and would love to be able to use my experience, skills, and passion for children to help a loving family. I am very positive, upbeat, caring, and energetic. I would love to talk with you further to see if we'd make a good fit. :)      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  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: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   2 years experience, 1 references I do not have as much experience working with adult service/care as I do with children but that has only been because the opportunities have not arrived to me. I have a very caring, loving, and compassionate personality and would love to be able to use that in a work place in any way possible. I love caring for others because that is my love and compassion and truly have a passion for caring for others and making them feel comfortable and loved.      Skills:    Bathing Assistance      Bed Bath      Dressing Grooming assistance      Patient Positioning      Toileting Assistance     Experience and skills with following Diagnosis :    Bedridden      Diabetes      Malnutrition      Speech Impairment   Education/Training: Caregiver / Companion, Home Support Worker , First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate, College, Associates Degree      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Caregiver / Companion or Personal Support Worker  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed   Prefer to work in:    Home Health Care      Retirement Homes      Clinic / Hospital     Desired Start Date: October 07, 2012  Desired Salary: $15/Hour or Negotiable salary  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      Palliative Care      Parkinson Care      Lifts and Transfers