Jessica B.     Age 37      Female      Flossmoor  - 3442 West 196th St.   Member ID: 18303  Seeking work as a : Housekeeper or Maid / Cleaner or House Manager or Any and all of the above!  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I have Nanny experience with multiple children of all different ages, including infant, tots, toddlers, school-age and teens. I also have experience working in several child-care facilities. At University of Montana I have studied Elementary Education, Psychology, Child Development, and Social Work. I have also been a Respite Provider for children. I have been a live-in hospice care-giver and Respite Provider. In addition, I love animals.. I have dog sitting and dog walking experience. I currently own one dog and care for another in my home. I am an organized and clean person, I have catering and house cleaning experience. I actually enjoy cleaning. I recently moved back to Illinois from Montana where I was attending college. I currently live with my aunt and cousins. I enjoy spending time with family, friends, and the dogs. I like meeting new people. I am a creative person who enjoys arts and crafts, projects, theatre, dancing, reading and writing. I am an energetic, caring, honest, reliable, compassionate, and kind person. My mission in life is using my skills, knowledge, personality, talents and passions to make a positive difference in the world one step at a time. I believe it is the little things in life that matter the most and collectively we can accomplish great things.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Smoker but will abstain when with children  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: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   5 years experience, 4 references I am a type A personality in many ways and I actually enjoy cleaning, I find it to be therapeutic. I have housekeeper experience. I have been a live-in nanny, caretaker, hospice provider, house sitter, caterer, pet sitter and I have had several customer service and caregiving jobs that have involved cleaning duties, planning, organizing, running errands, decorating, cooking, brain storming, and helping others home lives run functionally and smoothly. I am willing to provide both personal and professional references, as well as submit to a background check upon request. Throughout my early adult years I have had many unique living situations, jobs, and volunteer positions. I am independent, a natural leader, and I have a passion for helping others.      Education/Training: High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, Certified Nanny Training, CPR Training, First Aid Training, College Child Education Courses, Certified Elderly Care Training  Education The University of Montana (Missoula), Major: Psychology Emphasis: Child-Development La lumiere High-School, Laporte, Indiana Diploma       Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Housekeeper or Maid / Cleaner or House Manager or Any and all of the above!  Prefer to work in: House & Apartment Cleaning or Residential, Commercial Office Cleaning   Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours:   Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Willing to provide own cleaning equipment: Yes  Willing to provide own cleaning supplies: Yes    Desired Start Date: January 23, 2014  Desired Salary: $20/Hour or Negotiable salary  Childcare Responsibilities: Yes  Eldercare Responsibilities: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Clean the inside of the home and the immediate external areas (porch, patio, walk ways, garden)      Kitchen cleaning- Dishes, cleaning inside and outside of fridge, cupboards, oven, dishwasher, pantry, counters and floors      Clean Outside of Oven, Fridge, and Dishwasher      Laundry (washing, drying clothing and household items)      Ironing      Meal preparation and service      Cooking and serving on special events for family and or guests      Grocery shopping and household errands      Keeping the household supplies fully stocked      Receive & serve guests      Pet care      Plant care (garden and household plants)      Secure/supervise tradesmen/contractors      Rotate seasonal clothing in closets, maintain pantry and routinely clear out of date and spoiled items.      House sitting      Handling household finances, paying bills      Bed making, linen changing      Travel arrangements on behalf of employer      Maintaining household security      Hiring and supervising other household staff members      Plan/direct special events   I enjoy and excell at all of these duties!     Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: My hourly pay or salary is negotiable depending on your unique situation and duties assigned. I am also willing to take on Childcare Responsibilities and Eldercare Responsibilities as needed.        References   Joan Lewis  I have been a house sitter, cleaning lady, and pet sitter for Joan Lewis. She has also referred me to several friends who I have performed House Manager/House Keeper/Cleaning/Child Care and pet care duties for upon request. I worked for her in her home in Hinsdale, Illinois. I have been both a live-in and live-out employee of hers at different times depending on our current life situations. I have been providing care for her and her home for years when I have been available and needed. We have developed a great professional relationship.      Amanda Bolger  I have provided housekeeping, pet sitting, and house sitting work for her, her family, and her close family friends.