Elaine C.     Age 62      Female      Chicago  - 1352 West catalpa ave   Member ID: 10426  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I grew up down state Illinois, i have 3 sisters and a brother, we are a very close family. I moved to Chicago when I was hired for a nanny position in the Edgewater neighborhood and lived with them, they had an infant and a 2 year old, later 2 more children came, it was some of the best years of my life, i see them all the time, they are part of my family. I then moved to a family in Wilmette they had 2 boys, i see them all the time also. I love to explore the city and everything there is especially m. useums. I love walking the city streets and reading, doing arts and crafts, I am a very creative person. I am an engaging person who has alot of knowledge and skills that help children grow up to become their own person. I take pride in my work and being responsible and I am a person who takes charge, if I see the diswasher needs emptying, or the clothes need folding I will help out.      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: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 2 references I worked for a family with 4 children for 6 years from newborn to 10 years old, i changed diapers, fed, bathed, played with, read to them helped teach piano, to write, read, math, spelling. I also went with them to many classes, painting, ceramics, music and drove to many lessons and appointments. They then moved away. I then took a positon with a family in Wilmette, Illinois, the had a 5 year old and a month after I came, a second son was born, i did all the basic care of each child, feeding, reading, playing and help teach them, talking out for walks, to school and appointments. I also worked at Charivalle montessori schoolroom of the boy I took care, i was asked by his teacher if I would do it for two weeks, it was a great experience and after the two weeks I filled in when the school needed someone to help with the toddlers. I learned so much I was fascinated how intense these little kids were and the excitement when they figured something out.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent, CPR Training, First Aid Training  I went to Lasalle-Peru township highschool and recieved my diploma      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed      Occasional/As Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      Children's baths and dressing      Help with homework      Packing Children's lunches      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: November 24, 2012  Desired Salary: $15/Hour or $1600 - $1800/month  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: No  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Mop Kitchen floor weekly, minumum weekly frequency      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff   childrens laundry       References   Jill Goldy  I worked for them in Wilmette, Illinois for 18 years, i was no longer needed the children all grew up.      Liska Blodgett  This family was my first with 4 kids 2 boys 2 girls I lived in Edgewater neighborhood in Chicago after 6 years they wanted to move out of the big city and move to Laguna Beach, California where they had a second home a calmer place to raise their children. I talk to and see them whenever they come to town. They will always be part of my family. The parents live in Vienna, Austria now