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Bekah M.     Age 57      Female      Chicago, IL  - 3818 N Bell Ave Bsmt
 
Member ID: 1194 
Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter 
Position Type: Live-Out,  
 
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  About Me
 
I am typically easy-going, energetic, & happy. I am outgoing, love music/dance, reading, journalling, travel, & spending time with family & friends. I also enjoy cooking, gardening, & multi-media collage/art. I moved to Chicago 4 yrs ago to be closer to family here, but am originally from IA/NE. I have 2 dogs who are wonderful companions, & am an animal lover. Definitely a curious sort, who relishes adventure from time to time, & always excited to learn something new. Additonally, I consider myself optimistic, flexible, organized, & trustworthy. I think children need lots of love & patience, & an environment that supports their growth & discovery, while also providing boundaries. I believe in time-out, if it's warranted. I am affectionate, playful, creative, & will probably be having as much fun as the kids are having. I like to sing & dance, blow bubbles, get outside for walks/park adventures, & am an avid bookworm. I find working with children a challenge, & they in turn amaze me - that's the reward. 
 
 
Valid Driver's License:
Yes 
Has a Vehicle:
Yes 
Can Swim Well:
Yes 
Smoking Status:
Smoker but will abstain when with children 
Comfortable with pets:
 
Languages spoken:
English, German 
 
My Nationality:
American 
Background Check:
 
Eligible to work in the U.S.:
 
Civil Status:
Single 
Religion/Spiritual Practice:
Spiritual - Not Religious 
 
 
  Work Experience & Education Background
 
7 years experience, 4 references
I began work as a nanny at age 19 in CT (1989). I worked through Helping Hands agency, Greenwich, CT, & was placed with 3 different families, for a yr commitment each. I worked as a nanny in Omaha for approx. 1 yr, in 1994-95. I moved to Chicago in 2003, & found work as a nanny in 2004, & am still working with this family. I worked with another family from Aug/2006 through May/2007. Primarily my experience is with infants & young children, in families with one or 2 children. I am also CPR certified. 
 
 
Childcare experience within the following age groups:
Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years  
Education/Training:
Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, First Aid Training, CPR Training 
 
  Job Preferences
 
Seeking work as a :
Nanny or Babysitter 
Position Type:
Live-Out,  
Work Hours:
40 - 50 hours/week 
Position Duration:
   Summer Position
 
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
 
   Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)
 
   Packing Children's lunches
 
   Planning activities for the children
 
 
Desired Start Date:
June 27, 2007 
Desired Salary:
$1200 - $1400/month 
Will work with up to:
Two children 
Will travel with the family:
Yes 
Will care  Special Needs Children:
Yes 
Housekeeping Duties:
   Keep a grocery list
 
   Feed pets during work day as directed
 
   Walk dog and/or pet care
 
   Family laundry
 
   Family sheets/towels and other linens
 
   Grocery shopping regularly as directed
 
   Run/Empty dishwasher daily
 
   Empty kitchen trash as required
 
   Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed