Krysten F.     Age 39      Female      Quincy, MA  - Beale St   Member ID: 12915  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am currently in college for my associate's degree (culinary school) in Cambridge. I have school until 1:40, so I am available to work starting around 3pm (possibly even 2:30). I have been involved with childcare since 2003 and love children. I like to help children grow into happy, polite, and independent little people.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  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:   Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 5 references I started working in a daycare a few weeks after graduating High School in 2003. I assisted in the Infant Room for teachers' vacations and lunch breaks. I also assisted in the Pre-School Room for a year. I went to a college course in which I got my certification to teach and be lead teacher in my own classroom. I got placed in the Toddler Room, 40 hours per week with 9 Toddlers, along with my teachers assistant. I planned the curriculum in my classroom, constructed our monthly calendars/ newsletters, and cleaned the classroom. While at the daycare I became CPR and first aid certified and attended 24+ hours of workshops (planning to special needs). I have had the chance to work with children with special needs. (ADD, ADHD, Autism, hearing impaired, learning disabilities, and chromosomal disorders). I have three younger brothers and cousins I was always in charge of, I changed my first diaper when I was about 6. My first "real" babysitting job in 8th grade for the chief of Police's son, which lasted a few years. I currently babysit for a couple of families whenever they need me. I recently ended 4 1/2 amazing years with a family. Some of the fun things we've done include: going to (the): movies, outdoor& indoor parks, water spray parks, hiking, nature walks, museums, aquarium, play groups, cooking and baking classes, music classes, mini golf, and the beach. The children have had sleepovers at my home, where we got manicures and pedicures, out to dinner, and then watched a movie with popcorn. Our favorite things to do are: cook, bake paint, read, and have "Movie Monday" in which we chose a movie from the library & prepare a special snack that we made together.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, special needs children, twins, triplets   Education/Training: High School, CPR Training, First Aid Training, College Child Education Courses  I am currently one year into my Associates Degree in Cambridge      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time  Work Hours: 20 - 30 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 2 years      As Long 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      Ironing children's clothing as needed      Children's baths and dressing      Help with homework      Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)      Packing Children's lunches      Mending Children's clothing as required      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: March 21, 2013  Desired Salary: $20/Hour or $1800 - $2000/month  Will work with up to: Three children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Full meal preparation and service      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Greeting/serving household guests      Feed pets during work day as directed      Plant care (indoor)      Family sheets/towels and other linens      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Dust/Vacuum entire house, minumum weekly frequency      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      Maintain household accounts/ pay bills      Book household travel arrangements      Event and entertainment planning and organization       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: Letters of recommendation and references available upon request.