Sonia B.     Age 40      Female      Chicago  - Schubert   Member ID: 13075  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Born and raised in Chicago the second of 5 kids. My love for kids started since I can remember playing with dolls I was always the odd child who instead of playing with kids my age I always seemed to pull to the infants. well as we all know Hispanics are always thought how to take care of there younger sibling's at a young age and I didn't mind. I was always the one family would call and ask me to babysit. My first real job was at an in home daycare my neigh boor always said I was very mature for 13 so I helped her a lot during my vacation and after school I was with her for about 3 years and new there and then that it was my calling. After that I have been the go to for everyone family friends friends of friends and so on. I have had classes in child abuse and communicable disses and CPR first aid I have a background check in state of Ohio and willing to do a background check in Chicago. my personal favorites are new Born's and infants the teaching them seeing their first steps words how they develop mentally emotionally and physically it always amazes me time after time. I bathe them feed them change them I even have taught some first time parents how to do this special things with there babies. I know how important it is to find a perfect nanny and to fit the needs of your child which is the most important. I love to read draw walk sing play write I teach colors shapes ABC drawing singing exercise and the sharing and being good please thank you and also Spanish for families who are interested.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, Spanish    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: No Religion        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 5 references I have been a child care provider for many years. My first job at age 13 was with a home day care provider. Duties included reading books, coming up with creative projects and ideas for trips, helping with the meals and nap time. I helped in the summer and days off of school. I have experience with all type of ages from 1 day old babies to 16-year-olds. I know how to bathe infants also if needed. I am bilingual and love to keep kids active and doing things to stimulate their minds while also having fun. I also believe in working together with the parents and communicating about behavioral issues or every day items regarding the child, and will help come up with solutions or suggestions on how to work things through.       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, twins, triplets   Education/Training: High School, CPR Training, First Aid Training  I have a massage therapy certificate      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter  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   Childcare Duties:    Preparing meals      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      Mending Children's clothing as required      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: March 28, 2013  Desired Salary: $17/Hour or $3600 - $3800/month  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      Dust/Vacuum entire house, minumum weekly frequency      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: Bilingual