Rachel B.     Age 53      Female      Jacksonville  - Tan Street   Member ID: 13244  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hi, my name is Rachel. I am 42yrs old and have no children. I however, love children and wanted to have my own. I have always had pets, dogs, cats, a bird, even 2 pet racoons for 12yrs, (not ideal pets though, they were orphaned). I like to read, love nature and the outdoors. I can spend hours at a zoo and never grow tired. I have an associates in biological science. I am highly creative and like to write poetry, stories, plays. I love the way children are eager to create(lending their acting abilities to my plays. ) Their minds never stop and are like endless gold mines of inspiration. I think children respond best when given valid explinations of things instead of the "because I said so" answer. I also think children should be kids for as long as possible. Kids today are exposed to too much too soon. Kids have always responded to me well, probably because their radar senses I myself am a kid at heart. I recently was laid-off from an office position I had. But truthfully, not heartbroken over it, just miss the paycheck and unemployment isn't much at all. Years ago I worked at the Center for Living in St Augustine, a facility for mentally challenged adults. I am using this oppurtunity to start a different career path. I have a mild temperament, well mannered (my mother raised me right-I dislike rudeness)and I am physically fit. I believe I would make a great nanny for any child.      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: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 5 references When I was between the ages of 19-22 I worked at 2 different daycares. I also worked at the Center for Living in St Augustine FL. It is a facility for mentally challenged adults. The job could at times be dangerous but I loved the residents and grew attatched to them.      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, College, Associates Degree  I graduated high school and have an associates in biological science.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    Less than 3 months      3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed      Summer Position      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      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      Planning activities for the children   I don't know how to sew   Desired Start Date: April 04, 2013  Desired Salary: $15/Hour or Negotiable salary  Will work with up to: Four or more  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  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      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      Family laundry      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      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: Salary expectation would really be according to the number of children, required extra duties, etc. Hourly wage is negotiable as well based on individual needs, etc.