Maria M.     Age 63      Female      Chicago, IL  - 2810 N. Lowell Avenue   Member ID: 13344  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I was born and raised in Mexico and left at the age of 21 to work and live in the United States. I became a citizen in the year 2002 and have worked as a professional nanny since 1985. I am a single mother with two daughters, one is 22 and the other is 15 years of age. I am a church goer and have very strong christian beliefs. There are not to many things that I dislike except dishonesty. I like reading and I like to walk for exercise. I consider myself to be extremely professional in my profession as a nanny, disciplined, a kind person, loving and caring, honest, very reliable and very respectful. I am always willing to work with the parents in whatever situation may arise with the children. The most important thing to me as a nanny is the full responsibility of anything that has to do with the childrens care.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  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: Divorced  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 3 references My work experience includes: 1. Getting baby ready by preparing meals, getting them dressed and ready for any activity of the day. 2. Getting school aged children ready for school or any other activities. 3. Take children to school and pick them up. 4. Take children to any activities and pick them up. 5. Take children to doctors appointment if needed. 6. Take care of anything to do with the children. There are too many things to be listed. Can provide more information in writing as well as references.      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: Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, CPR Training      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    greater than 2 years   Childcare Duties:    Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      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: April 06, 2013  Desired Salary: $2600 - $2800/month  Will work with up to: Three children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties: None Provided     Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: I have written references from previous and current employers.        References   Dr. Joan Mullan  I was nanny for her at her home in Chicago for the last 16yrs to her two children from 3 months and 2 years old until they were 16 and 19 years of age. The reason for my leaving is because they no longer need my services as a nanny but they have permitted to remain employed with the until I find new employment.       Mrs. Ronda Salens  I was a live in nanny in Flossmoor, IL for six years for her sister who has passed. She can provide the references upon request. The children were six months and two years of age. I left this position when I got married.