Kelli S.     Age 39      Female      New York, NY  - 445 E 77th St   Member ID: 1339  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I grew up in Bloomfield, NJ, with one younger sister. I remember how much fun it is to be a kid, and how important it is to enjoy everything you do, even if it's educational or uninteresting. Keeping this in mind, I really try to make everything an activity, song, or event so that important things get done and nothing is a daunting chore. I really enjoy sports/activities, being outside, etc. The Yankees are a big part of my life. I love to read and write, travel, great conversation (which most children provide for me. ha ha), and relaxing just as well. I have worked for a childcare placement agency in Boston for a year; I have worked at a Christian sleep away summer camp for 4 summers, tending to MANY children at one time; I have baby-sat at home for whoever needed me. I enjoy children beyond explanation. They are extremely fun, and great times are always had. Being young is wonderful and they should enjoy this time of exploring and learning. I remember how much fun it is to be a kid, and how important it is to enjoy everything you do, even if it's educational or uninteresting. Keeping this in mind, I really try to make everything an activity, song, or event so that important things get done and nothing is a daunting chore. In terms of discipline, which is important for parents to know, sometimes time-outs are necessary, or the notion of taking away a fun activity/toy/game, but otherwise communication is always open to the point where the children have no need to be disciplined. Bargains are made, stern talking-to's are given. I feel it's very important to talk to the child[ren] to get to the root of matters, and fix the situation from there. Obviously, there is never, EVER physical contact, rudeness on the sitter's part, or anything of that sort.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, Italian, * a little Italian, not a ton!    My Nationality: Irish  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   3 years experience, 4 references I grew up in Bloomfield, NJ, with one younger sister. At age 12, being the oldest kid on the block, I began baby-sitting for some friends of the family on weekends and at night. Eventually I became a steady baby-sitter for most families in the area. I have baby-sat in the nursery at church, as well, and for many church families. I was a camp counselor for a Presbyterian sleep away camp for 4 summers, up until last summer. I attended Northeastern University in Boston, where I became a temporary childcare provider for the agency Parents In A Pinch. I now attend NYU, so I am in the NY area, ready and willing to work. I have all the time in the world available to work as well, seeing as how I am out of school for the summer. **PS: I was previously CPR certified, and my certification ran out, so fear not, I DO know what I am doing. :)       Childcare experience within the following age groups: 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent, College  I graduated Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, NJ with honors - went on to attend Norhteastern University, made dean's list several times - transferred to NYU.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed      Summer Position      Occasional/As Needed   Childcare Duties:    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     Desired Start Date: July 12, 2007  Desired Salary: $800 - $1000/month  Will work with up to: Three children  Will travel with the family: No  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      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      Book household travel arrangements      Event and entertainment planning and organization