Kara H.     Age 29      Female      Chicago  - Altgeld St. & Lincoln Ave.   Member ID: 13736  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am an 18 year old, soon-to-be Loyola Academy graduate living in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago. I am the youngest of four siblings and come from a divorced family. I have a large extended family, with 54 cousins total, 15 of which are children under 13 whom I love to care for and entertain. I am extremely experienced, as I have worked as a live-in summer nanny for a family with three children since 2009 and love to care for children of all ages whether it be playing with dolls or football in the back yard. I am able to do any necessary housework, as well as make meals for the children. I work well with children of all ages and will be available 24/7 after May 16.      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: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: No Religion        Work Experience & Education Background   4 years experience, 1 references I have 3 years experience as a live-in summer nanny for a family with three children. During this time I got the children (ages 3-12) ready, made breakfast and lunch, got them to and from summer camp, made dinner, and got them ready for bed. I am capable of playing games of all sorts and love to cook.      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, special needs children   Education/Training: High School  I am currently in my last month of my senior year at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, IL. I will be graduating May 25, 2013.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      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 15, 2013  Desired Salary: $12/Hour or Negotiable salary  Will work with up to: Three children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      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       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: I also volunteer at the United Church of Rogers Park Children's Garden Club, where we teach children ages 4-12 from the Rogers Park area the importance of healthy eating and how to grow their own food.        References   Tara Montgomery  This reference is my aunt, a mother of three. I have babysat for her on numerous occasions since I was in 6th grade and have been a live-in summer nanny for her since 2009. I am no longer employed by this family due to my current academic demands and the foresight of my graduation.