Laurie E.     Age 58      Female      San Diego  - 3429 Aldford Dr. #1   Member ID: 14211  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a very dependable, trustworthy, patient and caring person. I get great satisfaction out of helping others. I like to think of myself as not only a caregiver, but also a companion. I enjoy meeting new people and learning new things. I believe that our children are a glimpse into our future and should be respected and celebrated. I was very very close with my Mother and I lost her at age 20 to Breast Cancer a week before Christmas it was a very hard time for me.. anyways I was at a mall with some friends and I was sitting on a bench outside a store waiting for them when I noticed a Little girl crying she was alone I went up to her and she said she was lost.. my heart went out to her and I helped her find her MOM not only did I feel a surge of happiness and emotion but such a feeling like I had really helped they were so grateful... it was then that I thought working with kids might help me get thru the very sad hard time I was going through and It has been a very rewarding experience ever since. I have had many clients and have fullfilled many requests ranging all the way from personal assisstant duties, errands, groc shopping, dropping of drycleaning to pet care assistance walking the dog, taking them to the vet ect also light houskeeping duties. such as laundry, cooking, making beds picking up after the kids ect also beginning and ending of day duties such as getting kids off to school, helping them with there homework, dinner, bathtime and getting them off to bed if that is what was requested and of course reading of the bedtime story.. of course over the many years I have had many requests and have always looked for more ways to be helpful.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  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   10 years experience, 5 references 20 Years of progressive training and experience assisting families with childcare and home management. personal assisstant duties, errands, groc shopping, dropping of drycleaning to pet care assistance walking the dog, taking them to the vet ect also light houskeeping duties. such as laundry, cooking, making beds picking up after the kids ect also beginning and ending of day duties such as getting kids off to school, helping them with there homework, dinner, bathtime and getting them off to bed meal planning, arts n crafts, games, swimming play date planning as well as party planning and or familiy event planning as well. and traveling with family and have relocated with a family.      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: High School  Point Loma High School / San Diego, CA 80-83 Child Developement      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      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: June 01, 2013  Desired Salary: $1600 - $1800/month  Will work with up to: Three children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  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      Sweep kitchen floor daily      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      Event and entertainment planning and organization       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: I believe I have the background and experience that will keep your family happy. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Laurie E.         References   Kevin Johnston  12/2006 –Present Kevin Johnston - San Diego, CA Live-In Nanny/ House Manager • Oversaw Care Of 2 Children Ages 4 & 6 • Performed Various Personal Assistant Duties • Care Of Family Pet • Provided Child Hygienic And Nutritional Care • Prepared Family Meals & Housekeeping Duties • Developed Daily Extracurricular Activities for Children       Dionne Mountain  02/2007-Present Dionne Mountain- San Diego, CA Part Time Childcare / 2nd Job • Childcare For One Child Age 7 • Light Household Help As Needed • Pet Care