Erika A.     Age 29      Female      Maywood  - 15th Avenue   Member ID: 14333  Seeking work as a : Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am 19 years old and a very well dependable type of person. You can always count on my word and I always do what I am told. Children of all ages want me to constantly spend time with them, even when I am not taking care of them at the moment. I am very responsible, punctual, well prepared, bright, and a very good role model for people of all ages. Growing up without a father was, in a way, difficult for me. My mother was very strict and sometimes I didn't understand why, but now I know that all she was trying to do is keep me safe. I was taught to be grateful for everything I had and for everyone that was part of my life. I didn't have everything I wanted, but I had everything I needed. My getaway was my music; I am a musician. I first learned how to play the piano, and it was like if I was in another world, surrounded by peacefulness and calmness. As mentioned before, I am a musician, playing the piano, guitar, clarinet, a little of the flute, and the bass. I like to pass my knowledge down to children and perhaps make them passionate for what music itself has to offer. I also like to help kids with their homework; from reading to writing, to math to science and history. Every child has his/her moments where the babysitter just needs to take a deep breath and think things through very carefully. Depending on the situation, the way I discipline a child is to take away something the child is very attached to, something he/she likes to do. For example, the most common one, no television, no sweets, no zoo, no museums, etc. Both dependability and reliability are very important for both the parents and the babysitter. Parents need someone they can depend on in every situation, even if it's out of the schedule routine. You need someone you can trust, someone you can rely on in any given circumstance. I assure you that I fit in both of those qualities.      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, Spanish, Italian    My Nationality: Mexican  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   4 years experience, 3 references I have babysitted children from my own family since I was 14 years old; 10 months old-5 years old. I was hired as a babysitter when I was approximately 16 years old, taking care of a 12 year old girl and 4 years old twins. I volunteered in a day care (Archer Avenue Learning Station in Chicago) for my high school hours. I volunteered there for at least two years. Overall, I have been taking care of children for about 4-5 years.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age, twins, triplets   Education/Training: College, CPR Training, First Aid Training      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Light Housekeeping      Running errands      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      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: May 09, 2013  Desired Salary: $11/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      Greeting/serving household guests      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      Family sheets/towels and other linens      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Dust/Vacuum entire house, minumum weekly frequency      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Maintain household accounts/ pay bills      Supervise contractors and tradespersons         References   Betty Skorusa  Director in Archer Avenue Learning Station Summer 2010-Winter 2012      Kathy Kent  Teacher in Grade School 2005-2006