Leah D.     Age 43      Female      New York  - 190th st   Member ID: 15020  Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I have over ten years of childcare experience with infants and children of all ages, including experience with children with developmental disabilities and special needs. I have a BS in psychology and have completed relevant college coursework including infant and child development and child psychology. I am responsible, dependable, compassionate, and gentle.      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:         Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 4 references ###-###-#### Private Residence – Portland, OR Childcare Provider I worked with this family for approximately three years. The children were two and five at the beginning of my employment. The older child has autism and my involvement in his care added to my versatility as a caregiver. *Provided all aspects of care including meals, baths, and bedtime *Implemented ABA teaching techniques *Followed individualized lesson plans for in-home education *Traveled internationally with family *School drop off and pick up *Accompanied older child to therapy and classes ###-###-#### Private Residence – Portland, OR Childcare Provider I was this family's full time nanny for three years, beginning when their daughter was six years old. She has significant developmental challenges due to a chromosomal abnormality. *Provided a safe, secure, and caring environment *Provided all aspects of care including meals, baths, and bedtime *Helped to work towards and meet Individualized Education Plan goals *Spent time assisting teacher and aide in classroom *Was trained in and implemented Applied Behavior Analysis methods of teaching *Accompanied child to swimming lessons, music classes, and occupational therapy and kept parents abreast of progress *Did light housekeeping, house sitting, and pet care ###-###-#### Private Residence – Kihei, Maui, Hawaii Childcare Provider Caregiver for family with three children ages newborn, two, and seven *Provided all aspects of care including meals, baths, and bed time *Provided safe and caring environment *Gained valuable experience simultaneously caring for an infant, toddler, and school aged child      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: Bachelor's Degree, CPR Training, First Aid Training  Portland State University Portland, OR Bachelor of Science: Psychology *Coursework in Infant and Child Development, Child Psychology, and Behavior Analysis *Graduated Summa Cum Laude (highest awarded honor) *President's List (4. 0 gpa) *Member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      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      Mending Children's clothing as required      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: June 03, 2013  Desired Salary: Greater than $4000/month  Will work with up to: Four or more  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      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed      Maintain household accounts/ pay bills      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise other household staff       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: *First Aid and CPR certification *Relevant college coursework *Experience caring for a child in a wheelchair *ABA training *Experience caring for groups of children *Experience with kids with developmental disabilities including autism, chromosomal anomalies, and cerebral palsy *Familiarity with various methods of accommodating special needs *Responsible, educated, organized, enthusiastic, compassionate, dependable, warm, experienced