Brooke R.     Age 36      Female      Portland  - Naito Parkway   Member ID: 15441  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   For the last six years I have been a full-time nanny in Portland, OR. I love, love, love babies and kids. I currently work for an amazing couple, full-time Monday-Thursday. I am absolutely in-love with their daughter. She's the sweetest thing. I am organized, creative, timely and dedicated. I have a culinary arts degree and I love to cook (organic, non processed foods. ) I laugh and smile, a lot. Seriously. I also cycle, workout, do yoga, run, meditate, hike, read, paint, and gardening is my zen. I spend a lot of time at parks and libraries, and I am very hands-on and involved with the kids. I am always on the floor playing. Either building blocks, forts, coloring, reading, playing make-believe. You'll never catch me just sitting and watching the kids play. I have extensive experience with new borns and toddlers, and I love the older kids. Santa Monica (or the surrounding area) is calling my name, I just need the right family to join. I don't really consider being a nanny a job since I always end up apart of the family, plus I have too much fun to call it work. I really like what you had to say in your ad- you seem very down to earth and practical to me. If you'd like to hear more, please don't hesitate to email or call. I'd love to hear all about you and your family. Cheers, Brooke      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    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Spiritual - Not Religious        Work Experience & Education Background   7 years experience, 5 references Children are the light of my life. I am energetic and enthusiastic about taking care of kids. I absolutely love being a nanny. I am a culinary school graduate with a passion for cooking, which means I am great at making homemade baby food and I will cook for the parents, too. I am very experienced and comfortable with cloth diapers, baby wearing, music together, play dates, puddle jumping, baby bike seats, hide-and-go-seek, fort building, book circles, finger painting, reading enthusiastically, and snuggling babies. I know all the appropriate activities for all ages, and I am especially wonderful with newborns. I laugh a lot. I am a pretty happy and well rounded person. I love to be outdoors either hiking, gardening, running or cycling. I practice yoga and meditate daily to keep myself grounded and flexible in all areas of my life. My diet is all organic, and non processed so no sugar, gluten or fake meats. I do eat meat, eggs and yogurt. No T. V. but lots of books. I am hoping to find a family that will accept me as one of their own, who travels and will take me with them, and communicates well. I fall in love with my kids and I am very devoted to my "job", so it should be long term. I am available for live-in only since I am transplanting from Portland, OR.      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, twins, triplets   Education/Training: High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, Associates Degree, CPR Training, First Aid Training      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      As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      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      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: September 01, 2013  Desired Salary: $25/Hour or $3800 - $4000/month  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      Plant care (indoor)      Run/Empty dishwasher daily         References   Rebecca Block  I currently care full-time for Rebecca's 19 month old daughter.      Samantha Albery  I have been Sam's son's nanny for the last 3 years. I started caring for him at 3 months. They a like my real family and we have a wonderful relationship. "YOU SHOULD HIRE MY NANNY. If I had to sum up Brooke's qualifications as a nanny, I'd simply call her a baby whisperer. She is incredibly intuitive with children. Brooke started with our family when my son was merely 12 weeks old. He is now 2 years old and moving on to day care. Brooke is looking for a new family and the first one to snatch her up will be a lucky family indeed. From day one, Brooke has been able to read my son better than most. Brooke was always one step ahead of us when it came to recognizing new milestones that my son was reaching. I would often come home to discover a brand new set up of toys that engaged him and took advantage of whichever milestone he had reached, from sitting up, to walking, to running and jumping, dancing and drawing. Brooke supported my breast feeding, wore my son exclusively until he was a year old, used cloth diapers, you name it. She supported every parenting decision that we have made. Brooke is a fun, easy-going, loving, and playful individual. She will light up the life of your child, but you will also be surprised at how much you grow to care for Brooke. Every day that Brooke leaves, my son runs to the door and blows her kisses until she is out of sight. There is no greater reference than that. Brooke is CPR/ First aid certified and has a degree in culinary arts. She loves taking the kids on outings in her safe car. "