Michele R.     Age 73      Female      West Palm Beach  - 33406   Member ID: 15459  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I would like to apply for the Child-care assistant position that is listed on the Florida Keys craigslist. I believe I would be a good fit for this position as I am experienced in childcare and have a creative and positive way to make learning fun. When I worked for the Palm Beach Kennel Club as a customer service representative I excelled at showing a high level of professionalism and efficiency. Because of my reputation as an outstanding employee in 2009, I was chosen to represent the company at an offsite event in Greenacres called the Salsa fest. I also have a high degree of patience which I utilized as a reading tutor for kindergarten through third grade students in an AmeriCorps program. I have worked as a childcare provider for Palm Beach Preschool and Whiz Kids. Because I have a genuine love for people in my spare time I also work as a home health aide taking care of seniors. I have worked both as a volunteer and private duty. I write poetry and I am interested in opening a Retirement Hotel for Greyhounds. I feel very strongly that all adults need to be actively involved in enabling children, and try to turn every opportunity into a great teaching moment. I am very interested in this position and look forward to meeting with you in the near future. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to go over exactly what you are looking for in a nanny/personal assistant. Thank you for your time and consideration. Michele R. P. S. I have been in Florida for 25 years and still have never visited the Keys. Maybe this is a great learning opportunity for me.       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, Spanish    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 4 references I have worked with children in various capacitites for over 20 years. When I was a teenager, I used to baby-sit to generate income for movies and I actually earned enough to pay for a trip to Europe with two friends in 1970. I love children and enjoyed raising a wonderful son as a Single Mom (he is now 24 and doing well, living in his own apartment and working in Tampa, Florida). I was a reading tutor in an AmeriCorps program and served as a day-care provider on a local level at Whiz Kidz in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Preschool. I also helped out at my son's elementary school (South Olive Elementary) as an After-care Recreation Aide.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 1 - 2 years, 5 - 10 years   Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree  I graduated in 1976 from Queens College, with a Bachelors of Arts in Theatre/Dance. My most recent certification was in 2010, and I attended CSI (Caring for Seniors Institute) in Palm Springs Florida. I am a Certified Home Health Aide and have worked in the field of Senior Care for 10-15 years. I need to re-certify in First Aid/CPR, but I am very confident that I am qualified to care for children, seniors and pets.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Help with homework      Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)      Packing Children's lunches     Desired Start Date: June 21, 2013  Desired Salary: $15/Hour  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  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      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed         References   Pamela Meldrun  Pam is a close friend and we attend the same church. Although we never worked together, she knows me very well and I believe that she would give me a good recommendation. We have known each other for about three years and I attended her daughter's wedding.      Dennis McQuown  Dennis and I have known each other for about 15 years. He was employed as a Clerk of the Circuit Court in Palm Beach County and he helped me raise my son who was in Middle School at that time. He is now retired and I believe that he would affirm that I was a good friend and employee. We share a living space at the present time, but I am seeking a permanent position as a Nanny or Live-In Senior Care Assistant. I help with household chores and pet care in exchange for Room and Board, but there is no financial compensation for the work I do in this situation.