Alexis S.     Age 28      Female      Chicago  - California and north ave   Member ID: 15608  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   My name is Alexis I am an 18 year old recent highschool graduate. I will be starting college in the fall and plan to study early childhood development. I am looking for a summer nanny/babysitting job, and possibly a year round position. My schedule is very open and I am available to work whatever schedule the families needs. I am a very open minded and active person. I try to maintain healthy lifestyle- I eat healthy, I do yoga everyday, ride my bike, play sports, etc. I am also very artistic and love doing arts and crafts with children I take care of. My other hobbies include graphic design, painting, reading, writing, keeping up with current events, volunteering, and gardening. I am organized, punctual and very reliable. I love working with kids and pay close attention to each child's specific needs so that I can grow and learn how to best care for each one.       Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, Spanish    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   4 years experience, 3 references I have babysat locally for 3 years. I am a regular volunteer at North Avenue Day Nursery in Wicker Park where I watch over large groups of children, ages 3-5; playing with them, reading to them, taking them outside to the park, doing arts projects, preparing their meals, and helping them use washroom. I helped run and organize the youth group at St. Aloyisius church; organizing volunteer, fundraising, and social events.       Childcare experience within the following age groups: 2 - 5 years, over 10 years of age   Education/Training: High School  I just graduated Josephinum Academy at the top of my class and am attending Columbia college in the fall.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 20 - 30 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed      Summer Position   Childcare Duties:    Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      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      Planning activities for the children   Arts activities and child Yoga   Desired Start Date: June 27, 2013  Desired Salary: $10/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      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      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      Mop Kitchen floor weekly, minumum weekly frequency      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed      Event and entertainment planning and organization