April W.     Age 44      Female      Los Angeles  - 8TH Avenue   Member ID: 15723  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper 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 April W.. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, Ca on 05/29/79. I move to Las Vegas for a short moment but I could stand the heat and I missed my family so came back. I went to a private school up until 8th Grade and went to Crenshaw High School and graduated in 1997. After high school I went to Southwest College and took a few classes. (I plan on going to El Camino so I can learn Sign Language) I am a single mother of three kids (1 boy and 2 girls ). At the moment I am living at my mothers in Los Angeles and we help each other with things that we need. A few years ago I opened my own day care that was 24 hours 7 days a week for infants - 12 years old. I was licensed and it was very great. I had to closed it because the owner wanted to sale his home so that meant I had to leave. I was very sad about that. I am a family person. Very fun to be around and love to talk. I enjoy bowling, reading, fishing, cooking and pool. I love kids of all ages. I DO NOT smoke at all. I can not swim which is very bad but would love to know how to. I can go on and on and on but at some point if your interested in me we wiill talk more.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: No  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: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 5 references I want to say in 2004/2005 I opend a LICENSED 24/7 Day Care watching kids from 6 weeks - 12 years old. I was a very successful. Everything was going good until the owner told me he wanted to sale the hope. I had to closed my business and relocate. In addition I have worked for Little Professors Child Care from ###-###-#### but after I left at times I would help her when needed. In addition my daycare I am a mother of three wonderful children. Clay is 17 years old and is going to the 12th grade and he plays football. Asante is 9 years old and she is going to the 5th grade and she is a cheerleader. Both are A and B students. My last is Amaya who is 19 months. With that being said I am very certified to watch kids. I have helped raised my family and friends kids and I love it.      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, twins, triplets   Education/Training: High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, CPR Training, First Aid Training  Graduated from High School in 1997 and I have a year in College.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    Less than 3 months      3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed      Summer Position      Occasional/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      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: July 03, 2013  Desired Salary: Negotiable salary  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      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      Plant care (indoor)      Family laundry      Family sheets/towels and other linens      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Dust/Vacuum entire house, minumum weekly frequency      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      Maintain household accounts/ pay bills      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization         References   Bertha Dortch  I worked for Little Professors Child Care from Oct. 1999- Sept. 2010. From time to time I will assist with her the kids when she needs me to help her. She is a wonderful person.      LaShawnte Alexander  LaShawnte Alexander and I went into business with me when I owned my own daycare. We had it for a little under two years.