Vanessa C.     Age 54      Female      Los Angeles  - 2218 Workman Street #2   Member ID: 16302  Seeking work as a : Babysitter or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hi, my name is Vanessa. I am a 43 year old single mother of two daughters (18 and almost 20). I have raised my daughters by myself for 16 years. I am very proud to say that both of my daughters have grown up to be responsible young ladies. My eldest is a licensed cosmetologist. My youngets just graduated high school with high honors and is enrolled in college. I worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District for 17 years, but was laid off two years ago due to budget cuts. I love children, love arts and crafts, singing (although I can't hold a tune) dancing and crafts. I have a very positive attitude and I was always the "cool" mom. I don't believe in spanking, I feel that children should be guided by kind words and example.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, Spanish    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   0 years experience, 0 references I don't have childcare experience other than raising my own children and working in elementary schools. I am very patient. I will care for your children as if they were my own. Plan activities around their interests.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age, twins, triplets   Education/Training: High School, First Aid Training      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Babysitter or Mother's Helper  Position Type: 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      Children's baths and dressing      Help with homework      Packing Children's lunches      Mending Children's clothing as required      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: July 29, 2013  Desired Salary: $15/Hour  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Plant care (indoor)      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization         References   Vivian Loveland  Vivian was my immediate supervisor when I worked at the school district. I worked with her for about 3 years. I was transferred to another school where I was ultimately laid off due to budget cuts.