Bronwen B.     Age 35      Female      Lacey  - Lackland court ne   Member ID: 17457  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I obtained my BA in psychology a little over a year ago. I have always had a particular interest in working with children in some capacity. I consider myself to be a very compassionate, genuine and kind person. I love working with children on projects that encourage them to learn, imagine and create. But I also value the importance of kids getting to just be kids, being able to be silly and laugh. I recently worked for six months in a capacity working with kids in thir homes and the communty, who were largely in the foster care system and were struggling with a variety of mental, emotional and behavioral issues. I enjoyed working with them on different behavioral and social skills, providing emotional support and utilizing therapeutic techniques and crisis intervention to help them to tap into their power and to find some strength and peace in very difficult and chaotic life situations. I love animals, playing with the kids outside, encouraging imagination and creativity in games, and helping kids to build confidence and to learn.      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: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 2 references I recently worked for catholic community services, providing support to children of a variety of different ages and backgrounds in the home and community. I worked with kids who were in the foster care system, coming from difficult and traumatic situations and dealing with a variety of mental, emotional and behavioral issues. As assigned by the care coordinator and based on my observations and work with a client and family, I would work on specific identified behavioral skills utilizing my knowledge of psychology and therapeutic techniques.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 1 - 2 years, 5 - 10 years, special needs children   Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree, CPR Training  Psychology major and criminal justice minor.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      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 30, 2013  Desired Salary: $10/Hour  Will work with up to: Three children  Will travel with the family: No  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)      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed