Jaclyn C.     Age 37      Female      Chicago, IL  - Pacific   Member ID: 17522  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am graduate from Northeastern Illinois University and plan on pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Education. I was raised in a large family dynamic; which has allowed me to be an Aunt to five nieces and nephews whom I adore. Currently looking to work long term with a family as their personal nanny to give loving, fun, and professional care for their children and household needs. With seven years of experience in the child care field, my household management and organizational skills give me the ability to provide excellent care in a child care environment or a nanny position. I pride myself in being a very patient, kind, and caring. I am a nanny that’s committed to helping children of all ages grow to be happy individuals. I’m continuously learning new skills to improve my knowledge in early childhood education. I have experience working with children from ages six months to 12 years of age. My last two long term positions provided me with excellent hands on experience. I am certified by the American Heart Association in CPR and First Aid. In my spare time I like to cook, exercise, travel, read, and spend time with my family and two dogs.      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   7 years experience, 2 references I am a self-motivated professional with seven years of child care experience; working with children 6 months old to 12 years of age. My last two positions were both long term positions where I was responsible for all activities related to children while both parents worked. I carried out daily activities to meet children's emotional and physical needs, prepared and served meals and snacks, drove and accompanied children to daily extracurricular activities and functions, assisted children with completion of school assignments. I took children on outings such as water parks and museums. I was extremely flexible and on call for family. I have assisted with bathing, dressing, toilet training, and bedtime routines, maintained and cleaned household daily, including: errands, laundry, grocery shopping, and meal prep. I have planned age appropriate indoor and outdoor activities to aid in child development skills such as gross and fine motor, cognitive and creative skills.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age   Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree, CPR Training, First Aid Training, College Child Education Courses      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 2 years      As Long 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      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: October 09, 2013  Desired Salary: $17/Hour or $1600 - $1800/month  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      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      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       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: Certified by the American Heart Association in CPR and First Aid