Clare S.     Age 71      Female      Loves Park, IL  - Whispering Way-Riverside/Mulford   Member ID: 17535  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hi, My name is Clare. I have been a Nanny for years. I love working with children of all ages, however I have the most experience with ages infant to 5 yrs. old. I enjoy watching them learn and grow and play. I have recently been working at a busy daycare, but I think a child can benefit a lot from the individual attention they can get from a Nanny. I can work at your home or mine. I am certified with D. C. S. F. (Dept. of Children and Family Services) and I have had CPR/1ST AID Training. Some hobbies I like are reading, singing, guitar, arts and crafts, and hiking. I enjoy being outdoors, raking the leaves, shoveling the snow, making snowmen with the kids, etc. Hope to hear from you soon.      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: Separated  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 4 references I have worked for several families as a Nanny. One family had 2 little boys, ages 2 and 4. I drove the 4 yr. old to preschool and back. I prepared meals, folded laundry, did light housekeeping, i. e. ; vacuuming and sweeping. I read to them, bathed them, changed diapers, and encouraged fun playtime. Another family had a little boy that I watched from age 1 or so until he was 2 1/2. The mother became pregnant and I helped her while she was on maternity leave. Then I watched both children on my own. The mom believed in lots of healthy fresh air for her children, so I took them for a stroller ride every day. Sometimes we stopped at the park. Another time I worked for 2 families simultaneously. One little boy I watched on Tues. and Thurs. in their home, then on Mon., Weds., and Fri. I watched a little girl in my home. Both children were very delightful as well as their families.      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   Education/Training: High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, Certified Nanny Training, CPR Training, First Aid Training, College Child Education Courses  I graduated from a Catholic High School. I recently took some college classes on Early Childhood Education. I have also had training in CPR/1ST Aid, and I am certified by D. C. S. F. as a qualified childcare worker.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    greater than 2 years      Occasional/As Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Preparing meals      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      Ironing children's clothing as needed      Children's baths and dressing      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: November 07, 2013  Desired Salary: $10/Hour  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: No  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Plant care (indoor)      Family laundry      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   occasional outtings/daily walks     Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: Salary is negotiable depending on the amount of children and amount of household chores expected. I would hope to start out with at least $10/hr. for the first child with some light housework. $15+ for 2 children. I usually keep the children pretty busy learning and playing and also allow some quiet time and relaxed activities such as reading. Usually by nap time, they sleep really well. I also try to keep things light hearted, so children usually bond with me pretty quickly.