Miranda M.     Age 28      Female      Chicago, IL  - Oak Park Avenue   Member ID: 18113  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   My name is Miranda M.. I am 18 years old and I live in Chicago Illinois, in the Garfield Ridge/Clearing area. I live at home with my mother and my two brothers, one who is 15 and one who is 21. My dad lives just a few blocks away from us and I see him on the daily. My grandparents, whom I am very close with live down my block. I was born in Chicago and have lived here all of my life. I am white and part latina, but English is my only fluent language. I go to a charter school called "Pathways in Education" and I will be graduating this summer. I only attend school for three hours, three days of the week. I work a part-time waitress job at Lindy's Chili. I enjoy reading, writing, and hanging out with my friends and family. I dislike partying late and refuse to participate in any illegal activities. I am no longer a smoker. My hobbies are: playing softball and basketball for fun. I am very good with kids all ages. I am patient and understanding, and have many babysitting gigs since I was 13. I have also kept an eye on my little brother, who is now 15, when my parents were at work for many years. I enjoy kids and families, and I like working with them. I interact with children, and pay attention to them. I would really enjoy being contacted with a position. I have a very flexible schedule. Thank you, Miranda M..      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: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   4 years experience, 0 references I have been babysitting kids from ages 2-12 since I was 12 years old. I have babysat a 3 week old for hours, and a 6 month old. I was a nanny for three children, ages: 4, 9, and 11, on-call, for a few years. Although it may not be professional experience, I have been working with children since I was a child myself.      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, twins, triplets   Education/Training: High School  I am in my fifth year of high school, attending an alternative school until June 2014.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time  Work Hours: 20 - 30 hours/week  Position Duration:    greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Running errands      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      Ironing children's clothing as needed      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: December 28, 2013  Desired Salary: $9/Hour or Negotiable salary  Will work with up to: Four or more  Will travel with the family: Yes,but up to 10 km  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      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