Jessica B.     Age 37      Female      Flossmoor  - 3442 West 196th St.   Member ID: 18303  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper or Care-giver,pet sitter/walker,housesitter  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I have Nanny experience with multiple children of all different ages, including infant, tots, toddlers, school-age and teens. I also have experience working in several child-care facilities. At University of Montana I have studied Elementary Education, Psychology, Child Development, and Social Work. I have also been a Respite Provider for children. I have been a live-in hospice care-giver and Respite Provider. In addition, I love animals.. I have dog sitting and dog walking experience. I currently own one dog and care for another in my home. I am an organized and clean person, I have catering and house cleaning experience. I actually enjoy cleaning. I recently moved back to Illinois from Montana where I was attending college. I currently live with my aunt and cousins. I enjoy spending time with family, friends, and the dogs. I like meeting new people. I am a creative person who enjoys arts and crafts, projects, theatre, dancing, reading and writing. I am an energetic, caring, honest, reliable, compassionate, and kind person. My mission in life is using my skills, knowledge, personality, talents and passions to make a positive difference in the world one step at a time. I believe it is the little things in life that matter the most and collectively we can accomplish great things.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Smoker but will abstain when with children  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: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   4 years experience, 5 references Child-Care Experience The Parenting Place 01/-06/10 Position: Respite worker ( missoula, Montana) A. S. U. M Learning Center 08/06-05/07 and 08/09-12/10 Position: Co-teach Program University of Montana (Missoula) J. C. C 05/07-08/07 Position: Camp Counselor/ After Care       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, special needs children, twins, triplets   Education/Training: High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, Certified Nanny Training, CPR Training, First Aid Training, College Child Education Courses, Certified Elderly Care Training  Education The University of Montana (Missoula), Major: Psychology Emphasis: Child-Development La lumiere High-School, Laporte, Indiana Diploma       Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper or Care-giver,pet sitter/walker,housesitter  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    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      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   Depending on your unique situation I could have a car of my own to use when needed.   Desired Start Date: January 23, 2014  Desired Salary: $10/Hour or Negotiable salary  Will work with up to: Four or more  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      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      Maintain household accounts/ pay bills      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization   I am an independent and competent person, any duties needed we can discuss and hopefully figure out a functional plan.     Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: My salary is negotiable depending on your unique situation. I enjoy helping others and understand that everyone has different financial situations and expectations. Some factors that will help us decide a fair salary will include, number of children, pets, responsibilities, means of travel, hours of work, living situation and duties assigned.        References   Joan Lewis  I have been a house sitter, cleaning lady, and pet sitter for Joan Lewis. She has also referred me to several friends who I have performed House Manager/House Keeper/Cleaning/Child Care and pet care duties for upon request. I worked for her in her home in Hinsdale, Illinois. I have been both a live-in and live-out employee of hers at different times depending on our current life situations. I have been providing care for her and her home for years when I have been available and needed. We have developed a great professional relationship.      Amanda Bolger  I have provided housekeeping, pet sitting, and house sitting work for her, her family, and her close family friends.