Danielle M.     Age 42      Female      Orland Park, IL  - 10606 misty hill rd   Member ID: 1831  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Mother's Helper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a very self- directed person, able of making decisions based on the circumstances avalible. I am caring, compassinate, loving, outgoing, looking for the next best thing. I want to grow with a family learn about them and their children and be a good role model for the children. I am active and like to be healthly as far as exercise and eating goes. I only want to be the best thing that can happen for a family as far as being a nanny goes. I like children and families to feel comfortable around me, meaning that I am willing to work on any level with the children and provide care for children in the age appropriate areas. Children need to be cared for on their level, which means you have to understand them and know where they are coming from. I feel since I have ECE backround it enables me to understand children more and gives me an advantage to working with them.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: Polish  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Adventist        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 3 references I have been babysitting since I was in high school. After graduating I moved to hawaii to go to college. While there I worked in a preschool and nannyed to children who came on vacation. Duties included: taking children swimming, preparing meals, making sure children were prepared for bed and then put to bed. Doing activities with children and following parents rules and advice while watching their children. I have worked with newborns through 12 year olds. I expescially like working with babies and children preschool age. They are so excited to learn new things and be active.      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: Associates Degree, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College Child Education Courses, First Aid Training, CPR Training  I have an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts From Maui Community College. While there I concentrated on Early Childhood Education (ECE). I have over 16 credit hours in ECE.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Mother's Helper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    Less than 3 months      3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      Summer Position   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      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: January 19, 2008  Desired Salary: $1600 - $1800/month  Will work with up to: Three children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties: None Provided