Rachel H.     Age 40      Female      Aurora, IL  - 1009 Teasel Ln   Member ID: 1865  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I love working with children, and have many years experience. I started with babysitting, then I was a nanny during the summer. I taught a preschool class through a high school program. When I graduated high school, I worked as a teaching assistant for special needs children. I later began working at a commercial daycare, where I worked for almost three years. My goal is to make the children and parents as comfortable as possible. I like to stick with the schedule that the parents have set up, so the children have consistency.      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: American  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 3 references I worked in commercial daycare for almost three years. I also taught preschool, and was a teaching assistant for special needs children. I have been babysitting since I was eleven years old, and I love spending time with children. I am currently a part time nursing student, and I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).      Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, special needs children, twins, triplets   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, C.N.A. Certification (Certified Nurse Assistant), College Child Education Courses, First Aid Training, CPR Training  I am currently a nursing student at Americare Institute. Also, I have taken courses on early childhood. I am a CNA.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    Less than 3 months      3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed      Summer Position      Occasional/As Needed   Childcare Duties:    Children's baths and dressing      Help with homework      Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: January 28, 2008  Desired Salary: Negotiable salary  Will work with up to: Four or more  Will travel with the family: No  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties: None Provided