Amanda M.     Age 37      Female      Santa Monica  - 1255 10th St #208   Member ID: 20044  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hello Families. I am very good at multitasking and keeping everything running smoothly and efficiently. I absolutely LOVE working with children and started babysitting when I was 12 years old. I have worked with families with only one child as well as Families with 3, 4 and even 9 children. It was a challenge, but a challenge I love. I have no problem doing some housework as well. I can help with homework and things like that too. I have a BA in Psychology from UCLA and am currently an. MFT graduate student at Pepperdine University. I also love the outdoors and being in nature. I am an extremely athletic person who enjoys playing any type of sport really, with my favorite being volleyball or soccer. I also have experience caring for the elderly, specifically the terminally ill. Please contact me for more details.      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:   Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 5 references Like previously mentioned, I have worked with children for basically my entire life. I started babysitting at the age of 12 and fell in love with it immediately. I have worked with both small and large families and I find them both challenging and rewarding in their own rights. I have experience driving children to various lessons, soccer practices, (where I would generally stay and observe), light cooking for the child(ren) and housecleaning. I do not mind doing laundry, cleaning the kitchen, taking any pets on walks, etc. I am very open and flexible to your needs.      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, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, CPR Training, First Aid Training, College Child Education Courses  BA in psychology from UCLA ( took CEC courses there) MA with emphasis on MFT from Pepperdine University (in progress)      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 20 - 30 hours/week  Position Duration:    Less than 3 months      3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      Summer Position      Occasional/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      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: September 01, 2014  Desired Salary: 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      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      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization