Janie G.     Age 69      Female      Sandy Plains Road, NY    Member ID: 20219  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hello, I am divorced with a wonderful step daughter who is working on her PHD in Human Centered Design out in Seattle. I also have 2 beautiful and smart step grand daughters. I worked in the kitchen at Spago the first 2 years it was open in Hollywood as a prep cook and kitchen manager. I am now employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Ulster County as a nutrition educator. The grants have been cut and beginning in October 2014 my job will be part time. I am looking for part time or full time employment. My hobbies are photography and drawing. I enjoy time in the woods or by water. I enjoy warm relationships with family and friends; including my ex and step family. I enjoy children. I do not smoke or drink. I think my religion is personal and so is yours. I believe in respect for all people. I purchased a house in Leeds last year. If I were hired for a live in position I would rent out that house. I am clean and organized. I have taken the CPR certification, but would need to renew. I have been to massage therapy school in Pennsylvania. I had the National license; but let that expire because it is not accepted in New York State. I do massage for friends and family.       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: Divorced  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Other        Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 0 references Other than baby sitting many years ago and being a step grand mother; I do not have child care experience. I believe in a balance of teaching children cause and effect in their actions along with helping them explore their own natural interests and instincts. At each different age children can understand the world around them and inside them in different ways. With my step daughter and grand daughters, I have always been open about my experiences in ways they were able to understand and tried to help them understand their own experiences and explore the world. My step daughters are 13 and 23. In someone else's home; my role would be to back up what the ideas are in that family.       Childcare experience within the following age groups:   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent, Associates Degree, CPR Training  My CPR would need to be updated. I have 2 years at Penn State in Liberal Arts. My education has always continued by way of reading, listening and learning from the people around me. Certificate in Massage Therapy 1999 Certificate in Small Restaurant Management 1978      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    greater than 2 years      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     Desired Start Date: September 15, 2014  Desired Salary: $30/Hour  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      Event and entertainment planning and organization       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: I worked for 20 years in restaurants as server, kitchen manager, cook and baker. I have worked many banquets, set up and planning at a fine resort. I am interested in working for a family as a "live in granny for hire". I would look for the" family feel" and not so much the fancy entertaining.         References   Deanna Young  Deanna is my direct supervisor at Cornell Cooperative Extension. We work closely in organizing our workload and satisfying the terms of our grants. My position as a Nutrition Educator is grant funded and one of our grants ends very soon.       Stephanie Mahna  Stephanie is the owner of this Adult Care facility. I worked there for one year until I was hired here at CCE. I cooked and interacted with the residents at the facility. I was professional and well liked by the residents as I went out of my way to get to know them and what they like to eat.