Selena F.     Age 41      Female      Chicago, IL  - 9739 S. Charles street   Member ID: 2036  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Mother's Helper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I have always worked with children. As far back as grade school I volunteered to tutor and read to younger children. I was the neighborhood babysitter. I get along with children because I make an honest effort to understand their feeling and concerns. I am a mother myself and I have struggled over what to do about childcare. In my experience I have seen methods that make parents leary about introducing their children to a new care giver. I know how important it is for a mother/father to be able to go to work to provide for their families and not have to agonizing over whether or not their children are getting the best of care. Parents will worry that goes without question. However it is my job as a caregiver to provide a feeling of family, confidence and security. I am warm, loving, maternal and understanding. I never hesitate to help when needed and I strive to give my clients care that mirrors that my own child recieves on a day to day basis. My childcare style encourages traditional structure and discipline. However I do prefer to implement more informal methods that teach kids the importance of learning, good habbits of success, good manners and social skills, healthy eating and sticking to a schedule. This way they learn important lessons and moral without them feeling forced into conformity.      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: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   4 years experience, 5 references I started my experience in the field of childcare in a daycare center where I worked summers for two consecutive summers. I then cared for infants of teen mothers. Some of which I continued to care for three years after. I then completed clnical training as a CNA and continued to volunteer for months after.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, College Child Education Courses  After Highschool I attended South Suburban College for CNA training. I did complete all necessary course work. I used this training to care for the elderly members in my own family and volunteer my services to others.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Mother's Helper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Preparing meals      Transporting children      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      Mending Children's clothing as required      Planning activities for the children   Educational age appropriate fun activities   Desired Start Date: March 05, 2008  Desired Salary: Negotiable salary  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: Yes,but up to 30 km  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties:    Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Plant care (indoor)      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization