Laura S.     Age 32      Female      Fairview  - 914 A Old Fort Rd   Member ID: 22634  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   My name is Laura Stanley, I am currently living in Asheville, NC. I am a very family oriented person, my family and friends mean the world to me. My hobbies include photography, yoga, singing, and rugby (When my knees allow me). I am very creative and artistic. I am both First Aid and CPR certified with 9 years of experience working with children of all ages. If you are looking for someone with tons of energy, a positive and outgoing personality, and a creative mind, look no farther. Helping others and working with my kids is a true passion of mine and I would love to be a help to you and your family. If you have any questions, want references, or want to know more about me, please feel free to contact me.      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: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   9 years experience, 5 references I am both First Aid and CPR certified with 9 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have babysat for several families with children ranging from the ages of 1 to 15 years old. I work as a summer camp counselor every summer and have plenty of experience watching after multiple kids at once and keeping them busy and active. I am outgoing and full of energy. I have worked with individuals with physical and mental disabilities for 8 years. I currently work as a Community Skills Instructor at the Autism Society. I work one-on-one with individuals on the spectrum, providing instruction, support and supervision. I teach appropriate skills and behaviors for maximum involvement and success. I work on building life skills and provide training in independence, self-care, communication, social skills and recreational skills. These past two summers, I have worked for Camp Lakey Gap, for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. I worked as a one-on-one counselor for campers ranging from high functioning to nonverbal. I have learned to adjust to others communication needs and help with personal care. I was promoted to a leadership position as the Indoor Activities Director, where I managed activities for large groups. I was responsible for setting up individualized learning tasks twice a day and creating engaging arts and crafts activities. I was also a counselor at Camp Sunshine, working with adults with cognitive disabilities. I have a big heart for the special needs community. I aim to make individuals happy and comfortable, allowing them to get the most out of life.      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, special needs children, twins, triplets   Education/Training: College  Started at the University of North Carolina - Greensboro in 2010, I will be graduating in December 2015 with a BA in Psychology. I took a year off to move to Asheville for a job offer with the Autism Society. I have only a few basic classes left to take, which I will be taking online, fall of 2015.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Mother's Helper  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:    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: February 10, 2015  Desired Salary: $11/Hour or 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      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      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization         References   Davetta Porter  This is my current employer and supervisor. I have been working for her at the Autism Society since August 2014.      Jamie brame  Jamie Brame has known me since I was in elementary school, I attending camp at Christmount Christian assembly from 1st grade until 12th grade. I started volunteer counseling at 16, and was on paid staff for 4 years after I turned 18.