Wendy E.     Age 45      Female      Chicago, IL  - 1753 W Cornelia, Unit 2   Member ID: 2333  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   At 13, I had a baby brother born, and from this point on I have been hooked. Although I have a very technical background in engineering, my happiness has always come from nannying and spending time in charity work with children. I am constantly striving to learn more about child development, health, exercise, and what parents/caregivers can do to improve the lives of their children. Laughing and hugs should be a part of a child's life everyday. I feel I am a very active, learning-oriented nanny. The children I spend time with become so special to me, as family, and I hope to look at the families I nanny for in this sense. Organized schedules but spontaneous activities and fun are essential for a happy, healthy child.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, Spanish    My Nationality: American  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Roman Catholic        Work Experience & Education Background   4 years experience, 3 references Through college, I was 30+ hours a week with a family of two boys that were 6 weeks old and 3 years old. I was with this family for four years and I am still very close with them, but had to leave to work full-time in my degree specialty. The other two families I had experience with were twin boys (started when they were 7 months) and then 3 boys (starting with all three when they were 6 weeks old). I did light housekeeping, cooking, laundry, cleaning and organization, along with setting up play dates, potty-training, learning activities (I have done sign language and spanish education with toddler aged children). I absolutely love all the time I spend with children. I am always very energetic and believe that children that are challenged and loved are happy and productive.      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: Bachelor's Degree, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College Child Education Courses, First Aid Training, CPR Training  I graduated from the University of Michigan with an engineering degree with a minor in child psychology/development. I was a college athlete and enjoy learning and teaching to all children.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      As Long as Needed      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: April 13, 2008  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      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