Laura N.     Age 31      Female      Elk Grove  - Elk Grove Blvd   Member ID: 24017  Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I have worked with several families and have experience with children ages 3-14 years old, as well as with special needs children. I am currently a senior in college and in the past two years have served as an RA and full-time camp counselor. I am comfortable speaking Spanish and would love the opportunity to use that in a job. I will graduate from college in May 2015 and will be returning to the Sacramento area for the next year. During this time, I'd ideally like to find a family to work with starting this summer until I leave for graduate school in the summer or fall of 2016. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can only imagine that leaving your children in the care of another person necessitates trust and understanding, and as your child care provider I would seek to provide your children with an exciting year and treat them with the love, respect, and kindness they deserve.      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, Spanish    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status:   Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   6 years experience, 0 references I have over six years of experience with ages 3-14, and have worked with a variety of special needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, OCD, Down's syndrome, severe food allergies, emotional disorders, divorced households, and defiance issues. I have also been a full-time camp counselor and a Resident Assistant while in college. I currently hold a job tutoring reading and writing in a local elementary school. As a future educator, working with kids is my passion. When getting to know a new family, I love to find a way to integrate my interests with those of the children. A little bit about me: I love reading, writing, exercising, and spending time outdoors. I am energetic, patient, organized, and punctual. I am from a small and very close family, and am eagerly looking forward to spending time back in the Sacramento area after four years out of state. I also speak Spanish and would love to find a way to utilize my language skills in a job.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age, special needs children, twins, triplets   Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree  In May 2015, I graduated with a BA in English from Whitman College.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months   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: May 29, 2015  Desired Salary: $15/Hour or $1600 - $1800/month  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      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      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization