Shakahnie N.     Age 39      Female      Brooklyn  - Atlantic Ave & Kingston Ave   Member ID: 26018  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a caring gentle woman living in the heart of Brooklyn, NY. I am a single hard working mother of 2 daughters aged 1. 5 and 6. 5 years old. I enjoy the outdoors. I love to take neighborhood trips to the library or museums. I am big on education and learning in general. I am easy going and children love to be around me. I enjoy going to the movie theater every now and again with my girls. As well as other recreational (age appropriate) activities. I believe in teaching young children about self love/esteem and manners/proper etiquette. Showing respect to those around them, but also appropriately expressing their feelings when necessary, because we all have them. I do NOT smoke and can't stand the smell of it. I have been fingerprinted through SCR last year and willing to undergo being fingerprinted again, as well as drug testing. I like to bring my youngest along with me when I am babysitting ONLY.. ONLY if the parents agree to it. I know some parents may think the attention will mainly diverted to my own child, but that isn't true. I believe in the montessori method of learning and I think children of various ages should be together to learn amongst one another. It also saves money for me finding daycare for her. It's a constant play date so to speak. But again, my youngest would ONLY be around if the parents agreed to it. It would also make me more accessible to you (the parents) by not having to rush and pick my children up from daycare by 5:30/6pm. I would be able to work later hours if needed. I have been babysitting for a long time. My first babysitting gig was when I was 7 yrs old just watching my little brother. That grew into watching my neighbors little ones at the age of 12. By 15, I was babysitting every weekend.. And enjoyed it all. I love children. When in junior high and high school, I had a passion for architecture and thought that was my calling. But every chance I get, I still want to work with children. I have applied to many jobs to work for children (babysitter, nanny, school bus matron, school safety agent, school crossing guard, summer camp, and various daycare centers). Now, at 31 yrs old, I am trying to get back in school to get any additional credentials needed to actually gain these employment positions. Whether it be a degree in special education early childhood education or my CDA (Child Development Associate) through continuing education, I want to still work with children while pursuing my academics. I do have a valid drivers license, first aid and CPR certified as well. I also have training to work with children / individuals who are intellectually delayed/disabled and developmentally delayed/disabled.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: No  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English    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   10 years experience, 4 references I have recently been babysitting for friends so they can go out and have a date night or a fun filled weekend without their children. This has been going on for a little over a year now. Prior to that I, my last long term employment involving children was in 2011. I am still doing childcare now, as I started again in September 2015 More than 15 years of experience in child care handling multiple children at once. Exceptional child care skills with ability to work with children who have learning and emotional disabilities. Good professional attitude, loving, caring and highly motivated individual. EXPERIENCE Ms. Michelle Watson Brooklyn, NY Live out/ in Nanny Aug. 2006- Mar. 2011 Responsible for the care of one infant girl, not yet born at time of employment. Performed various duties including: bathing, diapers/changing, clothing, and preparing healthy meals, maintaining a safe and healthy environment (child proofing the area), reading to the child, preparing arts and crafts and assisting her, as well as planning outings, including play dates. Oversaw and engaged in the activities with the children. Created a positive child care climate, by preparing various activities, playing games, teaching proper manners, and nurturing self-esteem. Met with Ms. Watson regularly to discuss weekly plans & report any concerns Other duties included light house cleaning (did the laundry, dishwashing and tidied the rooms). Mrs. Chavaun Mills Brooklyn, NY Mother's helper/ Nanny April 2003 - Dec. 2006 Responsible for the care of one newborn girl, two weeks old at time of employment. Responsible for bathing, diapering, clothing, preparing bottles, singing lullabies to soothe crying newborn, child proof the area, maintain a safe environment, engaged in educational and playful activities such as reading, pretend playing, arranged outings for child and family as well Met parents regularly to discuss weekly plans & report any concerns. Other duties included light house cleaning (did the laundry, dishwashing and tidied the rooms).       Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, special needs children, twins, triplets   Education/Training: College, CPR Training, Direct Care Counseling      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter 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      Occasional/As Needed   Childcare Duties:    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      Packing Children's lunches      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: March 01, 2016  Desired Salary: $13/Hour or $1000 - $1200/month  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: Yes,but up to 10 km  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      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