Amy M.     Age 42      Female      Portland, ME  - 238 Auburn St Apt#E54   Member ID: 2627  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 am patient, I make sure that everyone has fun with whatever we are doing and no one gets left out. I do have experience with children and there are plenty where I live. I do not have a vehicle so you would have to be in Portland on the bus line if I needed to find my own way there, also my 9 month old son would be with me as well if that is okay as I am the provider for him, but regardless all children will get my undevided attentionI like to make sure that all kids are happy, when they act up I am not mean but am patient and if all else fells I do give timeouts. I do not spank at or scream at children as that does not help none of us, but I do listen and hope that that alone helps.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Smoker but will abstain when with children  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Baptist        Work Experience & Education Background   5 years experience, 2 references I am a mother to my infant 9 month old son, I am also a step mother to my son's father's 2 boys who are 6 and 12. I volunteer with Children during camp and activities at our church.      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   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent  I am looking to get back into taking a couple of classes but just waiting for the money and chance to do so.      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      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      Children's baths and dressing      Help with homework      Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: August 18, 2008  Desired Salary: $400 - $600/month  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties: None Provided