Ali G.     Age 43      Female      Chicago, IL  - north lakeview   Member ID: 2658  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Mother's Helper or care for child with special needs  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I love working with children and know that caring for someone else's child(ren)is a huge responsibility. I am very responsible and make sure that children have a safe and fun time. I like to be spontaneous, finding things to do outside or things to create inside. I love listening to children's ideas and seeing them use their imagination. I haven't worked with young infants in a long time and would love to again. I like to play outside and do creative play and arts/crafts inside. I will go along with the parents with things such as discipline, tv watching, and what the children eat. I find it beneficial for infants to keep them on the same schedule that their parents have them on. I like to join in what the children like to do or just supervise depending on the circumstances. I like to help with homework if help is wanted.      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: Irish  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   5 years experience, 4 references I babysat occasionally for multiple families. I was a nanny 50 hrs/week for a family for 2 years. I started with a one year old and a four month old and stayed until the 1 year old was three, the 4 month old was 2, and the new baby they had was 13 months old. I got my BA in Psychology and worked in a kindergarten classroom. I also have spent the last year and a half taking care of a special needs child and getting paid my IDHS. I have experience with all ages and physical, developmental, behavioral, and emotional special needs.      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: Bachelor's Degree  I have a BA in psychology that included development and child psych. I am currently getting my Master's in Social Work speciAlizing in children and families.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Mother's Helper or care for child with special needs  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: greater than 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    Less than 3 months      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      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: August 31, 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      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed