Erica P.     Age 48      Female      West Palm Beach, FL  - 1111 Pinewood Lake Court   Member ID: 267  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a very patience person when it comes to children. I love working with them, I believe that they have many lessons to teach me as well as me teaching them. I give children respect and in turn they respect me. I have worked with many different children from many bakgrounds and ages. Being out in diferent environments while working with children has helped to expand my knowledge about them. I havent even been given trouble by the ones that are considered "problem child". I am not going to count this experience out, I am sure that one day I will have a "problem child" that is very difficult to deal with but, I will not hesitate to show him/her respect. I exude alot of patience. When working with children, having patience makes me aware of everything going on around me. It helps to work with children in many situations. I approach every situation with no expectations. Every child is different.       Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  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: Spiritual - Not Religious        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 5 references I have worked at preschool working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and after schoolers. I have also worked with large groups. While working as a camp counselor, I had a group of 40+ children that were five years old. I planned the activities for the children. During the school year I helped children with their homework. In 1996, I worked for a skating rink. I taught young children how to skate. I was also a floorguard, who skated around with the children and played games. While working with the afterschoolers I taught the children a few dance routines. It developed into a program. We praticed everyday after school. My favorite group, I would have to say are the toddlers, they mimic everything that you do and say, they pick up on everyday phases that are used. They are very eager to learn.      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: Associates Degree, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, College Child Education Courses, First Aid Training, CPR Training  I started out with in tentions of turning my hobby into a career. I attended New England Tech. In West Palm Beach, FL. While attending school I worked at a preschool. I realized that this is where I should be I wanted to work with children. I then attended Apostolic Wee Care and received my CDA National Asociates Degree. I have also received my 40 hours to work with children. I received my CPR/First Aid license.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      As Long 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: May 29, 2007  Desired Salary: $1000 - $1200/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      Full meal preparation and service      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      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