Jennifer T.     Age 37      Female      Norfolk, VA  - 1602 Claremont Ave.   Member ID: 3241  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-In, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I enjoy cooking and playing with children. In my personal time, I love to read, and I believe that it is important to share my love for reading with kids. I enjoy being creative and doing simple crafts, leading skits, creative thinking etc. One of my favorite things to do is to share my passion for cooking with someone who wants to learn. I also enjoy caring for animals and teaching others how to respect and care for animal life. When I am caring for children, I try to be as creative as possible while teaching lessons and having fun. For example, I may teach kids about cooking by making bagel pizzas, which allows the kids to make there own pizza. For older kids, I can increase and complicate creative activities and cooking lessons. I also focus on what the children want to do- as long as it does not include spending hours in front of a television. I enjoy taking kids outside and getting exercise, reading books and writing stories, and working on homework together. I try to take what the kids want to do, and make it as safe, healthy, educational, creative and productive as possible.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: German  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 5 references I have been a personal cook for a family of four, and I have worked in at a health food store, preparing and storing foods for the Grab and Go section (which includes cooking, storage and display). In high school, I took three years as Culinary Arts, as directed by a professional chef, and I took Early Childhood Development and Early Childhood Education. I worked in the school’s daycare center for a few hours every week. I have babysat many children, including twins and a mentally/physically handicapped child. I have experience with all age groups. I am young and flexible and can travel as much or little as needed. I love kids and look forward to meeting yours.      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: Graduated High School or Equivalent      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-In, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: greater than 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      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: February 19, 2009  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      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Full meal preparation and service      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      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization