Chimwemwe M.     Age 37      Female      Dallas, TX  - 18081 midway rd   Member ID: 3272  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Greetings. my name is Tracie, I love every minute of playing and being with children. I am very flexible, easy going and hard working. I believe that communication is the key to making everyone happy. I am also very confident, naturally fun and have loved being with children from a young age. I am looking to be a part of a family who is looking for something long term. I have been in childcare for 3+ years. right now I work as a teacher aide at a day care center while studying to be a teacher. I work with all ages. I am very good at interacting with both the children and thier parents. I also love to cook and bake, I love bringing recipies to life. I am a very clean and hygienic person. I always clean up. hoping to hear from a family soon. much appreciation. More than 3 years of experience in child care. Extensive knowledge in providing long-term care for the children, including cooking, preparing bottles, changing diapers, supervising baths, and educating and amusing the children by reading and taking them on outings. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Punctual, flexible, patient, trustworthy and God fearing. Goal oriented person, good professional attitude and highly motivated individual.       Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, English, French    My Nationality: American  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   3 years experience, 3 references Objective: Certified child care specialist looking for a full-time job with an employer which would permit me to demonstrate my skills and experience in the domain. EXPERIENCE: (01/08-01/09) Nanny 1. Worked as a live in Nanny, providing full time care for 2 children, a boy and a girl ages 4 and 2. 2. Responsible for dressing, feeding and bathing the children. 3. Provided entertainment activities for the children, including excursions to the park, the movies etc. 4. Assisted the children with homework directly after school. 5. Attended to household chores including light housekeeping and laundry. (01/07-12/07) Nanny 1. Worked as a live out Nanny, providing full time care for 2 children, twin girls, 4 years old. 2. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the daily routine including feeding, dressing, bathing and providing entertainment for the children on a daily basis. 3. Working on creative activities 4. Scheduling and encouraging play dates, attending story hours 5. Reading books (with or to the children) and helping with homework Teacher's Aide: Kids In His Care Day Care, (during free time) where I also took a child care class. References: Available upon request       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, College, College Child Education Courses, First Aid Training      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-In or 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      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed      Summer Position      Occasional/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 23, 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      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 other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization