Martha G.     Age 76      Female      Torrance, CA  - 803 W. 232nd Street,#B   Member ID: 3649  Seeking work as a : Nanny/Housekeeper 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 come from a large family - one of seven children. My mother had to work to support us - household and caring for younger siblings fell onto the older children - I was the one that took on the job because my two older sisters took jobs outside the home to help my mother support the family. I think it is important to always know where the children are and keep a constant watchful eye on them. I like to play games that challenge their minds and help them to think and solve. I feel to sit in a house all day is not good. Children need to go outside and play or see interesting things that can be a fun and learning experience. I do believe that you need to set boundries especially with safety issues. The experiences that they get as children will stay with them into adult hood. Having a good a loving home is very important and parents that also want to be a major part of the childrens life. I have a great sense of humor and believe that laughter is good for children. I believe that encouragement and praise is very important part in raising children - it gives them a positive feeling and a ability to know that they can achieve goals in the future. I like to encourage the ability to work together as a team as will as doing a task on your own. If you start early in life the childern will have this ability for future endeavors. I worked at a college and met various types of students. I could see difference between the students that were raised with caring and loving parents that set boundries. The students that were not raised this way struggled in their studies and had problems socially. I feel I could be a great assest to a family. I think it is important to always know where the children are and keep a watchful eye. I like to play games that challenge their minds and help them to think and solve. I do believe that you need to set boundries especially with safety issues. The experiences that they get as children will stay with them into adult hood. Children need to have good a loving home. It is also very important that parents want to be a major part of their childrens life.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: No  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: Mexican  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Divorced  Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 0 references I have mostly worked in the business world and I am looking for a change. I feel that my organizational skills would be an assest to a family - I have great skills in planning partys and events. I am very detailed oriented and very caring. I come from a large family - one of seven children. My mother had to work to support us and household and caring for younger siblings fell onto the older children - I was the one that took on the job because my two older sisters took jobs outside the home to help my mother support the family. I feel that my background in Human Resource provides a family with a person who is very confidential. I am also CPR and First Aid certified.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, First Aid Training, CPR Training  High school diploma and some college classes that I was trying to take while working full time. I still wish to complete and if God willing and His help I will. I also plan on keeping my CPR and First Aid certifications.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny/Housekeeper or Mother's Helper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Limited/light housekeeping      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      Ironing children's clothing as needed      Mending Children's clothing as required      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: June 16, 2009  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:    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 contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization