Marsha O.     Age 66      Female      Plano, TX  - 6400 Independence Parkway   Member ID: 3921  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a dynamic professional nanny with proven abilities to nurture, teach, guide, love and manage the lives of precious children. I have a solid track record of experience and success in all phases of childcare including newborns, infants, toddlers, preschool, school age and special needs children. I am very intelligent, energetic, reliable, organized, loving and experienced with treating children of all ages in a positive and encouraging manner. I love to have a good time with children and make learning fun. I have excellent references and am CPR and First Aid Certified. I believe all children are special and need love, guidance, security, fun and challanges. I love to include learing into all activities and watch children grow and blossom. I use redirection and positive reinforcement as discipline. Maintaining a positive, affectionate, rewarding atmosphere assists in great ego developement and happy, well behaved, healthy children.      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:   Religion/Spiritual Practice: Unitarian Universalist        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 4 references I have over 20 years of experience with infants, toddlers, multiples and special needs children. I also have a grown daughter who is the love and light of my life, so I understand your need for the very best of care for your children. I am very intelligent, energetic, reliable, organized, loving and experienced with treating children of all ages in a positive and encouraging manner. I love to have a good time with children and make learning fun. I have excellent references and am CPR and First Aid Certified.       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: Bachelor's Degree, First Aid Training, CPR Training  I have a BA in music.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    greater than 2 years   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      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: November 14, 2009  Desired Salary: $1800 - $2000/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      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Full meal preparation and service      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Sweep kitchen floor daily      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