Andia J.     Age 41      Female      Brooklyn, NY  - 306 E 98 Street   Member ID: 3928  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a nurturing, fun loving nanny seeking a position that is both mutually beneficial for the family and for me. I have 3 years of experience as a live-in and live-out nanny. I can provide your family with the upmost care. I come from a huge fun loving family where I was nurtured and cared for exceptionally. I expect my general responsibilities to be to care for the children and do light house work. Duties beyond those can be discussed and mutually agreed upon prior to the start date. Also I am NOT a big television fan unless it something very educational or some king of animal show then I am in. I love being outdoors except when it's freezing cold outside. I believe in motivation, reinforcing positive behaviors and respect. I believe that children cannot have too much love and cannot be spoiled by being held or cuddled too much. By promptly responding to their needs, I teach them trust, the ability to form loving relationships and self-respect because they feel loved and respected. I believe in always trying to imagine what it's like to be in a child's place (what does it feel like to have a dirty diaper, what does it feel like to be thirsty and unable to ask for a drink, etc.. ) I try to respect children as individuals, trying to understand why they react the way they do and reinforce positive behaviors, thoughts and actions. This does not mean that they always get their way. Nor are they spoiled. But they are respected, loved and comforted. This requires kindness, patience and intuition, all are qualities I posses.      Valid Driver's License: No  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: No  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: Grenadian  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   3 years experience, 1 references I have been with one family of four for two years, where I looked after a one year old baby boy and his 6 year old sister whom I picked up from school in the afternoons. I also did light housekeeping for that family. Unfortunately, that family moved and I was unable to move with them. So I spent the following year looking after my brothers' four kids, ages 10, 8, 5 and 2 because his wife had major surgery.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent, College      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Light Housekeeping      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      Ironing children's clothing as needed      Children's baths and dressing      Packing Children's lunches     Desired Start Date: November 17, 2009  Desired Salary: Negotiable salary  Will work with up to: Three children  Will travel with the family: No  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      Family laundry      Family sheets/towels and other linens      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